Volvo Ocean Race CEO At InterContinental Sanya Resort
Tony Marrinan, the general manager of InterContinental Sanya Resort, recently welcomed Knut Frostad, the CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, upon his arrival at the resort. In March 2010, Sanya was named as a stopover port for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, becoming the second Chinese port in the history of the Volvo Ocean Race: […]
Beijing Capital Airport's July Passenger Traffic Up 16.5%
Beijing Capital International Airport Company, the operator of Beijing airport, has said that passenger traffic through the airport in July 2010 increased by 16.5% year on year.
Hainan Reports 16% Increase In H1 Overnight Tourists
According to figures released by Hainan Provincial Tourism Bureau, China's tropical island province saw the number of entry overnight tourists rise by 15.7% year on year 342,500 in the first half of 2010.
Online Marketing In China: The Travel Agencies' View
According to figures released by China Internet Network Information Center, between the end of 2009 to July 2010 the number of Internet users in China increased by 36 million to 420 million, surpassing the 400 million mark. At the same time the Internet popularity rate increased 2.9 percentage points to 31.8%.
Gan Appointed EAM At InterContinental Shanghai Puxi
Intercontinental Shanghai Puxi has announced the appointment of Sue Gan as executive assistant manager with responsibility for sales and marketing.
Sanya: First-half Tourist Arrivals Exceed Four Million
The Sanya Tourism Development Council reports that the number of tourist arriving in Sanya rose 19.52% year on year to 4.06 million in the first half of 2010, accounting for 53.92% of the full-year target.
Tianjin To Host 2010 China Tourism Industries Festival
The China National Tourism Administration and the Tianjin municipal government have announced that the 2010 China Tourism Industries Festival will be held in Tianjin from October 13 to 17.
Hainan Airlines To Operate Dalian-Hefei-Singapore Route
Hainan Airlines, China's fourth largest carrier, is set to launch its first flights from Dalian to Singapore via Hefei on August 29,2010.
HNA To Invest CNY50 Billion In Chongqing
HNA Group, the holding company of Hainan Airlines, has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the Chongqing municipal government to invest up to CNY50 billion to expand business in the city over the next three to five years.
Sofitel Shanghai Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong Hosts Gabon PM
On a visit to launch the Gabon Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo, the prime minister of Gabon, Paul Biyoghe Mba, and his delegation stayed at the Sofitel Shanghai Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong. They were welcomed to the hotel by the general manager, Robert Rippon.
Crowne Plaza Sanya Appoints Otto Kurzendorfer As General Manager
Crowne Plaza Sanya has named Otto Kurzendorfer as general manager.