CCTB And IBOT Make Big Steps In Chinese Market
The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism have made a big step in entering Chinese tourism market with the appointment of Aviareps Marketing Garden Ltd as their service promoters in China.
Continental Airlines Inks Tourism Agreement With Shanghai
U.S. based Continental Airlines has signed a letter of intent with the Shanghai Tourism Bureau on jointly developing the tourism market.
Dongguan Plans To Build Tour Dispatch Hub
According to Jiang Xiaoying, director of Dongguan Tourism Bureau, Dongguan will build a tour dispatch hub to attract tourists from the Pearl River Delta region, and the world at large, to come and visit the city.
California Tourism Professionals Link To Explore Chinese Market
Tourism professionals from Southern California held a meeting in March to discuss ways to attract Chinese tourists and improve the quality of their travel services.
Hainan Sets Up Association For Tourist Scenic Spots
The Tourist Scenic Spots Sub-group of the Hainan Provincial Tourism Association has been formally established in Haikou, Hainan.
Yantai Travel Service To Undergo Major Changes
With the implementation of the Travel Agency Rule on May 1, 2009, some major changes will apply to travel agencies in Yantai, Shandong.
Mainland Tourist Numbers To Taiwan Up Fourfold
In response to a report that Taiwan received less than half the expected number of mainland Chinese tourists since direct flight services were launched, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau has stated that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan had increased fourfold since Taiwan tours were opened to mainland tourists in July 2008.
Tibet Arranges CNY46 Million For Tourism Recovery
The Tibet Autonomous Region is said to have arranged CNY46 million in 2008 to rejuvenate its tourist industry that was hit by the March 14 riots.
Nanjing To Build Four 5A Level Attractions
The Nanjing Municipal Tourism Bureau has unveiled a development plan for 100 Nanjing tourism enterprises.
Ctrip Signs For Business Travel Management In Shandong
Chinese online travel service provider Ctrip.com has signed an agreement with the Shandong Provincial Tourism Bureau to take over business travel management for the departments and enterprises of the bureau from 2009.
Beijing's Inbound Tourist Numbers Decreased By 7.2% In August
Statistics from Beijing Municipal Tourism Bureau for inbound tourists staying overnight in Beijing in August 2008, show that the number of inbound tourists to the city decreased by 7.2% year-on-year.