Emirates will ramp up its operations in China ahead of the New Lunar Year and in response to strong travel demand, boosting connectivity to its gateways; Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as…
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
As of 16 January, Austrian Airlines will once again operate two direct flights per week from Vienna to Shanghai. With the additional connection on Mondays from Vienna and Wednesdays from…
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.
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She first studied a degree in biology at the University of Rochester, school of medicine and…
In 2021 Maldives will be the Official Island Travel Partner for the upcoming ITB China, set to take place from 24 – 26 November as a physical event in Shanghai, with a virtual extension from…
With travel and tourism within China bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels, ITB China, the largest B2B exclusive travel trade show in China, is set as in-person event at the Shanghai World…
US-China relations are at an all-time low. US President Trump blames China to be responsible for the spread of COVID-19, while he himself was diagnosed with the virus.
United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport via Seoul’s Incheon…
Hotelbeds, the bedbank company, has announced a strategic partnership with citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao, a Shanghai based property of the Netherlands-based hotel chain citizenM. The deal…
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it's new codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January…
Shanghai tops the list of the ten fastest growing destinations served from Gatwick this winter. The airport’s fastest-growing route list is headed by China’s global financial centre,…
Royal Caribbean's president and CEO, Michael Bayley, has revealed at a cruise conference in Shanghai, the company's fifth Oasis Class ship, Wonder of the Seas.
ITB China, the largest B2B-exclusive travel trade show in China announced that it will be organising the first edition of the ‘Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference – Shanghai…
China will ramp up its policy support for Shanghai, the nation's first pilot zone for cruise tourism, to attract more international partners and visitors. The eastern city's cruise port…
Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flights on its daily scheduled services to Shanghai.
Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group's chief commercial…
Radisson Blu continues to expand in China with Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai, an urban resort in the rapidly-expanding Hongqiao business district.
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…
London Gatwick has unveiled a key new route with the announcement of China Eastern’s new service from the UK’s second largest airport to China’s second largest city, Shanghai.
ONYX Hospitality Group, owners of Amari, Shama and YOO Collection, has announced today the opening of its latest property, the Shama Hongqiao Shanghai.
Gatwick Airport has announced a new long-haul connection from London Gatwick to Shanghai, providing additional cargo capacity and more than 70,000 new seats per year.
In less than two years, Shanghai Disneyland proved to be one of Walt Disney Co’s most successful theme parks. Now the $5.5 billion resort has added its first major expansion, inspired by…
Amara Hotels & Resorts, Singapore’s leading hospitality group, is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of Amara Signature Shanghai in the historical Changshou Road commercial zone.…
Shanghai Disney Resort announced today that Shanghai Disneyland's seventh themed land - the highly anticipated Disney Toy Story Land - is set to open on April 26, 2018, welcoming guests of…
One of The Walt Disney Company's most popular franchises will have an even bigger presence at Shanghai Disney Resort's theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, when the park expands to include its…
Just in time for Shanghai Fashion Week, W Hotels Worldwide have unveiled ‘XU ZHI for W Hotels,’ an exclusive capsule collection by XU ZHI to celebrate the opening of the first W hotel in…
Pullman and Adidas have teamed up for the very first Pullman Run at Pullman Shanghai South – as part of Pullman Fit, the brand’s concept to create a healthier lifestyle for travellers.…
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand its operations in China next summer with the launch of another trans-Pacific service to Shanghai.
The carrier currently operates three direct…
Air Canada adds new passage to India
Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues…
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 &…
Eighteen pedestrian bridges will be built across the waterways in Shanghai by the end of the year, as the city aims to open up the Huangpu River to residents and tourists.
The Shanghai…
Shanghai Disney Resort has celebrated its first anniversary with a major event attended by Walt Disney's chairman & CEO, Bob Iger.
At the anniversary party on Friday 16 June 2017,…
Shanghai Disney Resort has recorded its 10 millionth visitor, less than a year after it opened.
The milestone was reached with a month still to go until its first anniversary on 16…
A new museum opened in Shanghai this week, dedicated to the history of the World Expo.
Xinhua reports that the World Expo Museum is located on the site of the 2010 World Expo, close to…
Shanghai's former Longhua Airport will be transformed into the city's first helicopter airport, the Shanghai Daily reports.
Scheduled to open by early 2019, Longhua Helicopter Airport…
Shanghai is planning to build a new airport to relieve pressure on Pudong and Hongqiao, an official has revealed.
The Shanghai Daily reported Jiang Huaiyu, director of the East China…
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Authorities in Shanghai have revealed plans to develop a large cultural park on the banks of the Huangpu River.
The Shanghai Daily reports that the 2km² park Expo Culture Park will be…
AIDAbella has become the first cruise ship in the AIDA fleet to sail past Shanghai's high-rise skyline, before the ship docked at the city's International Cruise Terminal at 0630 on Sunday…
Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport will reveal the results of a major facelift on Sunday, when its newly-revamped Terminal 1 reopens to the public.
The renovation project got…
Merlin Entertainments, the global theme park operator, has confirmed plans to bring its Legoland brand to China.
The Shanghai Daily reported one of Merlin's Chinese executives as…
Star Cruises is adding a series of longer voyages from Shanghai, allowing passengers to include Tokyo and Mount Fuji in their itineraries.
The new seven-night, eight-day voyages will…
Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, is moving ahead with its long-haul expansion plans, as it targets the launch of new routes to the US and Europe.
The airline has…
Shanghai will soon become home to a series of snow-themed attractions, with the launch of new mega-projects in the city.
The Shanghai Daily reports that a huge polar-themed ocean park…
The Shanghai Disney Resort has received around seven million visitors since its opening in June 2016, and could reach 10m in its first 12 months of operations, senior officials have…
Shanghai welcomed almost 4.5 million visitors during the seven-day Lunar New Year holiday, city officials have said.
Data release by the Shanghai Tourism Administration, reported by…
Star Cruises has revealed plans to homeport one of its cruise ships in Shanghai this summer.
From July to October 2017, the 75,300-tonne, the 13-deck SuperStar Virgo cruise ship will…
The new Shanghai Disney Resort has exceeded five million visitors in just over six months of operations.
Xinhua reported Fan Xiping, chairman of Shanghai Shendi Group, Disney's…
Shanghai Disney Resort has launched a new talent training programme in partnership with several Chinese universities and colleges.
Xinhua reports that the Shanghai Disney Resort Talent…
Shanghai is now home to three Le Meridien hotels, following the opening of the upscale brand's latest property in the city.
Located in the Minhang district, close to the Hongqiao airport…
Following a year-long refurbishment, the former Grand Mercure Shanghai Central has re-emerged as a Pullman hotel.
The new Pullman Shanghai Jing An offers 288 rooms and suites, all of…
International travellers to Shanghai will now be able to save 9% on their purchases following the launch of a new tax-free shopping scheme.
Effective immediately, Global Blue, the…
Shanghai has more new hotel rooms under development than any other Asia Pacific city.
According to the latest pipeline report from STR, there are now 37 hotels comprising 8,762 rooms…
Hainan Airlines will launch its second direct route to Belgium next year, following the signing of a new deal with Brussels Airport.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was penned…
AccorHotels has opened a new Mercure property next to the new Shanghai Disney Resort.
The former Pudong International Talent City Hotel Shanghai has now been rebranded and relaunched as…
Two passenger aircraft nearly collided at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday.
The Shanghai Daily reports that an Airbus A320 aircraft operated by China Eastern…
Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new luxury hotel at a major conference venue in Shanghai.
The InterContinental Shanghai NECC is now open, located within the new National…
A hotel at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport has reopened under AccorHotels' midscale Mercure brand.
Following a large-scale renovation, the Junrui Hotel Shanghai has…
Two Shanghai-based airlines have launched self-service baggage drop stations at the city's Pudong International Airport.
Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines will both now offer the…
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other cities in the Asia Pacific region.
According to the latest data from STR, there are now 36 hotels…
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Chinese operations with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
The switch to the B787-9 marks a 14% increase in capacity on…
Hyatt opened a major new upscale hotel in Shanghai earlier this month.
Located in the Hopson International Plaza, a new luxury tower in the north of the city, Hyatt Regency Shanghai…
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has launched its new flagship hotel in Shanghai.
Following a grand opening ceremony, the new Wanda Reign on the Bund welcomed its first guests on 18 June…
The new Shanghai Disney Resort opens today, becoming the first Disney theme park in mainland China and the company’s largest global resort.
A three-day grand opening celebration has…
A huge new hub for tour buses will be created in Shanghai’s Bund area to serve the city's new Disneyland resort, authorities have revealed.
The Shanghai Daily reported the government…
Capella Hotel Group has revealed plans to launch a unique urban villa resort in an historic district of Shanghai.
Being developed by Shanghai Hengfu Investment & Development, the new…
China Eastern Airlines launched its first direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago on Friday (18 March 2016).
The new trans-Pacific service will now operate three times a week…
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), which is owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings, has signed two more hotels in Shanghai.
Following the 2015 signing of Artyzen Habitat and…
Tuesday 8 March 2016 marked exactly 100 days until the Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes its first official guests, and the theme park has now released a series of new images to whet…
Aeromexico has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
Effective immediately, the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai route will be operated using the 243-seat,…
More than 9,000 new hotel rooms will be added to Shanghai's citywide inventory, when all 35 new hotels currently under construction in the city are opened.
