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The 8th Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival launch ceremony held
The launch ceremony of the 8th Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival was held at Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center on November 17. The event was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the People's Government of Fujian Province, and hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Fujian Province and Fuzhou Municipal People's Government. The launch ceremony, themed "Gathering on the Maritime Silk Road Gateway: A Future of Learning and Winning from Each Other We Create," highlighted the achievements of Fuzhou as a gateway to the Maritime Silk Road through three chapters: "Millennial Fuzhou, Radiant and Colorful," "Long-standing Fu Culture, Blessing All," and "Living by the Seaside, Pursuing Dreams on the Maritime Silk Road," aiming to promote the Silk Road spirit and advance the joint construction of the Belt and Road. China Tourism Academy released the "Report on Online Travel Property Index of Cities along the Maritime Silk Road" at the launch ceremony, showcasing the overall ecosystem of the cultural and tourism industry, and tourism big data and industry development trends of core cities along the Maritime Silk Road, providing authoritative analysis and reference for the industry. At the launch ceremony, Fuzhou announced the "Initiative on Jointly Inheriting and Promoting the Maritime Silk Road Culture and Crafting a Global Brand for the Maritime Silk Road," calling on the member units of China Maritime Silk Road Tourism Promotion Alliance to deepen cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation with countries and regions along the Maritime Silk Road through activities such as jointly tapping the rich cultural heritage of the Maritime Silk Road, establishing standards for the Maritime Silk Road International Research Base, planning the exquisite tourism routes along the Maritime Silk Road, and planning the construction of the Maritime Silk Road National Cultural Park. This year's festival, which kicked off on November 17, will last for one month. The main events include the festival's launch ceremony, a cultural tourism dialogue, a grand cultural and tourism experience event "Maritime Silk Road-Themed Wonders Night," the Fujian Tourism Expo 2023 themed "Love Tourism, Love Life." In addition, there will be supporting events such as the opening ceremony of the Maritime Silk Road International Tourism Center, the 13th Fuzhou International Hot Spring Tourism Festival, and the "Maritime Silk Road-Themed Wonders Night - Audiovisual Planet."
The 10th Straits Youth Day held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province
On 2 December, the 10th Straits Youth Day, co-sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, All-China Youth Federation and Fujian Provincial People's Government, was held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, and attracted 350 guests from all walks of life on both sides of the Straits. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Straits Youth Day. Themed as "Work Together for Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation", this year's event showcased stories of the young people across the Straits who have forged bonds with concerted efforts. With people participating in person and online, keynote dialogues were conducted between Fuzhou and Taipei via video link, according to Office of Organizing Committee of Straits Youth Day. Qiu Xinyi, a performer of Fuzhou Straits Symphony Orchestra, Wang Tingwei, the first Taiwan "apartment manager" in Fujian Province and other young Taiwan people shared their experiences and exchanged ideas at the event. They also discussed about the opportunities and challenges facing Taiwan youth and their roles would play in the process towards Chinese modernization, and emphasized mutual learning between young people across the Straits for a better future. The Straits Youth Day will also host a series of activities including Straits Youth Cultural Exchange Week, "The CPPCC in Taiwan Youth's View" and cross-Straits dialogue on meteorological cooperation.
DoubleTree by Hilton Fuzhou South Hotel opens in China
Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Fuzhou South, a 17-storey, 242-room new-build hotel that will welcome business and leisure travellers visiting Fuzhou, the gateway city of the ancient 'silk road on the ocean' with more than 2,000 years history. It is owned by Fujian Sandi Grand Hotel Management and managed by Hilton. “We are delighted to expand our presence in Fujian province with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Fuzhou South,” said Qian Jin, area president in Greater China and Mongolia at Hilton. “With its strong economic development, Fujian is now amongst China’s top 10 provinces in terms of gross domestic product. Ideal for both business and leisure, the hotel’s opening represents our optimism in its bright future, and firm commitment to China” Conveniently located in the heart of Fuzhou South Railway Station Business District, the property features 242 contemporary guest rooms, including 11 suites, all offering panoramic views of the city.
