Fuzhou Plans 18 Yacht Wharves

The master plan for the development of the Fuzhou yachting industry has been officially published; with the city aiming for major developments in the management of the yachting industry, yacht manufacturing, yacht wharves and clubs, and yachting as a sport.

Belgian Company Explores Hongze Tourism

News from Jiangsu Hongze County Government is that a Belgian company will invest EUR80 million to develop tourism in Hongze, mainly including an international-standard yacht harbor, a high-end hotel, and a yacht club.

China Tourism Industry Area Unveiled In Tianjin

The opening ceremony for the China Tourism Industry Area was held recently in Binhai New Area, Tianjin. The China Tourism Industry Area is constructed by China National Tourism Administration and Tianjin municipal government. Located to the north of Binhai, it covers 99 square kilometers, covers almost all administrative area of Binhai Tourism Area, and will […]

Hainan Gears Up For Yachting Industry

Hainan, China's southmost province, recently announced a plan to develop the yachting industry as part of its efforts to turn the island into a top international tourist destination by 2020.

Tianjin To Have 3,000 Yacht Berths By End Of 2011

The municipal government of Tianjin, a coastal city in northeastern China, has announced that it plans to build 3,000 permanent berths by the end of 2011, as part of its efforts to meet the demand of the city's fast-developing yachting industry.

Volvo Ocean Race CEO At InterContinental Sanya Resort

Tony Marrinan, the general manager of InterContinental Sanya Resort, recently welcomed Knut Frostad, the CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, upon his arrival at the resort. In March 2010, Sanya was named as a stopover port for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, becoming the second Chinese port in the history of the Volvo Ocean Race: […]

National Yacht Club Alliance Formed In Haikou

Following a proposal by the Cruise and Yacht Branch of the China Communications and Transportation Association, 21 yacht clubs from all over China have formed the National Yacht Club Alliance in Haikou, the capital city of Hainan province.

New Tourism Developments For MICE In Sanya

With the aim of enhancing its appeal to the meetings, incentive travel, conventions, and meetings sector and making Sanya a truly international destination, the government and the travel industry are constantly looking for new ways to promote the region. Two recent developments are the emergence of pleasure boating and the focus on environmental issues.

Sanya To Build International Tourism Freeport

According to the newly revised Sanya Tourism Development Master Plan for 2008-2020, Sanya will start the construction of an international tourism freeport to boost Hainan province as an international tourism island.