According to the Asia…
The new Shanghai Disney Resort will officially open on 16 June 2016, it has been confirmed.
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group made the announcement this week, putting an…
The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai.
Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…
Yangtze River Airlines, the Shanghai-based cargo carrier than recently launched its first passenger services, is planning to launch long-haul international flights.
The airline…
Another new passenger airline will take to the skies in China next week.
Yangtze River Express Airlines, which previously operated as a long-haul international cargo carrier, has…
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…
Germany's AIDA Cruises has revealed the first ever ship it will deploy to China.
Commencing in spring 2017, the AIDAbella cruise ship will homeport in Shanghai, offering year-round…
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…
ANA will increase the frequency of its flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Shanghai next year.
The Japanese carrier currently operates one daily flight on this route, but this…
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines will increase its operations to New York later this year, with the launch of a second daily flight on the trans-Pacific route.
Commencing on 12…
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Shanghai service later this month.
From 30 October 2015, the national carrier will add a fifth weekly service on the route, running…
China is considering plans to develop an ultra-high-speed "hyperloop" link between Beijing and Shanghai.
The China Daily reported US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT)…
Austrian Airlines will relaunch flights to Shanghai next year, nine years after it suspended the service.
The national carrier will commence the new direct service from Vienna to…
More than 150 industrial plants located close to the new Shanghai Disneyland Resort will be shut down ahead of the park's opening next year, it has been revealed.
The Shanghai Daily…
MSC Cruises will revamp one of its ships to cater for Chinese guests, as part of plans for its first ever homeport season in China.
The European company has entered into a strategic…
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled more details of its first park in mainland China, Shanghai Disneyland.
The new resort, which will be the world's largest Disneyland, will include…
Alitalia has resumed flights to Shanghai, following a hiatus of more than seven years since the carrier suspended the service back in 2008.
The launch of the three weekly flights this…
Dusit International's Chinese expansion strategy has taken a major step forward, with the signing of the company's first ever hotels in Shanghai.
The Thai hotel group's Chinese joint…
Hong Kong-based hotel group Lanson Place has unveiled a new serviced apartment properly in Shanghai.
Aroma Garden Serviced Suites by Lanson Place is located on Shanghai's Huaihai Road…
The fourth runway has officially opened at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport.
Measuring 3,800 metres in length and 60 metres in width, the new runway will be able to accommodate…
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other city in the Asia Pacific region, a new report has revealed.
In its latest Construction Pipeline Report…
The first ever round-the-world cruise to start and end in Asia has set sail from Shanghai.
The Costa Atlantica liner sailed out of the Chinese city's Wusongkou International Cruise…
A new rail link is under consideration that would cut the journey time between Shanghai’s two international airports to just 30 minutes, officials have revealed.
The Shanghai Daily…
A major new attraction is being developed in Shanghai, designed to "showcase animals from the North and South Pole".
Haichang Holdings announced on Monday that it has secured land use…
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
Authorities in Shanghai have approved plans to expand the city's cruise terminal.
The Shanghai government has given the green light for the second phase of development, doubling the…
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio in China - a 45-room boutique hotel in Shanghai.
The new Cachet Boutique Shanghai was formerly known as the…
Air China has launched its brand new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft on the Beijing-Shanghai route.
The aircraft, which is the largest in Air China's fleet, touched down at…
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai has revamped its lobby lounge as an event space.
The 'Heavenlies Lobby Lounge' has been redesigned using the principles of feng shui, with a…
Ctrip International has spent almost US$500 million on a new state-of-the-art office complex in Shanghai.
The Chinese travel company confirmed on Monday that it has purchased more…
Authorities in Shanghai are planning to subsidise airlines to increase their international capacity from the city.
In an effort to build Shanghai as a global aviation hub, the…
Shanghai's two airports handled more passenger traffic than Beijing in the first six months of the year.
According to the latest data from the operators of Beijing Capital…
The brand new Shanghai Disney Resort will stage the popular Disney musical, The Lion King, when it opens next year.
The Broadway show will be staged in Mandarin at the theme park's…
American Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights connecting Dallas with Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Both new routes commenced this week and will now operate daily. The Hong Kong…
The Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai has unveiled its new club floor.
Located on the 21st floor of the hotel, the new club facilities include seven suites, a club lounge, two meeting…
Princess Cruises has embarked on its first season of sailings from Shanghai.
The Sapphire Princess liner will homeport in the Chinese city for four months this summer, offering 24…
Shanghai Disney Resort has launched a major new campaign to recruit students.
Through its 2014 China Campus Roadshow Program, the resort's management will visit several universities…
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new flight to Shanghai using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service from Addis Ababa commenced on 29 March 2014 and will now operate daily…
Hyatt has unveiled a new upscale resort on Chongming Island, near Shanghai.
The new Hyatt Regency Chongming becomes the first internationally-branded property on the island, which is…
The new Shanghai Disney Resort theme park will feature the world's first attraction based on the Hollywood movie franchise, 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
'Treasure Cove', as the new area…
Air China will launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Munich this summer.
Starting on 6 June 2014, the service will operate four times a week, departing Shanghai’s Pudong…
American Airlines has confirmed that it will launch direct flights between Shanghai and Dallas this summer.
Commencing on 11 June 2014, the new service will become the first direct…
Accor has opened its second Pullman hotel in Shanghai.
Pullman Shanghai South is a 338-room upscale hotel, connected to the Star Plaza retail and office complex in Shanghai's Xujiahui…
Ethiopian Airlines will launch flights to Shanghai this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 29 March 2014, the national carrier will operate daily direct…
A new Atlantis resort could be developed at the new Shanghai Disneyland project, it has been revealed.
Chinese developer Fosun International has said it plans to build the new…
Starwood's Westin brand is rolling out the new version of its 'Heavenly Bed' at a hotel in Shanghai.
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai has already started installing the latest version…
The famous Peace Hotel in Shanghai, which is now managed by Fairmont, has unveiled a new rooftop terrace area, including two private dining rooms.
Overlooking the city’s Bund area and…
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) have unveiled a UK focused partnership at an event at The Ritz in London.
The partnership, which is…
Singapore’s national carrier Singapore Airlines is to use Airbus A380 on its Shanghai to Singapore route from 27 October.
The firm, which currently runs the service 35 times per week…
The Costa Atlantica cruise ship has made its maiden call in Shanghai.
The cruise ship arrived in the Chinese city on Thursday (4 July 2013), where its 2,500+ passengers were greeted…
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has opened its third hotel in Shanghai.
Located on the Puxi side of the Huangpu River, the new Jing An Shangri-La West Shanghai forms part of the new…
Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai.
The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…
Kempinski Hotels has taken over the management of the Gran Meliá Hotel in Shanghai.
The hotel, located in the city's Lujiazui financial district, opened in February 2010 under the…
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts will launch its new flagship hotel in Shanghai this June.
The 508-room Jing An Shangri-La will form part of the new Jing An Kerry Centre, a 450,000m²…
Star Cruises has commenced a new Asian summer season, basing the SuperStar Gemini liner in Shanghai.
The liner kicked off its deployment this week, taking the first batch of…
Shanghai plans to develop more than 5,000 new electric car charging points in the city over the next three years.
Reported by the Shanghai Daily, Shanghai Electric Power Co will…
Mandarin Oriental will open its first hotel in Shanghai later this year, with the launch of a new luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River.
Set to open in the second quarter…
British Airways is to fly daily between Heathrow and Shanghai from 30 March.
The airline will add another weekly flight on the route next month in addition to its new Chengdu services…
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…
Marriott International has opened its 20th hotel in Shanghai.
The Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East, which is located close to two industrial parks and the Shanghai New International Expo…
The parade had three themes -"Welcome to Shanghai," "Blessings from theWorld" and "Gorgeous China."Each float reflected different cultures such as Thailand's mythology,Japan's cherry…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened the Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao Hotel - the company's 11th property in the city.
Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, at the mouth of the…
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…
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and six key stakeholders will be headed to Shanghai later this month as they look to build on growing hotel guest arrivals from…
Starwood's Luxury Collection will expand in Shanghai next month with the opening of Twelve at Hengshan, a new residential-style property on Shanghai’s tree-lined Hengshan Road.
Opening in…
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Shanghai with the launch of an urban resort on the banks of the Huangpu River.
Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund becomes the first hotel in…
Twelve at Hengshan will open in Shanghai in November, becoming the fourth property in China for Starwood’s premium A Luxury Collection brand.
As the first five-star hotel in the chic…
September will mark the arrival of a new luxury urban resort brand in China.
Shanghai-based WHM Group formally introduced the five-star WH Ming Hotels brand yesterday, with its flagship…
Four Seasons has opened a new luxury hotel in Shanghai.
The new Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai, which becomes the sixth Four Seasons in China and the second in Shanghai, is situated in…
Marriott International has opened the Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel - its sixth Renaissance-branded hotel in China's financial capital.
Located in the Caohejing New Technology…
United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai.
As previously announced,…
A new satellite terminal will be built at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport by 2015, the city's top planning body announced this week.
