China adds Xian, Ningbo, and Chongqing in 144-hour visa-free travel ports
Travellers will have more options gaining entry in China as the country added Xian, Ningbo, and Chongqing to its growing list of 144-hour visa-free travel ports.
Raffles City Chongqing sets world record with highest “horizontal skyscraper”
CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest real estate companies, has set a new world record as it embarks on the crowning process of Raffles City Chongqing.
Chongqing airport opens third terminal
Western China's largest city can now cater to significantly more air passengers, following the completion of a major expansion project at Chongqing’s Jiangbei International Airport.…
Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
Chongqing gets new direct link to New York
The city of Chongqing, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze River in western China, will soon be connected to New York with the launch of non-stop flights by Hainan Airlines.
The…
Regent opens “urban resort” in Chongqing
Regent Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Chongqing with the opening of the Chinese city's first urban resort.
Located in the Jiangbeizui financial district, at the confluence…
Chinese airlines plans US flights from Chongqing
Two Chinese airlines have applied for permission to launch new flights from Chongqing to the US.
Air China and Hainan Airlines have both applied to the Civil Aviation Administration…
Major new riverside attraction opens in Chongqing
A huge new complex has opened on the banks of the Yangtze River in Chongqing, which is set to become a major draw for tourists.
The 120,000m² Landmark Riverside Park development…
Hilton opens fourth hotel in Chongqing
Hilton Worldwide has opened its fourth hotel in Chongqing, the largest city in western China.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing Nan'an welcomed its first guests on Monday (25…
Air China links Chongqing and Dubai
Air China has launched the first ever non-stop between Chongqing and Dubai.
The new service commenced on 2 April and will run three times a week using a 251-seat, two-class Airbus…
Holiday Inn opens in Chongqing University Town
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn hotel at Chongqing University Town, a fast-expanding new area in the west of the Chinese metropolis.
The new Holiday…
Air China links Chongqing and Dubai
Air China will launch the first ever direct service between Chongqing and Dubai on 2 April 2016.
The flights will operate three times a week, will departing Chongqing’s Jiangbei…
Chongqing Airlines goes international
Chongqing Airlines will launch its first ever international flights this week.
Commencing on 4 February, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Chongqing and Bangkok.…
Madame Tussauds to open in Chongqing
A new Madame Tussauds waxwork museum will open in the Chinese city of Chongqing, it has been reported.
Xinhua cited the Chongqing government as saying this week that preparations are…
Chongqing’s West Air goes international
West Air, a low-cost carrier based in Chongqing, will launch its first ever international flights to Singapore this month.
Commencing on 28 January, the airline will operate three…
Marriott adds second hotel in Chongqing
Marriott International has continued to expand its portfolio in China with the launch of its second property in Chongqing.
Following the opening of a JW Marriott hotel in Chongqing…
Wyndham opens MICE hotel in Chongqing
Wyndham has launched a new MICE-focused hotel in the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
Set within the complex of the Chongqing International Expo Center, Wyndham Chongqing Yuelai is…
Hainan Airlines links Chongqing with Rome
Hainan Airlines has launched the first ever direct flight connecting Chongqing with Rome.
Services commenced on 27 April 2015 and will now operate twice a week, with flights departing…
AirAsia connects KL with Chongqing
AirAsia has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
Operated by the carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the new…
Hainan Airlines to link Chongqing with Rome
Hainan Airlines will continue its international expansion this April, which the launch of a new service to Rome.
Commencing on 27 April 2015, the Chinese carrier will fly direct to…
JW Marriott moves into Chongqing
Marriott International has launched a new luxury hotel in the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
The new 454-room JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing not only marks Marriott’s return to…
AirAsia X flies to Chongqing
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X has unveiled its latest connection to China.
Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate four weekly flights to the city of…
Radisson Blu to expand in Chongqing
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a management contract for a new Radisson Blu-branded property in Chongqing.
The Radisson Blu Resort Chongqing BeiBei is a 280-room new-build…
Chongqing opening marks Westin’s 200th hotel
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Westin hotel.
And appropriately, the brand's newest property is located in Asia Pacific - the region that will drive Westin's growth…
Crowne Plaza opens MICE hotel in Chongqing
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Chongqing, focusing on the conference and events market.
The new Crowne Plaza Chongqing New North Zone…
Chongqing to join 72-hour visa waiver scheme
Chongqing will become the fifth Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays to transit tourists.
According to a Xinhua report, the western Chinese city is planning to offer…
Mandarin Oriental signs Chongqing hotel
Mandarin Oriental has signed an agreement to manage a luxury hotel in Chongqing.
The Mandarin Oriental Chongqing, which is scheduled to open in 2016, will form part of a high-end…
Hyatt opens in Chongqing
Hyatt has opened its first hotel in the central Chinese city of Chongqing.
The Hyatt Regency Chongqing is located in the city's Jiangbei district and forms part of the Bei Cheng Tian Jie…
Radisson Blu debuts in Chongqing
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its first Radisson Blu hotel in Chongqing.
Located in the Nan'an district of the Chinese city, the new Radisson Blu Plaza Chongqing has 308 rooms…
Meliá to open first hotel in Chongqing
Meliá Hotels International has revealed the next phase of its Asian expansion strategy, with plans for its first hotel in Chongqing.
The Spanish hotel group will launch the new Meliá…
Finnair launches flights to Chongqing
Finnair launched a new route to China yesterday, connecting Helsinki with Chongqing.
Flights will operate four times a week using an Airbus A330 or A340 aircraft. The route takes eight and…
Qatar Airways to fly to Chongqing
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch of flights to Chongqing. From 28 November 2011, the Doha-based airline will operate three weekly direct flights (departing Doha on Mondays,…
Finnair to launch flights to Chongqing
Finnair has announced that it will launch a new direct service to the central Chinese metropolis of Chongqing in May 2012. The launch will mark the first direct flight route from Europe to…
Chongqing to build 10 Yangtze ‘super cruisers’
China's Chongqing Traffic and Tourism Investment Group has revealed plans to spend CNY2 billion ($293 million) to build 10 Yangtze 'super cruise ships'. According to a Xinhua report,…
Shangri-La to manage Chongqing hotel
HONG KONG, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, recently signed an agreement with Chongqing Guest House Co.…
Changi signs MoU with Chongqing airport
SINGAPORE, 17 December 2009 - Changi Airport Group (CAG) today signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a collaborative airports arrangement with Chongqing…
Universal Travel Group expands in Chongqing
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (Amex: UTA) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a growing travel services…
173 tourists rescued in Chongqing
Fire fighters have rescued 173 tourists stranded in a valley in a tourist park in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, after they ignored warnings to embark on a canoeing trip.…
Chongqing Airlines gets first new A319
The Centre for Asia PacificAviation reported that Chongqingwill operate the A319 in a two-class configuration with 122 seats. The airline's Vice President, Liu Qing, said; "We…
Chongqing airport set for huge expansion
The Chinese city of Chongqing plans to spend CNY20 billion (US$2.9 billion) over the next 11 years to add three runways at its international airport, Bloomberg reported.Citing a South…
Carlson to bring Radisson Plaza to Chongqing
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has signed an agreement bring its Radisson Plaza brand to Chongqing. The 300-room Radisson Plaza Hotel Chongqing Nan Bin, scheduled to open at the end of…
Chongqing man attempts to "blast-off" bridge
A man with gas canisters attached to his back has attempted to "blast-off" from Wenxingwan Bridge in Chongqing, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The rocket man's efforts were…
Chongqing taxi strike cripples city
Thousands of taxi drivers in Chongqing have gone on strike, the People's Daily has reported. The drivers are reportedly unhappy about high operating costs, shortages of natural…
Travelex launches new stores and partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Brazil
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched more than 20 new bureaux and partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Brazil as international aviation continue to…
International and domestic travel bookings skyrocket for Chinese May Holiday
Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking growth.
