Tibet Re-opens To Foreign Tourists From April
News from the Tibetan Tourism Bureau is that from April 2009 Tibet will be re-opened to foreign tourists, as well as to tourists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau.
New Website Offers Travel To Hong Kong And Macau
A website which aims to provide convenience to Beijing residents' traveling in Hong Kong and Macau, has been formally launched with the support of Hong Kong Tourism Board and Macau Government Tourist Office.
Hong Kong Proposes To Offer Multiple Entry Visas In More Cities
Henry Tang Ying-yen, Hong Kong's chief secretary for administration, is proposing that Hong Kong offer multiple entry visas to people in more cities in Guangdong province.
Shenzhen: Marketing Conventions And Exhibitions In Southern China
An exhibition economy is a sign of a mature high-end service industry, and an accelerator for the development of a modern city and regional economy. Shenzhen, as the fourth convention and exhibition center in China after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, is a good example.
Macau: Hotel Room Occupancy Dropped By 2.7% In 2008
Statistics from the Macau Statistics and Census Service show that despite an increase in tourist arrivals the average hotel room occupancy of Macau was 74.5% in 2008, down 2.7% compared to the previous year.
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.
Thailand, Japan, South Korea Top Three Tourist Sources For Yunnan In 2008
The province of Yunnan has announced its 10 largest tourist source countries, with Thailand, Japan, and South Korea ranking at the top.
Air Asia To Open More Routes To China
Malaysia-based low-budget carrier Air Asia has announced that it is adding four new destinations in China in 2009.
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.
Macau Received More Tourists Than Hong Kong In 2008
According to Hong Kong's HKNet, Macau received more than 30 million tourists in 2008 and its tourist numbers exceeded those of Hong Kong for the first time.
Beijing Aims To Stimulate Spring Festival Tourism Market
The Beijing Tourism Administration has initiated measures to stimulate the city's tourism market during the coming Spring Festival.