According to a new citywide aviation report,…
The Langham Xintiandi in Shanghai has unveiled a range of new suites, including the new top two room categories - the Presidential and Chairman Suites.
In total 23 new suites have been…
Kempinski will make its debut in Shanghai later this year with the launch of The One Executive Suites.
Set to launch in second half of 2012, The One Executive Suites will be an all-suite…
The Costa Victoria will depart on its maiden Asia voyage on 18 May 2012, from the new Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. The liner will embark on four- to seven-night cruises,…
Interstate China Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage the 514-room JC Mandarin Hotel in Shanghai.
The deal, which is effective immediately, expands the company’s Shanghai…
Etihad Airways has commenced flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.The airline will initially operate five weekly Airbus A330-300 services to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport, rising…
Air China will resume its direct flights between Paris and Shanghai from 10 March 2012. Services will operate five times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday),…
The Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong has completed a CNY30 million (US$4.7 million) refurbishment programme. Of the 353 rooms in the hotel, 100 Premier rooms, 42 enlarged Executive…
Old industrial buildings on the banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River could be converted to form "China's Broadway", officials said yesterday.
China's news agency, Xinhua reported the Bureau…
Central Hotel Shanghai is nearing completion of a complete makeover, with re-opening scheduled for 1 November 2011. The Worldhotels First Class Collection affiliate, located adjacent to…
The popularity of shark's fin soup is rising in modern China, prompting some high profile celebrities to speak out against the practice. Retired NBA star, Yao Ming, joined Sir Richard…
Robert Lohrmann, General Manager, Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel 1) Can you pls give our readers an overview of your hotel and its key selling…
The new Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail services broke down for the third time in four days on Wednesday. In the latest incident a northbound train suffered a power failure and came to a…
The Chinese version of popular musical 'Mamma Mia' premiered at the Shanghai Grand Theater on Friday night. According to Xinhua, the Chinese production "contains the original flavour" of…
American Airlines has announced that it will be moving in with its oneworld partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) at the latter's sales and marketing offices in Shanghai. The move, which took…
Iranian airline Mahan Air will launch flights to Shanghai Pudong Airport on 2 September. "We are delighted to announce Shanghi as our third new route for 2011, after Kuala Lumpur to Mashad…
Etihad Airways has announced plans to expand its network in China with daily non-stop, return services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai - subject to government approval.The new flights,…
Etihad Airways has announced plans to expand its network in China with daily direct services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Subject to government approval, the new flights are scheduled…
Mahan Air will commence flights to Shanghai's Pudong International Airport from 2 September. The Iranian carrier will operate twice weekly flights on the route from Tehran, using its…
The China Wedding Expo will return to Shanghai for its 10th edition this summer. The biannual event, organised by Shanghai International Exhibition, is expected to see 600 exhibitors display…
The Puli Hotel and Spa, Shanghai, has launched a brand new garden terrace. The 135-square metre outside space overlooks Jing'An Park and has the capacity to hold 55 people with sofas,…
Lightweight sightseeing buses in the centre of Shanghai will be removed after they were found to emit twice the legal emissions limit. The Shanghai Daily reported that the vehicles, which…
Shanghai Mansion Boutique Hotel, Bangkok, has announced the opening of its new Cotton Ballroom. Located on the top floor of the Chinatown hotel, the colonial-style ballroom features a…
United Airlines has launched its first-ever service between Los Angeles and Shanghai's Pudong International Airport. The new daily direct flights depart LA daily at 1.23pm and arrive at…
Trials on the new Shanghai-Beijing high-speed railway will start tomorrow, China's Ministry of Railways has said. According to a Shanghai Daily report, a month of test runs is planned for…
Four spotted hyenas have been unveiled to the public for the first time at Shanghai Zoo. The hyenas were transported to Shanghai from Shijia-zhuang Zoo in Hebei province. The animals'…
Shanghai's air quality sank to a four-year low on Monday, as sand storms blew over the city. According to a Shanghai Daily report, all areas except downtown Huangpu district recorded…
The Longemont hotel in Shanghai has joined Worldhotels. The five-star, 53-storey property originally opened in 1995 as The Regent Shanghai. Now as an independent hotel, the 511-room…
Shanghai welcomed its first scheduled Airbus A380 service on Wednesday afternoon, when Emirates flight EK302 from Dubai arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The city became…
YTL Hotels has opened Shook! Shanghai, the new restaurant located at The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, formerly the Palace Hotel. The heritage hotel, which dates back to 1906, is located on…
Accor has held its first ever 'Manchise Forum' for its budget hotel brand, ibis. The event, held in Pullman Shanghai Skyway Shanghai, was intended to bring the brand into contact with…
Emirates Airline will launch A380 superjumbo services to Shanghai, China, on 27 April. Shanghai will be Emirates' third destination in China serviced by its fleet of A380s, following the…
Authorities in Shanghai are planning to develop a new transport hub in the nearby city of Lingang. The Shanghai Daily reported that the new hub will include a subway station collecting to…
Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, has launched a new services connecting Shanghai's Pudong International Airport with Macau. The carrier will serve the route daily, using its…
Shanghai is set to join Emirates' expanding list of Airbus A380 destinations, when the superjumbo begins its direct service from Dubai on 27 April 2011.
Shanghai will be Emirates' third…
Local residents gathered at the Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport on Saturday to protest against noise pollution from the expanding hub. The Shanghai Daily reported that more than…
The Walt Disney Company has broken ground on the new Shanghai Disney Resort - its first theme park in mainland China. The start of construction was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony held…
According to the recent Chinese census, the population of Shanghai is now 22.2 million. The figure represents a 15.6% increase from 2009, as more people flock to the city from rural areas.…
American Airlines yesterday launched a new nonstop service to Shanghai. The airline will serve the Chinese city with daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport, operated using a…
More roof gardens will be added to buildings in Shanghai over the next five years, authorities in the city have said. The Shanghai Daily reported the municipal Afforestation & City…
URBN Hotel Shanghai has announced the launch of a new water recycling and purification system, which will bring clean, potable tap water to its three food and beverage outlets, helping to…
For the first time in China, golfers will have an opportunity to step back in time, to the early days of the game in a nostalgic event co-sponsored by The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)…
A new railway bridge across Shanghai's Huangpu River was connected yesterday. The Shanghai Daily reported that the new bridge, which connects the city's Jinshan district to the city centre,…
Five lines on the Shanghai Metro network will converge in Minhang's Xinzhuang area, making it the largest hub in the southwest of the city. The Shanghai Daily reported that the hub is…
Phase one of the Shanghai Disneyland project will cost CNY24.5 billion (US$3.7 billion), the city's Mayor, Han Zheng, has confirmed. Local media reported Han as stating the figure while…
Construction has started on three new lines being added to Shanghai's Metro system. The Shanghai Daily reported that work has begun on the 40km-long Line 12, which will run from the…
Nearly 100 flights were delayed and 20 others cancelled over Monday night and early Tuesday morning as thick fog descended on Shanghai's Pudong airport. Xinhua reported that more than 30…
Authorities in Shanghai have set an ambitious growth target for the city's tourism industry. The Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China said yesterday that it is aiming…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that the 2011 'Food and Beverage Conference & Expo: The NextCourse' will run from 28 February to 4 March at the Sheraton Pudong in Shanghai.…
Residents and visitors in Shanghai can expect to spend no more than 45 minutes travelling between any two city centre destinations, following a the development of a new urban transport…
More than three million tourists visited Shanghai during the recent Spring Festival period, up 16% compared to the corresponding period last year, recently-released figures from…
Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' spa brand, has opened its third outlet in China at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund, Shanghai. The 1,008 square…
The China Pavilion, which has reopened following the end of the World Expo in Shanghai, has now extended its opening hours. According to local media, visitors will now be able…
The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai recently introduced a complimentary Wi-Fi service in all of its limousines. The hotel is using Huawei Technologies to ensure a 5MBPS internet service which…
Two new road tunnels beneath Shanghai's Huangpu River will open to traffic over the next few days, local media has reported. The Jungong Road Tunnel, connecting the city's…
Rollercoaster riders at a Shanghai theme park were left hanging for around 30 minutes on Monday after a ride malfunctioned. The Shanghai Daily reported that 25 unlucky passengers were…
New high-speed trains will be introduced to Shanghai's Metro network from November 2011, local media has reported. The new trains will run at speeds of up to 160kph - more than three…
Shanghai is planning to develop a new Metro line to take visitors directly to the city's new Disneyland theme park when it opens in 2015. The Shanghai Daily reported yesterday that the 9.2km…
The development of a Maglev rail link between Shanghai and Hangzhou is to be shelved, local media has reported. The China News Services cited Liu Ting, Deputy Director of the…
Authorities in Shanghai are considering the introduction of flexible taxi rates, with higher prices during rush hours and cheaper rates at off-peak times. The Shanghai Daily reported…
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in Shanghai yesterday. Local media reported that the quake epicentred 325km northeast of the city, but that many people in the city and in…
Shanghai will soon be home to a huge new conference and exhibition hub. Local media reported that the Shanghai Municipal Government and China's Ministry of Commerce signed an agreement…
The Shanghai Metro is to undergo a major extension over the next two years, with two new lines being built and a further three extensions being added to existing routes. The Shanghai…
Authorities in Shanghai are still studying the Disneyland project and the total scale of investment remains undecided, Xinhua reported a government statement as saying on Saturday.…