Chinese outbound travellers were…
International and domestic travel bookings skyrocket for Chinese May Holiday
SINGAPORE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group reveals its Chinese mainland May Day travel trends, with strong domestic and international booking…
Ascott to open 70 properties globally in 2023
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has announced that it expects to open 70 properties in key travel destinations across…
Ascott to exceed current target of 160,000 units
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), has achieved its target to secure 160,000 units by 2023, with the signing of over…
Banyan Tree Group on track to double its global portfolio as part of five-year expansion plan
Banyan Tree Group closed the 2022 fiscal year with a total of 63 properties across its global portfolio of 10 hospitality brands. The addition of eight newly built or converted hotels in…
Trip.com Group hosts China Traveler’s Forum
Trip.com Group hosts its China Traveler's Forum (CTF) in Wenzhou, China, on March 17, 2023, focusing on the post-pandemic future of Chinese tourism, and promoting world-class tourism…
Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period
Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
Carlton Cannes to become Europe’s first new generation Regent Hotel in spring 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced an historic addition to its Regent Hotels & Resorts portfolio - a continuation of its partnership with the hotel’s owner and developer…
10 best global airports for an enjoyable layover
The study by ParkSleepFly analysed the busiest airports in the world, on their food & beverages, hygiene, service, customer satisfaction, shopping, and hotel availability, to reveal…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
CTG hotel appoints James Kim as chief operating officer
TG Hotel Holdings Corporation Limited (CTG Hotel) has recently appointed James Kim as the chief operating officer of CTG Hotel.
Artyzen to launch five projects in Shanghai, China in 2022
Artyzen Hospitality Group ("Artyzen") will be developing five projects in Shanghai: lifestyle hotels, conference centres, and service apartments, all slated to open by the end of 2022.
Flight bookings in China increase 70% for Spring Festival
The 2022 Spring Festival travel rush has kicked off as the first day of the 40-day travel season ending on February 25 saw transportation of 780,000 passengers.
Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com
Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market
Full recovery of Chinese domestic air travel predicted in September
Travel industry experts are predicting that domestic air travel in China, which has been recovering progressively in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, will reach a full recovery by the…
250-metre-high glass-bottom Exploration Deck opens to eager visitors in China
One of the year’s most eagerly awaited attractions in China, the 250-metre-high Exploration Deck Viewing Gallery (Exploration Deck), a star feature of The Crystal sky bridge at Raffles…
Qatar Airways Cargo returns to destinations in China
Qatar Airways Cargo announced it will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft. The additional cargo…
Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
Budapest strengthens Chinese connection
Just six months after its inaugural service with Shanghai Airlines took off, Budapest Airport has announced the addition of two other Chinese destinations on its route map. Following…
Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines
China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…
China sees sharp increase in National Day travel
Transportation company headquartered in Beijing, Didi Chuxing, has released a summary of the travel data for the 2019 National Day holiday that commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…
West Air flies to Phuket
China’s West Air will launch its first service to Phuket from its home base of Chongqing. Starting from 22 November, the airline will offer a four-weekly service from Chongqing on…
China summer bookings jump manifold in Airbnb Plus
Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand.
Destinations close to…
Hainan Airlines to fly Chengdu–Chicago from September
As the Hainan-based carrier looks at increasing flights between China and the US, Hainan Airlines will launch a twice-weekly non-stop service between Chengdu and Chicago beginning on 16…
Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022
By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…
Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air
Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air.
As…
Radisson Blu expands in central China’s thriving metropolis
Radisson Blu, the upscale hotel brand of Radisson Hotel Group, has opened a new hotel in Zhengzhou, one of China’s fastest-growing cities.
Wharf Hotels opens “landmark” property at chic Changsha address
Hong Kong hospitality management firm Wharf Hotels declared its latest project, the Niccolo Changsha hotel in the capital city of Hunan Province, officially open this week with symbolic…
“Chinese visitors are coming in big numbers to Yas Island”: MeetChina 2018 organisers
The seventh edition of Meet China brought together a host of the country’s top-tier travel buyers and key suppliers from across the UAE.
Record numbers set to attend MeetChina forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Two-day forum on Yas Island – Abu Dhabi is set to welcome 85 top tier travel buyers from China and 75 suppliers from across the MENA region.
The cheapest and most expensive airport car parking around the world
Airport parking can sometimes bring about a nasty hidden cost, so here’s an index of the cheapest and most expensive car parking around the world.
Fuzhou Airlines choose “trusted and experienced” Sabre as first international GDS provider
Hainan Airlines subsidiary Fuzhou Airlines, based out of Fuzhou Changle International Airport, has signed up with Sabre Corporation in a new global distribution service deal this week.
Sunway targets expansion and performance with new hospitality CEO
Sunway Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of André Scholl as chief executive officer to lead the companies hotel group.
2018 shaping up as the critical year in China’s home-sharing sector
The sharing economy is again under spotlight in Asia. During the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), an Asian equivalent of the World Economic Forum, top entrepreneurs in the Chinese sharing…
Ascott accelerates portfolio pipeline with new partners in Asia
CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.
Finnair record breaking run continues with a powerful start to 2018
Following the record breaking achievements of 2017, Finnair has powered into 2018, displaying the fastest growth in Finnair’s history - the number of passengers grew by 15.6 per cent in…
ONYX sign top Chinese developers to push Shama brand
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group, the Chinese real estate company, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership, aiming to boost the serviced…
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
Nanjing gets new European connection
Finnair has revealed plans for the continued expansion its Asian network, with the launch of a new non-stop connection to Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.…
Western China gets connected to New York
Western China will get two new connections to New York this winter, as Hainan Airlines continues to expand its trans-Pacific network.
On 20 October 2017, the Chinese carrier will launch…
Wendy Wu Tours launches 2018 Asia sale
Wendy Wu Tours has launched its 2018 Asia Sale with savings of up to £500 per couple on tours to China, Southeast Asia, India and Japan.
The operator has also lowered deposits to…
Ascott passes 100 property milestone in China
Ascott has secured seven new contracts in China, taking its total portfolio in the country to more than 100 properties.
The Singapore-based serviced apartment operator has penned deals…
Sea Life opens first aquarium in China
Merlin Entertainments has opened its first Chinese Sea Life aquarium, located in the western city of Chongqing.
The new attraction, which forms part of the Landmark Riverside Mall,…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Western China to get new LA links
A pair of new air routes will soon start connecting Los Angeles with the two largest cities in Western China.
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch new trans-Pacific services from…
Chinese demand “fills gaps” in seasonal Samui
A rising number of direct flights from mainland China is helping the Thai island of Koh Samui fill the gaps in its traditionally seasonal tourism sector, a new report has found.…
Marco Polo develops new flagship hotel in home city
Marco Polo Hotels has revealed plans to launch its new luxury brand, Niccolo, in its home city of Hong Kong.