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. It is worth noting that this Sabre agreement is the first time Fuzhou has taken on a global distribution system (GDS) provider based outside of China, and is a signal of the airline's intent to not just grow as a commercial carrier serving the more popular locations of eastern China, but to also raise the profile of Fuzhou city (the capital of Fujian province) at home and internationally. "Our continued growth initiatives... will give the city of Fuzhou more visibility domestically and abroad" Ryan Nan Ren, director of marketing and sales, Fuzhou Airlines, said: “In Sabre, we have found a trusted and experienced partner whose technology will enable us to achieve our business objectives. Our continued growth initiatives will help to drive profitability, and in turn our business success will give the city of Fuzhou more visibility domestically and abroad,” said Ryan Nan Ren, director of marketing and sales, Fuzhou Airlines. https://youtu.be/geWO0oVm0vY Launched in 2014, as the result of CNY 2 billion (US$3.3bn) joint investment shared between HNA Group and three other state-owned companies - Investment Holdings Co, Century Golden Resources Group and Ningbo Ruitong Network Technology Co - the airline operates 68 domestic routes and reached 46 cities, including Chongqing, Kunming, Xi’an, Shanghai and Beijing. Fuzhou Airlines’ current fleet is made up of sixteen Boeing 737-800 craft, with two more of the type expected to arrive in final quarter of 2018. The carrier also placed an order for 20 Embraer EMB-190s in September 2017. “As Fuzhou Airlines continues to develop their business within the region, the Sabre platform will be essential in their expansion by providing access to our global travel marketplace of more than 425,000 travel agents,” said Rakesh Narayanan, vice president for airline business at Sabre Travel Network Asia Pacific. This agreement marks the sixth HNA Group carrier to join Sabre alongside Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Lucky Air, China West Air and Tianjin Airlines.
Hilton add 331 rooms to “strategically critical market” with Hilton Fuzhou
Visitors to the rapidly expanding city of Fuzhou now have access to some of the most striking views in the city with the opening of Hilton Fuzhou. The coastal city's second Hilton property, Hilton Fuzhou occupies levels one, four and 39-55 of the iconic Sandi Lianbang Building and is conveniently located in the thriving Jiangbin region, near the Fuzhou International Finance Center and Wanglongtai Park. Hilton Fuzhou has 331 well-appointed, building-top rooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the city and riverfront. The guest room bathrooms feature contemporary amenities including stand-alone bathtubs and showers stocked with a full set of refreshing bath products. The Executive guest rooms and suites come with Executive Lounge privileges such as daily buffet breakfasts, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. In addition to the Executive Lounge, Hilton Fuzhou boasts three restaurants that offer authentic local and international flavor: FAM Kitchen: FAM is located on the 39th floor, offering a variety of cuisines, including local Fuzhou specialties. Guests can enjoy striking 360-degree river and city views in a modern dining environment. Green House: The Green House, located on the 39th floor, offers panoramic views and nutritious dishes for guests looking for healthy options. Sky Lounge: The Sky Lounge is located high above the hustle and bustle of the city on the 40th floor, offering a cozy space where guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks, afternoon tea and irresistible pastries. The hotel also offers recreational facilities including an indoor, infinity pool and a 24-hour Fitness Center equipped with treadmills, cardio machines and strength-training equipment, enabling guests to exercise any time of day or night. The hotel provides 11 versatile function rooms, including three ballrooms, featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and access to a special vehicle lift, making it the ideal destination for any meeting or event. From corporate events to social gatherings and weddings, our dedicated Team Members help guests plan and execute successful events down to the last detail. "Hilton is committed to expanding our presence in China," said Qian Jin (above), area president, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton. "We have a robust pipeline that is more than two times our current portfolio in this strategically critical market. We recently celebrated our 100th hotel opening here, and are pleased to be adding Hilton Fuzhou to our portfolio in Southern China."
