Shanghai To Build Travel Centre In Europe
During the World Travel Fair 2005, the Shanghai Municipal Government announced that it would build a travel centre in Hamburg (Germany) and use it as a window to showcase Shanghai's travel culture to people living in Europe.
Ctrip Cooperates With CNG
The biggest online travel service agency, Ctrip.com, has signed a cooperation contract with the famous Irish Travel Group CNG.
Human Resources Gets New Face At Sheraton Dongguan
Sheraton Dongguan Hotel General Manager Charlie Dang recently announced the appointment of May Quan as Assistant Director of Human Resources.
Air Canada To Begin Non-Stop Service Between Beijing And Toronto
Effective June 2, 2005 Air Canada is to introduce a non-stop service between Toronto and Beijing, further building its main Toronto hub with more non-stop flights to Asia and creating the first-ever direct link between eastern Canada and mainland China. Air Canada will operate four non-stop flights per week from Toronto to the Chinese capital, […]
TEDA Purchases Shanghai Hotel Management Company
TEDA Travel Group announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a majority interest of Shanghai Bowking Hotel Management Co. Limited, a leading boutique hotel management company in China. The deal is expected to close in March. Mr. Godfrey Hui, CEO of TEDA Travel Group stated, This acquisition will strengthen the Group's position […]
Beijing Hosts Irish PM
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern is staying at Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel Beijing for his official visit to China, heading a large trade delegation starting from January 17.
Le Méridien Hotels Gets New Blood
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts has appointed Mr. Didier Tourneboeuf as Regional General Manager for Le Royal Méridien Shanghai and Le Méridien She Shan. Didier's key focus is on strategic growth and pre-opening activities for both Le Méridien hotels in the People's Republic of China.
United Airlines Expands Nonstop Service To China
United Airlines is expanding its service to Hong Kong to meet growing customer demand. United in June will launch three more flights between Chicago and Hong Kong, for a total of 10 nonstop flights per week.
Hainan Airlines Orders 6 Additional 737-800 Blended Winglet Systems
Hainan Airlines has ordered 6 additional 737-800 systems to be installed as BFE (Buyer Furnished Equipment) during 2005. The performance of an initial batch of 5 Boeing 737-800 Blended Winglet Systems, in service now, has convinced Haikou, China based Hainan Airlines that Aviation Partners Boeing(R) Blended Winglet Technology saves fuel and the environment. In an […]
Raffles Will Manage New Shanghai Hotel
Raffles International has signed a management contract with Jing An City Construction Fitting Development Company (Jing'an Chengjian), to manage a new hotel development in Shanghai slated for opening in 2007. Named Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, the 478-room hotel will be managed under Raffles International's Swissôtel brand. The deal marks Raffles International's first foray into the buoyant […]
Sheraton Continues Expansion With New Chongqing Property
Starwood and Chongqing Taizheng Company Limited have announced an agreement whereby Starwood will manage the Sheraton Chongqing Hotel in China. This newly built 330-room Sheraton Chongqing Hotel is scheduled to open in January 2008.