Hong Kong's Mandarin Oriental To Close For Renovation
Hong Kong's Mandarin Oriental will close on December 28, 2005 and will re-open in late August 2006, with the renovation of the public areas and approximately 200 guestrooms complete. The remaining rooms will become available progressively over the remainder of the year.
Philippine Airlines To Return To Beijing Next Month
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will start a regular service between Manila and Beijing on November 11, 2005, giving the flag carrier a direct link to the political heart of China.
Chinese Airlines To Increase Fuel Surcharge On International Routes
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has released a notice approving all domestic airlines to immediately adjust their fuel surcharges for their international routes.
Sino Express Expands Into Chinese Online Travel Booking
Sino Express Travel says with the recent acquistion of online properties, it will offer online hotel reservation and flight bookings in mainland China.
Cathay Pacific Strengthens Air China Cooperation
Cathay Pacific says it will strengthen cooperation with Air China in order to satisfy the need of China's mainland tourists.
Czech Minister Visits Shanghai
Milan Simonovsky, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic was warmly welcomed by Volkmar Ruebel , General Manager of Hilton Shanghai, upon Simonovsky's arrival in town as part of the official delegation.
Gray Line To Unveil New Tourist Buses
Sightseeing bus company Gray Line is working with the Beijing Tourism Bureau to introduce Gray Line's doubledecker travel buses in Beijing before 2008.
Le Méridien To Manage Hainan Beach Resort
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with China Resources Shimei Bay Tourism Development (Hainan) Limited to manage Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach and Spa Resort, a 300-room five-star property currently under the final stage of planning and due to open end 2007.
Kerry Hosts Defense Secretary In Beijing
Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and his delegation's 3-day official visit to China. Seen here, Rumsfeld is warmly greeted by Darren Gearing, the General Manager of The Kerry, upon his arrival on October 18.
Carlson Hotels Recognizes Top GM
At the recent annual Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing meeting held in China, Lyle Lewis from Radisson Plaza Xing Guo Hotel Shanghai is awarded General Manager of the Year for Carlson Hotels Asia/Pacific.
China Eastern Prepares For Flights To India
Seventeen female flight attendants from India have arrived in Shanghai and will join in the flight team of China Eastern.