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Togeter we stand! Qingdao in China donates masks to Japanese travel industry

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2020

Travel agencies and companies in Qingdao, China, which have close links with Japan, extended their support to neighbouring countries, including Japan, where COVID-19 is widespread.…

Sheraton completes treble in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016

Visitors to the Chinese port city of Qingdao now have three Sheraton hotels to choose from, following the opening the upscale brand's latest property. Located within the Qingdao…

Airlines and Aviation

Qingdao gets connected with new long-haul flights

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2016

The Chinese port city of Qingdao will soon be accessible from more parts of the world, following the launch of a series of new international flights. China Eastern Airlines recently…

China Eastern links Qingdao with San Francisco

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2016

China Eastern Airlines will launch flights between Qingdao and San Francisco next month. Commencing on 7 July 2016, the new services will operate twice a week. Flights will depart…

AccorHotels adds new Grand Mercure in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2016

AccorHotels has opened its second Grand Mercure hotel in the Chinese port city of Qingdao. The new Grand Mercure Qingdao Nanshan Resort is modern upscale hotel with 508 rooms and suites,…

Pullman opens at Qingdao Airport

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2016

AccorHotels has expanded its Pullman portfolio in China with the opening of its first property in Qingdao, the port city in Shandong province. The Pullman Qingdao Ziyue is a new-build…

St Regis to rise in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2015

Starwood has continued the expansion of its luxury St Regis brand in the Asia Pacific region with the signing of a new hotel in the Chinese port city of Qingdao. The new-build St…

Airlines and Aviation

Qingdao Airlines to spread wings in 2015

Mark Elliott Dec 27, 2014

Chinese start-up carrier, Qingdao Airlines, is planning to significantly expand its operations in 2015, with the addition of 15 more routes. The airline, which began operating in…

Hilton opens beach resort in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Hilton has launched a new resort property in the coastal city of Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong province. The Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach offers 431 rooms and suites, all with…

Airlines and Aviation

Qingdao Airlines receives first aircraft

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2014

Qingdao Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever aircraft. The Chinese start-up airline welcomed the new Airbus A320 aircraft this week, as part of a leasing arrangement with…

Airlines and Aviation

Qingdao Airlines to take-off in March

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2014

Qingdao Airlines will commence operations in March 2014, it has been confirmed. According to a recent statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the…

New airline to launch in Qingdao

May 22, 2013 13

China's aviation authorities have approved the launch of a new airline, based in the northeastern port city of Qingdao. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced on…

Hyatt opens in Qingdao

Jan 16, 2013 17

Hyatt has opened a new luxury resort-style hotel in the Chinese port city of Qingdao. Located on the beachfront in the city's Laoshan district, the Hyatt Regency Qingdao 439 rooms, all with…

Park Hyatt to open in Qingdao

Oct 28, 2012 7

Hyatt has entered into a management agreement for a new Park Hyatt hotel in Qingdao, the port city in northeast China's Shandong province. Expected to open in 2016, Park Hyatt Qingdao will…

Langham to launch two hotels in Qingdao

Oct 10, 2012 14

Langham Hospitality Group has expanded its footprint in China with the launch of its first two properties in the port city of Qingdao - Langham Place and Eaton Luxe Rio Carnival, Qingdao.…

Qingdao signs Canada tourism deal

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2011

Tourism authorities in the coastal city of Qingdao, in China's Shandong province, have signed a new partnership deal with the city of Richmond, which lies close to Vancouver on Canada's…

China’s largest wine museum opens in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2010

China's largest wine museum has opened to the public in Qingdao, Shandong province. According to a Xinhua report, the 8,800m

Hilton brings Doubletree to Qingdao

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2009

Hilton Hotels Corporation has officially opened the Doubletree by Hilton Qingdao/Chengyang, in China's Shandong province, bringing the number of Doubletrees in the country to…

Shangri-La Qingdao’s new wing

Mar 20, 2008

The Valley Wing extension has opened at Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao. The new tower - part of a US$62 million expansion - adds 196 rooms, increasing total inventory to 696 with 13 serviced…

