Taiwanese Airliner Gets China Airspace Approval
Taiwan's China Airlines has received permission from China to fly over mainland airspace starting next week.
Radisson SAS Hotel Beijing Announces Free Internet Service
Radisson SAS Hotels and Resorts has announced that free broadband Internet is now one of its service offerings.
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 […]
New Executive Chef Gets Cooking At Shanghai's JW Marriott
David Burley has been appointed Executive Chef at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. Burley joins the food and beverage team of the award-winning JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai from the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.
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.
China Will Be Major Travel Destination By 2010
China will receive 64 million tourists by 2010, ranking third in the world, according to Shao Qiwei, director of China National Tourism Administration.