HIV Tests Now Mandatory For Hotel Employees
Xinhua reports that China's southwestern province of Yunnan will now require annual HIV/AIDS tests for staff working in hotels, nightclubs and other entertainment outlets. Under the new rules, announced Monday and effective immediately, those testing positive would be dismissed, Xinhua said. The free tests are meant to identify people with HIV/AIDS to provide them with […]
Increased China Flights In Summer For Dragonair
Dragonair will increase flights to six China Mainland cities in its summer schedule, which runs from March 27 until October 29, 2005.
Shangri-La Begins Online Employee Training
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is joining with the eCornell training programme for the first time to launch e-learning courses for the company's management staff from April 1, 2005.
Tourist Hotspot Potala Palace To Have Renovation
As one of the most famous cultural heritage spots in the world, Tibet's Potala Palace has been attracting more tourists each year. Now the local government has decided to invest RMB140 million to rebuild the square at Potala Palace.
UNICEF Bestows Honor On Kempinski
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre has recently received a corporate social responsibility award from the Hong Kong Committee of UNICEF.
China Eastern Buys 5 New Airbus Planes
China Eastern Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 5 Airbus A319 planes.
Three New Destinations Opened For Chinese Tourists
According to the China National Tourism Bureau, Chinese citizens will have three new travel destinations this year.
New Director Of Rooms At Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Peter Clarke has been appointed as Director of Rooms of Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, taking charge of Front Office, Housekeeping and Spa operations.
Shenzhen Added To Marco Polo's Journey Across Asia
The Marco Polo Hotel Group says they have signed a long-term management contract to operate a five-star deluxe hotel in the Futian Central Business District of Shenzhen, China. Developed and owned by China Tobacco Company (Shenzhen), in cooperation with their asset manager Shenzhen Europe America Business Services Company Ltd; the hotel is conveniently located in […]
Continental Airlines Announces June China Launch Date
Continental Airlines has announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin service to Beijing, China from Newark Liberty International Airport. Daily nonstop service will begin June 15 and will be operated by a 283-seat Boeing 777-200ER.
HES Global Opens Hospitality Executive Search Business On Mainland
HES Global, a leading worldwide hospitality executive search company, with offices in Spain, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Japan has become the first international executive search company, specializing in hospitality recruitment, to establish a presence in mainland China. Their China offices are located in Shenzhen.