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China's tourist industry urged to promote practices of good faith

China Tourism

China's tourist industry urged to promote practices of good faith

BEIJING, China - China's tourist industry has been urged by a senior official to promote practices of good faith.

China in Thailand: Skal President researches the phenomenal growth first hand

China's outbound tourism

China in Thailand: Skal President researches the phenomenal growth first hand

By Andrew J. Wood

SHANGHAI, China - It has taken almost no time, but it was anticipated by many - China has become the number one source market for many Southeast Asian countries including Thailand.

First Chinese assembled A320 with Sharklets goes to China Eastern

Airbus and China Eastern Airlines

First Chinese assembled A320 with Sharklets goes to China Eastern

China’s largest operator of Airbus aircraft, China Eastern Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices, becoming China’s first ...

Chinese Vice Premier tells Chinese tourists to be polite

Wang Yang: Good image of Chinese tourists should be projected

Chinese Vice Premier tells Chinese tourists to be polite

BEIJING, China - Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang on Thursday advocated polite tourist behavior and stressed that a good image of Chinese tourists should be projected.

China's austerity campaign has chilling effect on tourism industry

Chinese tourism hit by austerity drive

China's austerity campaign has chilling effect on tourism industry

JINAN, China - An austerity campaign launched in China has produced a chilling effect on the tourism industry, with travel agencies having to realign their strategies to heat up their profits.

World Travel Fair opens in Shanghai

2013 World Travel Fair

World Travel Fair opens in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - World Travel Fair, an annual event that features the world's latest travel products and services, opened on May 9 at Shanghai Exhibition Center.

24 tourists rescued after falling into river in China

Visitors fall from a tilted suspension bridge in Fenghuang

24 tourists rescued after falling into river in China

CHANGSHA, China - A total of 24 tourists have been rescued after they fell into a river from a tilted suspension bridge at a popular tourist town in central China on Wednesday night.

Chinese carrier to dress its flight attendants as maids and butlers

Spring Airlines

Chinese carrier to dress its flight attendants as maids and butlers

A Chinese airline has caused a stir with plans to make its flight attendants dress as maids and butlers.

China's top legislature passes new tourism law

New Chinese tourism law good news for both tourists and businesses

China's top legislature passes new tourism law

BEIJING, China - The new tourism law, adopted by China's top legislature on Thursday, is good news for both tourists and businesses.

Why cash isn’t king - IT&CM China Day 2 topic

performance improvement program

Why cash isn’t king - IT&CM China Day 2 topic

SHANGHAI, China –Day two of IT&CM China opened with the Corporate Travel Forum. Delivering the address on performance improvement was Mr.

PATA to award China Responsible Tourism Awards in Bangkok

Pacific Asia Travel Association annual summit

PATA to award China Responsible Tourism Awards in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will present its China Responsible Tourism Awards at the PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok on April 26.

Syria and China lead in top international stories at Overseas Press Club Awards

74th Overseas Press Club Awards

Syria and China lead in top international stories at Overseas Press Club Awards

NEW YORK, N.Y. - 2012 saw key international press coverage originating from Syria and China.

China considering law to control tourism price hikes

Tourim In China

China considering law to control tourism price hikes

BEIJING, China - Chinese lawmakers mulled a draft tourism law on Tuesday that outlines measures to curb rocketing ticket prices amid the country's tourism boom.

Meilan Airport named second-best regional airport in China and fourth-best in Asia

SKYTRAX World's Best Airport Awards

Meilan Airport named second-best regional airport in China and fourth-best in Asia

GENEVA, Switzerland - At the 2012 SKYTRAX World's Best Airport Awards show in Geneva, Switzerland, SKYTRAX, the UK's authoritative advisory group of the civil aviation industry, announced that ...

Chinese developers: Online retail sales growth threat to physical retail malls

E-commerce threatening traditional retail

Chinese developers: Online retail sales growth threat to physical retail malls

The continuing growth of online retail sales and its corresponding threat to physical retail malls appears to be the standout ‘nightmare’ for senior real estate developers in China, a new ...

