Continental Airlines Announces 2009 U.S. Tour Promotional Theme

Continental Airlines announced its 2009 U.S. tour promotion recently to Beijing and Shanghai major outbound travel agents with the theme of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.

Chinese Mainland Signs New Aviation Transportation MOU With Macau

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Civil Aviation Authority of Macau, lifting part of the restrictions on airline designation and capacity with the aim of promoting the air markets of the Chinese mainland and Macau.

STTA Recommends Suspending Cooperation With Galaxy Tour In U.S.

Shanghai Tourism Trade Association has requested every outbound travel service provider in Shanghai to take proper care when choosing American travel service providers and to suspend cooperation with Galaxy Tour so the latter can concentrate on dealing with the traffic accidents which involved Chinese tourists near Las Vegas.

Accor To Launch Pullman Hotel In Shanghai

France-based hotel group Accor has announced that it will take over and manage the Shanghai Skyway Landis Hotel in March 2009 and operate it under its upscale Pullman brand.

Managing Grand Mercure In Vibrant Shanghai

Thierry Goepfert, general manager of the Grand Mercure Baolong Hotel in Shanghai, is a 30-year hospitality industry veteran with Accor group. Since starting his career in Sofitel Paris he has worked as general manager of hotels in 15 different counties across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.