Wyndham Rewards reaches 100 million enrolled members

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Wyndham Rewards, the world’s most generous rewards program with more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide, has today achieved a significant milestone of…

Airlines and Aviation

Scootin’ Back to China

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention. China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…

Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023

Kristin Mariano Sep 22, 2022

Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…

Airlines and Aviation

The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2022

To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…

Accor and Sunmei set to open more than 400 new Mövenpick hotels across China

Kristin Mariano Jul 15, 2022

Accor has announced a new master franchise agreement with Sunmei Digital Intelligence Group to debut and develop Mövenpick by Accor brand across China. Together, Sunmei and Accor plan…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ascott acquires Oakwood worldwide to fast-track growth to over 150,000 units globally

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2022

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced it is acquiring Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood).

Dragon Boat Festival’s booking data shows steady domestic recovery in China: Trip.com

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2021

Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market

Beijing limits new daily arrivals to 500 people to curb COVID-19 spread

Harry S. Johnson Oct 12, 2020

Beijing city authorities announced that they will limit the number of people entering the city daily. According to reports, no more than 500 people a day will be allowed to enter Chinese…

NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an…

How much!?: The importance of research when changing currency

Alastair Newport Jan 13, 2020

Working out how much spending money to take on holiday can feel like a bit of guessing game as the cost of meals and activities varies widely from country to country. Indeed, over the…

NokScoot boosts 777 fleet

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, took delivery of its sixth and seventh Boeing 777-200. The fleet expansion of the Bangkok-based…

NokScoot to launch direct flights to Hokkaido

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, announced the launch of non-stop services to Sapporo’s new Chitose Airport. Four weekly flights…

Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air

Alastair Newport May 16, 2019

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…

Aviation round up: Full stream ahead!

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2019

This week’s aviation round up eyes up the first commercial Gulfstream G500 service, SIA's digtial innovations lab and a team up from two giants of the flying world.

The future of airports: Takeaways from Travel Forum in Hong Kong

Mili Dec 20, 2018

The Airport Experience: Key to the Future of Travel Forum organised by Plaza Premium Group, on 21 November, 2018 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum brought together a panel of forward-thinking…

SuperStar Virgo makes homeport debut in Tianjin

Christian Tolentino Oct 8, 2018

Genting Cruise Lines has celebrated SuperStar Virgo’s inaugural homeport sailing from Tianjin to multiple destinations in Japan.

Helsinki enhances future services to connect with Chinese visitors

Christian Tolentino Sep 10, 2018

Helsinki Marketing, Tencent and Finnair have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a travel solutions project in the WeChat mini program ecosystem, with an aim to enhance digital services…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Dragon spreads wings over thriving Jinan

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2018

The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion across mainland China continues apace, with the announcement that Cathay Dragon will commence a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and…

Celebrate Plan A Cruise Month with Holland America Line

Jill Sayles Oct 5, 2017 14

To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money. Guests who book a Signature suite or…

TripAdvisor reveals surging Chinese demand for Thailand travel

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2017

A new report from TripAdvisor has revealed that Chinese interest in travel to Thailand continues to soar, building on already strong visitor arrivals. China was found to be the…

Airlines and Aviation

Third HNA airline to launch UK flights

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2017

China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations. Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…

Attractions & Tours

UK’s Eden Project expands into Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

The company that operates the Eden Project, an environmental visitor attraction in the UK, is planning to bring the concept to the Asia Pacific region. The Times newspaper reported this…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

China gets reconnected to Belgrade Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia) When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017 Who? Hainan Airlines Why? Expanding links with Europe as…

Norwegian names first Chinese cruise ship in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Norwegian Cruise Line’s first Chinese cruise ship, Norwegian Joy, has been officially launched in Shanghai. The naming ceremony was overseen by Frank Del Rio, Norwegian's president &…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines touches down in LA

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Xiamen Airlines, the fast-growing Chinese carrier, has launched its first ever flights to Los Angeles. The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at LAX for the first time on 27…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? NewGen Airways Why? Thai carrier adds…

Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of first purpose-built ship for China

Simon Willmore Apr 29, 2017

Norwegian Cruises has taken delivery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s fifteenth ship and the first custom-designed for the Chinese cruise market, from Mayer Werft during an on board ceremony…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Thailand bids to bring more MICE from China

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2017

Thailand is targeting mainland China in an effort to enhance its MICE sector in 2017. This week, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) kicked off the fourth edition of…

Norwegian Joy embarks on journey to China

Simon Willmore Mar 30, 2017

Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship custom-designed for the Chinese market, began its journey to Shanghai this week. The brand new liner departed the Meyer Werft…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Kunming Airlines Why?…

UK harnesses power of Alitrip to lure Chinese visitors

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2016

The UK is aiming to increase the number of Chinese visitors it attracts by partnering with Alitrip, the tourism arm of the Alibaba Group. The tie-up between VisitBritain and Alitrip,…

VisitBritain celebrates growth in Chinese tourism arrivals

Aaron Greenwood Dec 5, 2016

VisitBritain has celebrated its milestone partnerships with Hainan Airlines (HNA Group) and Alitrip, Alibaba Group’s tourism arm, in China. Both partnerships have been established…

Airlines and Aviation

Vancouver gets two more Chinese connections

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2016

Two more air routes between China and Canada will commence next month, expanding the strong links between the Pacific Rim nations. China Eastern Airlines this week announced plans to…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings to Russia

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2016

Capital Airlines, the fast-expanding Chinese carrier, is planning to launch its first ever flight to Russia in 2017. The airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, has applied for…

Thailand’s NokScoot eyes India

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern links Kunming and San Francisco

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

China Eastern Airlines will soon launch a new route connecting San Francisco and Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province. Commencing on 29 September 2016, the new…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Capital Airlines to fly to North America

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2016

Capital Airlines, HNA Group's Beijing-based carrier, has announced plans to start flying to North America for the first time. On 30 December 2016, the airline will commence services…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern plans new LA flights

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2016

China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting Kunming with Los Angeles, via Qingdao. If approved by the US Department of Transportation, flights…

Hilton opens new seafront hotel in China

Mark Elliott May 31, 2016

Hilton has continued its rapid expansion in China with the launch of a new seafront hotel in Shandong province. The new Hilton Yantai Golden Coast marks the company's entry into…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Capital Airlines flies to Australia

Mark Elliott May 29, 2016

Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group, will make its debut in Australia later this year. Commencing on 29 September 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights…

Shangri-La targets MICE market with double initiative

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2016

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has launched two new initiatives aimed at generating more business from the meetings and events sector. An extension of its existing Golden Circle…

Airlines and Aviation

Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing. Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings from Shenyang‏

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Capital Airlines, which is based in Beijing, has launched a series of new scheduled flights from its new operating base in Shenyang, the capital of northeast China’s Liaoning province.…

Cachet plans 200 new midscale hotels in China

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2016

Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has taken its first step into the midscale hotel sector with the unveiling of its latest hotel concept, Savant. The Savant Hotel by Cachet brand will…

Airlines and Aviation

Juneyao Air spreads wings from Nanjing‏

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2016

Juneyao Air will launch a series of new domestic and international flights from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province, later this month. The Shanghai-based airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches daily flights to Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2016

Scoot has expanded its network in China with the launch of a new service to Guangzhou. The Singaporean low-cost carrier kicked off the new route on 16 January, in time for Chinese New…

Airlines and Aviation

Tibet Airlines adds new multiple new flights

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2016

Tibet Airlines is launching new scheduled flights to multiple Chinese cities this month. On Thursday 7 January, the carrier commenced a new daily service from Tibet’s capital city,…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern plans Guangzhou-Toronto flights‏

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

China cabin crew bathing suit stunt slammed

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2016

The decision to introduce a 'bathing suit round' into the Chinese cabin crew recruitment process has been slammed by the world’s largest flight attendants' union. China News reported…