The project will see the historic Murray Building in Hong Kong's Central…
Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more
China Eastern launches new link to Laos
Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos)
When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why?…
Asian air route updates: HK Express, Tianjin Airlines and more
HK Express completes Pacific island double
Where? Hong Kong to Saipan (Northern Mariara Islands)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? HK Express
Why? New leisure travel…
Hainan Airlines covers Italy with new codeshare
Hainan Airlines has formed a new partnership with Alitalia that will provide Chinese travellers with connections to multiple destinations across Italy.
The Chinese carrier already…
Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period.
The…
Chinese railways to break 3bn passenger barrier
China's railway network is forecast to handle more than three billion passenger trips for the first time in 2017.
The staggering full-year forecast of 3.025bn annual passengers was…
New Zealand gets multiple Chinese connections
New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland.
The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…
Asian LCC alliance takes off with own livery
An airline alliance for Asian low-cost carriers has unveiled its own aircraft livery.
U-Fly Alliance brings together five fast-growing LCCs from North Asia - HK Express, Lucky Air,…
Tianjin Airlines welcomes Auckland aircraft
China's Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its second long-haul aircraft, ahead of the launch of its inaugural flights to Auckland this month.
The new Airbus A330-200 aircraft arrived…
Qatar Airways adds Chinese payment option
Qatar Airways has started allowing Chinese passengers to pay for their flights using UnionPay credit and debit cards.
With more than 5.8 billion cards issued globally, UnionPay is an…
“Sacred bird” to take flight in Chengdu
The skies above China are set to become even busier in future, as the fast-expanding HNA Group prepares to launch yet another airline.
One of the group's existing carriers,…
Face-to-Face: Maria Zarraluqui
Maria Zarraluqui, Meliá Hotels International's Global Development Managing Director, provides Travel Daily with the latest updates on the Spanish hotel group's Asian expansion strategy...…
Ascott adds eight in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has secured eight new properties in mainland China.
The new signings will lead to the growth of its Ascott, Citadines and…
Malaysia Airlines makes major play in China
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in China.
The national carrier will launch nine new Chinese routes in 2017, while also adding more…
Tianjin Airlines forms new UK-New Zealand bridge
London will soon get new connections to China and New Zealand, following the announcement that Tianjin Airlines will start flying to the UK capital from Xi'an next year.
Due to…
USA hosts mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators
Brand USA has teamed up with United Airlines to host its first-ever mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators.
The event, which took place from 19-27 October 2016, saw operators from…
Guangzhou’s 9 Air goes international
9 Air, the Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier, will launch its first ever international flights next year.
Speaking at the third China Low-Cost Carriers Summit in Shanghai last week,…
Face-to-Face: Elisabeth Sissi Woschnagg
This week, Travel Daily chats to Elisabeth Sissi Woschnagg, Vienna Tourist Board's market manager for China, Japan, South Korea & Arab countries, about how Asian arrivals to the Austrian…
Hainan Airlines to start flying to New Zealand
China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to New Zealand later this year.
Commencing on 31 December 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights direct between…
Tianjin Airlines sets up base in Guiyang
Tianjin Airlines has set up a new operating base in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou province.
Initially, the carrier will operate a fleet of five aircraft from…
New Zealand gets new Chinese connections
New Zealand will soon be connected to two new Chinese cities, following the launch of Tianjin Airlines' first ever flights to Oceania.
Commencing in December 2016, the fast-expanding…
Sydney expands Chinese links with new Hangzhou flights
The connections between mainland China and Sydney continue to multiply.
Just weeks after the announcements of new connections to the Australian city from Kunming, Chengdu and…
Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to HK from Gatwick
Another vital connection to global markets launched last week with Cathay Pacific’s first direct flights to Hong Kong from Gatwick – encouraging the growth of trading links with China…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Sydney
China Eastern Airlines will expand its long-haul route map from Kunming later this year, with the launch of the city's first ever flights to Australia.
Commencing on 24 November 2016,…
Thailand’s NokScoot eyes India
NokScoot, the Bangkok-based low-cost carrier, is planning to expand its fleet with a view to launching its first flights to India.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline, which is…
Air China to link Sydney with Chengdu
Air China has confirmed plans to launch a new direct service between Chengdu and Sydney.
At a press conference in Chengdu on Thursday, the airline revealed that the new route would…
New Belgian airline plans China flights
A start-up airline in Belgium is planning to launch flights to China next summer.
The country's Le Soir newspaper reported this week that Air Belgium is planning to launch its first…
BA adds five Chinese cities to route map
British Airways has significantly expanded its operations in China, following the signing of new partnership with one of the country's biggest airlines.
The new codeshare agreement…
Tianjin Airlines discounts London-China business class fares
China’s Tianjin Airlines is offering promotional return business class fares to China for as little as £1,395 including taxes.
The highly competitive promotional fares are being offered…
SilkAir spreads wings in China
Singapore's SilkAir will continue to expand its network in China later this year, with the launch services to Fuzhou, the capital of the southestern province of Fujian.
Commencing on…
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THAI Smile expands international network
THAI Smile, the low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways, will expand its international network next month with the launch of new services to Chongqing and Penang.
Effective 1 July 2016,…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
Tianjin Airlines launches UK-China route
Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines is celebrating the launch of its first flight from the UK to China which departed from Gatwick on Saturday.
The service departs from London Gatwick and…
Thailand harnesses power of Baidu to draw Chinese visitors
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has formed a new partnership with Baidu, the Chinese internet search giant, in an effort to attract more "quality" visitors from mainland China.…
Samui set for Chinese boom with new flights
The Thai resort island of Koh Samui could be set for an influx of Chinese visitors in future, with the launch of a series of new flights.
Tibet Airlines recently announced plans to…
The latest industry appointments
JEFFREY GOH has been announced as the Star Alliance's new CEO, replacing Mark Schwab who will retire at the end of the year. Goh joined Star Alliance from IATA in 2007, and currently…
Tibet Airlines goes international
Tibet Airlines will launch its first ever international flights next month.
The carrier will initially operate three weekly flights between Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan…
Tianjin Airlines discounts prices for inaugural UK flights
Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines will begin flying from the UK to China on 25 June with a ‘lucky’ promotional fare of just £7 one-way plus taxes.
The offer is applicable on the first…
Hainan Island gets first European connection
The Chinese island province of Hainan is now connected to Europe, following the launch of a new service by Hainan Airlines.
On Saturday 21 May, the carrier commenced twice weekly…
New Chinese airline orders Dreamliners
Ruili Airlines, a new passenger carrier based in Kunming, southwest China, has signed an agreement for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
As part a ceremony held this week to mark the…
International terminal planned for Nha Trang airport
A consortium including low-cost carrier Vietjet is planning to build a new international terminal at Cam Ranh International Airport, which serves the beach resort of Nha Trang.
Thanh…
Gatwick to launch new China routes
Gatwick is launching the UK’s first ever direct flights to Chongqing – one of the world’s largest urban centres and a major manufacturing and transportation hub in southwest China. …
NSW forms new Chinese tourism partnerships
Destination NSW has formed a new partnership with Sichuan Airlines aimed at attracting more visitors from Western China.
