Shanghai JC Mandarin Appoints New GM

Gerhard Hecker has been appointed General Manager of the Shanghai JC Mandarin. A German national, he is fluent in English, German and French, and is a veteran in the hospitality industry. Hecker started his career with the Holiday Inn Group in 1978, and in the 12 years to 1990, he assumed senior management positions with […]

Guilin Gets New Tourism Investment

The Guangxi Economic and Social Development Achievement Conference held in Macao this week saw the launch of the largest investment tourism project in China's Guilin.

No More Free Lunch On Spring Airlines

Spring Airlines, the first privately owned budget air service provider in China, announced that most of its travel differential program has been approved by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC). This means, from now on, that passengers really have no lunch on Spring Airlines' flights.

Indonesian VP Arrives In Beijing

Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Drs H Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, chose to stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing during his recent state visit. George Wee, the hotel General Manager warmly welcomed his Excellency and his wife.

Union Upset HK Airport Company Still Owes Back Pay

Hong Kong Airport Services was accused this week of owing up to HK$30 million in back pay and allowances to more than 1000 of its workers and former staff. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dragonair, and it offers ground handling services at the Hong Kong International Airport.

Hangzhou To Hold 6-Month Travel Expo

The southern China city of Hangzhou is preparing a lake shore for a six-month international travel exposition designed to stimulate the city's tourism industry and rival the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai in importance, a publicist for the city said this week.

Crowne Plaza Beijing To Reopen With New Look

Crowne Plaza, the only international brand hotel on Beijing's Wangfujing Avenue, reopens for business in October with a new look designed by DP Design, an award-winning design team from Singapore.