Shanghai Will See Its First Art Hotel
A five-star boutique art hotel, the first of its type in China, will soon appear near the Shanghai New International Exposition Center.
CAAC To Approve Operation Of Two More Private Airlines
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) says that it will soon approve operation of two more private airlines: Dazhong Airlines and Kunming Airlines.
Accor Adds New Novotel Citygate Hotel In Hong Kong
Accor has signed a management agreement for a new 440-room Novotel Citygate Hong Kong, located just a few minutes from Hong Kong International Airport, with the hotel scheduled to open early 2006.
China Construction Bank Joins Hands With eLong.com For Business Travel
China Construction Bank has launched a business travel service called No Boundary Trip, World Class Service in cooperation with travel website eLong.com.
Economy Of Great Scale: Super 8's Growth In China
Mitchell Presnick is Chief Executive Officer and founder of Super 8 Hotels (China) Co. Ltd. The company currently has 36 hotels either open or undergoing conversion in the China market, and we asked Mitchell about how he plans to continue to maintain Super 8's momentum.
Standardize Hospitality Standards: Unite the Ratings
The British thrive with continuity and consistency in a most civilized fashion. Their gifts of tradition and protocol delight offshore visitors, although some of the more adventuresome may snicker. But the trains run on time, the Guards change punctually, and tea is served at 4pm. The British relish order and precision. In their hospitality world, […]
Hangzhou's New Travel Regulations Compensate Travelers For Counterfeit Goods
New Hangzhou travel regulations, the first of its kind in the city, have been published. The rules require travel agencies to compensate tourists and consumers when they buy counterfeit merchandise.
United Airlines Makes Connections Easier For Passengers Traveling In Southern China
United Airlines is the first U.S. airline to offer customers convenient travel between China's Pearl River Delta cities and Hong Kong International Airport using the SkyPier ferry service and pier-side check-in, beginning today.
Virgin Boss At JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Sir Richard Branson, founder and Chairman of the Virgin Group, is greeted by John Northen, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, during Branson's stay at the hotel. Sir Richard Branson was in town for the announcement of Virgin Atlantic being the first and only airline to provide direct service every day of the week […]
Munich Mayor Arrives In Beijing
Christian Ude, the Mayor of Munich, Germany stayed at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing during his recent official visit to Beijing. Ilja Poepper, the Hotel Resident Manager welcomed him upon his arrival.
Hilton Shanghai Hosts German Delegation
Stanislan Tillich, Minister of Economy of Sachen, Germany was warmly welcomed by Hilton Shanghai Director of Sales Yukiko Kato and Assistant Front Office Manager Tomonari Tai during the official delegation's recent visit to the city.