Ten Big Events For China's Tourism Industry In 2010
A recent report released by the World Tourism Organization shows that the the global tourism industry has exceeded the highest level reached in the same period of 2008, the pre-financial-crisis year. Worldwide tourist arrivals between January and August 2010 totalled 642 million, an increase of 7% over the same months of 2009 and 1 million […]
Beijing Tourism Administration To Attract More Hong Kong Visitors
The Hong Kong Association of China Travel Organizers Limited recently said that the Beijing Tourism Administration has given Hong Kong residents 100,000 admission tickets free of charge to the capital's scenic spots, in a bid to attract Hong Kong residents to travel to the capital city during the winter season.
Tourist Complaints In Hong Kong Jump 45.6% In 2010
The Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong recently reported that it had received 134 complaints about tour guide in the first 10 months of 2010. This is 45.6% more than the 92 complaints reported in 2009.
Hong Kong Visitor Arrivals Up 18% In October
The Hong Kong Tourism Board recently announced that visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in October 2010 rose 18% year on year to 3.26 million.
New World Haikou Hotel Set To Open In 2014
New World Hotels recently announced that its hotel in Haikou will be opened in 2014: a move to reinforce its strategic expansion plans in mainland China.
Nanchang Airport Gets Three New Routes
Nanchang Changbei International Airport has announced that it will launch new flights — to Wenzhou, Wuhan, and Hefei — as part of its winter and spring flight schedule.
Record Attendance For Hong Kong's Ocean Park In 2010
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has announced that it recorded a highest-ever tourist numbers and revenue in the fiscal year ending June 2010.
Taiwan to Get 5.4 Million Tourists In 2010
According to the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the number of tourists visiting Taiwan is expected to reach a record 5.4 million this year, which represents an increase of one million from last year.
Boutique Series By Kosmopolito Debuts In Mainland China
Kosmopolito Hotels International Limited has announced the launch of Yue @ Century Park in Shanghai, a move marking its official entry into the Chinese mainland market.
New World Hospitality Outlines Plans For Expansion In China
Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality has announced an expansion and re-branding plan with an investment of over USD1.1 billion across three distinct brands – including four new hotels in China.
Beijing Capital Airport Passenger Traffic Up 11.8% In October
Airport operator Beijing Capital International Airport Company has said that passenger traffic in October 2010 at the airport increased to 6.74 million, 11.8% more than in the same period of the last year.