The new deal will see the promotion of direct flights and…
Tianjin Airlines kicks off long-haul era with Moscow flights
Tianjin Airlines will launch its first long-haul flights to Moscow this summer.
The Chinese airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, will commence services from Tianjin to Moscow…
WTM Connect Asia lines up top Chinese buyers
The inaugural WTM Connect Asia event will take place next month, and organiser Reed Exhibitions has confirmed that it has now secured the attendance of a series of leading Chinese travel…
Tianjin Airlines to launch London flights this summer
Tianjin Airlines, which forms part of China’s HNA Group, will launch its first ever flight to London this summer.
The new route, which will operate from Tianjin via Chongqing, will…
China’s Loong Air cleared for international flights
Loong Air, a new Chinese passenger airline based in Hangzhou, has received permission to launch international flights.
The former cargo carrier moved into the passenger sector in late…
Kunming’s Lucky Air to become an LCC
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes
Tianjin Airlines has significantly expanded its domestic route map with the launch of 42 new routes.
In Inner Mongolia, the carrier will expand its operations from Hohhot, connecting…
Face-to-Face: Gabriel Escarrer
This week, Travel Daily chats with Gabriel Escarrer, vice chairman & CEO of Meliá Hotels International, about the company's expansion plans in Asia Pacific...
Q) Meliá has been…
Finland targets Chinese visitors with 13 new visa centres
Finland has stepped up its campaign to attract more Chinese tourists with the announcement of plans to launch of 13 new visa application centres in the country.
In spring 2016, the…
重庆富力假日酒店正式开业
2016年3月1日，全球领先的国际酒店管理集团洲际酒店集团今日宣布重庆富力假日酒店正式开业。
重庆富力假日酒店是广州富力地产（重庆）有限公司投资，由洲际酒店集团以假日酒店品牌进行管理，重庆富力假日酒店旨在以卓越周到的服务满足商旅人士的需求，并以舒适、休闲的环境和氛围为顾客提供放松自我、释放身心的理想居庭。…
Ascott drives China expansion with country’s largest construction company
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment company, has taken a major step forward in its Chinese expansion strategy by forging a strategic alliance with Dongfu Investment Development…
New flights to connect Hainan with Rome
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch a new flight linking China's Hainan Island with Rome.
The airline has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission…
China plans 2.5-day weekends to stimulate tourism
The Chinese government is considering plans to create a new two-and-a-half-day weekend in an effort to boost domestic tourism.
The China Daily newspaper reports that a number of…
Saga launches China cruise tour
Saga has announced a new 17-night Grand Tour of China, which includes a four-night cruise on the Yangtze River.
The escorted tour begins with a two-night stay in Shanghai before guests…
重庆西部航空将开通新加坡航线
总部及运营基地位于重庆的西部航空8日表示，将开通重庆直飞新加坡航线，助力中国西部地区与新加坡之间的空中互联互通。
1月28日起，西部航空将在重庆－新加坡航线上一周执飞三次，使用全经济舱的空客A320飞机执飞。
航班将每周三、四和日20:45从重庆江北国际机场出发，并于次日早上01:45抵达新加坡樟宜国际机场。返程航班将每周一、四、四和五02:45出发，并于07:15返回重庆。…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
China Southern plans Guangzhou-Toronto flights
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch flights connecting Guangzhou with Toronto.
The airline has submitted an application with the Civil Aviation Administration…
Emirates to launch flights to China’s remote Ningxia region
Emirates has revealed plans to launch flights to the remote Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwest China.
On 3 May 2016, the airline will commence four weekly flights between…
Air China plans more European flights from Shanghai
Air China is planning to expand its long-haul operations from Shanghai with the launch of two new routes to Europe.
The company has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
Tianjin Airlines to launch first trans-Pacific flights
Tianjin Airlines is planning to launch its first trans-Pacific services next year, connecting China with Canada.
The carrier, which currently operates a large network of domestic and…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Rome
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch the first direct flights between Rome and Xi'an.
Commencing on 9 December 2015, the new twice weekly flights will depart the northern Chinese…
Spring Airlines Japan goes international
Spring Airlines Japan, the Sino-Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first international flights.
Commencing in February 2016, the airline will launch flights…
Regent Phuket becomes Amatara Resort
The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa resort has been rebranded. The luxury property on Phuket's southeast coast has been taken over by Thailand's Amatara and renamed as the Amatara Resort &…
重庆国瑞中心万豪酒店开业
由万豪国际集团管理、重庆国瑞控股集团投资兴建的重庆万豪酒店（Chongqing Marriott Hotel）日前正式落户重庆南滨路。
酒店拥有341间客房和套间，位于国瑞中心的30层至48层，高居云端之上，宾客们可以尽览山城重庆天际线美景。…
Regent’s new Xi’an hotel reaches milestone
The development of Regent Hotels & Resorts' first property in Xi'an has reached a major milestone, following the completion of major construction work.
The Regent Place Xian has…
Hilton makes debut in Xiamen
Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever hotel in Xiamen, a city of approximately 3.5 million people in southeast China's Fujian province.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen Wuyuan…
Regent to launch first luxury hotel in Harbin
Regent Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first ever hotel in Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
The luxury hotel, to be known as the…
Sichuan Airlines goes international from Harbin
Sichuan Airlines is planning to expand its international operations with the launch of a new operating base in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
The…
New Chinese LCC to launch in October
Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October.
Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…
Sichuan Airlines adds flights to Southeast Asia
Sichuan Airlines is launching a series of new flights to Southeast Asia.
Earlier this week, the Chengdu-based carrier launched a new service to Nha Trang, the coastal city in Vietnam.…
Xiamen Airlines teams up with KLM for European flights
Xiamen Airlines has signed a wide-ranging codeshare agreement with KLM, allowing it to expand its coverage in Europe.
The Chinese airline will launch its first ever European flights…
Wyndham adds three more hotels in China
Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its Chinese portfolio with the signing of three new upscale hotels.
The company has penned agreements for the 400-room Wyndham Sanya Bay on…
SLH expands in Asia with 15 new hotels
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is embarking on major expansion in Asia Pacific this year, with 15 new hotels already having been added to its collection in the first half of 2015.…
JW Marriott opens Anji resort
JW Marriott has opened a new luxury resort in Anji, a scenic area in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new 228-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhejiang Anji is located within the Phoenix…
Carlson Rezidor brings new brand to China
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced plans to launch its first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in China, as part of a major expansion strategy in the country.
The company has signed the…
温德姆重庆悦莱开业
近日，温德姆酒店集团在中国重庆新开了一家以会议设施为主要设施的酒店。
位于重庆国际展览中心区域，温德姆重庆悦莱酒店坐落于离重庆江北国际机场10分钟路程的地方，可以俯瞰嘉陵江。
酒店提供390间客房和套间，5家餐厅和休息室，一个加热的室内游泳池，健身中心和Spa理疗区。…
Sichuan Airlines adds Jeju, Krabi flights
Sichuan Airlines will add two more routes to its international network this month, with the launch new services to Jeju and Krabi.
Jeju will become the Chengdu-based airline's second…
Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…
Xiamen offers 72-hour visa-free stays
Xiamen has become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The city, in the southeast province of Fujian, will now allow passengers…
Marco Polo’s first Niccolo hotel to launch next month
Marco Polo Hotels has confirmed that its new luxury brand, Niccolo, will make its global debut in Chengdu next month.
