China's Qiyi.com Introduces Travel Channel
Qiyi.com, the high-definition video website subsidiary of Baidu.com, has introduced its travel channel covering information about dining, recreation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.
Taian Mount Tai Website Gets Japanese And Korean Versions
The China Taian Mount Tai Travel Information Website, taian.travel, which is sponsored by the Taian Tourism Administration has been updated with Japanese and Korean versions targeting major inbound tourist source markets in Taian, Japan, and South Korea.
Ctrip.com Mines The Travel And Vacation Market
Online travel service provider Ctrip.com has announced it has reorganized its vacation department to a travel and vacation department to further exploit the Chinese travel and vacation market.
Sohu.com Launches Updated Travel Channel
Sohu.com, one of China's leading Internet portals, has officially launched its newly-updated travel channel, travel.sohu.com, said to be a fashionable and practical platform for 30 million users.
Beijing To Build Large Tourist Center
Beijing will invest CNY1.08 billion to build a large-scale tourist center in western Beijing, covering an area of 348 mu.
Chinese Business Travel Market Growing
The latest China Business Travel Survey result released by American Express shows that despite the impact of the global financial crisis, China's business travel market has shown growth in times of adversity.
China Landscape Association Launches Parks Website
The National Park of China website, npachina.com, which is sponsored by the China Landscape and Historic Sites Association, has been officially launched.
Tenpay Digs Into Online Travel Business
Tencent's online payment tool Tenpay has announced details of a cooperation agreement with Ctrip.com.
World Economic Forum: China's Tourism Competitiveness Enhanced
According to The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009 published by the World Economic Forum, China's travel and tourism competitiveness is rising rapidly.
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.
Huangshan Tourism Industry Publishes Proposal For Self-Regulation
Three tourism units — Huangshan Tourism Hotel Association, Huangshan Municipal Travel Agency Association, and Huangshan Municipal Tour Guide Association — have jointly issued a proposal, calling on tourism companies to be self-disciplined and work to create a fair and orderly market for tourists.