Marriott Executives Inspect "Nobility Of Nature" Progress

A delegation of Marriott International executives led by Asia Pacific president Arne Sorenson recently visited Pingwu County in Sichuan province to see for themselves the first-year performance of its "Nobility of Nature" program –an ambitious fresh water conservation project.

Fourteen Agencies Designated For World Expo Tour

The second batch of 14 designated travel agencies for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo was unveiled in Kunming, bringing the total number of member agencies athourized to operate World Expo tours to 38.

New Management Appointments At Zendai Hotels Shanghai

Two senior management appointments have been announced at new twin luxury hotels under development in Shanghai, the 'city retreat' Zendai Hotel Yin and the five-star Zendai Art Hotel, which will open in Pudong in 2010 in time for the Shanghai World Expo.

Hotel Equatorial Shanghai Prepares For 2010 Expo

The Hotel Equatorial Shanghai was recently inspected by the chairman of Shanghai Tourism Bureau, Dao Shu Ming, to access the hotel's preparedness for the 2010 World Expo. General Manager William Hall and Deputy General Manager Liang Jun were on hand to welcome Dao to the hotel and learn the outcome of his assessment.

Chinese Airlines Focus On Shanghai

Many Chinese airline companies have shifted their attention to Shanghai and this has made the competition in the city's aviation market even fiercer.

Managing Grand Mercure In Vibrant Shanghai

Thierry Goepfert, general manager of the Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel in Shanghai, is a 30-year hospitality industry veteran with Accor group. Since starting his career in Sofitel Paris he has worked as general manager of hotels in 15 different counties across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.