Construction of the Shanghai Disneyland project could start as early as May, with work on two major roads leading to theme park due to be completed in April, officials were…
A high-speed rail link connecting China's two largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, will open in mid-June 2010, the country's Ministry of Railways said this week. Reported by…
SriLankan Airlines is opening a new route between Thailand and China, solidifying its position in the market. In addition to their current two destinations in China - Beijing and…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (14 June, 2010) - EVA Air has added six flights a week between Taipei and Shanghai, using airports near both cities' downtown centers. The new service from…
Two of four hammerhead sharks flown from Taiwan to Shanghai died yesterday after arriving in the Chinese city, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The sharks were transported across the…
Sardinia, the Italian Mediterranean island, has set up a Sardinia Tourism Information Office in Shanghai, and launched a Chinese language version of its website,…
The Wusong International Cruise Ship Terminal opens in Shanghai today, becoming the city's second major port for international cruise liners. The Shanghai daily reported that the new…
Denmark's iconic Little Mermaid statue was unveiled for display in Shanghai's World Park yesterday, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The unveiling marks the first time the statue has…
The Shanghai Seismological Bureau has dismissed an online rumour saying the city suffered a 2.5-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Internet rumour…
SHANGHAI, April 14 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Following the overwhelming success of The 2nd Tourism Property & Attraction Asia 2009, Global Leaders Institute…
World Expo organisers in Shanghai are putting a 600,000 per day limit on visitors for safety reasons, the Shanghai Daily reported officials as saying. Visitor numbers inside the…
Shanghai's two international airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, will be connected by a two-hour subway ride when the city's Metro Line 2 extension opens today, the Shanghai Daily…
7 April 2010, Shanghai - IT&CM (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings) China 2010 opens today at the ShanghaiMart Expo. Over the next three days, delegates…
Shanghai's Mayor, Han Zheng, arrives in Taiwan today on a three-day visit to promote the World Expo. According to a Taiwan News report, the official will travel to…
Vietnam Airlines has launched services linking Shanghai with both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Thanh Nien News has reported. The national carrier will operate four weekly flights…
Sculptures by the renowned French artist, Auguste Rodin, have arrived in Shanghai for a museum exhibition during to be held during the Shanghai World Expo, Xinhua has…
BEIJING, March 30 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Travelers will no longer have obstructed views in Shanghai as the city's famous Bund has re-opened after three years of Expo construction. The…
AeroMexico's direct flights between Mexico and Shanghai resumed on Sunday, following an 11-month absence due to last year's A(H1N1) flu outbreak. The Shanghai Daily reported that the…
On 28 March 2010, Royal Brunei Airlines launched four times weekly services to Shanghai.Flight BI613 operates to Shanghai on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday,…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 25, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Copenhagen's statue of The Little Mermaid, known from H.C. Andersen's fairytale, began her journey to Shanghai on…
The southern extension of the Shanghai Metro's Line 11, which will end in coastal Lingang New City, started construction this week. The Shanghai Daily reported that the 59km…
(Shanghai, China & Singapore, 22 March 2010) - Connections Restaurant Management, a subsidiary of Singapore based CTC Tourism Holdings, marks its entry into the…
A member of the Preferred Hotel Group has announced it is to open a new hotel in Shanghai later this year.Zendai Art Hotel was designed by Arata Isozaki, designer of the Barcelona Olympic…
Zendai Art Hotel is a luxury 5-star hotel opening in Shanghai in July. Developed by the Zendai Group, the hotel is a showcase for Chinese art. The building itself was designed by Arata…
Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport has opened a new terminal, as the city prepares for the influx of visitors predicted for the 2010 World Expo. The new Terminal 2 forms part of…
The plan to extend Shanghai's magnetic levitation (Maglev) rail line to Hangzhou is back on track, according to a Shanghai Daily report. The project, which was first approved four…
Accor's luxury Pullman brand has launched in Shanghai, becoming the closest international hotel to the 2010 World Expo site. Located in the renowned Luwan district close to the business…
A keeper was bitten to death by a tiger at Shanghai Zoo yesterday morning. According to a Xinhua report, the 53 year-old victim was cleaning the animal's cage when the Bengal tiger…
Royal Brunei Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of a 4 times weekly service between Bandar Seri Begawan and Shanghai effective from 28 March 2010.The launch of the direct service…
(Hong Kong, 4 March 2010): As Shanghai prepares to host World Expo 2010, a stylish new 5-star lifestyle hotel Yue Shanghai has joined WORLDHOTELS as a First Class Collection…
The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Co is planning to raise CNY30-50 billion (US$4.4-7.3 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. According to a Xinhua…
Shanghai's Metro operator, Shanghai Shentong Group, has announced that the revamped Zhangjiang High-Tech Park Station will reopen today, the Shanghai Daily has reported.…
Shanghai will introduce licensed photography stalls along the Bund when reconstruction of the area is finished at the end of next month, the Shanghai Daily has reported officials as…
Shanghai, China, 26 January, 2010 - "Lan" Jewellery launched the first flagship store in Shanghai at Hilton Shanghai recently. Famous hostess Yang Lan and Canadian pop…
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- The Shanghai Engine Center, a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp.…
A member of Shanghai's municipal government has suggested that the city should offer every local resident a free ticket to the World Expo as a reward for their support. According to a…
Construction of the second phase of a sculpture park in Shanghai's Jing'an District is expected to finish by the end of March, according to a Shanghai Daily report. The 36,000m
Shanghai has seen a 27% rise in the number of citizens planning an overseas trip. According to a Shanghai Morning Post reported, citing data from the Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration…
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have suspended stock trading as they finalise a share-swap plan relating to the airlines' planned merger. According a Centre for Asia Pacific…
The China Aviation Industry Corporation and China Eastern Airlines have launched a website dedicated to their joint-sponsored Aviation Pavilion for the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. According…
Ten young pandas have arrived in Shanghai ahead of the 2010 World Expo, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The bears, which were brought in from Sichuan province, will be housed…
Visitors to Shanghai for the 2010 World Expo will be able to take advantage of two new rail lines and a rail transport hub opening, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The inter-city…
Shanghai's Metro Line 11 will connect to Suzhou, in Jiangsu province, according to plans unveiled yesterday by planning authorities. According to a Shanghai Morning Post…
Two trains collided in a tunnel on the Shanghai Metro yesterday morning, causing the closure of a line. According to a Shanghai Daily report, no injuries were reported in the…
Shanghai Metro's Line 9 will be extended to the ancient town of Songjiang, in the southwest of the city, according to a Shanghai Morning Post report. Construction will begin on 30…
Shanghai could leapfrog London as the world's second global financial centre in the coming decade, according to a report. The survey, carried out by legal firm Eversheds and…
Visitors to the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai will be transported from major city locations to the Expo park using free electric buses, the Oriental Morning Post has reported. The buses…
Bicycles are to be banned from the Shanghai Metro from 1 March 2010. According to a Shanghai daily report, the new ruling is being enforced to increase safety and prevent overcrowding.…
Shanghai, China / Singapore, 7 December 2009 (TravMedia.com) - The Waterhouse at South Bund, Shanghai's first cutting-edge design hotel scheduled to open in early…
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Yang Xiong, Executive Vice-Mayor of Shanghai and Mr. Hong Hao, Director-General of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination…
Guests will also be able to immerse themselves in a "Chinese intellectual retreat", experiencing a range of traditional Chinese arts such as poetry, calligraphy,…
The Face Bar, a popular Shanghai haunt that has played host to the likes of Rupert Murdoch, Cliff Richard the Backstreet Boys, will close down this weekend, with the land…
Regal Jinfeng Hotel is ideally located at the prime commercial area of Jinqiao Export Processing Zone in Pudong Shanghai and is scheduled to open at the end of October, 2009.Regal…
SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai International…
Singapore, October 30, 2009: - Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd (Frasers) today became the largest branded international operator of serviced residences in Shanghai with the signing of its new…
Qantas announced it had signed on as a major sponsor of the Australian Government's National Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010.The Shanghai Expo, the largest world expo in history and…
SHANGHAI, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- A spectacular and iconic new building now graces Shanghai's celebrated Bund -- The Peninsula Shanghai opens today. Built…
SHANGHAI, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) , Shanghai Airport Authority and Shanghai Airlines today celebrated the opening of a new two-bay hangar at their joint…
(Hong Kong, 12th October 2009) - WORLDHOTELS, the world's leading Europe-based global hotel group for independent hotels welcomes Grand Central Hotel Shanghai as its newest…
The new 'Best Eight Shanghai Scenic Spots' have been announced after an exhaustive survey canvassing both residents and experts, The Shanghai Daily reported. The top sites were as…
Visitors to Shanghai can now benefit from one of 10,000 tourist 'passports' launched this weekend, offering discounts to 25 landmark attractions. The Shanghai Tourism…
Some 700,000 people will be invited to visit the site of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo ahead of the event's grand opening on 1 May 2010, to make sure everything is working smoothly.…
(Shanghai, September 23, 2009) - Flamboyant boutique hotel IVY Shanghai is closing for five months from 29th September for a dazzling facelift and re-launch that will present…
(Shanghai, September 22, 2009) - The curtain has risen on Shanghai's most anticipated entertainment emporium, Gosney & Kallman's CHINATOWN. Reigniting the fun and…
Shanghai, China, 11 September 2009 - Having won over the international tennis community as the Official Partner Hotel of the prestigious Tennis Masters Cup (TMC) from 2004 to…
HONG KONG, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) today confirmed that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HSH Chicago, Inc. has entered…
Residents in Shanghai will soon be able to catch a ferry to and from work, as the city tries to find new ways of overcome road and rail congestion. According to a Shanghai Daily…