Opening on 15 April 2015, the Niccolo Chengdu will be located in…
Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has announced plans to set up an operating base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport.
The move would make Osaka the low-cost carrier’s first base…
Chinese airlines add multiple Osaka flights
Two Chinese airlines have unveiled plans to launch more flights to Osaka.
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines will add a second daily flight to the Japanese city's Kansai International…
Travelport to promote Beijing’s 72-hour visa waiver scheme
Travelport has formed a new marketing partnership with Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development to promote the Chinese capital's 72-hour visa waiver scheme for transit…
China’s Okay Airways plans first flights to Thailand
China's Okay Airways will launch its first ever flights to Thailand next month.
The Tianjin-based carrier is setting up a new operating hub in Xi’an, the capital of northern China's…
Chinese aviation briefs
Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year
Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…
JW Marriott targets Asia’s emerging markets
Marriott International will boost its luxury portfolio in Asia's emerging markets in the coming months, with the opening of four new JW Marriott hotels in China and India.
In China,…
Radisson Blu brings modern hospitality to China’s Wild West
Carlson Rezidor has opened a new luxury Radisson Blu in the historic city of Kashgar, in the restive Xinjiang region of western China.
The new Radisson Blu Kashgar is a modern high-rise…
China Express Airlines orders 24 new jets
China Express Airlines has placed a firm order for up to 24 new jet aircraft.
The deal will see the Chongqing-based carrier purchase 16 new Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ900 regional…
China’s latest airline takes off
Another new airline has taken to the skies in China.
Fuzhou Airlines, which is based at southeast China's Fujian province, commenced commercial operations on 30 October 2014, flying…
Xiamen Airlines to launch a host of new routes
From 26 October, Xiamen Airlines will expand its network out of Xiamen, Fuzhou, and Tianjin.
The carrier will launch scheduled services to key Chinese cities including Xi’an, Wuhan,…
Start-up airline set for take-off
Start-up carrier Fuzhou Airlines received its first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft on 11 October as it gears up for lift-off at the end of the month.
Following Xiamen Airlines, the…
重庆市推出“醉美乡村”旅游路线
中新网重庆报道，重庆市农业委员会向公众推出了“巴渝·醉美乡村”的50条主打干线和25条精品支线旅游线路，并公布在“醉美乡村网”上，旨在向市民展示重庆的新农村建设、美丽乡村建设及休闲农业发展，为市民提供休闲娱乐的乡村旅游参考。…
Expansion costs push AirAsiaX into the red
AirAsiaX recorded a substantial increase in revenues through H1, however the costs of network expansion pressurised yields, forcing the carrier into the red.
“Although our capacity…
Face-to-Face: Eric Waldburger
Travel Daily chats with Eric Waldburger, president of Marco Polo Hotels, about the company's new luxury brand, Niccolo, which will debut in Chengdu next year...
Q) You…
Dusit Fudu secures two management contracts in Suining
Dusit Fudu Hotels is to take over management of properties in Suining, Sichuan Province, after the management company reached an agreement with Malaysia’s Suining Rex Horizon Sdn Bhd.…
New Westin opens on Hainan coast
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its Westin brand in China with the opening of a new resort in the southern island province of Hainan.
The Westin Blue Bay Resort…
Marriott hits new heights with Zhengzhou hotel
A new JW Marriott has opened in Zhengzhou which has become the tallest hotel in central China.
The 416-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou, in the capital of Henan province, is set on…
Guilin joins Chinese visa waiver scheme
Guilin has become the latest Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Travellers entering at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, who…
Spring Airlines links Wuhan and Osaka
China’s low cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has opened a new route between Wuhan and Osaka, halving journey times for travellers and raising Wuhan’s status on the global aviation network.…
Chinese park in Transformers dispute
Authorities in a scenic area of China are in dispute with the makers of the new Transformers movie.
'Transformers 4: Age of Extinction' was partially filmed in Wulong, a mountainous…
Sichuan Airlines sets up Hangzhou base
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new base in Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The airline, which has its home base in Chengdu, plans to deploy up to six Airbus…
Australia targets high-end Chinese with new trade strategy
Tourism Australia is embarking upon a new distribution strategy in China, aimed at building a network of high-end, specialist travel agents.
Under the plan, Tourism Australia will work…
Marco Polo Hotels unveils new luxury brand
Marco Polo Hotels has announced the launch of its ever luxury brand, Niccolo by Marco Polo.
Becoming the first new brand since the Hong Kong-based hotel group’s inception in 1986, the…
Sichuan Air sets up base in Harbin
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new operating base in the northeast Chinese city of Harbin.
The airline, which is part-owned by China Southern Airlines, will now base up to eight of its…
SilkAir expands links to China
SilkAir has added another new route to China, with the launch of flights to Hangzhou.
The new service to the capital of Zhejiang province becomes the Singaporean carrier's eighth…
HNA to launch new airline in Guilin
China's HNA Group has announced plans to add yet another new airline to its collection, with the launch of a new carrier based in Guilin, southern China.
Guilin Airlines will be a…
Priority Pass expands network
Airport lounge programme Priority Pass has expanded its global network by 15%.
The company now offers access to more than 700 lounges around the world with Asia driving the majority…
Tibet Airlines to launch international flights
Tibet Airlines is planning launch its first international flights with a new route to neighbouring Nepal.
The carrier, which is part-owned by Air China, is planning to commence a new…
Kempinski launches spa brand in China
Kempinski has unveiled its first branded spa concept in China.
Located at the Kempinski Hotel Chongqing, the new Kempinski The Spa Chongqing has been developed in partnership with…
Qatar Airways boss meets Mayor of Hangzhou
Following the launch of two routes from Doha to Chengdu and Hangzhou in the second half of 2013, the Qatar Airways chief met with the Mayor of Chengdu do discuss further growth…
‘Festival of India’ to be held in China
The Ministry of Culture will organise ‘Festival of India’ in China from May 2014 to March 2015.
A 75 member delegation led by Secretary Culture would be visiting China in the first…
Another start-up airline joins China’s aviation boom
China's rapidly expanding collection of airlines will see yet another new addition this week, with the launch of Yingan Airlines.
The regional start-up carrier, which is based in the…
SilkAir to fly to Hangzhou
SilkAir is launching flights to the city of Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The new service, direct from Singapore, will start operating on 27 June. The route will be…
Xi’an to join China’s visa waiver scheme
The ancient Chinese city of Xi'an will become the latest destination to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The capital of Shaanxi province, which is home to…
First Himalayas hotel unveiled in China
Shanghai’s Zendai Group has unveiled the details of the first ever luxury hotel operating under the Himalayas Hotels & Communities brand - Himalayas Qingdao Hotel.
The new property,…
Mandarin Oriental profits surge in 2013
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group experienced a sharp rise in profits in 2013 - the year it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its flagship hotel in Hong Kong.
The company generated…
MAS advances Chinese charter operations
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has formed a new partnership that will allow it to operate more charter flight to and from China.
The airline's charter unit, Malaysia Airlines Haj &…
THAI boosts Asian routes, but cuts Europe
Thai Airways International (THAI) will add extra capacity on several Asian routes this summer, but at the expense of flights to destinations in Europe.
