Anhui: 15 Hotels Lose Stars

According to a recently published review briefing by Anhui Provincial Tourism Administration on star-rated hotels, the total profits of 433 star-rated hotels fell last year by 6.1%, the average room rate for five-star hotels in 2008 was CNY368.7, and 15 hotels had lost their ratings.

Guangxi Will Star-rate Travel Agencies

The Guangxi Travel Agency Quality Grading and Assessment Method has been officially implemented, meaning that in the future Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will have star-rated travel agencies.

Shanghai Plans To Lower Hotel Operation Costs

The Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration is consulting with the relevant departments to try to lower the operation costs of star-rated hotels in Shanghai to cope with the impacts of the global financial crisis.

Nanjing Cancels 11 Hotels' Qualifications

According to Nanjing municipal government, the Star-Grade Hotel Assessment Committee of Nanjing has issued a notice that says 11 hotels in the city have had their qualifications revoked.