Shanghai's two zoos will raise the prices of admission, the Shanghai Daily reported officials as saying. The new charges will range between CNY10 (US$1.46) and CNY30 for Shanghai Zoo…
New home prices maintained their upward trend in Shanghai during August. The average price of new homes soared 17.3% to CNY18,502 (US$2,700) per square metre in August,…
The website of the Shanghai World Expo 2010 will go online before the end of this year, Xinhua reported an Expo spokesperson as saying yesterday. Expo Shanghai Online, the first…
SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory has been authenticated by the Guinness World Records on its 1st anniversary. Topping…
The authorities in Shanghai are starting a campaign to try to correct badly phrased English on signs in public places. The city its launching the drive in an effort to improve its image…
China Eastern Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Shanghai and Beijing from one flight every hour to one every half hour after as its takeover of Shanghai Airlines.…
A pair of white lions has arrived at Shanghai Wild Animal Park from Guangzhou. The Shanghai Daily reported that the three year-old male called Shan Shan and the female, Si Si, are…
Summer will return to Shanghai with a vengeance this week as temperatures up to 37?C are forecast from today. The Shanghai Meteorological Bureau said the sunny spell would last up to five…
Hilton Shanghai is offering a new facility for connoisseurs to savour fine cigars. Libre Cigar Lounge provides more than 20 brands and 60 types of Cuba's best products. The collection…
Plans to build mainland China's first Disneyland theme park in Shanghai have yet to be given the go ahead by the central government, ChannelNewsAsia reported state media as saying…
A high-speed Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train will be launched on the Shanghai -Tianjin line later this month, shortening the trip from 10.5 hours to 9 hours and 14 minutes, the…
Shanghai's first tram at Zhangjiang High-Tech Park will begin a trial service this month, the Shanghai Daily reported officials announcing this weekend. The tram's initial route will…
The heaviest rains in 70 years lashed Shanghai on Thursday, flooding 3,000 homes and leaving nearly 2,000 travellers stranded at the city's airports. 80-140mm of rain fell in…
Construction of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, which will cut travelling time between two cities from 12 hours to four, will be completed by the end of next year,…
Two cranes that have been idle for years will become Shanghai's first bungee-jumping sites. According to a Shanghai Daily report, the cranes in Xuhui district are expected to be ready…
Next year's Shanghai World Expo is expected to break even and the event, costing nearly twice as much as the Beijing Olympics, may even make a profit, the city's top official…
Zendai Art Hotel, a luxury five-star hotel opening next year in Shanghai, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts, becoming one of only four hotels in China admitted to the…
Shanghai Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321, at a ceremony in Hamburg, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The aircraft is the…
Thirteen of Shanghai's old parks are being upgraded this year, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The parks, including Changfeng Park, Shanghai Botanical Garden and Shanghai…
China Eastern Airlines has said it will acquire rival Shanghai Airlines through a CNY8.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) share swap and raise CNY7 billion in a private share placement. According to…
Shanghai plans to build at least another nine tunnels under the Huangpu River to enhance traffic links, especially to downtown areas. According to a Shanghai Daily report, the…
The second phase of Shanghai's Metro Line 8has started operating, increasing the city's Metro network to 250km. Accordingto a Shanghai Daily report, the 14.2km section of track…
Turkish Airlines (THY) has launched direct flights between Istanbul and Shanghai, the Shanghai Daily reported. The five weekly services, operated with THY's Airbus A340…
A 13-storey residential building under construction in Shanghai's Minhang District collapsed, killing one worker. The cause of the collapse, which occurred early on Saturday…
China Eastern Airlines has taken another step towards a merger with Shanghai Airlines after it won regulatory approval to raise CNY7 billion (US$1 billion) through share placement. The cash…
Shanghai's population is expected to grow to 19.5 million in 2010, and 23 million by 2020, a conference has heard. The 2010 figure represents a 3% rise from last year. Rural-urban…
Lujiazui, in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, will soon be only a couple of minutes' drive from the North Bund area after the completion of the main structure of a vehicle tunnel under…
The Shanghai International Film Festival will start on the 13 June 2009 until 21 June.The Shanghai International Film Festival is hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film &…
The Rendezvous Merry Hotel based in Shanghai has launched a unique package designed for the most discerning of shopaholics that provides a great accommodation deal in addition to a local's…
China's Shenzhou and Chang'e space projects will be highlighted in the Space Pavilion at next year's World Expo in Shanghai, the construction of which began yesterday. According to a…
Shanghai's Metro operator has announced that air-conditioning systems in all Metro stations will be switched on in about 10 days' time. While the city's Metro trains have automatic…
Shanghai's hotels are banking on the upcoming 2010 World Expo to boost their businesses, according to a Xinhua report. The Expo, to be held from May to October next year, is…
Work has begun on a new waiting hall with a flower-shaped roof at the north square of Shanghai Railway Station. The two-storey waiting hall covers 15,600m
The Northwest Airlines, the recently merged subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, has said that its long-awaited Detroit-Shanghai direct flights will be launched from 3 June,…
Shanghai's taxi watchdog is to install surveillance cameras at 17 city locations to crack down on drivers who refuse to take passengers. 47,000 taxis will also be fitted with lamps to…
A new anti-smoking campaign has banned smoking in all restaurants, toilets, offices and other public spaces inside the terminal buildings at Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport. The…
Air passengers travelling from Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport could experience problems accessing the hub when a major road expansion project gets underway this weekend. The Shanghai Daily…
Ascott expands presence with 282-unit Ascott Shanghai, bringing its portfolio to 27 properties in China
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Group…
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlineshave not discussed exchanging stakes in each other, according to ChinaEastern's Chairman, Liu Shaoyong. Shanghai Daily reported Liu…
Shanghai Airlines recorded a net profit in the first quarter of this year, helped by local government support, the carrier has announced. According to a Shanghai Daily report,…
Shanghai is considering a plan to extend itsMetro to Kunshan, a city 50km to the north in Jiangsu province. The line would be thelongest and fastest stretch of the city's Metro…
The Auto Shanghai 2009 motor show is under way in China. Organisers say the event will feature 13 launches, mostly from local brands up from just five at the show two years ago. Source:…
Shanghai will start construction of a Metro line connecting coastal LingangNew City in Nanhui district to the downtown area this year. The centralgovernment has given approval for the Metro…
Construction will begin on the new NaturalHistory Museum in Shanghai'sJing'an District by June, according to a Shanghai Daily report. The newattraction will take two to three years to…
The PuLi Hotel and Spa will signal thearrival of Shanghai'sfirst luxury 'urban resort' when it opens in June 2009. Managed by the HongKong-based Urban Resort Concepts (URC), The PuLi…
Shanghai's second-largest island, Changxing, currently home to nearly 100,000 people, will have the city's first Metro island link by 2020, the Shanghai Daily…
The first Continental Airlines flight from New York (Newark) to Shanghai landed at Pudong International Airport on 26 March.Following the arrival of the inaugural flight, Continental…
Shanghai's famous Wujiang Snack Street will soon be replaced by skyscrapers. The famous old tourist attraction will soon be demolished to make way for up-market shopping malls. Source:…
Check-out times at Shanghai hotels will be negotiable from May, according to a report in the Shanghai Daily. According to a new hotel regulation decreed by the Shanghai Tourism…
The 50% discount on admission to Shanghai's scenic spots and tourist attractions will be extended until 28 July, the Shanghai Tourism Authority has said. The Shanghai Daily reported…
Shanghai Airlines has won CNY10 billion (US$1.5 billion) of credit from Bank of Communications Co. and Agricultural Bank of China to help finance aircraft purchases. According to a Bloomberg…
Shanghai will open second cruise-ship terminal in April 2010, enabling the city to cope with an expected boom in the sector, according to a Shanghai Daily report.More than 30…
Seven more Shanghai travel agencies have been approved to provide travel services to Taiwan, the Shanghai Daily reported. Shanghai China Travel International, Shanghai Airline…
A political leading figure in Shanghai has proposed the creation of a new theme park based on "Journey to the West" - a classical Chinese novel based on the Buddhist monk Xuanzang's…
Metro tourists passes will be introduced in Shanghai, offering unlimited travel for a day for about CNY25 (US$3.60), the Shanghai Daily reported. A three-day pass will also be…
Shanghai Airlines has received a CNY1 billion (US$146 million) boost from the local government, according to a Bloomberg report. Jinjiang International Holdings Co., owned by the…
Shanghai Airlines has announced that it will begin direct flights between Shanghai and Hanoi from 27 March. VietnamNet Bridge reported that the carrier will run three flights a week using…
Shanghai's 102-year-old Waibaidu Bridge has been set back in its original location over Suzhou Creek after a 10-month absence for repairs and restoration. The bridge will reopen in…
The 104 year-old Shanghai West Railway Station terminal building will be replaced by a new, expanded facility as part of a new traffic hub complex, Shanghai Daily reported.The old…
Copenhagen's famous Little Mermaid statue will leave Denmark for the first time in its near 100-year history, to be displayed at the World Expo in Shanghai. The statue is a tribute to…
Marriott International's Courtyard brand has reached the landmark of 800 hotels worldwide following the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui. The upper-midscale brand is…
Langham Hotels International has confirmed that the Langham Yangtze Boutique,Shanghai will open on 1 May. The art deco building has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation that has…
Fresh from its first ever arrival in Xiamen (reported in TDA on Friday 13 February), Royal Caribbean International's Legend of the Seas liner has made its maiden call at Shanghai. An…
Shanghai traffic enforcers are looking into possible collusion between taxis and hotels after uncovering cases of overcharging at Pudong airport. Police are reportedly asking city hotels to…
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it will increase the number of flights it offers to the key destinations of Paris, Shanghai and Jakarta, in response to customer demand.…
A CNY1 million (US$158,000) roof was put into service at Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport yesterday to shelter passengers waiting for taxis at the terminal. Source: Shanghai Daily.
