Wulan Butong Prairie Receives Travel Investment From Beijing
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Tourism Bureau has announced that an agreement has been reached between the Beijing Haleyi Husbandry Development Company and the Wulan Butong Tourism Development Zone for investment in two travel projects on the Wulan Butong Prairie.
Shenzhen Airlines Readies For Expo With Nanning-HK Route
Shenzhen Airlines held a ceremony this past weekend for its maiden flight from Nanning to Hong Kong.
CWTC Q2 Revenues Increase 405% Year on Year
China World Trade Corporation (CWTC) has announced second quarter travel-related revenue growth and net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.
Group Acquires Hertz From Ford Motor Company For US$15 Billion
Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, Inc. (CD and R), The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE), announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire The Hertz Corporation (Hertz), the world's largest vehicle rental organization, in a transaction valued at $15 billion.
Hilton Formula One Global Sponsorship Deal Announced With Team McLaren Mercedes
Hilton International announced a long-term corporate partnership with Team McLaren Mercedes to commence at the 2005 Belgian Grand Prix, round 15 of the 2005 Formula One World Championship.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Opens Today
Disney's 11th theme park and first-ever in China, Hong Kong Disneyland has its grand opening today, bringing Disney's brand of wholesome family fun to a new corner of the world and the fastest growing tourism market anywhere.
Beijing's Kerry Sports Hires New Tennis Pro
Alex Condon, a new Peter Burwash International tennis professional, has joined Beijing's Kerry Centre Hotel. He arrives at Kerry Sports from the vacation destination Stone Mountain in the United States, where he served in the same capacity providing instructional, social and competitive tennis programs on the 16 courts of the Stone Mountain Tennis Centre.
CITIC Invests RMB2 Billion In Hainan Tourism
CITIC Pacific has partnered with Hainan's Wanning municipal government for the development of 16 square kilometers of land in eastern Hainan into a resort-style town.
Outbound Chinese Tourist Numbers Drop To Malaysia
The outbound numbers of Chinese tourists traveling to Malaysia has dropped by more than half this year following several negative incidents experienced by Chinese tourists while in Malaysia. About 550,000 Chinese tourists arrived in Malaysia last year while 700,000 Malaysians visited China. On April 12, the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) ordered all Chinese travel […]
Hungarian Prime Minister Visits China's Capital
Hungary's Prime Minister, H.E. Ferenc Gyurcsany, recently came to China for high-level talks with his Chinese counterparts.
Swissotel Beijing Hosts Management Cocktail Reception
Hotel dignitaries and clients gathered at the Swissotel Beijing to participate in the recent Management Cocktail Reception.