Ctrip Eyes Acquisition Of Swedish Travel Company

Chinese leading Internet tourism services provider Ctrip.com is reportedly considering buying Etraveli AB, an online tourism business of the German …

Chinese Travel Insider Publication Enhances Distribution Offering

Shanghai, China, February 24, 2017 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Thirty years ago, foreigners were coming to China for travel and leisure. Now Chinese themselves are both the biggest domestic consumers of travel and also the fastest growing segment of outbound international travel. With this enhanced exposure to Chinese tourism, China Hospitality News, the leading online Chinese-language travel… Read More

New World Beijing Hotel Prepares For “Double Eleven Flash Sale”

Beijing, China, November 9, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – New World Beijing Hotel will be holding a “Flash Sale” on 11 November 2016 and guests booking a one-night stay at the Best Available Rate will receive the second night completely free. Patrons reserving a winter escape at New World Beijing Hotel online between 8 a.m. on 11… Read More

Starwood Names Last Concubine As KOL For China Push

Westin China KOL Brand Ambassador Liu TaoU.S.-based Starwood Hotels and Resorts is taking its brand message online to Chinese consumers with the introduction of actress Liu …

Choose Well Behind The Bar: The Westin Beijing Chaoyang Introduces Crafted At Westin

Beijing, China, June 22, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – The Westin Beijing Chaoyang announced the introduction of Crafted at Westin, a new signature cocktail menu that invites guests to choose well behind the bar. Taking inspiration from fresh natural ingredients, local flavors and craftsmanship, Crafted at Westin is the Westin brand’s newest food and beverage program. Specifically … Continue reading “Choose Well Behind The Bar: The Westin Beijing Chaoyang Introduces Crafted At Westin”

AccorHotels In China And Around The World Rolls Out Best Way To Get Accomodations

Shanghai, China, June 16, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – The accommodation sale that everyone has been waiting for is back, with AccorHotels annual Super Sale offering discounts of up to 40% off plus free breakfast at more than 2,600 hotels and resorts across five continents, including more than 500 in Asia Pacific. Whether you’re seeing the world’s … Continue reading “AccorHotels In China And Around The World Rolls Out Best Way To Get Accomodations”

Regal Financial Center Hotel Wins 2016 China Tourism and Hotel Award

Foshan, Guangdong, June 15, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Regal Financial Center Hotel Foshan has won the “China’s Best Newly Opened Business Hotel” from “2016 China Tourism and Hotel Award”. 2016 China Tourism and Hotel Award, adhering to the international accreditation criteria, select and issue the most credible and influential annual brand excellence award through the public … Continue reading “Regal Financial Center Hotel Wins 2016 China Tourism and Hotel Award”

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts Celebrates World Music Day in Greater China

Shanghai, China, June 6, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Sofitel hotels & resorts will be celebrating the annual Fete de la Musique event for the seventh consecutive year this June. Fete de la musique is a French musical event held annually during the European Summer since its inception in 1982. This year, the theme for World Music … Continue reading “Sofitel Hotels & Resorts Celebrates World Music Day in Greater China”

AccorHotels strengthens its presence in Northern China with the debut of Novotel Daqing Haofang

Shanghai, China, June 3, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels announces the opening of Novotel Daqing Haofang, the first mid-scale property under the Novotel branding in the city. This also marks the fourth AccorHotels property in Heilongjiang Province, following on the successful openings of a Sofitel and two ibis hotels in the neighbouring cities of Harbin and … Continue reading “AccorHotels strengthens its presence in Northern China with the debut of Novotel Daqing Haofang”

Nanchang triple hotel opening breaks new ground for AccorHotels in China’s Jiangxi Province

Shanghai, China, June 1, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels announces the opening of three new hotels under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure branding with Wanda Group in Nanchang, as a key development of the Nanchang Wanda Cultural Tourism City, which is the largest investment project in three decades in Jiangxi Province. Pullman, Novotel and Mercure Nanchang … Continue reading “Nanchang triple hotel opening breaks new ground for AccorHotels in China’s Jiangxi Province”

