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.
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.
West China Cities Cooperate On Tourism
Twenty-four tourism cities from western China, including Xi'an, Kunming, Chengdu, Nanning, Guilin, Urumuqi, and Huhehot, have signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation and bringing the tourism resources of western China into full play.
HKTB Boosts Quality And Honesty Travel Scheme
To mark World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, the Hong Kong Tourism Broad relaunched its Quality and Honesty Hong Kong Tour service and called on tourists to be savvy consumers.
CNTA Trains Travel Service Providers
The China National Tourism Administration has held a meeting to train travel agencies offering Taiwan trips, asking them to follow strict guidelines on professional ethics and operation regulations.
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.
CITS Group Opens New Branch In Ningbo
With the approval of the China National Tourism Administration, the China International Travel Service Group has set up a branch in Ningbo, Jiangsu.
Foshan Launches Three Eco-travel Routes
The Foshan Tourism Bureau in Guangdong province has launched three eco-travel routes for 2009.
CNTA: Travel Coupons Should Be Used To Stimulate Market
Shao Qiwei, the director of the China National Tourism Administration, told local media that the tourism industry of China will start to issue travel coupons to encourage tourism in 2009.
Qingdao Promoting Greening Of City And Scenic Spots
Cao Youqiang, the director of Qingdao Municipal Forestry Bureau, has disclosed to local media that Qingdao will work to be a model Chinese city by adding more green plants at sites such as crossroads, buildings, and building terraces to increase the level of negative ions for the city.
Hong Kong Ranks 12th In Tourism Competitiveness
The World Economic Forum has released its 2009 edition of The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, which shows that the region of Hong Kong ranks 12th on the league table of global travel and tourism competitiveness.