Hong Kong Express Airways Receives Approval To Fly To Mainland
Hong Kong Express Airways has received approval from the Hong Kong Economic Development and Labour Bureau to operate scheduled air services to 5 cities in China including Guangzhou, Hangzhou Chongqing, Nanjing and Ningbo.
Howard Johnson Gets New China Director of Operations
Howard Bennett has joined Howard Johnson Hotels and Resorts as the new Director of Operations (China), based in Shanghai and responsible for all operational affairs in the region. Bennett, originally from the UK, has over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry. Bennett has worked on four continents: Europe, Africa, Asia including the Middle East […]
Continental Airlines Special Fare To Launch Newark To Beijing Nonstop Service
Continental Airlines today announced a low introductory fare from just $888 round trip for its new nonstop flights to Beijing from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport, scheduled to begin June 15, 2005.
Shanghai to Build Public Toilet Network
In order to meet the needs for the 2010 World Exposition Shanghai, the Shanghai Municipal Government has worked out a plan for the coming five years to improve the public toilet service in the city.
Cathay Pacific Earns Four Awards
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced it received four brand recognition awards in separate polls conducted by the Reader's Digest and Yahoo!
Hilton Plans Soft Sanya Open
Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa is due to soft open later this year in Yalong Bay on the southernmost tip of Hainan Island and separated from the mainland by a 20-kilometre stretch of South China Sea.
Lido Beijing Gets New Executive Chef
The Holiday Inn Lido Beijing has recently appointed Frank Pollak as the new Executive Chef.
Two New Private Civil Aviation Companies Take Off
CAAC (General Administration of Civil Aviation of China) has announced that two more private civil aviation companies, Eastern Express Airlines and East Star Airlines, have been approved to operate on the mainland.
Pudong Shangri-La Rolls Out New Experience
A Rolls Royce Phantom was recently handed over to Philippe Caretti, vice president and general manager of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, by Ian Roberton, the chairman and chief executive officer of Rolls Royce. The ceremony was held at the hotel's terrace, overlooking the view of Shanghai's Bund.
Ma Da Gets New Cooking Role
Ma Da has been appointed Executive Sous Chef by Amara Chengdu to spearhead the Western kitchen and oversee the Sichuan cuisine and banqueting.
A Dedicated Professional In China's Paradise
Christophe Lajus began work as General Manager of the Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya in 2002. Coming from France, he has over 19 years of hospitality experience in Europe, the Caribbean and Asian countries. Having worked in Chengdu, Wuhan, and now Sanya, Christophe is considered one of the top hoteliers in China.