First Royal Caribbean Showroom Opens In Beijing
China Youth Travel Group and U.S.-based Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited have opened their first cruise showroom in Beijing's Asian Games Village.
MICE In Macau
When talking about Macau's MICE industry, one should consider the city's fusion of Chinese and western cultural elements. By comparison to MICE businesses in Hong Kong and other mainland cities, the scale in Macau is small but perfectly formed.
Couvaras New GM At Traders Upper East Hotel Beijing
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Phillip Couvaras as the general manager of Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing.
Famous Movie Director Stays at Marco Polo Wuhan
Feng Xiaogang, the well-known film director, came to Wuhan recently to promote his new movie. During his visit he stayed at Marco Polo Wuhan. Feng commented that it was a pleasure to come to Wuhan and stay at the newest luxury hotel. He added that he would be back.
Fairmont Hotels Launches Chinese-Language Website
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts recently launched its first simplified Chinese-language website to allow guests to book rooms and services online.
Taiwan Further Eases Rules For Mainland Tourists
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has announced that it will ease restrictions on mainland residents going to the island via the Mini Three Links, with effect from July 18, 2010.
China Sees 3.95 Million Overseas Tourists In First Half Of 2010
China saw overseas tourist arrivals increase to 3.95 million in the first half of this year, according to figures released by the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection.
China Eastern Reports Highest-ever Passenger Load Factor
China Eastern Airlines, the nation's third largest airline, recently said that its passenger load factor reached 80.1% in June 2010 — the highest level ever. And its cargo load factor was 59.7%.
Mainland Visits To Hong Kong To Grow By 40%
According to industry analysts, the number of Chinese mainland tourists to Hong Kong is expected to hit a new high in the period from mid-July 2010 to the end of August 2010.
Visa-free Tourist Arrivals Hit 22,359 In Hainan
By July 10, 2010, southern China's Hainan province had received 1,096 visa-free tour groups, with a total 22,359 tourists, according to official figures released by the local government.
Bringing International Expertise To Westin Shenzhen Nanshan
Originally from New Zealand, Lance J. Ourednik, the general manager of the Westin Shenzhen Nanshan, is a 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry. He has worked in New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, and has almost 13 years of working experience in China.