Thailand Extends Free Visa Service For Chinese Tourists
To attract more Chinese tourists to visit Thailand, the country plans to extend the previous three-month-long visa free policy for foreign tourists to the end of the year: a saving of CNY230 for each visa application.
The St. Regis Beijing Appoints Jakobs DOSM
The St. Regis Beijing has announced the appointment of Holger Jakobs as the hotel's new director of sales and marketing.
Korean Carrier Jin Air Flies To China In October
In October 2009 Jin Air, the premium short-haul carrier established in 2008 by Korean Air, will open its first international routes to cities in China and Thailand.
Sheraton Huizhou Beach Resort Welcomes Li
Li Min has been appointed as director of sales and marketing at Sheraton Huizhou Beach Resort.
Thailand Spends THB15 Million To Attract Chinese Tourists
Following its three-month-long free visa policy, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is taking new measures to attract Chinese tourists.
Thai Princess At Sofitel Galaxy Nanjing
Thai Princess H.R.H. Chulabhorn Mahidol and her delegation recently stayed at Sofitel Galaxy Nanjing during her tour of China in March. The general manager of the hotel, Christophe Lauras, and the entire hotel team welcomed the princess on her arrival.
Marriott International To Open 57 Hotels In Asia Over Next Four Years
Marriott International, which has just celebrated its 20th anniversary in Asia, plans to expand its existing portfolio of 109 hotels by a further 57 properties offering 15,510 rooms over the next 48 months.
Thailand Waives Visa Fee For Chinese Tourists
In a step to court more tourists from the increasingly important China source market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced that visa fees for Chinese tourists will be waived for the next four months.
British Airways Appoints McQuillan Regional General Manager For Far East
British Airways has appointed Kevin McQuillan as its regional general manager for the Far East with effect from March 2, 2009.
Foreign Operators Rush To Grab China Travel Market
In the ongoing global financial crisis China, with its large travel market, has become a target destination for foreign travel service providers looking for business.
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.