Starwood Appoints Ford Vice President And Area Managing Director For South China
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Stephen Ford as vice president and area managing director for South China, and general manager of Sheraton Sanya Resort.
Carlson Inks Agreement For Radisson Plaza In Shenyang
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Chinese real estate developer Shenyang New Times Hotels Company for a new Radisson Plaza hotel in China's fifth largest city.
Macau's Tourism Numbers Up In 2008
Macao Daily News published headline news on February 11, stating that despite that slowdown of the global tourism industry, Macau was one of the few destinations in the world that achieved a good tourism performance in 2008.
Shangri-La Offers Free Internet In All Its Hotels
Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, which has 60 hotels throughout China and around the world, says the global financial crisis has led it to offer free Internet services to all its guests.
World of Accor 2009 Expo Comes To China In March
This will be the sixth year that Accor has staged its World of Accor expos showcasing Accor's global hotel network, along with new products and services, to travel agents, wholesalers, corporate clients, MICE organizers and tourism partners.
New General Manager Appointed For Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai
Maged Louis has been appointed general manager of Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai.
Introducing Incredible India To China
Shoeb Samad is the director of Indiatourism Beijing. He has a rich and varied experience from 24 years in the Ministry of Tourism in India and abroad.
SriLankan Airlines Leases New Airbus Planes
SriLankan Airlines has just taken delivery of the first of several new Airbus A320 aircraft, the first to join the national carrier in more than four years.
Cathay Pacific And Dragonair Decrease Surcharges
According to Ctrip.com, both Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited have decreased their surcharges by more than 40%.
Chinese Passenger Assistants Serve On SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines now has a Chinese language assistant on board each flight.
HKTB Targets MICE, Opens Hong Kong Exhibitions Office
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced the establishment of its Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong Office to enhance MICE promotions, aiming to improve Hong Kong's competitive position in the global MICE sector.