China Airlines Prepares For Historic Cross-Strait Flights
China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines are working together to launch Lunar New Year charter flights to Mainland China.
Chinese Inbound Visitors To Australia Grows
International visitation to Australia from China has increased by an encouraging 17.1% over the year to September 2005.
Hong Kong Approves 12 Airlines To Extend Fuel Surcharge
The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has approved 12 airlines that operate in the region to extend the fuel surcharge period, which was scheduled to finish at the end of this month.
200,000 Mainland Tourists Will Rush To Hong Kong For Spring Festival
Hong Kong has been attracting more tourists from the mainland during recent holiday periods. During this coming Spring Festival, about 200,000 Chinese tourists will visit Hong Kong, bringing it more than RMB1 billion in travel revenue.
China Southern Dispatches More Planes For Busy Routes
China Southern has initiated its Spring Festival measures and plans to allocate large business aircraft like the Boeing 777 for busy lines in southwest China.
China Airlines Acquires Shares In Yangtze River Express Airlines
China Airlines has secured a 25% stake in Yangtze River Express Airlines, becoming the largest overseas shareholder in the company.
Kosch Gets New Post At Hilton Beijing
Markus Kosch has been appointed Director of Operations at Hilton Beijing.
Air China Will Provide Inflight Internet Access
Starting this month, Air China will provide ADSL connections for passengers flying on international routes.
Starwood Gets New Shenzhen Beach Resort
Starwood Hotels and Resorts and the Kingkey Group have signed an agreement whereby Starwood will manage the Sheraton Dameisha Resort in Shenzhen.
Stars Shine At Hilton Beijing
Many entertainment industry stars stayed at Hilton Beijing during their trip to the capital for the annual Sina.com Netchina 2005 Awards Ceremony held on January 10. Movie star and singer Nicholas Tse took time to pose with Harald Feurstein, Director of Business Development and Markus Kosch, Director of Operations from Hilton Beijing.
Beijing Marriott Hotel West Earns Five Stars
Beijing Marriott Hotel West officially received its 5-Star designation by the China National Tourism Administration this month. Hotel General Manager Mr Michael Malik and the hotel owner's representative of Jin Yu Plaza, Helen Chen, shared the honor with hotel associates.