Shanghai: Challenge And opportunity In The Post-Expo Era

The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has finally closed after 184 days. Initial estimates by China Tourism Research suggest that the overall revenue injected into the region as a result of the Expo is approximately CNY80 billion with 34.3% going into accommodation, meaning hotels benefited by revenues totalling CNY27.4 billion that were attributable to the […]

Managing A Green And Healthy Hotel In Beijing

China Hospitality news recently interviewed David Wang, the general manager of The Radegast Lake View Hotel. The holder of an EMBA from the University of California, he has had many years of experience in senior marketing and hotel management roles with Tianlun International Hotels, the managers of the Radegast.

First St. Regis Resort In China To Debut In Tibet This November

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has announced that the St. Regis Lhasa Resort will open in November 2010 and will be the first St. Regis resort in China.

Solar Valley Micro-E Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening

Solar Valley Micro-E Hotel, which is positioned as the world's first environmentally-friendly theme park-style hotel, opened during Christmas in Dezhou, Shandong province.

Guangcheng Hotel Formally Opens In Gansu

Guangcheng Hotel, Gansu's third five-star hotel at the foot of Kongtong Mountain in Pingliang, has formally opened its doors.

Yantai Promoting Green Hotels

Yantai in Shandong Province aims to increase the number of green tourist hotels and economy hotels to promote energy saving and emission reductions.

Foshan Launches Three Eco-travel Routes

The Foshan Tourism Bureau in Guangdong province has launched three eco-travel routes for 2009.

Budget Group Jinjiang Inn Joins "Earth Hour"

Budget hotel group Jinjiang Inn says it will join the Earth Hour program initiated by the World Wildlife Fund.

Shenzhen Invests CNY15 Billion For Green Tourism Development

Li Xiaogan, director of Shenzhen Municipal Tourism Bureau, said that Shenzhen will invest more than CNY15 billion to develop major tourism projects over next few years.