Bejing Tourist Arrivals Exceed 9.3 Million Over National Day Holiday
Beijing, the capital city of China, enjoyed a tourism boom over the seven-day National Day holiday as the number of tourist arrivals exceed 9.3 million: 13.7% more than in the same period last year.
The New MICE Industry In Ancient Beijing
What places represent Beijing now? Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall are no longer the only choices for business travelers to Beijing, and they are now looking for new attractions in the ancient city. After the Olympic Games, The Bird's Nest, the Water Cube, and the National Center for the Performing Arts […]
China To Open More Of The Forbidden City To the Public
China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage has decided to open 70% of the Forbidden City in Beijing to the public, instead of the current 30%.
Managing A People Business In The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The general manager of The Westin Beijing, Chaoyang, Daniel R. Aylmer, has many years of hospitality industry experience across three continents. Aylmer spoke to China Hospitality News about his experiences in, and expectations for, the hotel industry in Beijing.
Ascott Opens Second Residence In Beijing
Singapore-based Ascott, the international serviced residence owner-operator, is opening its second serviced residence in Beijing, the Ascott Raffles City Beijing.
Online Booking For Beijing Day Trips
Now tourists from outside of Beijing can book formal one-day tour products on Beijing Tourism Administration's official website.
BTA Asks Travel Industry To Develop Senior Citizen Travel Market
An Jinming, deputy director of the Beijing Tourism Administration, said at a recent conference that the silver-hair tourism market should be developed to reinforce the development of scenic spots and mitigate the poor low season resulting from the global financial crisis.
Managing Customer Relationships With Hilton In Wangfujing
Nils-Arne Schroeder is the general manager of the recently opened Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. A German national, Schroeder has worked with Hilton for over nine years, opening hotels in Malaysia and South Korea.
Booking A China Travel Investment In MICE
Weng Tong is executive vice president of Beijing Zhong Li International Investment Company. He is responsible for executive management and government relationship management, which includes hotel travel agency sourcing as well as meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions product purchasing.