Introducing So Sofitel Hua Hin: An Imaginative Escape In An Iconic Thai Destination

Shanghai, China, May 27, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels Luxury & Upscale brands proudly open the new 77-room SO Sofitel Hua Hin in Thailand, the first SO Sofitel resort in Asia Pacific. SO Sofitel Hua Hin’s ‘Imaginative Escape’ concept combines the destination’s beachside style and the resort’s soul. Hua Hin has long been known as an … Continue reading “Introducing So Sofitel Hua Hin: An Imaginative Escape In An Iconic Thai Destination”

Guests looking for sustainable hotels says AccorHotels as it unveils bold new CSR commitments

Shanghai, China, May 23, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Sébastien Bazin, the Group’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “The commitment and energy demonstrated by our teams in deploying Planet 21 worldwide, are both valuable levers for our sustainable performance. After five years, the results of the first phase of the plan are very encouraging. Today, we want to … Continue reading “Guests looking for sustainable hotels says AccorHotels as it unveils bold new CSR commitments”

Shangri-la Hotel and Resorts Appoints Christopher Chia as VP at Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and GM of China World Hotel, Beijing

Beijing, China, May 10, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Mr. Christopher Chia has been appointed vice president at Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and general manager of China World Hotel, Beijing. He will be responsible for the whole operations and services of three hotels, including China World Hotel, Beijing; China World Summit Wing, Beijing; and Traders Hotel, … Continue reading “Shangri-la Hotel and Resorts Appoints Christopher Chia as VP at Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and GM of China World Hotel, Beijing”

AccorHotels Raises Awareness in Fighting for Darkness for the Third Year

Shanghai, China, April 7, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – 2016 sees AccorHotels continue the Stay for Brightness programme, a three-year corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, in partnership with Orbis. Launched in 2014, the programme helps to prevent blindness and saving eyesight of children in rural China. The objective of the programme is to build a comprehensive pediatric … Continue reading “AccorHotels Raises Awareness in Fighting for Darkness for the Third Year”

Hilton Worldwide Appoints Rudy Oretti as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

Shanghai, China, April 7, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Rudy Oretti as general manager of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. Rudy Oretti reports to Daniel Welk, vice president luxury – Asia Pacific, Greater China & Mongolia, and he is responsible for managing the overall operations of the hotel. … Continue reading “Hilton Worldwide Appoints Rudy Oretti as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund”

AccorHotels continues expansion in Southern Thailand with three hotels

Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels and Avista Resort and Spa Patong Company Limited have signed an agreement for AccorHotels to manage three properties in Phuket. Two resorts will be rebranded as Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa and Avista Hidewaway Phuket Patong, MGallery by Sofitel on April 1, while another newly-built … Continue reading “AccorHotels continues expansion in Southern Thailand with three hotels”

Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing Enhances Its Dining Experience With New Executive Hire

Beijing, China, March 21, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Mr. Jos Engelen was appointed as the Director of Food and Beverage of Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing in March 2016. As a senior international hospitality manager, Jos Engelen from Netherlands with proficient language skills in English, Dutch, German and Chinese, has 14 years of extensive hotel Food and … Continue reading “Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing Enhances Its Dining Experience With New Executive Hire”

AccorHotels Announces the Opening of ibis Chennai City Centre

Chennai, India, March 16, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, announced the opening of ibis Chennai City Centre. The opening marked AccorHotels’ third hotel in Chennai city followed by ibis Chennai SIPCOT and Novotel Chennai SIPCOT in 2014. The hotel features 155 rooms and is centrally located on the city’s arterial and … Continue reading “AccorHotels Announces the Opening of ibis Chennai City Centre”