A bridge across Shanghai's Suzhou Creek has reopened to traffic after a year-long renovation, Shanghai Daily reported. The Henan Road Bridge, built in 1875 is an important traffic link for…
Shanghai Airlines has said its total loss for 2008 will be more than double the CNY435 million (US$63.8 million) due to fuel hedging costs, Shanghai Daily reported. The carrier was…
Standing 60 stories tall in the Cloud Nine commercial complex, the newly opened Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel has become the Marriott brands tallest global property.The…
Shanghai may change its late-night taxi surcharge to include rush hour periods, Shanghai Daily has reported. Tu Haiming, of the Shanghai Committee of the Chinese People's Political…
Delta Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to China by announcing a new direct service between Detroit and Shanghai, Xinhua has reported. The route, scheduled to open in…
Walt Disney Co. said it was preparing to submit plans to Beijing to build a theme park in Shanghai, but stressed no deal has been reached, an AFP report said.The report said that…
Organisers of the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai have slashed ticket prices for the 2009 event in a bid to attract more spectators, Bloomberg has reported.
The price of some three-day entry…
A new museum has opened in Shanghai's Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, Shanghai Daily has reported. The Integrated Circuit Museum will display the story of IC technology development.
1) With so many new hotels rising in Shanghai in recent years, what measures is Westin taking to keep ahead of the intense competition?Our focus has always been on the…
Shanghai is preparing for a cold front that is expected to push temperatures in the city below zero, the Shanghai Daily reported. The Shanghai Meteorological Bureau said.
The Shanghai…
Shanghai International Port Group has signed up leading European cruise operator, Costa Cruises, to jointly set up China's first customer service and consulting firm targeting the…
Hilton Hotels has announced today that it has signed an agreement to manage the Waldorf Astoria On The Bund Shanghai. The hotel will be located in the heritage building on the famous Bund in…
Shanghai is to build 1,039 new public toilets across the city to serve the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to arrive for the 2010 World Expo, the Shanghai Daily has…
The Asia Luxury Travel Market (ALTM) is to return to the Shanghai Exhibition Centre next year. The event, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions and sister event to the International…
The Surabaya Tourism Promotion Board (STPB), in cooperation with 34 local travel agencies, is conducting a series of activities in Shanghai to attract more visitors from booming…
Shanghai Airlines has denied a media report saying it would receive financial aid from local authorities, Bloomberg has reported.The 21st Century Business Herald reportedly said on 5…
The city banned lighting up in public places such as hospitals, schools, larger stores and indoor stadiums back in the 1990s,but the new ruling would extend to restaurants and other public…
Walt Disney Co. has denied a newspaper report saying the Chinese government has given its approval for the company to build a theme park in Shanghai, according to a Bloomberg report.
The…
Shanghai, already home to two of the world's five tallest skyscrapers, is building a tower that's even bigger, Bloomberg has reported. Groundbreaking for the 632-metre tall…
The "Night of Tibet" tourism conference was held in Shanghai this week, with several high-ranking Chinese tourism officials in attendance. The event was designed to discuss the…
Riverside Avenue, along the Huangpu River in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, will be extended by 1.1km to add more green space, river views and restaurants, the Shanghai…
ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, has opened its 800th property - the ibis Shanghai Lianyang, China. The 298-room hotel lies in the Pudong district, close to the…
A Shanghai Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Haikou airport, Hainan province, on Wednesday night, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Boeing 737…
Tourism officials in Shanghai have unveiled their new slogan for the 2010 World Expo. "Shanghai China: More Discovery, More Experience," will hope to entice more global visitors to…
Shanghai has said that "all is going well" for the 2010 World Expo that it will host, as participant countries met in the city last week for an update. Amid the global economic…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to launch its new Hotel Indigo brand in Asia, with the debut property planned for Shanghai. IHG has signed a deal with the Shanghai…
The Hilton Shanghai will again play host to the Tennis Masters Cup men's tournament from 9-16 November. As the official hotel sponsor, the Hilton will provide accommodation for some 1,000…
Designer boutique hotel, JIA Shanghai, has launched a new package for enthusiasts of contemporary Chinese art. The 'Artscape' package includes a city art tour, as well as the chance to win a…
The Zendai Group has announced plans to open two new "visionary hotel concepts" into the Shanghai market. A CNY2.4 billion total investment will see the Zendai Hotel Yin and Zendai Art Hotel…
Marriott International Hotels are set to celebrate the opening of the 800th Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in December, with the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui…
A museum based on the African culture has opened in Shanghai, Xinhua has reported. The Museum for an Experience of African Lifestyle, is located on Xianggang Road, near the…
Shanghai Airlines will launch twice-weekly flights between its Pudong hub and Mumbai from 29 October, Xinhua has reported. The Shanghai-Mumbai services will fly every Wednesday and…
Hong Kong's KEE private members club founded in 2001 is to open its first overseas club in Mainland China. KEE Shanghai opens this October at the city's prestigious new heritage site Twin…
New boutique hotel, the Ivy Shanghai, has opened in a former 1950s cinema. The new opening at the Jiangning Cinema, one of the first cinemas built in Shanghai, will see theatrically themed…
Shanghai's annual tourism festival opened on Saturday, with the traditional parade and fireworks display. According to the Shanghai Daily more than 400,000 people cheered the…
Eight tattooed pigs - part of an art exhibit called "Art Farm" have been banned from the Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Xin Beijing…
Shanghai Airlines flew into the black in the first half of this year, due to a combination of rising traffic and government subsidies, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The airline…
The Shanghai World Financial Centre will open an 'observatory bridge' on its 100th floor, the Shanghai Daily has announced. The bridge will offer a new attraction to the Pudong area of…
South Africa's Ambassador to China, Mr. H.E. NN Ntshinga (pictured left) and his wife, Mrs C. Ntshinga, have been greeted by staff at the Sheraton Shanghai Hotel & Residences, Pudong…
Work has now begun on all eight lines and 116 stations of the Shanghai Metro, the Shanghai Daily has reported. Shanghai Shentong Metro Group said that 57% of the total 166km of new…
The airline will operate an Airbus A340 in a three-class configuration. SWISS will be based in the newly opened Terminal 2 at Shanghai Airport. SWISS said the recent inclusion of Air China…
Cathay Pacific is moving its operations to the new Terminal 2 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport from April 29.The airline's daily flight between Hong Kong and Shanghai will arrive…
MSC Cruises is to make the Shanghai Post International Cruise Terminal its Asian hub port and launch a number of Asian routes from there. MSC Cruises, which sails mainly in…
Hilton Shanghai has recently completed renovations to its executive floor rooms and lounge. The refurbished executive floor rooms have new interiors and furnishings while the new lounge is…
Singapore Airlines flights will operate from Shanghai Pudong International Airport's new Terminal 2 from April 29.The first flights in and out of the new terminal 2 will be SQ816 into…
Hilton Shanghai has also become the first hotel in Shanghai to completely ban harmful trans-fats from its menus, and offer nutritionally-balanced meal choices as part of its…
In a few weeks, another hotel is set to open in the city of Foshan (Guangdong).
Swissotel already has two existing hotels in Beijing and Kunshan.The 467-room hotel is located in the city's…
Shanghai aims to be a model city for environmental protection before the World Expo 2012, which it is hosting.
According to the city's environmental protection authorities quoted by…
Shanghai is expected to have 13,400 rooms in high-end hotels by the end of this year, according to the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administrative Commission.
These additional rooms plus the…
Yahsin Business Hotel, managed by Visual Orient Limited, has opened in Shanghai World Expo Zone. The hotel is located in the service area of Pudong World Expo Zone, about ten minutes walk…
China has opened a new mega airport terminal in Shanghai, a month after opening the country's biggest airport building in Beijing. The new terminal at Shanghai's Pudong International…
Five of the oneworld member airlines serving Shanghai Pudong are to co-locate in the airport's new Terminal 2 in a series of moves starting this week.British Airways and Qantas will transfer…
The high-speed rail link connecting Shanghai and Hangzhou will be completed by 2010, railway officials were quoted saying by China Daily.
