Archive for the ‘China’ Category

China: Hainan to become global tourism destination

BEIJING – The Chinese government said on Monday that it aims to build the southern island of Hainan into a top international tourism destination by 2020. The country also plans to develop the only tropical island province to be a platform for international economic cooperation and cultural exchanges, according to a statement of the State [...]

January 5, 2010   Posted in: China

China government supports tourism as strategic pillar of the country’s economy

On November 25, 2009, China’s State Council approved Guidelines to Accelerate the Development of the Tourism Industry (“Tourism Guidelines”), which will foster development of the tourism industry and make it a strategic pillar of the national economy. According to the Tourism Guidelines, more effort will be made to improve tourism infrastructure and enhance training of [...]

December 9, 2009   Posted in: China

Xi’An Remains one of China’s Greatest and Most Enigmatic Cities

Xi’an represents one of the ancient capitals of China and remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in this colorful country. It features one of the world wonders – The Terracotta Army, though to assume there is not much more is a mistake. Xi’an is one of the world greats.

December 8, 2009   Posted in: China

Beijing to Host the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

WTTC announced its agreement with the Government of China to hold the 2010 Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Beijing from 25-27 May. “We are very pleased to host this event, which is such a landmark in the annual industry calendar,” said SHAO Qiwei, Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).

November 20, 2009   Posted in: China

Beijing to host 10th Global Travel & Tourism Summit

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its agreement with the government of China to hold the 2010 Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Beijing from May 25-27.

November 10, 2009   Posted in: China

New World Heritage scenic zone of Hua’An Tulou in China open to visitors

China Yida Holding Company (China Yida) announced today that part of Hua’An Tulou’s World Heritage tourism destination, the Shangping Tulou cluster scenic zone, opened to visitors on October 1, 2009.
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October 14, 2009   Posted in: China

National Day holiday brings tourist boom to Beijing, Shanghai

BEIJING – Beijing and Shanghai, China’s two biggest cities, have received a huge number of tourists during the National Day holiday, local tourism authorities said Thursday.

October 9, 2009   Posted in: China

New Pan Pacific Hotel to open in Suzhou, China

Singapore,September, 2009 – Pan Pacific Hotels Group is set to have another hotel in China next year, in line with its growth strategy for the country. The 484-room hotel, currently Sheraton Suzhou Hotel and Towers, will be rebranded as Pan Pacific Suzhou in January 2010. It is owned and will be managed by Pan [...]

September 15, 2009   Posted in: China

10,000 Green Hotels for China

China is going to build 10,000 new green hotels. Hotel ranking system of ‘leaves’ rates the most environment friendly facilities. China wants to make its hotel industry greener. According to the director of the Trade Service Division of China”s Ministry of Commerce, Di Jiankai, they plan to build 10,000 green hotels by [...]

June 30, 2009   Posted in: China

Plethora of Cultural Events Announced for 2010 Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China – June, 2009 – The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia will be scheduling a plethora of new events coinciding with the final 100 days before the Games. 

June 26, 2009   Posted in: China