Starwood opens first St Regis in Macau

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has brought its luxury St Regis brand to Macau, as part of the Sands China's integrated resort complex. The new St Regis Macao Cotai Central becomes the…

Wyndham opens upscale hotel in Sanya

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015

Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its portfolio in China with the opening of its first upscale Wyndham-branded property in the beach resort of Sanya. The new Wyndham Sanya…

Beijing Capital Airlines targets UK, Australia

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2015

Beijing Capital Airlines, the Chinese airline that recently entered the long-haul market, is planning to launch its first flights to the UK and Australia. According to a statement on…

Starwood to launch first St Regis in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Shanghai. Scheduled for completion in early 2017, the new St Regis Shanghai Jingan will be…

Wyndham climbs to 1,000 hotels in China

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2015

Wyndham Hotel Group has become the first global hospitality company to reach 1,000 hotels in Greater China. The US-based hotelier, which operates six brands in China, including Wyndham,…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2015

MAK HOE KIT has been named as Frasers Hospitality's new chief investment officer, responsible the investment and acquisition of hospitality assets. He joins the serviced apartment…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot takes over SilkAir’s Hangzhou route

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

Scoot will start operating the Singapore-Hangzhou route on 25 October 2015, in place of SilkAir. SilkAir currently operates the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines teams up with KLM for European flights

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015

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…

India to extend e-visa scheme to China

Mark Elliott May 22, 2015

India's government has confirmed that it will allow Chinese tourists to use its new e-visa scheme. Following the recent state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China,…

China accounts for half of Asian hotel development

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2015

Approximately half of all new hotel projects currently under construction in the Asia Pacific region are located in China, a new reported has revealed. According to STR Global's…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s GX Airlines to launch multiple new routes

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2015

GX Airlines, a start-up carrier in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch a host of new routes in the coming weeks. The Nanning-based airline launched its first ever flight to…

China can deliver 83m cruise passengers – HKTB

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015

The Greater China region has the potential to deliver 83 million cruise passengers per year, according to new research from the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). Presented on the…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka‏

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese airlines add multiple Osaka flights

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

South Korean LCC to fly to Beijing

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2015

Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to Beijing next month. Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to the…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern to add international routes from Nanjing

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

China Eastern Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international services from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province. The expansion with commence…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation briefs

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2015

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…

青岛烟台入选福布斯中国大陆旅游业最发达城市

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

日前,福布斯中文版发布2014年中国大陆旅游业最发达城市榜单,共评出30个旅游业发达城市,北京、上海、重庆名列前三；山东省青岛、烟台两市入选,分别列第13、23位。福布斯中文版以综合旅游收入最高的100个地级以上城市为候选,根据其年度国内旅游人数、入境旅游人数、国内旅游收入、旅游外汇收入、所在地的星级饭店数、4A级及以上旅游景区数等六个指标加权计算确定最终排名。…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring blooms with new international routes

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

Spring Airlines will start a major international expansion effort this month, with the launch of multiple new routes to Japan, Korea and Thailand. On 25 December 2014, the Chinese…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern spreads wings to Japan, Korea

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

China Eastern Airlines is expanding its operations in Northeast Asia, with the launch of new flights to Japan and Korea. This month, the airline will introduce a new direct route from…

青岛母港三年内将打造百余条航线

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2014

11月11日至12日,国际邮轮峰会将在青岛举行,记者近日从青岛市旅游局获悉,以此为平台,青岛将力争实现3年内母港航线超过100条的目标。目前,青岛已先后接待了约300个航次的国际邮轮,但只有70多个航次从青岛始发。作为停靠港时,来自日本、瑞典、美国、北欧、澳大利亚、韩国等国家和地区的游客,只有半天或者一天时间用以简单游览岛城景点,所带来的旅游拉动效果很有限。…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s latest airline takes off

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines sets up Beijing base

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2014

Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in Beijing. The fast-expanding Chinese airline currently bases seven aircraft at Beijing Capital International Airport, providing 21…

Wyndham adds upscale hotels in Xi’an and Kunming

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014

Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has continued to expand in China with the addition of new hotels in Xi'an and Kunming. The 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (pictured) opened its doors…

