Hong Kong Ranks 12th In Tourism Competitiveness

The World Economic Forum has released its 2009 edition of The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, which shows that the region of Hong Kong ranks 12th on the league table of global travel and tourism competitiveness.

China's Aviation Industry Lost CNY28 Billion In 2008

Yang Guoqing, deputy director of Civil Aviation Administration of China and a deputy to the current CPPCC meeting, has disclosed to local media that China's aviation industry suffered a total loss of CNY28 billion in 2008, which is said to be the biggest loss suffered by the Chinese aviation industry in 30 years.

CNTA: Local Governments Can Resume May Golden Week

Liu Xiaojun, a representative of the China National Tourism Administration, has told the media that although CNTA had not considered resuming the May Golden Week holiday, it was possible that the local governments at various levels may resume the holiday on a trial basis if they think it's conducive to their economic development.

Managing And Marketing Sheraton's Complex In Shanghai

John William Robert O'Shea, general manager of Sheraton Shanghai Hotel & Residences, Pudong, and Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong, is an Australian native. With more than 30 years experience in the hospitality industry he has held prominent positions in a number of hotels in Fiji, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan.

SITE Plans Adjustment For MICE Sector In China

Beijing Tourism Administration and the Society of Incentive Travel Executives China recently held the SITE China 2009 Annual Conference and Training Session on Beijing Incentive and Meeting Travel in the Kunlun Hotel, Beijing.

Air China Reduces Investment On International Routes

As a result of the increasing influence of the global financial crisis and taking advantage of its ability to extend its network through its membership of Star Alliance Air China, one of the largest airline companies in China, plans to reduce its investment on international routes.

Ctrip.com Results Down In Q4

Last year was supposed to be fantastic for Chinese travel websites as they planned on the Beijing 2008 Olympics to push them to higher revenues, but Ctrip.com's unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, show that the travel industry is starting to crack under pressure in China from the […]

CNTA: National Leisure Plan To Be Issued This Year

A representative from China National Tourism Administration has told local media that China's national leisure plan, which is currently being drafted with the aim of helping to stimulate the country's domestic travel market, will be promulgated this year.