The express link will allow travelling speeds of…
He will succeed Volkmar Ruebel who managed the iconic hotel from 1995 to 2008, and is retiring from the company.Hutchinson joined Hilton Hotels in 1997 and is currently the General…
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…
Rendezvous Hotels & Resorts International has signed a management agreement for a new hotel to be built in Shanghai. The four-star, 200-room hotel, to be opened under…
Hong Kong Express Airways has received approval to operate flights to Beijing and Shanghai, the third Hong Kong carrier permitted to do so. The approval follows a new…
Hartmut Schaller is the new General Manager of Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel. Originally from Germany, Schaller has extensive international experience including time spent at The Munich…
Air China and Shanghai Airlines officially joined the Star Alliance yesterday. To improve connection between international flights and domestic destinations in China, the two carriers…
Shanghai is to start building its own Disneyland theme park after 2010, according to the China Business Journal, citing sources. The newspaper quoted a source as saying that the total…
Gulf News, quoting Iain Burns, VP for Corporate Communications at the airline, said they plan to fly to more cities in India. Subject to permission from the Indian…
Event Director Jay Martens said to date, 65% of the space at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre has been booked. A third of his targeted buyers have signed up for the 2008 event. ALTM also…
"A theme park is part of Shanghai's blueprint, but it could be either a foreign park or a Chinese one," Qian Weizhong, head of the economic committee of Shanghai's Nanhui district, where the…
According to a report in China Daily, work on the project is expected to start before the end of the year. With a speed of up to 350 km per hour, the railway will shorten travel time between…
Rognoy has been managing numerous five-star and luxury hotels across Asia, the Middle East and the United States, having worked with groups such as Starwood, Marriott and…
The special rate at the hotel in the centre of Shanghai's Hongqiao business
district is on offer for Superior Rooms each Friday, Saturday and Sunday
through the promotional period.
The…
Shanghai has already added batches of automated teller machines at stores near venues of the Women's Football World Cup and Special Olympics, according to People's Daily newspaper.…
Located at Gloria Plaza Hotel Kangqiao Shanghai, has 75 rooms and 63 service apartments. In addition, the hotel has a big ballroom that can hold up to 300 people and three multi-functional…
Venues will be obliged to inform their local FDA of the number of people attending the event at least two days before it takes place. The FDA will then send staff to the restaurant to advise…
The group's 28 year-old Singaporean founder and owner Yenn Wong continues the expansion of her highly successful JIA Boutique Hotels concept from Hong Kong to China's hottest city.
It comes…
Minister of Railways Liu Zhijun made the announcement at a national conference on railway innovation on Sunday, but did not specify a date for the 1,320 km-rail link. Travelling at a top…
The new JAL route will provide customers traveling between thecity centers of Tokyoand Shanghai more convenience. Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) islocated only 13 kilometers away from…
Hyatt on the Bund, part of the Grand Hyatt portfolio, will open at the northern end of the legendary Bund. To maximise its prime location on the western banks of the Huangpu River, the…
The 330-room JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou and the 330-room Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou City Centre will become part of Marriott's portfolio under a management agreement with Hangzhou Wulin…
SHANGHAI city has received a record 2.8 million visitors in the first three days of the national week-long Labour Day holidays, a 16% increase on last year.
Hangzhou also hosted a visitor…
TOURISM authorities in Shanghai have announcedthat an English-language version of its popular "tourist passport" would bereleased in May. The passport was first…
The study by the travel experts at Bounce analysed Pinterest Trends Index scores, to reveal the global destinations increasing (& decreasing) the most in popularity.
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
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…
Accor in partnership with Trip.com Group and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company has published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of…
Accor in partnership with Trip.com Group and McKinsey & Company published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of China’s tourism sector, analyses…
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a world-leading premium brand from Accor, has announced the opening of Pullman Singapore Orchard, marking the brand’s debut in one of the world’s most iconic…
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Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…
Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, in cooperation with Florence Ang, an associate of leading luxury real estate brokerage List Sotheby’s International Realty (List SIR) Singapore, is putting the…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, …
Cathay Pacific is bringing new delights to its inflight “Hong Kong Flavours”concept with thoughtfully designed menus created together with Michelin-starred local restaurant Duddell’s to…
The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success by buyers, exhibitors, and Julia Swanson, chief executive of…
Cathay Pacific today released its traffic figures for January 2023, which showed positive signs as the airline continues to rebuild and restore connectivity at the Hong Kong international…
On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with…
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
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Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.
Khun Aimmy started her career as an Intern in InterContinental Bangkok. After finishing her 400 hours of training she continued to work as an Guest Relation Agent in Holiday Inn Shanghai…
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…
Following the easing of restrictions on China’s huge outbound travel market, Thailand’s leading hoteliers reveal their expectations for the recovery of Chinese tourism in the “Land of…
ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, announces its comeback as a live event. The show will once more bring together top-level buyers from…
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals French capital Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination but predicts it will be overtaken by Beijing by…
Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…
Accor Group has announced an exciting new addition to the Group’s unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an…
The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-travelled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture.
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…
After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers.
The…
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…
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will increase its Sydney-Shanghai route to three weekly flights commencing on 16 January in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions…
Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit…
Alipay+ is striving to provide cash-free and mobile-friendly travel experiences for Asian tourists in the Chinese mainland, as it seeks to partner with more merchants and enable greater QR…
AC Hotels by Marriott, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced its brand debut in Greater China with the opening of AC Hotel…
Three years after the first case of a person infected with Coronavirus was detected in China, Italy has imposed again entry restrictions on travellers from this country, in a bid to prevent…
Travel companies in China have struggled since 2020, however, optimism about the long-term development of the travel industry has prevailed. 79% of surveyed companies that managed to stay…
Following the Hong Kong Government’s announcement on further easing restrictions on 13 December, inbound searches for flights to Hong Kong on Trip.com recorded a 2004% increase as compared…
Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest airport in China, no longer needs visitors to show a clean COVID-19 test result to board the plane, according to Reuters, citing…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the continued global growth of its Independent Collection brands, including recent openings and a strong development pipeline through 2025 across The…
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…
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…
Budapest Airport has announced another momentous re-enhancement in its route network development, with the return of Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines.
Hilton Manila inaugurated the Christmas festivities on its property with a night of celebration, music, dance and thanksgiving last November 11. General manager John Lucas spearheaded…
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…
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…
Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani…
Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by…
The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…
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…
The iconic urban retreat Hotel Arts Barcelona is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascha Bhatti as Director of Operations. In his new role, The Ritz-Carlton veteran will handle all the…
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the…
Club Med has announced the appointment of Nicolas Bresch as the new Managing Director, across the UK and Nordics. He succeeds Estelle Giraudeau, who has held the position for almost nine…
To set the stage right, my company respects surveys. We actually did many surveys ourselves and came up with Young Chinese Travelers’ Journey, 9+1 Chinese Travel KOLs Opinions amid &…
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…
Designed for the young-at-heart, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay, bringing its “Play On” experiences from the hotel to the virtual world through the Moxy Universe
Varanasi will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the SCO for 2022-23 under a new rotating initiative by the eight-member organisation to promote people-to-people contacts and…
The year also marked a successful five-year period during which Dubai stayed ahead of leading international cities, including London, Paris and Shanghai, in attracting FDI into tourism
Qatar Tourism has partnered with Explorest to debut the global photography in the region and unveil 75 of the greatest places to take photos across Qatar
The exclusive and compact event format features an in-person event to be held on 21 September 2022, in Shanghai, and a two-week virtual event period between 14 – 28 September
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the picturesque Raa Atoll at the northern edge of the Maldives.
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives -
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the…
As an entrepreneur, the world can truly be your oyster. With recent technological advances and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, working remotely has become the new normal. Many business…
According to a report released by Chinese OTA giant Trip.com and weather forecast platform Moji, spring blossom tours are popular, leading to over 40% year-on-year increase in ticket…
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…
Radisson Hotel Group continued along its expansion path in 2021 as it added 137 new hotels to its portfolio reaching 191 hotels in operation in the region and introduced its world-class…
In a major shock to the cruise segment in India, Dream Cruises, which was launched with much fanfare some years ago has filed application for winding up operations
The latest escalation in a spat over pandemic travel rules between the United States and China has resulted in the suspension of more than 30 flights operated by Chinese carriers over the…
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
Anita Chan, CEO of Compass Edge, talks about how pent-up demand is building up and the interest to know what’s happening in other parts of the world is increasing in China
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched lyf one-north Singapore, its first coliving property in one-north,…
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.
The Britain and Ireland Marketplace (BIM), which takes place on 28 January at the O2 Intercontinental and online on 1 February is posting record numbers of attendees
The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, bringing the total of organisations that have committed to implement circular economy of plastics in the tourism…
A comparison of the world’s top destination cities, before the pandemic in 2019, and throughout 2021, illustrates the strong trend towards leisure travel leading the recovery.
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Wuxi is a stylish and sophisticated new downtown hotel that puts guests in the heart of one of China’s most compelling cities.