Northeast Asia drives Changi passenger growth

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2014

Passenger movements increased at Changi International Airport through July, driven by growth on routes to North East Asia. Singapore Changi Airport handled some 4.58 million passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

Military drills impact Chinese flights

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014

Flight delays have been experienced across China this week, due to what is reported to be a series of military exercises. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued…

Australia targets high-end Chinese with new trade strategy

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Air expands at Taiyuan

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2014

Hainan Airlines will launch several new scheduled services from the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan this month. On 4 July, the airline commenced a new daily service from Taiyuan's…

Himalayas launches second hotel in China

Mark Elliott May 28, 2014

Himalayas Hotels has launched its second hotel in China. The Himalayas Nantong Hotel is located in the centre of the eastern Chinese city of Nantong, Jiangsu province, next to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Ruili Airlines to launch on Sunday

Mark Elliott May 15, 2014

Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies on Sunday (18 May 2014). Ruili Airlines will launch flights from Kunming’s Changshui International Airport on 18 May 2014, flying…

Airlines and Aviation

Another start-up airline joins China’s aviation boom

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2014

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…

First Himalayas hotel unveiled in China

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2014

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,…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Anthony Ross

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2014

Travel Daily chats with Anthony Ross, Preferred Hotel Group's new executive vice president of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, about the company's regional growth plans... 1) …

Preferred partners China’s Himalayas Hotels

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2014

Preferred Hotel Group has expanded its presence China following the launch of a new partnership with Himalayas Hotels & Communities. The new agreement will lead to the addition of…

Airlines and Aviation

New airline starts operating from Hangzhou

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Zhejiang Loong Air receives first aircraft

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Shenzhen cargo airline to launch passenger services

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2013

A cargo airline based in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has been given permission to launch passenger operations. According to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration…

Airlines and Aviation

New Chinese carrier to launch with Bombardier aircraft

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013

A new Chinese airline has placed an order for 30 Bombardier turboprop aircraft. The Canadian planemaker confirmed it has received an order from Nantong Tongzhou Bay Aviation for 30…

Hilton launches DoubleTree in Wuhu

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2013

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…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: David Kong

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2013

Ahead of the launch of Travel Daily China, we chats with David Kong, president & CEO of Best Western International, about the company's development plans in China...

Airlines and Aviation

New Chinese airlines take off with A320

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

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…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year. From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Seoul flights

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013

Scoot has launched its first flights to South Korea. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's inaugural flight to Seoul took off on 12 June 2013 and will now operate three times a week,…

Hilton brings luxury brands to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a major expansion of its luxury brands in Asia Pacific. The company is planning a significant roll-out of its Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in the…

Starwood invests in Le Meridien expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has invested nearly US$3 billion in its Le Meridien properties since taking over the upper-upscale brand in 2005. The US company has undertaken a…

Strike causes “massive” disruption for Lufthansa

Apr 23, 2013 7

Lufthansa was forced to cancel almost all of its flights on Monday, as the airline's workforce went on strike. Germany's national carrier admitted to suffering "massive flight…

Asian aviation briefs

Apr 11, 2013 9

Garuda profits surge Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…

Scoot to fly to Nanjing

Apr 8, 2013 16

Scoot has announced the latest stage in its Chinese expansion plan, with the addition of flights to Nanjing. From 3 June 2013 the Singapore-based airline will launched three weekly…

Accor on track to reach Chinese Mercure target

Mar 24, 2013 18

Accor is on track to reach its target of launching 60 Chinese Grand Mercure hotels by 2015. The European hotelier launched its Grand Mercure Mei Jue brand one year ago, promising to…

Emerging markets to drive Westin growth

Feb 5, 2013 19

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,…

Asia drives Le Méridien expansion

Jan 28, 2013 16

New hotel openings in the Asia Pacific region will drive the expansion of Starwood's Le Méridien brand in 2013. Of the nine new Le Méridien hotels opening worldwide over the next 12 months,…

