China Eastern Airlines Crash Kills 55 In Baotou
Local media are saying that two men on the ground were most likely killed in the plane crash Sunday morning in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bringing the death toll of the accident to 55. The two persons who died on the ground were reportedly workers at the Nanhai Park of Baotou. […]
China's Golden Week Holidays May Disappear
China is considering removing two of its three annual Golden Week holidays and replacing them with flexible, paid annual leave for all workers. The two nationwide week-long holidays that may be scrapped are Labour Day and National Day. The third Golden Week is the Lunar New Year.
Boeing's Connexion And China Airlines Reach Definitive Agreement for Bringing In-flight Connectivity To Travelers
China Airlines (CAL) and Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company, today announced that the two parties have reached a definitive agreement for bringing the power of the Internet and high-speed connectivity to travelers on China Airlines' North America flights during the initial service introduction phase.
TEDA Travel Group Completes Acquisition of a Luxury Hotel Management Company
TEDA Travel Group announced today it has completed its acquisitionof a 60% share in Landmark Hotel International Group Ltd ("Landmark").
Former Japanese Premier Visits Beijing
Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto (left), former Premier of Japan, was welcomed by Mr.Rene Schmitt, managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center on November 10 during his visit to Beijing.
China Southern Airlines Signs New FFP Pact With Air France
Effective immediately, Sky Pearl Club members can take advantage of earning and burning miles on all Air France flights as well as any China Southern (CZ) flights.
Film Stars Flock To Shanghai's Festival
Award-winning cinematographer Christopher Doyle recently visited Shanghai to attend the opening ceremony of ANZ Australian Film Festival. Doyle is regarded today as one of the best cinematographers in the world but he is better-known in China as Du Kefeng.
American Airlines Bid To Fly From Chicago To Shanghai
American Airlines announced today that more than one quarter of the U.S. Senate, nearly 80 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and seven of the nation's governors have sent letters to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of the airline's request to become the next passenger carrier awarded the right to fly betweenthe […]
Japanese Tourist Gets Prison For Killing Chinese Hotel Employee
A Japanese tourist has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a Chinese hotel employee in August by knocking him off the hotel's roof.
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Appoints New Director
The InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong has appointed Ms. Bessie Liang as Director of Sales – Business Development (China), based in Shanghai.
Marriott Hotels In Shanghai And Suzhou Raise Project Hope Funds
The Marriott Family of hotels in Shanghai, namely JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai-Pudong and the soon to open Suzhou Renaissance Hotel joined forces with Tianma Golf and Country Club on November 6, 2004, to host a charity golf day in […]