China

City sets its sails to become a global cruise hub

Shanghai will develop itself as a "mother port" for overseas cruise liners and will step up the quality of services for visiting sea travelers, local port chiefs said at a convention yesterday.

Denmark

Mermaid's trip to Shanghai irks Copenhagen tourists, lawmakers

Copenhagen's bronze mermaid, the 95- year-old national monument that's suffered graffiti, severed limbs and decapitation, is causing another fuss in Denmark.

Daily Nonstop Flights

Continental Airlines announces schedule for New York-Shanghai service

NEW YORK, NY (August 13, 2008) - Continental Airlines today announced that it will launch daily nonstop flights between its New York area hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Shanghai, Chin

Ingvar Herland And P.T. Wong Appointed

General manager appointments at the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels

HONG KONG (August 8, 2008) - The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited announced the following senior appointments: Mr. Ingvar Herland as general manager, Research & Technology and Mr. P.T.

Park Hyatt Shanghai Highest Hotel In The World

Park Hyatt takes the gold in China

NEW YORK, NY - Park Hyatt Beijing and Park Hyatt Shanghai will take the medal for the tallest buildings in their respective cities.

Wyndham Baolian Hotel Scheduled To Open In April 2010

Wyndham brand to expand in China with 337-room Shanghai hotel

Wyndham Hotel Group International today announced plans to expand the Wyndham(R) brand in China with the construction of a 337-room, 15-story luxury hotel in Shanghai.

Will Play Key Roles In Further Development Of TMS Brand

TMS announces senior management changes in Singapore and Shanghai

TMS Asia-Pacific chief executive officer, Gary Marshall has announced the promotion of two key Asia-based personnel to senior management roles as the company continues to expand its Singapore and Chin

Three New General Managers

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels announce general manager appointments

HONG KONG - Mr. Clement K.M. Kwok, managing director and chief executive officer of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), announced the following senior executive appointments - Mr.

World Travel Awards

Swissotel Grand Shanghai named China's leading new hotel

Hong Kong - Swissotel Grand Shanghai, which opened in spring this year, has already received recognition for its outstanding property by being voted “China’s Leading New Hotel” and “Asia’s L

Connecting Hubs Of Mumbai, Shanghai And San Francisco

Jet Airways launches flights to San Francisco via Shanghai

Jet Airways has commenced its daily services from Mumbai to San Francisco via Shanghai, becoming the first Indian carrier to operate daily non-stop flights to Shanghai from Mumbai and onward to San Francisco.

Neil Galloway, New Finance Director And Chief Financial Officer

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels appoint new finance director

HONG KONG - Mr. Clement K.M. Kwok, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) has announced the appointment of Mr. Neil Galloway as Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Group beginning September 1,2008.

Mumbai - San Francisco - Shanghai

Jet Airways connects three major commercial cities with new daily flights

Jet Airways will commence its daily services from Mumbai to San Francisco via Shanghai, effective June 14, 2008 becoming the first Indian carrier to operate daily non-stop flights to Shanghai from Mumbai and onward to San Francisco.

Aviation

Air China close to blocking Singapore bid for China Eastern

SYDNEY – Air China’s parent, China National Aviation Corp (Group) Ltd (CNAC), has a passion for deal-making. In the past few years, it has been intimately involved in some of the biggest structural reforms of the Chinese aviation industry, including leading the consolidation of airline ownership interests in the Mainland (China) and Hong ... read more

China

Shanghai sets sail as cruise liner mecca

(TVLW) - The Grand Hall at Shanghai International Cruise Terminal will open as early as April to offer faster Customs services to tourists as the city steams ahead in the passenger liner industry.

The city has enjoyed rapid development of its passenger liner economy over the past three years with advances in port construction, port ... read more