Unveiling its summer schedules…
Rosewood to launch luxury hotel in Sanya
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch a new luxury hotel in Sanya.
The company has been appointed to manage the Rosewood Sanya - a new-build property which is…
Hainan Airlines to launch Fuzhou-based airline
Hainan Airlines is planning to set up a new airline based in Fuzhou, in southeast China's Fujian province.
A statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China's (CAAC) website…
Meliá signs two hotels in Zhengzhou
Spanish hotelier Meliá has signed its first two hotels in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou.
The company has been without a presence in China since the former Gran Melia Shanghai was…
New airline starts operating from Hangzhou
A new airline has started operating from Hangzhou, eastern China.
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, which is based at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, welcomed its first Airbus A320…
China United to become Beijing’s first LCC
China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing.
The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…
Qatar Airways flies to Hangzhou
Qatar Airways has commenced its first flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
The capital of Zhejiang province becomes the airline’s seventh route in China, and comes just three…
Sichuan Airlines launches Sydney flights
Sichuan Airlines has commenced its first ever flights to Sydney.
The Chinese carrier landed in the Australian city for the first time today (20 December 2013), marking the start of a…
Zhejiang Loong Air receives first aircraft
New Chinese passenger carrier, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down at Hangzhou's Xiaoshan…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
China Express Airlines buys new aircraft
China Express Airlines has placed an order with Bombardier for up to 16 new regional jets.
The airline, which is based in Chongqing and Guiyang, has signed a firm order for three…
Marco Polo plans major Asian growth
Marco Polo Hotels has unveiled plans to significantly increase its portfolio over the next five years, with new hotels in mainland China driving the company's growth.
The Hong…
Shenyang to join visa waiver scheme
Shenyang will become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
From 1 January 2014, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province…
Dalian to offer 72-hour visa-free travel
Dalian will become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The coastal city, in the northeast province of Liaoning, will now allow…
Rosewood to launch luxury hotel in Phnom Penh
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new luxury high-rise hotel in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
Scheduled to open in 2015, the Rosewood Phnom Penh will…
China to support LCC growth
China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
Qatar Airways to fly to Hangzhou
Qatar Airways will launch flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou next month.
Commencing on 20 December 2013, the airline will fly four times a week to the capital of eastern China's…
Hilton launches DoubleTree in Wuhu
Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree-branded hotel in the Chinese city of Wuhu.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu is a 26-storey hotel located in the centre of the city, featuring…
AirAsia offers Bangkok connections
AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service.
Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…
Sichuan Air flies to Sydney
Sichuan Airlines will continue its international expansion next month with the launch of services to Sydney.
The airline has signed an agreement with the Port Management Office of…
Rosewood to launch Bangkok luxury hotel
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first luxury hotel in Bangkok.
Scheduled to open 2017, the Rosewood Bangkok will be located on Ploenchit Road in the centre of the city,…
Air China expands Canada codeshare
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
New Chinese airlines take off with A320
Two new Chinese airlines have taken a major step forward in their development, with the signing of major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Qingdao Airlines, based in Shandong province, and…
Rosewood boosts brand ahead of global expansion
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the US luxury brand recently acquired by Hong Kong's New World Hospitality, has embarked on a major new brand campaign ahead of its global expansion.
The…
THAI Smile expands to China, Laos
Thai Airways International (THAI) has revealed that its regional low-cost carrier, THAI Smile, will commence flights to mainland China and Laos.
From 27 October 2013, the airline will…
Ascott signs three new Chinese properties
Serviced apartment operator Ascott has continued its expansion in China, with the signing of management contracts for three new properties, including its first in Hefei, the capital of Anhui…
Qatar Airways to launch Chengdu flights
Qatar Airways will finally commence flights to Chengdu next month - almost six months after they were initially due to launch.
The airline had intended to start flying to Sichuan's…
Hilton brings DoubleTree to Three Gorges
Hilton has launched its DoubleTree brand in a city close to China's Three Gorges Dam.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing-Wanzhou is a new 22-storey hotel developed by the Dalian Wanda…
Finnair spreads wings in Asia
Finnair has expanded its operations in Asia with the launch of new services to Xi'an and Hanoi.
The airline will now operate three weekly flights to both the northern Chinese city and…
Angsana hot spring resort to open in Yunnan
Banyan Tree has announced that it will open a new Angsana-branded hot spring resort in southern China's Yunnan province this summer.
Located in a mountainous part of western Yunnan,…
Banyan Tree announces China touring programme
Banyan Tree has launched a new programme in China to allow UK travellers to tour the country and visit various hotels during a stay.
The new scheme, which adopts a similar strategy to…
Banyan Tree to open hot spring resort in China
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has signed a new hot spring resort close to the Chinese city of Chongqing.
Opening this summer close to the Jinyun Mountain Natural Reserve, 40…
ibis adds six hotels in China
Accor has opened six new ibis hotels in China.
The company's latest properties are in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Nantong, Chongqing and Suzhou, and take the total ibis portfolio in…
Dusit plans year of expansion
Dusit International has announced that 2013 will be a year of expansion for the company, with seven properties scheduled to open in the in the coming months.
Speaking at the ITB…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Emerging markets to drive Westin growth
Starwood Hotels & Resorts expects to add 11 new hotels this year, driven by emerging markets in Asia and Latin America.
Seven new Westin hotels will open in Asia Pacific in 2013,…
Dusit forms alliance for China expansion
Dusit International has formed a new partnership designed to extend its reach into the Chinese hotel market.
The Thai hotel management company has signed a new joint venture agreement…
Emerging markets to boost Starwood in 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has said it expects a strong year of openings and new hotel signings in 2013, with emerging markets driving the company's portfolio growth.
The US-based hotel…
Finnair to give Xi’an European connection
The historic Chinese city of Xi'an will become connected to Europe for the first time next year, when Finnair launches a new direct service from Helsinki.
Finnair will begin flying to Xi'an…
Qatar Airways lines up sixth China gateway
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Chengdu from 19 March, opening its sixth China gateway in addition to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Hong Kong.…
Finnair to add Vietnam flights
Finnair has announced that it will commence flights to Vietnam next year.
From 14 June 2103, the European airline will offer three direct weekly flights between Helsinki and Hanoi,…
AirAsia X to fly to Shanghai
AirAsia X is expanding its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Shanghai.
From 19 February 2013, the low-cost carrier will commence six weekly flights from Kuala…
Thai AirAsia sees surging demand from China
Thai AirAsia is aggressively exploring the China market after Chinese passenger numbers increased 34% year-on-year.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said; “China is growing rapidly…
AirAsia to launch Bangkok-Xi’an flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors.
From 16 November 2012,…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew
China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…
Extra funds to boost Australia’s Asian tourism drive
Tourism Australia has confirmed plans to accelerate its marketing activities in Asia, with four key strategic projects to commence this year under the Australian government's new Asia…
Finnair’s turnover grows
Finnair has seen a 10.2% boost in its turnover for the second quarter of the year compared to Q2 2011.