Chinese and Indian shoppers go on gold-buying spree

Gold price drop triggers buying frenzy in China and India

Chinese and Indian shoppers go on gold-buying spree

Shoppers in China lined up for gold this week, while in Hong Kong they rushed to buy bracelets and in India sought jewellery for weddings not set until December.

Sanya remains highest paid tourist destination in China

Domestic Tourism In China

Sanya remains highest paid tourist destination in China

Sanya, a city in South China's Hainan province, continued to be highest paid tourism destination in China amongst all travelers, followed by Chengdu and Xi'an, according to a recent survey ...

Hippo kills Chinese tourist in Kenya

tourist was attempting to photograph young hippo

Hippo kills Chinese tourist in Kenya

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda

(eTN) - Sad news is coming out of Kenya that a Chinese tourist has died in a local hospital, where she was taken last night after being attacked by a hippo while attempting to take a close-up ...

For twelve years tourists flocked to fake emperor's tomb in China

Sorry, it's a fake: Tourists unintentionally duped

For twelve years tourists flocked to fake emperor's tomb in China

The discovery of an old tomb in China has repercussions beyond the history books and academic debates of scholars -- it also means tourists to an existing tomb in the same area have been ...

China’s best travel trade organizations revealed

TTG China Travel Awards

China’s best travel trade organizations revealed

SHANGHAI, China - Three months of voting culminated at the 6th Annual TTG China Travel Awards 2013 Ceremony and Gala Dinner, where 59 of Greater China’s best travel trade organizations were ...

Seychelles at annual COTTM travel event in Beijing

China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market

Seychelles at annual COTTM travel event in Beijing

As one of the most important professional travel fairs in Northern China, COTTM has drawn the attention of people in the tourism industry worldwide.

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Leshan, China

Strong Earthquake In China

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Leshan, China

Powerful earthquake has struck Sichuan region in western China.

This earthquake can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the Magnitude and the affected population and their ...

China denies cyber spies are linked to Chinese military unit

Chinese Cyber Attcks On US Companies

China denies cyber spies are linked to Chinese military unit

VADUZ, Liechtenstein - A Shanghai-based unit of the Chinese army is believed to be behind a series of cyber attacks on US companies.

IT&CM China Association Day opens to full house

Reform and Future Development of Chinese Associations

IT&CM China Association Day opens to full house

SHANGHAI, China – IT&CM China’s first efforts to launch the inaugural Association Day with industry partner MCI Group, was deemed a success as it opened to a full house of delegates with ...

Chinese tourist sites increase ticket prices sparking outrage

China tourist sites increase prices ahead of Labour Day holiday

Chinese tourist sites increase ticket prices sparking outrage

At least 12 national tourist attractions have raised their ticket prices ahead of next month's Labour Day holiday, with some prices even doubling, sparking a public backlash.

Two-ton bell falls on tourist, traps him inside

Firefighters spentover two hours rescuing tourist in eastern China

Two-ton bell falls on tourist, traps him inside

A prankster was lucky to escape with his life after a two-ton temple bell came crashing down on top of him.

Beijing International Tourism Expo 2013 celebrates 10th  anniversary in June

BITE 2013 Beijing

Beijing International Tourism Expo 2013 celebrates 10th anniversary in June

The year 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE) 2013.

Tibet registers 30.5-percent hike in tourist arrivals in Q1

Tibet Tourism Up In Q1

Tibet registers 30.5-percent hike in tourist arrivals in Q1

LHASA, Tibet - Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region registered a 30.5-percent hike in tourist arrivals in the first three months of the year, introducing a promising outlook for the region's ...

IT&CM China will feature fresh initiatives at this year’s event

Shanghai MICE event

IT&CM China will feature fresh initiatives at this year’s event

SHANGHAI, China – Back for its 3rd successful run, SBEW, which began on April 14, has culminated in the opening of IT&CM China – the leading international MICE event in China.

Boeing Business Jets celebrates completion of Nanshan Jet's first BBJ

China is key market for business jets

Boeing Business Jets celebrates completion of Nanshan Jet's first BBJ

SHANGHAI, China - Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) celebrated the completion of the first BBJ for China's Nanshan Jet at a ceremony held today at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition ...

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