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Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Artvoice Goes to China Nov. 30, 2005
On the day we returned from China there was a front-page story in the New York Times that provided a remarkable finish to our 23,172-mile journey into Asia.
World Travel & Tourism Council（WTTC）launches Chinese website Nov. 30, 2005
WTTC is launching its website in Mandarin Chinese. The translated and concise version of the English language website can be accessed via a link on the English language website.
Qatar Airways celebrates first anniversary of Beijing route with extra capacity Nov. 29, 2005
Qatar Airways is celebrating the first anniversary of its Beijing service by increasing frequency on the route to meet growing demand.
Private Airline Signs Agreement with Airbus and GE Nov. 29, 2005
East Star Airlines, China's fourth registered private airline, on Sunday signed a letter of intent with Airbus to buy 10 A320s, and a lease deal with GE Commercial Aviation Service (GECAS) for another 10 A320s.
Xinjiang boasts thousands of scenic spots Nov. 29, 2005
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China has an abundance of tourism resources, which ranks in the forefront of the country, said tourism director of the region.
China's online hotel reservation to reach 1.8 billion yuan in three years Nov. 28, 2005
The Hong Kong China International Tourism Investment Corporation's plan to build a Mangowebsite and operate it in 2006 aroused great attention from experts in China's online tourism operation during the 2005 China International Travel Mart held in Kunming, capital of the South China's Yunnan Province, according to Xinhua website.
Three Gorges welcomed the millionth tourist Nov. 28, 2005
Ms. Wang Lihua from Hubei's Shayang became the luckiest person on 26th, as she was the millionth visitor to the Three Gorges Dam this year.
Tibet Becomes Attractive Tourist Destination Nov. 25, 2005
Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China, also known as the "roof of the world", played host to over 1.71 million tourists in the first 10 months of this year, up 46 percent over the same period last year.
Mogao Grottoes opened five new caves Nov. 25, 2005
In an effort to relieve tension on protection of Mogao Grottoes in Duhuang aroused from seasonal imbalance of tourists, relevant authorities opened another five grottoes which were never available to tourists before to the public recently.
Jia concept expands to Shanghai Nov. 24, 2005
Shanghai is to get its first boutique hotel, JIA Shanghai, as owner Yenn Wong announces the expansion of JIA concept from Hong Kong to China’s hottest city. JIA Shanghai will open its doors in mid-2006, two years after the launch of JIA Hong Kong.
China International Tourism Mart kicks off Nov. 24, 2005
The China International Travel Mart (CITM) kicked off here Thursday at the co-sponsorship of the China National Tourism Administration, the Yunnan provincial government and the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China.
Testing time for those following low-cost model in China Nov. 23, 2005
Following Okay Airways' recent decision to abandon its low-cost business operation model, there are indications that Shanghai Airlines subsidiary China United Airlines is to re-launch its services following low-cost principles.
China to build itself into a strong tourism country Nov. 23, 2005
China is now making utmost efforts in building itself into a strong tourism country at an early date and sparing no effort to study and implement the 11th Five-Year Plan for Development, according to Liu Kezhi, a senior official of China National Tourism Administration.
China receives over 100 million overseas travelers Nov. 23, 2005
In the first ten months of 2005, inbound tourism to China kept growing fast, with inbound tourist arrivals totaling 100 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.57 percent, according to the latest statistics from the China National Tourism Administration.
3 Million Foreigners to Visit Shanghai Nov. 23, 2005
Entry-exit Administration police said yesterday nearly 200,000 foreigners have applied and received official certificates to stay in Shanghai since last December when local police began to combine issuing a local visa and residence permit.
Global Carnival ends in Shanghai without profit Nov. 22, 2005
On last Sunday, which was the last day of this year's Shanghai Pudong Global Carnival, the activities on offer attracted a record- high 100,000 visitors. But the organizers say they still didn't make a profit.
Int'l tourism festival opens Nov. 22, 2005
Shenzhen celebrated the opening of the 2005 International (Shenzhen) Tourism and Culture Festival yesterday, with a grand opening ceremony at the Window of the World.
Millenium Hotels move to China Nov. 21, 2005
The Millennium Hotel flag is unveiling its first hotel in China – the Millennium Hongqiao Shanghai.
Accor expands into Beijing Nov. 21, 2005
Accor is adding adjacent Novotel and Ibis properties in Beijing and creating a diverse portfolio of at least 7 hotels and over 2,000 sellable rooms in time for the games.
Shanghai Pudong Int'l Airport to Expand Nov. 18, 2005
When its new terminal is finished at the end of 2007, Pudong International Airport, in east China's Shanghai, will be able to handle 60 million passengers a year, three times its current capacity.
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