Chongqing Launches Luxury Cruise

Yangtze River Golden No.1, which is touted as the world's most luxurious cruise ship on inland rivers, has had her maiden voyage from Chongqing.

MOU On Development Of Cruise Industry In China

At the Seatrade All Asia Cruise Convention 2010, which was held in Suzhou, the Asia Cruise Association and the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association have signed a memorandum of understanding on promoting the development of the cruise industry in China and Asia.

Chongqing To Build 20 Luxury Cruise Ships

Tan Xiwei, the deputy mayor of Chongqing, said during a recent interview that Chongqing will have 20 luxury cruise ships in three years and will develop them as a tourist destination on the Three Gorges.

Three Gorges Regional Tourism Declaration Issued

At the rotating presidency conference on Hubei and Chongqing Three Gorges regional tourism cooperation held in Chongqing, the governments of the two regions issued the Three Gorges Regional Tourism Cooperation Declaration.

Costa To Increase Investment In China In 2010

Costa Crociere S.p.A., the largest cruise company in Europe, announced at the Fourth China Cruise Industry Development Summit held in Sanya that it will introduce a new ship, Costa Romantica in 2010, to take the place of Costa Allegra.

Royal Caribbean Announces 39 Voyages For 2010

Seeing the great potential for the cruise business in China, Miami-based Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced that it will operate 39 voyages from Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tianjin, from February to November 2010.

OEAED Member Cities Sign Qingdao Declaration For Tourism Cooperation

At the fifth annual meeting of The Organization for the East Asia Economic Development Tourism Branch held in Qingdao, China, the ten member cities of OEAED signed the Qingdao Declaration to enhance cooperation in tourism, and to enlarge the scale of cruise tourism between the ten cities.

Zhoushan Plans Direct Cruise To Taiwan

At the Guanyin Culture & Zhoushan-Taiwan Tourism Cooperation Conference, the Zhoushan Tourism Association signed a cooperative agreement with the Taiwan Cross-Strait Business & Travel Shipping Association.