U.S. Diving Team Makes Its Home In Beijing
Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Northeast welcomed the arrival of the Olympic U.S. Diving Team. Anthony Ha, general manager, and Pearl Peng, director of marketing greeted the 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist for Women's 10 Meter platform Laura Wilkinson.
Australian VIP Comes To Beijing Olympics
Michael Nagel, general manager of Hilton Beijing, welcomed Simon Crean, Minister for Trade in Australian Federal Government, during his stay in Beijing for the Olympics.
Laotian President Visits Beijing Olympics
Anthony Ha, general manager of Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Northeast welcomed the arrival of the President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone on his official visit to China for the opening of the Beijing Olympics. During his stay, Choummaly Sayasone attended an official meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People.
Shanghai Welcomes Football Team
Dong Jian Zhen, general manager of Hua Ting Hotel & Towers in Shanghai, recently welcomed the Cote d'Ivoire national football team to the hotel for the Olympic matches. Dong and Gerard Gili, coach of the team, cut a cake together to celebrate the team's arrival to the city.
Air China To Reopen Beijing-Yinchuan Flight
Air China will reopen the Beijing-Yinchuan service from August 18, 2008, making the number of flights on the route seven a day.
Adidas Throws Olympic Party In Beijing
On August 7, 2008, more than 20,000 square feet of Kerry Events Centre on the third floor of Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing was the venue for Adidas' gala ball and party. The event saw a turnout of over 400 dinner guests, and more than 600 post-dinner party guests, among them Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci; […]
Miss World Arrives In Beijing For Olympics
Charlie Dang, area managing director for northern China of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and general manager of The Westin Beijing Financial Street, welcomed 2007 Miss World Zhang Zi Lin during her stay in the capital city for the Olympics.
Secretary Paulson Makes Beijing His Home For The Olympics
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America Henry Paulson arrived at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang with his family recently for a trip for the Olympics. Daniel R. Aylmer, the hotel's general manager, welcomed the guests upon their arrival.
Tianjin Star-grade Hotels Increase Rates For Olympics
According to local media, in addition to the official reception hotels for the Olympic Games, most other star-grade hotels in Tianjin have increased their rates for the Olympic period.
Shenzhen Airlines Adds Flights For Olympics
Shenzhen Airlines has added flights from Shenzhen to Qingdao and Qinhuangdao from August 6, 2008.
Rates At Beijing Star-grade Hotels Decrease By 6%
Xiong Yumei, vice director of Beijing Tourism Bureau, said in a press conference held in the Beijing International Media Center that the booking volume of star-grade hotels in Beijing increased by 1% but rates went down six percentage points from the end of May 2008.