Air China Plans In-Flight Internet Access

Air China and Connexion by Boeing will provide real-time, high-speed connectivity to air travelers traveling to and from China. The service will be provided on 15 firm and optional retrofit installations on Air China's Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and other long-haul aircraft models to be determined at a later date. Financial terms were not disclosed. Aircraft […]

"Green Hotel" Standards Drafted Soon

China's Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other government departments expect 10,000 environmentally friendly hotels by 2010 as part of effort to improve ecological awareness in the hospitality industry.

Sun Village Children Get Lunch And Gifts

On January 21, Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing organized a charity event for 100 children of Sun Village in Shun Li County, Beijing. This is a charity organization for children whose parents are serving time in prison. The hotel offered a special buffet luncheon and a donation of living necessities to the village.

China Eastern Introduces A330-300 Plane

Shanghai-based China Eastern has introduced the Airbus A330-300 plane to China. This is the first time that an airline from the mainland China has used the A330-300.

Macau Asia Express Begins Service

Macau Asia Express, a new airline based in Macau, has been launched and will initially fly to new destinations in China and Asia  with its first commercial flight expected in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Backstreet Boys Come To Shanghai

After a four-year hiatus, The Backstreet Boys reunite with a concert in Shanghai. The popular boy band in the 90s took time for a photo with Hilton Shanghai General Manager Volkmar Ruebel, Marketing and Communications Manager Judith A. Los Banos, Director of Sales Yukiko Kato, and Assistant Director of Sales Amy Li.