Many Chinese are looking forward to travelling abroad according to recent data collected by the European Travel Commission (ETC), who is strengthening ties with ITB China as a Strategic…
Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…
The hotel industry giant will have a strong presence on both the physical and digital show floor of ITB China, introducing its brand-new products and innovative services to the industry in…
Qatar Airways is supporting international efforts to tackle the second COVID-19 surge in India by shipping medical aid and equipment to the country free of charge from global suppliers
Radisson Collection, Radisson Hotel Group’s anthology of premium lifestyle hotels, has reached another major milestone with the official debut of Radisson Collection Hotel, Xing Guo Shanghai
The alliance with Riviera is the latest move by The Delivering Group to form a powerful coalition of sales, marketing, PR, digital, distribution solutions providers targeting the travel and…
In the midst of the greatest trade fair crisis of all time, Messe Berlin in Germany has appointed a new CEO. In January, Martin Ecknig takes over from Christian Göke, who, after more than 20…
Earlier this week Aquarius International Development (AQI), announced intensions to sink USD 250 million into the creation of a comprehensive hospitality "eco-system across Southeast Asia. I…
Aquatech China 2020, the largest international exhibition for process, drinking and waste water in Asia has opened its doors at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai (31…
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
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…
Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the…
ITB China Industry MeetUp is designed to help industry recover from economic post-Covid-19 fallout, providing unique opportunities for industry professionals to get updated on latest trend…
Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…
STR reports hotel occupancy in China reached 40% from 6-10 May due to the partial resumption of business travel. In Beijing, occupancy increased after the government eased restrictions…
HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems continue their global expansion by opening in China, the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region. HRS began its operations reselling Oracle…
TUI China has resumed business operations, offering domestic tours for holidaymakers in China. Three months after the subsidiary had to completely stop selling tours, the…
Many of us wonder what travelling would be like after the lockdown. It has been over a month since some nations imposed a shutdown that made us live like a recluse and I imagine that our…
Domestic airline capacity in China is beginning to recover, with over 30% of its domestic capacity returning in the last two months, according to a new analysis from Cirium.
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced it is the first Japanese airline to carry vital medical supplies (i.e. masks, hazmat suits and test kits) as cargo, on its passenger seats and overhead…
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week will…
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…
Finnair and Shanghai-based Juneyao Air have signed a Letter of Intent to deepen their cooperation between China and Europe subject to required regulatory approvals. The aim is to establish a…
As China slowly eases lockdown restrictions and life returns to somewhat normal conditions, residents have once again started traveling.
But an uptick in domestic sight-seeing doesn’t…
A British Airways aircraft loaded with vital medical supplies from China came back to London Heathrow. The Boeing 777 was loaded with ventilators as well as personal protective equipment…
Marriott International across Asia Pacific is lighting up its properties to send a positive message, offering a ray of hope to the communities they are in for locals and travellers…
Mainland China’s daily hotel occupancy reached an absolute level of 31.8% on 28 March, up from a low of 7.4% during the first week of February, according to preliminary data from STR.…
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…
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
Reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported a significant decline in occupancy but fairly steady room rates during February 2020, according to…
With almost 500,000 Instagram posts and over 16,000 searches relating to female solo travel this year, it’s no surprise more and more women are choosing to jet off alone!
With this in…
Hilton Manila is the perfect address for business and leisure travellers, o¬ffering a range of comfortable guest rooms and suites, top-class restaurants, and versatile meeting and events…
Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium.
The figure – which…
Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has published today an update on the airline's forecast of the effect of coronavirus on earnings for the current financial year, with chief executive, Greg Foran,…
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…
Organisers at ITB China have confirmed the event will be postponed as the country continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak. The event was scheduled to be held on 13-15 May at the…
Hong Kong-based Connexus Travel (formally known as Swire Travel), one of the largest corporate travel businesses in Greater China, has signed a long-term technology sharing agreement…
Qatar Airways has volunteered free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide to fight the coronavirus emergency. The…
Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s general manager, Graeme Ure, has announced the appointment of Stephan Rohrer to the position of resort manager, effective from February 2020.…
Organisers of IT&CM China 2020 and CTW China 2020 have shifted the event to 3-5 August in response to the on-going crisis caused by the novel coronavirus. Originally, scheduled from…
Didi Chuxing (“DiDi”) is taking new actions to support doctors, communities and drivers as China continues to fight the coronavirus outbreak (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan through the following…
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…
As the feared coronavirus continues to spread at a rapid rate, China is slowly being walled off as governments and airlines are suspending travel to and from the country despite World Health…
After three years of construction, Sydney’s new MGallery by Sofitel is set to open next year. The boutique Porter House Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel in downtown Sydney will have 121 rooms.…
Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between 5 February and…
The new strain of coronavirus, tentatively-known as the 2019-nCoV, is spreading at an alarming rate. In China, the tally jumped to 2,700 cases and the number of deaths climbed to at least…
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…
ITB China, the largest B2B exclusive travel trade show in China, has announced a partnership with the China Business Exhibition Federation (CBEF) to strengthen the participation of…
Border inspection agencies across China saw 670 million entry and exit trips in 2019, an increase of 3.8% from the previous year, figures from the National Immigration Administration…
The St. Regis Langkawi has announced the appointment of Mandy Goh as the new executive chef. Goh who hails from the island of Penang has not only won many hearts with her talents but…
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh, on the shores of Vietnam.
The new Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh is nestled on Long Beach, a stunning 18km-long…
As we move into a new decade, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has uncovered the Most Instagrammed Sights Of 2019, as part of their InterContinental ICons campaign.
With 2019 drawing to a close, the number crunchers at Airbnb has collated and analysed the data from millions of transactions to find out exactly where Thais prefer to celebrate New Year.…
ITB China and The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced their strategic partnership for the upcoming travel trade show set to take place from 13 to 15 May 2020 in…
Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today -- as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and…
The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.
Trip.com Group and UnionPay International have published the “2019 Chinese Outbound Travel Consumption Report”. The report provides insights into the cross-border travel consumption trends…
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.
In this exclusive interview, TD speaks with Fiona Godfrey, StayWell Holdings' Global Director of Revenue Generation, about the hotel's highly-anticipated debut, infusing Japanese hospitality…
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…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, has announced the addition of 16 new member hotels…
Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to enter into a joint venture with China Eastern and Air France-KLM. The move is designed to provide customers with increased choice and…
Tencent, a leading provider of internet value added services in China, has announced its collaboration with YESMILANO, the official promotional agency of Milan, to launch a WeChat…
At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on 27 October 2019…
Riding on the success of three years, ITB China, the largest B2B exclusive travel trade show in China, has announced its milestone partnership with China’s leading e-commerce platform…
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…
This week on our platter of hot hotel openings, we’re serving you the freshest properties from St Regis, Pullman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and more.
From this week and for the first time in Vietnam, passengers will be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi accessibility on several flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. This is an…
Bangkok based firm, Cross Hotels and Resorts, showed its ambitions within the thriving, and ultra-competitive, Chinese travel market this week, when it hosted a series of roadshows in three…
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…
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.9 million passenger movements in August 2019, a 3.8% year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements fell 1.6% to 32,400 landings and takeoffs while…
Swissôtel has unveiled a new programme to fill up hungry tummies and put smiles on the faces of children. Throughout October, the ‘Kids For Kids’ campaign at the hotel’s properties will…
China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined forces to launch a 5G smart travel service system at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport. 5G enabled…
The recently organised Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference 2019 - Shanghai Station, jointly hosted by China BT MICE and ITB China, attracted 300 senior industry attendees from…
In this TD interview, we speak with president and director Simon Wan, about the hotel's major transformation and what's in store for StayWell Holdings.
An ever-increasing number of Chinese celebrated the mid-autumn festival, a traditional holiday for family get-together by travelling. This was revealed by data from online travel agency…
Some of the hottest names in music will be returning to their hometowns for free live music performances for fans as part of the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Aloft Hotels,…
Sabre Corporation announced that China-based carrier Shandong Airlines is the latest to select several intelligent retailing solutions from the Sabre Commercial Platform. Under this…
CWT M&E, CWT’s MICE division, has unveiled its top ten of the best locations for holding meetings and events in the Asia Pacific, ahead of the publication of WT’s 2020 Meetings &…
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in June at 2.1% and 8.1% respectively. According to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific, in…
China-based ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing plans to roll out self-driving vehicles in a district of Shanghai city. The company also aims to expand the scheme outside China by 2021.
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that at the end of the first half of 2019, China’s total construction pipeline swelled to 2,991 projects or 592,884 rooms, up 19% by…
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…
China saw rapid growth of tourists going to central and eastern European countries in the first half of the year, thanks to the opening of more direct flights, according to a new report…
Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is emerging as the ideal destination resort for conferences, special events and weddings.
An expansive luxury retreat set along the white sands and blue…
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, a new ‘standard’ arrives in the Maldives, a 17th-century church transforms into a lifestyle hotel, Taco Bell hotel opens and more.
Accor has announced a week’s worth of exciting events befitting the 90th anniversary of Fairmont Peace Hotel, a legendary property renowned throughout China. Over the decades, the hotel…
LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…
Shanghai-based carrier China Eastern Airlines has launched the world’s first battery-less electronic luggage tag.
“The battery-less luggage tag, which has been jointly developed by…