Tag: Beijing

Adidas Throws Olympic Party In Beijing

On August 7, 2008, more than 20,000 square feet of Kerry Events Centre on the third floor of Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing was the venue for Adidas' gala ball and party. The event saw a turnout of over 400 dinner guests, and more than 600 post-dinner party guests, among them Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci; […]

Miss World Arrives In Beijing For Olympics

Charlie Dang, area managing director for northern China of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and general manager of The Westin Beijing Financial Street, welcomed 2007 Miss World Zhang Zi Lin during her stay in the capital city for the Olympics.

Secretary Paulson Makes Beijing His Home For The Olympics

Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America Henry Paulson arrived at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang with his family recently for a trip for the Olympics. Daniel R. Aylmer, the hotel's general manager, welcomed the guests upon their arrival.

Rates At Beijing Star-grade Hotels Decrease By 6%

Xiong Yumei, vice director of Beijing Tourism Bureau, said in a press conference held in the Beijing International Media Center that the booking volume of star-grade hotels in Beijing increased by 1% but rates went down six percentage points from the end of May 2008.

Mexican President Invited To Beijing

Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife were recently welcomed by The Regent Beijing's Managing Director Nigel Grocock upon their arrival at the hotel. Calderon's visit to China was at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao. The two sides exchanged views on advancing China-Mexico strategic partnership and other international and regional issues of common […]