China’s Fuzhou gets direct connection to New York
Xiamen Airlines' Boeing 787 Dreamliner The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week. On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen Airlines flight MF849 took off from Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province, for the first time, bound for New York's JFK Airport. The outbound flight time is approximately 14.5 hours. Flights will now operate three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays) with the return flights leaving New York at 1255 on the same days. Xiamen Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the route. The new flights are targeted at the large Chinese expat community; Xinhua reports that 800,000 people with origins in the Fuzhou area live in and around New York. Xiamen Airlines launched its first ever US route last year, flying to Seattle. And the carrier’s trans-Pacific expansion will continue in June 2017 with the start of services to Los Angeles. Fuzhou becomes the fourth mainland Chinese city with direct flights to New York, following Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Cathay Pacific launches direct flights between Hong Kong and Urumqi from 28 April 2025
Cathay Pacific announces another addition to its expanding global network this year with the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Urumqi starting 28 April 2025. The new four-times-weekly return service will bring the Cathay Group’s combined passenger network in the Chinese Mainland to 20 destinations. This summer, Cathay Pacific and low-cost carrier HK Express will operate over 290 return flights per week between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. This includes Beijing (Capital International Airport and Daxing International Airport), Shanghai (Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport), Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Sanya, Urumqi, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Xi’an, Xiamen and Zhengzhou. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “Urumqi is an exciting new addition to our network, directly connecting our home city with an important Belt and Road hub in Northwestern China. We are delighted to introduce Urumqi as the Cathay Group’s 11th new port announced so far this year, as we move one step closer to reaching 100 destinations globally in 2025. “As Hong Kong’s home airline, we have deep roots in our home city and are proudly part of China. We are committed to providing our customers with even more destination and flight choices when travelling between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and beyond. We look forward to welcoming customers through our flights to experience what Urumqi has to offer.” Cathay Pacific’s new Hong Kong-Urumqi route will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft, providing customers with comfortable Business and Economy cabins. Flight schedules are as follows (all times local, subject to regulatory approval): Hong Kong – Urumqi (28 April 2025) Flight No. Origin Destination Departure Arrival Days of Operation CX998 Hong Kong (HKG) Urumqi (URC) 01:30 07:00 Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday CX997 Urumqi (URC) Hong Kong (HKG) 10:15 15:20 Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Through the Cathay Group’s Hong Kong hub, customers travelling from the Chinese Mainland can connect to its extensive global network with destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, South West Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Under the Individual Visit Scheme, customers from Urumqi can also visit Hong Kong in their individual capacity. Aside from Urumqi, Cathay Pacific will launch direct flights to Hyderabad in March, Dallas in April, Rome and Munich in June, and Brussels in August this year. HK Express commenced services to Sendai in January and will launch direct flights to Nha Trang, Komatsu and Ishigaki in April, and Miyako (Shimojishima) in June. The two airlines project to operate passenger services to more than 100 destinations worldwide within 2025.
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border restrictions. Scoot will also be ramping up flight frequencies across its network, particularly to destinations that are popular for summer travels in Australia, Greece, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia. Since travel restrictions were lifted globally in 2022, Scoot has resumed most of its pre-Covid routes, increased flight frequencies to ensure its capacity matches demand and expanded its network with the launch of new destinations such as Jeju, Lombok, Makassar, Miri and Yogyakarta. China From now until the end of Northern Winter 2022 (25 March 2023), Scoot will progressively increase its total flights to China from 14-times weekly to 26-times weekly by stepping up flight frequencies to seven of its existing points, comprising Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Tianjin and Zhengzhou. The pace of resumption continues into the Northern Summer period, which spans 26 March to 28 October 2023. Scoot will resume flights to Haikou, Ningbo and Xi’an in April 2023, bringing the total number of weekly flights to China to 42-times weekly by the end of April 2023. With services to Nanning and Shenyang resuming in May 2023, customers can look forward to 57-times weekly flights to China by the end of June 2023. Other Network Updates Scoot will increase flight frequencies to travellers’ favourite warm-weather destinations, just in time for customers to plan their summer travels. Flight frequencies to Athens will increase from two-times to four-times weekly, flight frequencies to Perth will increase from 10-times to 12-times weekly, flight frequencies to Sapporo through Taipei will increase from three-timesto four-times weekly and flight frequencies to Tokyo through Taipei will increase from 10-times to 12-times weekly. Closer to Singapore, flight frequencies to Langkawi will increase from four-times to seven-times weekly and flight frequencies to Manado will increase from three-times to four-times weekly. Some adjustments will be made to optimise resources and accommodate other operational considerations. In particular, Scoot services to the Gold Coast will be suspended after 17 July 2023 (last flight out of the Gold Coast). Customers with existing bookings will be notified of their options. New Schedules for Pokémon Air Adventures Flights Pokémon Air Adventures, a partnership with The Pokémon Company, continues to be well sought-after by Pokémon fans and others looking for unique experiences. In February 2023, Scoot launched these inaugural themed flights on the Pikachu Jet to Bangkok. In March 2023, the Pikachu Jet will make its way to Taiwan. Customers can choose from eight scheduled flights in March 2023 and six scheduled flights in April 2023. For more information on the Pikachu Jet schedule, please refer to Scoot’s website. Scoot chief executive officer, Leslie Thng, said, “Scoot has been anticipating the return of travel to and from China and we will scale up operations to meet the demand from this sizeable market. We will also ramp up frequencies to other popular summer destinations as customers continue to seek travel to connect with loved ones, explore new cultures and create new experiences. This year, we aspire to continue redefining value-travel by providing our customers with safe and seamless travel journeys, quality service, differentiated products and experiences at affordable fares.”