Turnover for the quarter reached EUR594.4 million (£467m), with turnover at…
THAI Smile aims to fill gap in the market
Newly-launched airline THAI Smile is aiming to satisfy the growing regional demand for flights to and from Thailand, according to the carrier’s Managing Director, Captain Woranate Laprabang.…
AirAsia X touches down in Beijing
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight to Beijing. The low-cost carrier touched down in the Chinese capital on Saturday (23 June), following a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The airline…
Airline briefs 15/06/12
Airline news in brief including ITC's private jet deal, Gulf Air's EURO games and Vueling's new pass.
ITC signs private jet deal
ITC Classics has partnered private jet…
News from Business Travel Market
Some news from Business Travel Market in London this week
Qatar Airways showcases B787 seats
Qatar Airways showcased the seats that will be used on its Dreamliner 787 at Business…
Finnair’s Asian traffic “below expectations”
Finnair experienced a 12.4% rise in passenger traffic on its Asian routes last month, but the airline was still unsatisfied by the performance.
Despite carrying 122,200 passengers to and…
AirAsia X to launch Beijing, cut Tianjin
AirAsia X is making alterations to its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Beijing, but the cancellation of services to Tianjin.
From 22 June 2012, the long-haul…
Marco Polo signs new Suzhou hotel
Marco Polo Hotels has taken over the management of a five-star hotel in Suzhou.
The 314-room hotel, which has now been renamed Marco Polo Suzhou, is located in the historic centre of…
Chinese hotel revenues soar
Chinese hotel revenue is soaring, with four key Chinese cities posting room revenue growth of more than 30% in 2011, according to consultancy firm Horwath HTL. During a presentation at the…
Qatar Airways opens Heathrow lounge
Qatar Airways is to open its new premium lounge at Heathrow tomorrow.
The Terminal 4 lounge will be the airline’s first outside of Doha and will be available to first and business…
Seventh Double Tree by Hilton opens in China
DoubleTree by Hilton opened its seventh property in China on Friday. The DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing North offers 284 rooms, including 99 residential-style suites with separate sleeping…
Finnair looking for Asian tie-up
Finnair is reportedly looking to partner an Asian airline as it tries to develop Helsinki into a global aviation hub linking Europe and Asia. According to Bloomberg, the carrier is looking…
Westin conducts Heavenly Bed roadshow in China
Starwood's Westin Hotels & Resorts brand has conducted a new roadshow in China celebrating the Westin Heavenly Bed. The 'Out of Home' China campaign ran from 5-13 November 2011, and…
Westin embarks on China roadshow
Westin Hotels & Resorts has launched a new roadshow in China that showcases its trademark 'Heavenly Bed' and promotes the brand across the fastest growing luxury goods market. The Westin…
Changi fight movements set to rise this winter season
The winter flight schedule at Changi Airport, Singapore, sees an additional 280 weekly flights and 30,000 weekly one-way seats being made available to Southeast and Northeast Asia.
There…
Five more Sheratons to open in China by year-end
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open five more Sheraton hotels in China before the end of 2011. In the last two months of the year, new Sheratons will opens their doors in Zhejiang,…
Rising rates drive Chinese hotel sector
China's tier one cities have experienced double-digit growth in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR) in 2011. According to the latest data from STR Global, provided exclusively to…
Another close encounter for Chinese aviation officials
A UFO sighting in southwestern China halted flights in and out of Chongqing airport last week. According to the Shanghai Daily, planes were diverted away from Jiangbei International Airport…
Luxury cruise ship set to sail on the Yangtze
A new luxury cruise ship will take to the waters of China's Yangtze River for the first time this month. The 'Yangtze River No. 2', a 139m six-storey cruise liner, will set sail on its…
Qatar Airways to expand China services
Qatar Airways has revealed it intends to launch flights to the western Chinese city of Chongqing on November 28. Operating three-times-a-week, the non-stop service from the airline's hub in…
Terrorism no threat to tourism
Chinese authorities in Xinjiang Uygur, northwest China, are confident that recent attacks in Hotan and Kashgar will not affect tourism to the region.Chi Chongqing, Party Chief of the…
Tibet Airlines launches flights
Tibet Airlines launched its first commercial flight operations this week. The carrier, which is party-owned by Air China, will be the first airline to be based in Tibet and will operate…
Cross-straits traffic on the rise
The number of trips made between mainland China and Taiwan could hit record levels by the end of the year.
The forecast came in response to recent figures released by Chinese…
Sheraton to open seven China hotels this summer
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that its Sheraton brand will open seven more hotels in China before the end of September. News of these openings coincides with a…
IHG to open three new academies in China
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of three new IHG Academies in China. The three facilities are being developed in partnership with the Tianjin Vocational…
IHG signs multi-brand deal in China
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed new multi-brand management contract with Poly Real Estate Co for the development of six new properties in locations across China. The deal…
Soaring hotel rates drive Chinese growth
Hotels in China's tier one cities saw strong growth in average daily rates (ADR) in the first quarter of 2011. In data supplied exclusively to Travel Daily by STR Global, hotels in…
China develops museum for rock carvings
The Chinese city of Chongqing has begun constructing a museum for a series of centuries-old, UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock carvings. The planned Dazu Rock Carvings Museum in Chongqing's…
Sichuan Airlines launches Vietnam flights
Sichuan Airlines has launched its first ever services to Vietnam. The Chinese carrier became the first airline to offer direct flights connecting Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport with…
Appointments w/e 10 February 2011
HANNO STAMM has been appointed as Managing Director of Victoria Hotels & Resorts. Stamm has almost 20 years' experience in companies such as Accor and Carlson, most recently serving…
Air China offers extra Spring Festival seats
Air China is laying on 11.5% more seats this Chinese New Year holiday compared to last year. The national carrier has scheduled 7.2 million seats on 40,000 flights for the year's…
Louvre-Golden Tulip plots major China expansion
Louvre Hotels & Golden Tulip has announced plans to increase its portfolio in China to 50 hotels within the next five years - a significant rise from its current portfolio of three…
Bus crash kills three on icy Chinese highway
Three people have died when their bus crashed in icy conditions on an expressway in southwest China's Guizhou province yesterday, Xinhua has reported. A further 10 people were injured…
Executive Appointments w/e 10 June 2010
TODD WYNNE-PARRY has been appointed Vice President, Development - North America for the Pan Pacific Hotels Group. With 30 years experience, he most recently served as IHG's…
Tiger launches more Greater China routes
Tiger Airways announced plans to introduce even more destinations to Greater China, following the huge popularity of its existing routes.Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of Tiger…
Ascott brings Somerset brand to Chengdu
Singapore, 5 April 2010 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has expanded into Chengdu, China, with its latest property in the country -…
Staff Appointments w/e 18 March 2010
RAJIV KAUL has been appointed President of The Leela Group. A seasoned hotelier, Kaul joined The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts as Group Senior Vice President in 2006. He will…
Sichuan Airlines installs Panasonic IFEC on A330
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC)…
Dragonair boosts summer services
(HONG KONG): Dragonair will increase frequencies on its services to a number of destinations in Mainland China and within the region this summer in order to meet seasonal demand. The…
Universal Travel Group acquires Hebei agency
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (NYSE:UTA) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a leading travel services provider in…
China’s east-west highway completed
The east-west highway linking Shanghai to Chongqing has been completed, with the final 320km section in Hubei province opening to traffic on Saturday. According to a Xinhua report,…
Ascott signs new Citadines Xi’an
Singapore, 11 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage Citadines Xi'an Xingqing Palace,…
