Hilton Beijing Plans 125 New Suites After Renovation
The Hilton Beijing is totally remodeling itself over the coming months to provide guests with a fresh, modern new space. An additional 125 executive suites, one additional ballroom and several meeting rooms incorporating extra executive facilities and full services will be added to Hilton Beijing in an adjoining Executive Tower.
Airbus Part Of China's Largest Domestic Airline Deal
China's private airline company East Star Airlines has signed a purchase agreement to buy ten Airbus A320 planes and to rent another ten from GE Commercial Aviation Service. The total cost will reach RMB12 billion.
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Opens New Showroom
With an increasing demand for ballroom, functions and outside catering events, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai recently opened its new event showroom on the fifth floor of the hotel to showcase a host of table centre pieces, crockery, cutlery, upholstery and much more when speaking with guests on the details of their event.
CAAC Saves Travelers Money With Postponed Airline Fuel Surcharges
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has postponed fuel surcharges, saying the fee collection date will be moved from December 31, 2005 until March 31, 2006.
Hangzhou To Be Home To New Skyscraper Hotel
A new five-star hotel will soon appear atop a 70-storey building at the side of the Qiantang Jiang River in Hangzhou, offering a spectacular view of the sea and metropolitan Hangzhou.
Wong Joins Royal Plaza Hotel As GM
Royal Plaza Hotel in Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Peter H. Y. Wong as General Manager to oversee the development, operations and management of the hotel.
JIA Boutique Hotel To Open In Shanghai
Owner Yenn Wong plans to expand her JIA concept from Hong Kong to Shanghai when JIA Shanghai will open its doors in mid-2006, two years after the successful launch of JIA Hong Kong.
Companies Bid For Beijing Airport Hotel Complex
Xinhua reports that Beijing Capital International Airport has invited domestic and foreign investors to bid for a RMB600 million hotel complex near the airport.
Getting Hospitality ROI On Quality Assurance
During an address on Hospitality Destination Development and price/value relationships, a distinguished gentleman asked whether there were figures to support an increase in Guest Traffic when an independent property invests in a Quality Assurance Program.
IHG Opens New Hong Kong Express By Holiday Inn
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened Express by Holiday Inn Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. The new hotel is strategically located next to the popular Times Square mall, in the heart of bustling Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island.
Hong Kong Disneyland Reaches 100 Day Milestone
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort yesterday marked 100 days of bringing Disney magic to the world's largest audience by acknowledging the many milestones that have led to the successful opening of the park.