Beijing's Marco Polo Parkside Hotel Hires New GM
Eric Swanson has been appointed General Manager of the Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing, the group's second hotel in Beijing.
Spring Airlines Will Add Fuel Surcharge
Under great pressure from its domestic counterparts, China's budget airline company Spring Airlines has decided to collect a fuel surcharge starting December 1.
Hainan Airlines Fires Three Pilots For Safety Concerns
Despite the aviation market's shortage of qualified pilots and the high fees for training a new qualified pilot, Hainan Airlines has fired three pilots who are said to have caused safety problems for the company.
Super 8 China Appoints New SVP
Craig Evans has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President (SVP) Operations of Super 8 Hotels (China) Co., Ltd. This is a newly created position in Super 8 in recognition of the company's goals to focus on providing superior quality customer satisfaction, to both its franchisees as well as to it customers.
Hainan Targets More Russian Visitors
China's airlines are launching a series of chartered flights between Russia and Hainan with more Russian tourists coming to visit China's southernmost Province.
Ferris Wheel Hopes To Bring More Tourists To Guangzhou
A ferris wheel is planned for Guangzhou to give the southern city's tourism business a lift, China Daily reports.
Hong Kong Travel Consulting Center Opens In Beijing
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has opened a Travel Consulting Center in Beijing as preparation for its ongoing winter festivals and upcoming Hong Kong Tourism Year.
Shanghai Witnessing Good Hotel Occupancy Levels
Shanghai's hotel business is as robust as Hong Kong's at the moment, according to reports from Hong Kong media.
New CHT Certification For Holiday Inn Central Plaza Beijing
The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (EI-AH and LA) has recently certified Helen Chen as a Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) with an outstanding 88% score on her exam.
Luxembourg Minister Welcomed To Shanghai
Georges Santer, Secretary General to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg was warmly welcomed by Hilton Shanghai Food and Beverage Manager Jesper Bach Larsen during the delegation's recent visit to the city.
Kempinski Announces New Shanghai Hotel For 2009
Beijing Key International Hotels Management Co Ltd, Kempinski's joint venture in China, has signed a deal with Shanghai Xintai Real Estate Development Company to build a Kempinski hotel in the city that will open in 2009.