Ascott to open Citadines Xi’an
Singapore, 11 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched a contract to manage Citadines Xi'an Xingqing Palace,…
Aussie film festival to open in Beijing
(Beijing, 25 November, 2009) -The Australian Embassy Beijing and ANZ are delighted to announce the 2009 ANZ Australian Film Festival, which will run from 4-13 December in…
Air China expands route map
BEIJING, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In step with the speedy recovery of the Chinese aviation industry over the past six months, Air China has announced that it will be expanding…
Starwood to double China presence by 2012
HONG KONG - October 15, 2009 -Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the recent opening of its 50th hotel in China - the Sheraton…
Starwood signs 150th Asia Pacific hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) reaches another key milestone with the opening of its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific - the ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury…
Carlson to open 10th property in China
SINGAPORE - October 13, 2009 - Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world's leading hotel companies, will open its 10th property in China this week - Park Plaza…
HK National Day arrivals rise 15%
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today (9 October) that visitor arrivals from Mainland China during the eight-day National Day Golden Week holiday period this year (1-8 October)…
Universal Travel Group expands Shenzhen HQ
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (NYSEAmex: UTA) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a growing travel services provider…
China unveils high-speeds rail plans
China has announced plans to build 42 new high-speed railway lines over the next three years. According to a BBC report, China will have added 13,000km of high-speed lines by…
World Routes Beijing outlines programme
Manchester, September 2009: The programme has been announced for this year's World Routes, the biggest event in the global air transport calendar, to be held in Beijing on…
EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Aug. 24, 2009) -- EVA Air and UNI Air will both begin launching scheduled flights to China on Aug. 31, 2009. The two carriers will serve 12…
Air China to begin Taiwan scheduled flights
Air China will begin regular scheduled flights to Taiwan from 31 August, Xinhua reported the airline's President, Cai Jianjiang, as saying. The carrier will operate 27 weekly…
Two killed in China quake
An earthquake measuring four on the Richter scale left two people dead and one slightly injured in China's Chongqing municipality on Saturday. 173 houses were destroyed in the quake and over…
Ramada adds more China hotels
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the expansion of its Ramada Worldwide brand in China, with two more hotels in the Chongqing municipality: the 255-room Ramada Plaza Dazu and the…
Man gets snakebite advice by phone
Having been bitten by a snake, a man in Chongqing decided to make a phone call to his son instead of getting to a doctor. What's more, it turned out to be a good move. Xinhua…
Staff Appointments w/e 16 July 09
ANTOINE MEDAWAR has been appointed Vice President for Amadeus in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Previously based in Paris, Medawar was the Managing Director of Amadeus…
Seven tourists missing in China floods
Seven tourists have been killed and 12 others are missing after a rainstorm triggered floods in a canyon in southwest China. The 35-strong tourist group entered the scenic spot at…
Ascott unveils two new Somersets in China
The Ascott Group Limited has opened two Somerset-branded properties in Chongqing and Shenzhen, its first in the two cities. The Somerset JieFangBei, Chongqing, is the first serviced…
China opens underwater museum
China's list of engineering achievements will see another impressive addition today, when the country's first underwater museum opens near Chongqing. The Baiheliang Museum, built…
IHG launches 25th China academy
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the launch of its 25th IHG Academy in Chengdu, China. The new IHG Academy is established in partnership with the Chengdu Vocational…
Face-to-Face: Jean-Marc Busato, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, Carlson Hotels Worldwide
1) Carlson has begun launching the Radisson Plaza brand in China; can you tell our readers a little more about this brand, and how it fits into Carlson's portfolio of…
Quote of the Day 18 May 09
"We are building the park for the good of the public. I have found that the majority of people support my idea, but I have to pay attention and not make the park look vulgar and…
Sex theme park to open in China
China is building its first sex theme park, aimed at improving both the sex education and the sex life of its visitors. According to a BBC report, Love Land will open its doors in…
Carlson to double China presence
Carlson Hotels Worldwide is planning to double its presence in China within the next three years, primarily by focusing on key secondary and tertiary cities. The group has nine…
Chinese girl laughs for 12 years
A Chinese couple are seeking a cure for their daughter who has been laughing non-stop for 12 years, the Chongqing Evening Post reported.The girl's mother, Yang Longying, said…
Taxi strike brings chaos to HK airport
Hundreds of passengers were held up at Hong Kong International Airport last night as a minor taxi dispute boiled over, the South China Morning Post reported. Taxis blocked all three…
New China taxi strike
The latest in a series of taxi driver strikes in China has hit the southern city of Chaozhou, the BBC has reported. Drivers say they are angry about unlicensed cabs operating in their city.…
Staff Appointments w/e 27 Nov 08
GREGORY DUFFELL has been announced as the new President and CEO of thePacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Duffell joins PATA fromBangkok-based Indochina Services Travel Group where he…
Sanya cabbies strike
Hundreds of taxi drivers have gone on strike in the Chinese resort town of Sanya, protesting about high company rental fees, short contracts and competition from unlicensed cabs, the…
Air China recruits pilots
Air China has started its pilot recruitment programme for 2009, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Air China has said that its recruitment process will no longer be…
Staff Appointments w/e 21 August 08
TED TENG has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of The Leading Hotels of the World. Teng managed his own hotel investment and operations firm, Prime Opus…
QUAKE UPDATE
One of them, Howard Johnson ITC Plaza Chongqing, said it has seen a stream of cancellations over the next few weeks for group business.
"This has affected many of the international hotel…
PAL promos
Philippine Airlines has launched some short-term promotional fares on flights to key destinations in Southeast Asia and China for the busy summer travel period.
Round-trip fares for…
IHG Academy expands in China
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has launched its 12th IHG Academy, this time in Shenzhen. The partnership with the Shenzhen Tourism College of Jinan University marks the Academy's entry…
China hotel appointments
Achim Bruckner has been named General Manager of the Kempinski Hotel Suzhou China. Brueckner has more than seven years experience with the Le Meridien Hotels in the Middle East, Seychelles…
Dragonair summer schedule
Dragonair will increase frequencies on services to a number of Mainland China destinations in its summer schedule starting from March 30 to October 25. The 2008 summer schedule will see the…
Shanghai Airlines eyes Bangkok-Shanghai service
Shanghai Airlines is considering a direct service between Shanghai and Bangkok by year-end. The airline is hoping to start with four flights a week using a 250-seat Boeing 767, Bangkok…
Carlson expands China presence
Carlson Hotels is set to open a new Park Plaza hotel near one of Beijing's Olympic venues. The 300-room hotel, which is scheduled to open in July, is located in northwest Beijing…
Carlson Hotels to double China portfolio
Carlson Hotels has signed a partnership with the Sunshine100 Group, one of China's top 10 property development firms, which will see the company more than double the size of its current…
Watch what you say and do in China taxis
Taxis in China are being installed with cameras for security purposes but passengers are complaining that it intrudes into their privacy.
A Xinhua report said more cities in the country are…
IHG Academy expands in China
First launched in Shanghaiin June 2006, their expansion continues to include the Chongqing Campus thatopened in February this year.
The IHG Academy offers a seriesof specially-developed…
Dragonair joins Oneworld
"We are pleased that oneworld customers will be able to connect throughHong Kong to ourextensive network of destinations in Mainland China and to the increasing number of business and…
