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China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, set to commence on 28th April 2025.

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) kicked off its inaugural roadshow in Beijing, marking a key step in strengthening tourism relations between Morocco and China.

Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property, is fortifying its international expansion through collaborations with capital partners and third-party hotel operators…

Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program…

DidaTravel – China’s largest outbound travel wholesaler, recently celebrated its partnership success with Disneyland Paris at a spectacular co-hosted VIP dinner in Shanghai on the night of…

International layovers don’t have to mean waiting for hours in the airport terminal; it’s also possible to make the most of the short window of time and explore the country you’re transiting…

Vietjet continues to expand its flight network connecting Vietnam and China, with the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City - Chengdu direct service, following the Ho Chi Minh City – Shanghai route…

Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic…

Thai Vietjet announced to commence two new flight services between Thailand and China, including Shanghai and Hangzhou from Bangkok by A320 aircraft, on 6 December and 20 December 2023,…

Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, will launch the direct route linking Shanghai and Vietnam's economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City from December 1, 2023.

Dusit International presented its expanding portfolio of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in China and beyond as part of a two-city ‘China Roadshow’ for leading trade and media partners, which took…

The cruise line’s highlight anticipated return to China is set for April 2024, when Spectrum sails from Shanghai to popular getaway destinations like Fukuoka, Okinawa, Nagasaki and Osaka, …

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel  franchising company and provider of management services, with approximately 9,100  hotels spanning more than 95 countries, announced…

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…

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.

IT&CM China and CTW China 2022 have had to reschedule its in-person and virtual events due to the effects of COVID-19. COVID rears its ugly head again in China

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…

ITB China Industry MeetUp (IMU), are being held both online and offline from 14 - 28 September 2022.

Bvlgari’s latest luxury hotel has finally opened its doors in Shanghai.

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, the sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s hospitality collection.

Hainan Airlines subsidiary Fuzhou Airlines, based out of Fuzhou Changle International Airport, has signed up with Sabre Corporation in a new global distribution service deal this week.

Swiss cruise giant MSC Cruises saw the arrival of MSC Splendida in Shanghai yesterday, completing her maiden Asian journey from her European home to the Chinese port by way of Dubai, UAE.…

Shanghai authorities close down Marriott International Inc.’s website in China for listing Chinese-claimed regions as separate countries.

Shanghai, China – Delta Hotels, a brand under Marriott International officially enters the Asia-Pacific region by introducing its first hotel in China.

Hilton has become the first hospitality company to partner with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), in a bid to provide leadership training and fund projects that improve…

Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…

Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China) When? Once a week, effective immediately Who? VIM Airlines Why? Handling rising Russian demand…

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…

Star Cruises has launched its inaugural “Golden Sea Route” voyage - a week-long cruise that takes Chinese passengers to some of Japan's most popular destinations. Only 21 sailings…

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…

The Junei Hotel, Kyoto Location: Within the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens West, in the centre of Japan's cultural capital Grade: Luxury Keys: 8, all styled on traditional…

W Hotels has opened its new flagship property in Shanghai, kicking off a major expansion of its portfolio in China. The new W Shanghai The Bund, which is located on the North Bund between…

A flight was late leaving Shanghai this week, after an elderly woman was spotted throwing coins into the aircraft's engine. The Shanghai Daily reports that the 80-year-old woman was…

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…

China Southern Airlines has formed a new codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways. Effective immediately, the new agreement will see China Southern place its 'CZ' code on Etihad's…

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,…

Delta Hotels & Resorts, the Canadian chain acquired by Marriott International in 2015, is planning to expand its portfolio across the world. Marriott has announced plans for what…

ILTM Asia will become ILTM Asia Pacific and move to Singapore in 2018. The luxury travel show, which currently is currently held in Shanghai, will switch to Singapore's Marina Bay…

Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Connecting two of Southeast…

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…

Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled plans for the expansion of its new upper-upscale brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, across Asia Pacific. Following Cordis' global debut in Hong…

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

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…

Ayana Midplaza Jakarta Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman Grade: Luxury Keys: 366 Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…

Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? T’way Airlines Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…

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…

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…

The organisers of ITB China have organised a preview event ahead of the travel trade show's inaugural edition. The first ITB China is due to take place in Shanghai from 10-12 May 2017…

The Incentive Travel & Convention Meetings (IT&CM) event will return to China this month, to provide a platform for the country's booming MICE industry. The three-day event will…

China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan) When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why? Another new…

Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017 Who? flydubai Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…

The inaugural edition of ITB China is now fully booked, three months before the event opens. The new travel trade show, which is dedicated to the Chinese travel industry, takes place…

Marriott International has introduced another new hotel brand to China with the addition of a resort in Shanghai. The Tribute Portfolio, which was originally created by Starwood, has…

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…

Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues to expand…

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 number of new hotel rooms under construction across the Asia Pacific region at the start of 2017 is significantly higher than it was at the beginning of last year, new data has…

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…

The Peninsula Hotels has teamed up with Imperial Tours, the high-end Chinese tour operator, to offer its guests the chance to experience some of China's top attractions by private jet.…

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…

Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…

In an industry first, Finnair will introduce Alipay services onboard its aircraft. As part of its continued efforts to woo more Chinese travellers, the Finnish national carrier 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…