Swissotel Beijing Celebrates 15 Years
Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center recently celbrated its fifteenth anniversary at the hotel ballroom. Stephen Hsu, Executive Director/General Manager of Hong Kong Macau Center and Eggert Muus, Hotel General Manager, distribute hotel anniversary cakes as part of the celebration activity.
French Dignitary Visits Xi'an
Former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing is warmly welcomed by General Manager Michel Molliet during his recent visit to Sofitel on Renmin Square Xi'an.
UN Official Welcomed In Shanghai
Kandeh Yumkella, Director General of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), was welcomed by Hilton Shanghai's Assistant Front Office Manager Tomonari Tai, upon his arrival in town with the international organization's delegation.
Reaping Rewards From Outbound Chinese Travelers
By 2020, the World Trade Organization says China will be the world's largest travel destination. But with the rise of Chinese incomes, lots of Chinese are also spending money outside of China in places like Saipan, a commonwealth in political union with the US.
Your Hotel Song: Don't Worry, Be Happy
Do you remember that famous Bobby McFerrin song from 1986 called Don't Worry, Be Happy? This anthem from the last century seems flat for this decade, but we hear Hospitality folks humming the tune–a little like Nero fiddling, while Rome burns.
Ctrip.com Launches Last Minute Air Ticket Booking
Chinese online travel service provider Ctrip.com has launched a last minute booking service to meet the urgent demands of its users.
Qantas And Air China Plan Codeshare
Qantas and Air China are seeking International Air Services Commission (IASC) to codeshare on Sydney-Beijing services.
Pan American To Invest Up To US$100 Million In Grand China Airlines
Pan American Holdings completed its signing protocol in a Letter of Intent with Hainan Airlines to invest between US$60 million and US$100 million, the equivalent of an 11 to 18% stake, in the airline's new parent company Grand China Airlines. This protocol included agreement for a down payment and is pending approval of the Ministry […]
Room Occupancy Declines At Top Shanghai Hotels
Though Shanghai received 16.1% more visitors in 2005 than in 2004, the city's star-grade hotel room occupancy dropped by 3.41% compared with that of the previous year.
Home Inn Plans Expansion In Southern China
China's leading budget hotel franchise brand Home Inn has formally initiated its expansion plan in regional cities in southern China.
Virgin Atlantic To Codeshare With Air China
Virgin Atlantic has agreed a new reciprocal codeshare deal with Air China to enable its passengers to enjoy codeshare connections between the services of the two carriers.