Virgin Atlantic Opens Daily Direct Line Between Shanghai And London
Virgin Atlantic has announced that from this week it will have a roundtrip flight every day between Shanghai and London.
Sino Express Announces Strategic Alliance With Wing On Travel
Sino Express Travel has entered into a B2B online service alliance with International Travel Systems, a wholly owned division of Wing On Travel, one of the largest Asian travel companies.
Hong Kong Makes New Appointments For ACTA And TICFMB
The Hong Kong SAR Government has announced new appointments to the Advisory Committee on Travel Agents (ACTA) and the Travel Industry Compensation Fund Management Board (TICFMB).
China UnionPay And Discover Financial Services Launch Network For Chinese Travelers
A swipe of a card has opened a new era of commerce between U.S. merchants and the growing number of Chinese travelers to the U.S., as part of a landmark alliance between China UnionPay and Discover Financial Services.
Hong Kong Express To Launch Ningbo Flights
Hong Kong Express is to launch flights between Hong Kong and Ningbo in China on December 13, 2005.
Lucky Air Almost Ready To Fly
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) says that Hainan Airlines' Lucky Air Company has submitted an application to CAAC to begin operations in China.
Seah Moves Up In Online Travel Business
Online travel company, ZUJI, has appointed Sean Seah as country manager of ZUJI Hong Kong. As country manager, Seah will be responsible for leading the ZUJI Hong Kong team to build the ZUJI brand, grow the ZUJI business and establish strong relationships with partners, suppliers and travellers in Hong Kong.
CNTA Plows Ahead With Development
Local media report that the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) plans to re-adjust its development strategy for the three travel markets of inbound travel, outbound travel and domestic travel.
Accor Announces Two New Contracts In China
Accor continues the growth of is 5-star Sofitel brand in China, with the announcement of two new management contracts for hotels in Qingyuan and Chongqing.
Xinjiang Plans Fragrant Concubine Garden Renovation
The Xinjiang Kashi Municipal Tourism Bureau has announced an investment of RMB12 million to expand the Fragrant Concubine Garden and improve its related facilities.
Cathay Pacific Places Biggest Ever Order For New Aircraft
Cathay Pacific Airways today placed its biggest ever order for new aircraft to grow the airline, modernise and expand its fleet and continue to strengthen Hong Kong as a global aviation hub.