Shanghai Will Lengthen Shanghai's Maglev Train
Shanghai plans to extend the world's only commercially operating high-speed magnetic levitation (Maglev) line as part of preparations for hosting the 2010 World Expo. That will add eight kilometres to the current 30-kilometre Maglev link between Pudong International Airport and the city's eastern edge, chief Expo planner Wu Zhiqiang was quoted as saying in Tuesday's […]
eLong Acquires 80% Of Hotel Marketing Service
eLong has announced its 80% acquisition of Ray Time, a marketing and hospitality planning service provider for China's best hotels.
China Southern Airlines To Launch Daily Sydney – Guangzhou Flights
China Southern Airlines is increasing its Boeing 777 service between Australia and China from five per week to a daily service from this Thursday, December 2.
China World Trade Corp To Invest US$30 Million Into Online Hotel Booking And Air Ticketing Companies
China World Trade Corporation has announced that it has received a US$30 million financial commitment from Cornell Capital Partners, L.P. The flexibility and control through the capital structure will enable China World Trade Corporation to access capital on favorable terms.
Cathay Pacific Celebrates New Daily Beijing Service
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a special Visit Beijing Now promotion to celebrate the airline's upcoming daily service between Hong Kong and Beijing from 1 December 2004.
Qingdao's Shangri-La Hotel To Open Two New Towers
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to add two new towers of hotel rooms, serviced apartments and offices to the existing 502-room Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao in China's Shandong province. The new addition, expected to open late 2007, designed by Hong Kong-based architect Wong and Tung International Limited, will feature a 16-floor deluxe tower of 190 large […]
St. Regis Shanghai Donates Concert Proceeds
Mr. Charles Abbott (left), General Manager of The St. Regis Shanghai and Mr. Xu Lian Xi (right), Deputy General Manager of The St. Regis Shanghai presented a RMB 10,800 check to Irene Hui (middle), President of Friends of Hope, a charity organization in Shanghai. The proceeds were generated from Yale University Charity Concert in June […]
New Opening Date, Prices And Attractions Revealed For Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney and the Hong Kong SAR Government announced today that Hong Kong Disneyland will welcome its first guests, earlier than originally projected, on Monday 12 September, 2005. The world-class theme park and resort, located on Lantau Island, will be Disney's first theme park in China offering magical experiences for the entire family ranging from Broadway-style […]
Pavilion Launches Property Management Firm
Pavilion Hotel and Property Management Ltd was just formally launched in Shenzhen. The new company is a hotel management company which is a subsidiary of Shenzhen Chang Cheng Real Estate (Group) Company.
Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts To Open New Hotel In Shenzhen
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is to open a new hotel in Shenzhen, China end 2007. Shangri-La Futian, Shenzhen is one of the 25 additional hotels the group will open through 2007, to complement the current portfolio of 17 mainland China hotels, including the existing 553-room Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen.
Pudong Sees Canadian Luminary
Jean Chretien, Former Prime Minister of Canada was welcomed by Philippe Caretti, general manager/vice president of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, on the PM's recent visit to China.