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Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 InterContinental Hotels eyes major expansion in China Oct. 31, 2005
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has recently indicated that it expects China to account for up to a third of the company's global expansion over the next three years, which involves adding up to 60,000 net new rooms.
Taiwan tourists joined Yangtze River story tour Oct. 31, 2005
Tourist agencies from mainland and Taiwan launched a story tour along the Yangtze River on Monday where hundreds of Taiwan tourists began a trip to those places where interesting stories and legends once occurred.
Hong Kong to invest 2.7 bln to rebuild Ocean Park Oct. 29, 2005
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Thursday that it will provide support for half of the funding of Hong Kong Ocean Park's redevelopment.
Preparation work gets under way for Olympic tourists Oct. 28, 2005
A recent statistic showed that in September, Beijing received a record number of 357,000 tourists in one month. Such record is expected to be rewritten in 2008 as 550,000 people will visit Beijing during the time when the Olympic Games are held in the city.
Yunnan to spin carnival on narrowest rail track Oct. 28, 2005
Gejiu City in southern Yunnan Province, southwest China, will build an entertainment center on the basis of the world's narrowest railway line.
Shenyang to Open Four New International Air Routes Oct. 27, 2005
Starting October 30, China Southern Airlines Northern Company, a subsidiary of China Southern Air Holding Co., will open four new international air routes in Shenyang.
Cathay Pacific Strengthens Cooperation with Air China Oct. 27, 2005
Cathay Pacific said in Beijing Sunday that it will strengthen cooperation with Air China, in order to satisfy the need of Chinese mainland's tourists.
Asia becomes global heated destination Oct. 27, 2005
Asia is becoming the world's heated destination in a time when global tourism is booming on a comprehensive scale, said Xu Jing, director of the Asia and Pacific region of the World Tourism Organization.
Travel between mainland, Taiwan facilitated Oct. 26, 2005
From Tuesday on, Taiwan residents have two more places to go to apply for re-issue of their five-year-term permits to enter and exit the Chinese mainland if the permits are lost or have expired.
Oz helps Beijing prepare for 2008 Oct. 26, 2005
Australia will strengthen co-operation with China to facilitate the travel of athletes, visitors and business people during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The World of Hospitality heads to China for the IH&RA 42nd Annual Congress Orient Express Oct. 25, 2005
More than 400 international hospitality industry leaders from around the world are on their way to Beijing, China for the IH&RA 42nd Annual Congress, “Orient Express.
Le Meridien signs Chinese beach resort Oct. 25, 2005
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with China Resources Shimei Bay Tourism Development to manage Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach & Spa Resort, a 300-room, deluxe five star property currently under the final stage of planning and due to open end 2007.
Yangtze region to standardize sightseeing road signs Oct. 24, 2005
A scheme was recent passed in which sixteen cities in the Yangtze River delta region aim to standardize road signs for sightseeing direction.
Tourism opens gate for China, ASEAN cultural exchanges Oct. 24, 2005
Apart from the soaring growth of economic and trade communication, China and ASEAN are extending their cooperation in the field of culture, and the just-concluded second China-ASEAN expo disclosed that tourism is the key to opening this gate.
Largest Hui ethnic cultural garden opened Oct. 23, 2005
The country's largest Hui Ethnic Cultural Garden completed its first phase of construction recently in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The strong flavor of Islamic culture in the garden attracted more than 20,000 tourists from home and abroad to visit the site in a month.
Air China Raises Additional Fees on Jet Fuel Oct. 22, 2005
Air China, the national carrier, has decided to further lift the additional fees for jet fuel on the international routes by almost 100 percent starting on Thursday, Beijing News said on Friday.
Tourism opens gate for China, ASEAN cultural exchanges Oct. 22, 2005
Apart from the soaring growth of economic and trade communication, China and ASEAN are extending their cooperation in the field of culture, and the ongoing second China-ASEAN expo discloses that tourism is the key to opening this gate.
China, US Sign Aviation Agreement Oct. 21, 2005
China and the United States signed an agreement in Beijing on Wednesday with an aim to help improve China's air training and safety.
Global Hotel Group to Operate Its First Beach Resort in Hainan Oct. 21, 2005
Global hotel group Le Mridien Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with China Resources Shimei Bay Tourism Development (Hainan) Limited Thursday to manage a deluxe five-star beach resort in Shimei Bay in south China's Hainan Province.
China Southern launch A330 on Oz Oct. 21, 2005
China Southern Airlines is to offer a brand new standard of service on its flights between China and Australia from next month, with the introduction of its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft and cocoon-style flat bed seats in Premium Business Class.
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