Beijing-Saipan Charter Flights Launch Soon
The Beijing-based travel agency Century Tours has announced that it will launch an exclusive direct charter flight service from Beijing to Saipan soon.
China Southern To Launch Guangzhou To Lagos Route
China Southern Airlines, the nation's largest carrier, is scheduled to launch flights linking Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, and Lagos in Nigeria on October 10, 2010.
Track-laying Begins On Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway
On July 19, 2010 China's Ministry of Railways held a ceremony in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, to mark laying of the first tracks for the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway.
Beijing Tourism Sector Reports CNY128.4 Billion Revenue
Beijing, the capital city of China, is reporting tourism revenues of CNY128.4 billion for the first half of 2010: an increase of 14.4% over the same period in the previous year.
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.
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.
Argentine President At The St. Regis Beijing
The president of the Republic of Argentina, Dr. Cristina Fernandez, recently made her first visit to China and to Beijing. During her stay Dr. Fernandez was welcomed to The St. Regis Beijing by the general manager of the hotel, Yngvar Stray.
Managing A Part Of Beijing's Historical Heritage
Veteran hotelier Riaz Mahmood, a naturalized Australian of Indian heritage, is general manager of Raffles Beijing Hotel. He has managed the hotel since the historic 'Grand Hotel de-Pekin' was restored to its former glory in 2008.
Hainan Airlines To Launch Non-stop Beijing-Phuket Route
Hainan Airlines is preparing to launch non-stop flights on the route linking Beijing and Thailand's Phuket on July 31, 2010 becoming the first and only domestic carrier to offer such a service.
New Zealand Wizard At Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
The Wizard of New Zealand, the world's only real life wizard, stayed at the Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast recently. The Wizard, who was formerly known as Ian Brackenbury Channell, was in Beijing on a 10-day trip to participate in the fourth Beijing International Movie Festival. The movie festival held during featured a short documentary film […]
Famous Figure Skaters Visit InterContinental Beijing Financial Street
Famous figure skaters Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo recently visited InterContinental Beijing Financial Street. The couple were welcomed on their arrival by a representative of the hotel owner, Mr. Wei, and Bradford H. Rice the general manager of the hotel.