Sheraton Opens New Xiamen Hotel
Sheraton Xiamen Hotel has now opened as the first 5-star international hotel in the city. The new hotel features a total of 360 spacious guestrooms including Executive Club Rooms and 48 suites of contemporary design.
Champion Gets Executive Chef Appointment In Beijing
Craig Champion has been appointed Executive Chef in charge of F and B at the Plaza Royale Hotel in Beijing. With a solid working background in kitchens with fine dining hotel restaurants, Champion specializes in food focused on Asian tastes and Western food with a touch of Chinese characteristics.
China Eastern Ordered To Reimburse Passengers For Flight Delay
In the first instance where a Shanghai court has ordered a domestic airline to reimburse passengers for a flight delay, China Eastern has been ordered to refund 10% of the airfare for 20 passengers. Each passenger will receive an average of RMB135.
Beijing Invites Global Public Bidding On Travel Projects
The Beijing Tourism Bureau is inviting public bidding for its 138 travel projects, including 58 scenic spots, 31 hotels and inns, and 47 travel agencies. The total value of the contracts are worth more than RMB20 billion. The hotels and inns that are available for bidding are one and two star locations. In general, their […]
Shanghai Court Settles Lawsuit Against Ctrip
Shanghai High People's Court has made a final judgment on Beijing Golden Holiday's lawsuit against Ctrip.com. The court has ruled that Golden Holiday's claims are groundless and that Ctrip can continue to say it is the first Chinese travel service provider listed in the US and a famous brand of China's travel industry.
Chan Moves To Beijing For GM Position
Henry Chan has been appointed General Manager of Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing. In this role, Chan will oversee the operations of this 328-room hotel.
Israel Becomes Approved Tourism Destination For Chinese Visitors
Israel has gained Approved Destination Status (ADS) from the Chinese government, said Xinhua quoting sources with the China National Tourism Administration.
Shangri-La Appoints Dogan As New VP
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has appointed Greg Dogan as its new Vice President. Based in Shanghai, Dogan is responsible for nine of the group's nineteen mainland China hotels, ensuring that these properties meet their financial performance targets and comply with corporate operational standards.
Cook Lands New GM Role In Shanghai
Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Maurice Cook as General Manager of the Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World, which opened on June 17. Cook has worked with Radisson for over 15 years and prior to joining the Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World, held the position of General Manager at several key Radisson […]
Carlson Opens New Radisson Hotel In Shanghai
The Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World, owned by Shanghai New World Co. Ltd and managed by Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific, opened last Friday.
China's Outbound Tourists Overtake Japan for the First Time
A new report by Research and Markets shows China's tourism industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the Chinese domestic economy and is also one of the industries with a very distinct global competitive edge.