Magma Aviation supports the recovery of oceans
Specialist air cargo management company, Magma Aviation, has transported over 1000kg of flip flops on a pro bono basis for UK-based Non-Profit, Sea Sense. Sea Sense produces plastic-free biodegradable flip flops, of which the sales fund the prevention of plastics from reaching our oceans. They work with grassroots organisations and communities in Sierra Leone, Kenya and Indonesia to reduce plastic pollution whilst also providing a vital income for plastic collectors in developing countries. Logistics are crucially important for Sea Sense, as the more cost-effective and efficient the process, the more funds and time they can dedicate to plastic collection. Magma Aviation stepped in to donate their time and resources in transporting the flip flops from the point of manufacture in Fuzhou, China to the point of sale in the United Kingdom using multimodal transport solutions. Sea Sense founder, Luke McMillan, explains: “We are grateful for Magma Aviation’s efficiency and their eagerness to assist our cause. By donating their time and resources we were able to transport our flip flops across the world quickly, and as a result we have been able to free up funds to employ more plastic collectors in Sierra Leone, providing them with a truly vital income.” Magma Aviation operations manager, James Le Poer Trench, said: “We had two priorities with this charter: the first was to ensure the transport was as quick and easy as possible, reducing Sea Sense’s lead time. The second was that Magma Aviation would pay for the transport, end-to-end. Profits from each pair of flip flops enable 500 ocean-bound plastic bottles to be removed from some of the world’s most polluted waterways and coastlines, so we are delighted to have transported over one tonne of flip flops to their point of sale to fund this amazing endeavour.” Luke adds: “Plastic flip flops are the world’s most popular shoe, with 3 billion pairs sold globally every year. Awareness of ocean plastics is high, but the methods of helping the cause are relatively unknown. We are providing people with the chance to make a difference; a simple way to convert concern into action.” Sea Sense is a Climate Positive business, something they have achieved by offsetting in excess of their carbon usage. So far, Sea Sense has collected over 22,000kg of ocean-bound plastic, equivalent in weight to over 2.2 million plastic bottles.
Cathay Pacific flew 219,746 passengers in July in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific traffic figures for July 2022 continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 219,746 passengers last month, an increase of 306.2% compared to July 2021, but a 93.3% decrease compared to the pre-pandemic level in July 2019. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 348.4% year-on-year, but were down 89.4% versus July 2019. Passenger load factor increased by 44.7 percentage points to 73.3%, while capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASKs), increased by 74.6% year-on-year, but decreased by 87.6% compared with July 2019 levels. I Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Ronald Lam said: “We continued to add more passenger flight capacity in July in light of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s progressive adjustments to travel and quarantine restrictions. Capacity increased by 24% compared to June, although it remained low at 12.4% of the pre-pandemic level. Passenger volume increased to an average of over 7,000 per day. Meanwhile, passenger load factor reached 73.3% – the highest it’s been since the start of the pandemic. “The additional capacity we were able to operate provided enhanced connectivity options for our customers transiting through the Hong Kong hub, with demand from the Chinese Mainland to Australia and the US particularly robust. We also saw strong demand on our UK routes, especially from students returning to Hong Kong. As many of these flights were full, some of this student traffic shifted to our other European gateways such as Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Meanwhile, we were able to resume carrying passengers to Fuzhou, Nanjing and Wuhan in the Chinese Mainland again following adjustments to local capacity restrictions." Looking ahead on the travel side, the latest adjustments to quarantine arrangements for passengers arriving in Hong Kong are expected to have a positive impact on inbound traffic as well as leisure travel among Hong Kong residents. Student traffic to the US and UK is also expected to provide their travel business with a strong boost in August and September. However, their ability to add more passenger flight capacity will remain limited unless the restrictions on our aircrew are lifted.
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