Dusit forms alliance for China expansion

Jan 23, 2013 15

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot expands Chinese network

Jan 11, 2013 15

Scoot has launched a new route to mainland China, with the start of services connecting to the northeast cities of Qingdao and Shenyang. Flights to the two cities took off for the first…

Emerging markets to boost Starwood in 2013

Jan 10, 2013 8

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Tokyo and Taipei flights

Oct 29, 2012 0

Scoot today launched flights from Singapore to Tokyo, via Taipei. The new service, which becomes the first low-cost link between Singapore and Tokyo, departs Changi airport's Terminal 2 at…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners

Oct 24, 2012 18

Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels expands in China

Sep 27, 2012 16

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) yesterday signed a contract to manage its first resort hotel in China, in addition to existing contracts. The 151-room Millennium Hangzhou Resort…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to add two Chinese destinations

Aug 30, 2012 16

Scoot has announced plans to expand its route network in China, with the addition of flights to Qingdao and Shenyang. The new Singapore-based low-cost carrier, which last week commenced…

Extra funds to boost Australia’s Asian tourism drive

Aug 19, 2012 15

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…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to use Dreamliners for China expansion

Jun 12, 2012 17

British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services. Willie Walsh, CEO of the…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines

Jun 12, 2012 15

ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines. The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…

Chinese hotel revenues soar

Mar 27, 2012 16

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…

Lufthansa to expand in China

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2011 16

Lufthansa will expand its presence in China next year, with the resumption of services to Shenyang, in the northeastern province of Liaoning, and the launch of a new route to Qingdao,…

Westin conducts Heavenly Bed roadshow in China

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2011 8

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

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 9

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…

Face‑to‑Face

Shangri-La expands in northeast China

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2011

Shangri-La Asia has announced its continued expansion in northeast China with the signing of a new hotel in Jinan, the capital of Shandong province. Due to open in 2015, the 400-room…

Avis launches ‘off-site’ service in China

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2011

Avis has introduced new off-site services at 95 network points across China. These service points are centred at key tourist hotspots and major business centres around the country. The…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2011

CHIN YAU SENG will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Airways Holding on 1 November 2011, succeeding Tony Davis. Chin was formerly the CEO of Silk Air and has more than 15 years…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

China MICE sector grows, but room for improvement

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2011

China's meetings and events sector is expanding, but the country needs to improve its facilities in future if it is to become a MICE powerhouse, according to a recent survey by Reed Travel…

Airlines and Aviation

Walsh eyes tie-ups in China visit

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2011

Foreign airlines are looking to establish services in second- and third-tier cites across China as they seek to carve out a position in the world's fastest growing aviation market. Demand in…

Airlines and Aviation

International airlines target second-tier cities in China

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2011

Foreign airlines are looking to establish services in second- and third-tier cites across China as they seek to carve out a position in the world's fastest growing aviation market. Demand…

TDA Appointments w/e 11 August 2011

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2011

DEREK SHARP has been named as Travelport's new President & Managing Director for the Americas, based in Atlanta. Prior to joining Travelport, Sharp served for almost 10 years in senior…

Hilton to launch Conrad in Macau

Aug 5, 2011

Hilton Worldwide and Sands China Ltd have announced the signing of a franchise agreement to open the first Conrad hotel in Macau. Comprising 636 rooms, the Conrad Macao, Cotai Strip is…

Ritz-Carlton outlines major expansion plans

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2011

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has revealed major global expansion plans which will see it operate more than 100 properties worldwide by 2016.The $2 billion expansion programme will see the…

Ritz-Carlton outlines major expansion plans

Jun 10, 2011

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has revealed major global expansion plans which will see it operate more than 100 properties worldwide by 2016.The $2 billion expansion programme will see the…

Face‑to‑Face

World’s longest sea bridge to open in China

Mark Elliott May 10, 2011

The world's longest sea bridge - the Qingdao Bay Bridge in eastern China's Shandong province - is expected to open to traffic next month. The bridge's structure is complete and the roadway…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines launches Zhengzhou-Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2011

