Ningbo Gets International Airport
After 12 years of waiting and going through application processes, Ningbo Lishe Airport has finally been approved as an international airport. This will be the fifth international airport in the Yangtze River Delta region.
A-Do Croons At Presidential Plaza Beijing
Singapore heartthrob singer A-Do made an appearance in Beijing this week. He is on a whirlwind China tour that will bring him closer to his mainland fans and let new fans experience all of A-Do's music. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Plaza Beijing, A-Do was warmly welcomed by the hotel General Manager, Gerhard Facshing […]
Accor Announces Double Growth In China By 2007
French hotel group Accor announced this week that it would double its China hotel network from its current 24 hotels to close to 50 by the end of 2007 as part of its largest-ever expansion in China. There would be rapid growth across all of Accor's brands, and in particular its 5-star Sofitel brand and […]
Eight Travel Agencies Banned In Hainan
In order to prepare for a sound travel market environment for the upcoming of May 1 holiday, Hainan's provincial authorities have recently strengthened management within the island's travel industry.
Sheraton Dongguan Gives The Gift Of Life
Associates of Sheraton Dongguan Hotel rolled up their sleeves and donated blood to the Dongguan Blood Centre this week. This is the first Care for Community activity being implemented by the hotel in relation to the Starwood Cares program and this is the first time the hospitality industry in Dongguan has coordinated a community-related activity […]
Northwest And China Southern Airlines Forge Strategic Partnership
Northwest Airlines and China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in the People's Republic of China, today announced a new partnership that will allow each of the carriers to offer their customers new benefits.
Novotel Xinhua Wuhan Hires New Rooms Division Manager
Sarfraz Sultan has been appointed as Rooms Division Manager of Novotel Xinhua Wuhan, taking charge of Front Office, Housekeeping and Spa operations.
Beijing's Underground Tunnel Network Opens To Tourists
Known as Beijing's Underground Great Wall, the old defensive tunnel which was built in 1969 and is about 10 meters under the ground was opened to visitors this week.
Marco Polo Beijing Welcomes New GM
Peter Chiu has been appointed as the new General Manager of Marco Polo Hotel Beijing.
Ritz-Carlton Expands To Shenzhen
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed a formal management contract with Shenzhen Galaxy Real Estate Company to manage a 245-room luxury hotel which is scheduled to open in the middle of 2007.
Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Gets DOM
Crowne Plaza Shenzhen has announced the promotion of Robert Cheng Hong Qi to the hotel's Director Of Sales.