Dragonair Plans Shenyang Flights Next Month
Dragonair will launch direct services to Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province in northeast China, on March 30.
Ctrip.com Compensates Travelers Denied Entry To HK Disneyland
Ctrip.com says it will refund online ticket bookers who were denied entry to the rowded Hong Kong Disneyland during the Spring Festival.
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 […]
Six Million People Cross China's Borders During Holiday
Local media report that more than six million people crossed China's borders during the Spring Festival holiday.
"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.
Hong Kong Express Airways Gives Sin New Position
Hong Kong Express Airways has appointed Simon Sin to the newly created role of General Manager for Sales.
Beijing Earns RMB1.8 Billion During Spring Festival
In the first week of the year of dog, People's Daily reports that Beijing received 2.1 million domestic visitors with the tourism income reaching RMB1.87 billion.
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.