Hainan Airlines Warns Of Online Ticketing Scam

A website that tries to copy the look and feel of Hainan Airlines' own website in order to steal money from unsuspecting users has been located, but has still not been closed by local law enforcement authorities.

Fargnoli Takes Over Chef Position In Shanghai

Hilton Shanghai has announced the appointment of Ivan Luigi Fargnoli as Italian Chef de Partie of the hotel's signature restaurant, Leonardo's. Ivan Luigi's last assignment was at Grand Hyatt Dubai's Andiamo Italian Restaurant for 2 years and prior to that, he worked in several restaurants mostly in Italy and in UK from 2001 – 2003. […]

The Coming Chinese Budget Airline Revolution

2005 marks the first year that privately-owned airlines can take to China's skies. With the new open regulations has come at least five budget Chinese airlines aimed at business travelers commuting among China's secondary cities. But recent Chinese court decisions and changes in how the budget airlines price themselves in the market worries me. China's […]

Okay Airways Has Korean Buyer

Korean Air says it has signed a preliminary agreement to take over China's new budget airline, Okay Airways. The announcement came after Korean Air said in June it was in talks with Okay on a possible joint venture. Korean Air will finalize pricing, acquisition terms as well as timing after due diligence, KAL said in […]

Rendezvous Manages New Hainan Hotel

A signing ceremony was held in Shanghai to confirm Rendezvous Hotels International Private Limited's latest hotel project in China. The hotel, located in Sanya, will be at the forefront of major new international developments in Hainan Island.

New French Chef For Novotel Xinqiao Beijing

Novotel Xinqiao Beijing has appointed Christophe Riou as its Executive Chef. Riou will be responsible for keeping the hotel's fine dining establishments on their toes and increasing the culnary offerings.

Kenya Tourism Bureau Launches Online Campaign To Lure Chinese Travelers

The Kenya Tourism Bereau has launched a Chinese-language website to help lure Chinese travelers to the country. The launching ceremony was held in Beijing this past week and Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, who was visiting China, attended it.  The new website can be found at www.magicalkenya.cn. Kenya became a travel destination for Chinese tourists last […]

GTREX Capital Announces Incorporation Of Hong Kong Global Travel Exchange Subsidiary

GTREX Capital and its portfolio investment, Global Travel Exchange, a leading provider of direct access travel distribution technology, announced the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Travel Exchange in Hong Kong. GTREX Capital Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Berlandier has made two trips to Asia in recent weeks for meetings with Global […]