Renaissance Suzhou Hotel Opens

The Renaissance Suzhou Hotel has just opened and it is the eighth Renaissance hotel to open in China. The 380-room Renaissance Suzhou Hotel operates under a management agreement with Suzhou Nison Hotel International Investment Co., Ltd.

New Airport Scheduled In Guangzhou

For a long time, Guangzhou had been planning to build a new airport, Chanshan Airport, but for various reasons, the plan has been delayed. However now local media report that plans to build the new airport have been restarted.

World Peace Park To Be Built In Anhui

It has finally been decided that the World Peace Park will be built in the Huangshan Mountain Area in Anhui Province. Construction will start next month and will be completed within the coming 3 years. The park will serve to commemorate the fighting that took place in the area during World War II. RMB80 million […]

Staff Party Builds Morale

Mr. Rene Schmitt, managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthsansa Centre, wore a traditional Chinese costume and helped serve Chinese food during a recent staff party to celebrate the New Year.

eLong's Fourth Quarter Report Shows Money Loss

eLong's total unaudited revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004, were RMB40.3 million (US$4.9 million), an increase of 48% from RMB27.2 million (US$3.3 million) reported in the same period in 2003 and an increase of 6% from RMB38.0 million (US$4.6 million) reported in the previous quarter.

Sorenson Gets GM Post In Hong Kong

Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Kenneth Sorensen as General Manager of Le Méridien Cyberport, Hong Kong. Kenneth will spearhead the business and growth of Hong Kong's only south-side hotel with a key focus on driving revenue, grow market share and further strengthen the hotel's strategic positioning as Hong Kong's chic […]

A Hospitality Professional Who Also Cares About The Smallest Details

Bernie Primack is one of China's most well-known hospitality professionals. Having been on the scene in China for only seven years, Bernie is called upon frequently by both domestic and foreign hotel chains for consulting and business assistance. Bernie frequently travels between his homes in Beijing and Guangzhou to talk with private sector and government […]