CNTA To Partially Refund Travel Quality Deposits To Travel Agencies
The China National Tourism Administration has announced that it has decided to refund part of the travel quality deposits to travel agencies to assist them in dealing with operational difficulties caused by, amongst other issues, the current international financial crisis.
Seashine Tourism Group Opens New Star-grade Hotel In Xiamen
The Seashine Tourism Group has announced that it has opened the Xiamen Seashine Hotel Palace in Xiamen.
Three Beijing Travel Agencies Certified 5A
The Beijing Municipal Tourism Bureau has announced that a second batch of travel agencies in Beijing have been awarded 5A certifications.
Chongqing Airport Adds 14 Domestic Routes
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport together with the airlines and travel agencies in the city launched 14 new routes.
Guangzhou To Implement Tourism Regulations
The Standing Committee of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Congress has announced that the regulations on tourism industry in Guangzhou have been formally approved and will be implemented from December 1, 2008.
Seven Shanghai Travel Agencies Launch First Semi-FIT Tours To New Zealand
Seven travel agencies in Shanghai together with Tourism New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand, and Air New Zealand will jointly launch the first semi-FIT itinerary from China to New Zealand.
Tibet Implements Domestic Organized Tour Contract System
To regulate its tourism market, protect the legal rights and interests of tourists visiting to Tibet, and to encourage the health and standards of its tourism sector, Tibet has implemented a system of contracts for domestic organized tours.
Chongqing Achieves CNY2.45 Billion In Olympic Tourism Revenue
According to preliminary statistics from Chongqing Tourism Bureau, in the period of from August 8 to August 24, Chongqing hosted 4,445,000 tourists with total tourism revenue of CNY2.45 billion.
Etihad Airways Offers More Convenience To Flyers In Beijing
Etihad Airways has officially opened a Beijing office this week to offer easy access to Etihad customers, notably corporate and diplomatic business travelers who work in the area.
Hainan Reopens Policy Of Travel Agency Approval
According to the Hainan Provincial Tourism Bureau, Hainan has decided to lift the ban on allowing those enterprises with qualifications to set up travel agencies in the province.
Hotelzon China Establishes Beijing Office
Hotelzon China, a subsidiary of the corporate online booking company Hotelzon International Group, has established an office in Beijing.