AccorHotels and Huazhu Finalize Their Strategic Alliance

Shanghai, China, February 1, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels (CAC 40 – AC.FR) and Huazhu Hotels Group (also known as China Lodging Group – Nasdaq: HTHT) are pleased to have sealed their extensive, long-term alliance, initially announced to the market on 14th December 2014. Under the arrangement, AccorHotels takes a 10.8% stake in Huazhu and a … Continue reading “AccorHotels and Huazhu Finalize Their Strategic Alliance”

Hotel Eclat Beijing Triumphs With Five Industry Awards

Beijing, China, January 22, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Since it’s opening in 2013, Hotel Eclat Beijing has been widely recognized for its remarkable design, setting a trend for creative accommodation ideas with its luxurious quality service within a unique location which has garnered much international icons and media attention. As such, Hotel Eclat Beijing triumphed with … Continue reading “Hotel Eclat Beijing Triumphs With Five Industry Awards”

Guocoland Signs Landmark Deal With Accorhotels For New-Built Sofitels In Singapore And Kuala Lumpur

Shanghai, China, January 11, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – – GuocoLand Limited (“GuocoLand”) has signed a landmark deal with AccorHotels for the management of the Group’s two new-built hotels at Tanjong Pagar Centre, Singapore and Damansara City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Sofitel Singapore City Centre and the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, adds a total of 534 rooms … Continue reading “Guocoland Signs Landmark Deal With Accorhotels For New-Built Sofitels In Singapore And Kuala Lumpur”

Ctrip.com Invests USD180 Million In Indian Peer

Chinese Internet tourism service provider Ctrip.com announced that the company will invest USD180 million in Indian online tourism company MakeMyTrip …

AccorHotels Appoints Michel Molliet Chief Operating Officer, Greater China

Shanghai, China, January 4, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Michel Molliet has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels, Greater China, effective January 01, 2016. In his new role, he will oversee the management of the group’s 125 operating hotels and projects in the pipeline across mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, a portfolio which includes … Continue reading “AccorHotels Appoints Michel Molliet Chief Operating Officer, Greater China”

Pullman Widens Network Expansion With The Latest Addition In Qingdao

Qingdao, Shandong, December 30, 2015 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels announces the opening of Pullman Qingdao Ziyue. The newly-built hotel featuring 238 rooms is the latest upscale address to be added in the fast growing Pullman network in Greater China where the brand’s portfolio has grown to 26 operating hotels. ‘We are thrilled with the latest opening … Continue reading “Pullman Widens Network Expansion With The Latest Addition In Qingdao”

Another Merger Within China’s Internet Travel Sector

Chinese online tourism service provider Ly.com announced a full acquisition of Shanghai Meichen International Travel Service Co. Ltd. This is reportedly the second Chinese travel agency acquired by Ly.com over the past two months. The first one was Nantong Huihuang International Travel Service Co. Ltd. Founded in 2005, Shanghai Meichen International Travel Service is a […]

IHG and SEC announce the development of the InterContinental Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center

Shanghai, China, December 2, 2015 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – The world’s leading hotel company, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), and the Shanghai EXPO Co., Ltd (SEC), announced the development of the InterContinental Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center today. The hotel will be an integral part of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (NECC) — the world’s … Continue reading “IHG and SEC announce the development of the InterContinental Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center”

Le Club AccorHotels Announces Exclusive Points Offer At Over 500 Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Shanghai, China, November 29, 2015 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – Le Club AccorHotels has launched an exclusive points offer for its Asia Pacific hotels to reward and recognise members from 2 November 2015 to 29 February 2016. The offer gives members the opportunity to earn double points from Mondays to Thursdays and triple points from Fridays to Sundays. … Continue reading “Le Club AccorHotels Announces Exclusive Points Offer At Over 500 Hotels And Resorts In Asia”

HNA Invests USD500 Million In Tuniu.com

Chinese Internet tourism services provider Tuniu.com officially confirmed that Hainan Airlines Tourism Group has made a USD500 million investment in the company. On the completion of the transaction, Hainan Airlines Tourism Group will become the largest shareholder of Tuniu.com with about 24.1% of the shares. Tuniu announced in May 2015 that the company received total […]