Xiamen Airlines has launched its inaugural flight connecting Zhengzhou, in China's Henan province, with Singapore. The move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Universal Travel Group adds five more franchisees

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2011

Universal Travel Group Inc, the Chinese travel services provider, has announced the addition of five more franchisees as it expands its international operations. The company,…

Face‑to‑Face

Universal Travel Group adds international franchisees

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2011

Universal Travel Group Inc, the Chinese travel services provider, has announced a new business expansion strategy to franchise its recently-obtained International Travel License to…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines launches Wuhan flights

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2011

China Airlines (CAL) yesterday inaugurated direct scheduled flights between Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport and Wuhan, Hubei province. The airline's CAL President,…

Record breaking 2010 for Changi airport

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2011

Singapore's Changi International Airport has achieved record passenger numbers for 2010. After crossing the 40-million passenger mark in mid-December, a strong festive holiday season…

Face‑to‑Face

CAL, China Eastern launch cross-Strait codeshare

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2011

The China Airlines (CAL) Group has announced that CAL and Mandarin Airlines have launched codesharing cooperation with China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines. Through…

Sofitel to add eight properties in Asia Pacific

Oct 27, 2010

Global luxury hospitality leader, Sofitel Luxury Hotels announced today the expansion of its network across Asia Pacific, with the addition of eight new properties. All new Sofitel Hotels…

Boeing & PetroChina evaluate Chinese aviation biofuels industry

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010

Boeing and PetroChina, together with representatives of the Chinese energy sector and the global aviation industry, today announced the signing of an agreement to evaluate…

China measures oldest section of Great Wall

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2010

China will start work to preserve the oldest section of the Great Wall, following several months of studies to determine its length, Xinhua has reported. The Great Wall's oldest…

Seabourn offers 40 new Asian shore excursions

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2010

MIAMI, April 8, 2010 - The Yachts of Seabourn has added 40 fascinating new tours in China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, expanding the options for…

Azamara Club Cruises announces 2011-12 itinerary

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2010

MIAMI, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Azamara Club Cruises unveiled its new tagline, "You'll love where we take you," just three months ago, and today, it announced an…

China high-speed railways become world’s longest network

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2010

China's operational high-speed railways have exceeded 3,300km, leading the world in terms of length, Xinhua has reported the country's Ministry of Railways as saying. Last…

Sheraton to unveil US$4 billion of new developments

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that its global powerhouse, Sheraton…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA Corporate Plan 2010

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

TOKYO January 27, 2010 - ANA Group today announced its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2010, which runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. With the lethargic nature of…

ANA to boost international operations

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010

TOKYO January 27, 2010 - ANA Group today announced its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2010, which runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. With the lethargic nature of…

HRG China clinches Haier as new client

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2009

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the award-winning international corporate travel services company, has signed Haier as one of its newest clients. A state-owned enterprise based in…

JAL outlines major capacity cuts

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2009

The JAL Group announced today, further changes to its overall route andflight frequency plan for the second half of FY2009, and plans for aportion of its domestic passenger…

Starwood to double China presence by 2012

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2009

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

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2009

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…

Face-to-Face: Chris Hart, Senior Vice President, Operations - Asia Pacific, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2009

1) What expansion plans does the group have for the Four Seasons brand in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions? In Asia Pacific we hope to…

EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2009

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 looks to Europe

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2009

The company saidthat due to a new National Plan for Leisure and the depreciation in the valueof the Euro, Europe is becoming anincreasingly attractive destination for Chinese tourists.…

Staff Appointments w/e 16 October 08

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2008

EDWARD JUSUF has been appointed Amadeus' new General Manager for Indonesia. Based in Jakarta and with more than a decade of industry experience, Jusuf will be tasked with expanding…

TAT signs Shandong tourism deal

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2008

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China's Shandong Provincial Tourism Administration (SPTA) for co-operation on…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, China Southern codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2008

From March 30, Japan Airlines (JAL) will codeshare on six additional routes operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU) between China and Japan.The new agreement will enable JAL to place…