London Gatwick’s Shanghai surprise for business travellers
London Gatwick has unveiled a key new route with the announcement of China Eastern’s new service from the UK’s second largest airport to China’s second largest city, Shanghai.
Browsing Tag
Shanghai
The sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s luxury hotel opens in Shanghai
Bvlgari’s latest luxury hotel has finally opened its doors in Shanghai.
China gets ready for the luxury brand of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, the sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s hospitality collection.
Fuzhou Airlines choose “trusted and experienced” Sabre as first international GDS provider
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.
MSC Cruises celebrates ten years in Japan with unique nine-day itinerary
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.…
Marriott International apologizes for online gaffe, website in China temporarily closed
Shanghai authorities close down Marriott International Inc.’s website in China for listing Chinese-claimed regions as separate countries.
Marriott International debuts Delta Hotels in APAC region
Shanghai, China – Delta Hotels, a brand under Marriott International officially enters the Asia-Pacific region by introducing its first hotel in China.
Hilton provides leadership training to young Chinese
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…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
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…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
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 adds new US connection to Shanghai
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 sets sail on “Golden Sea Route”
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…
Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Nobu, Melia, Swire and more…
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…
W Hotels kicks off major expansion in China
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…
Flight delayed after elderly woman throws “lucky” coins into engine
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 names first Chinese cruise ship in Shanghai
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 &…
Shanghai opens up riverfront with 18 pedestrian bridges
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…
China Southern pens partnership with Etihad
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 Disneyland ends first year with 11m visitors
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,…
Canada’s Delta Hotels set for global growth
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 rebrands and moves to Singapore
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
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 welcomes 10m visitors in first year
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 unveils Asia Pacific growth plans for Cordis
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
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?…
World Expo Museum opens in Shanghai
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…
Historic Shanghai airport to become helicopter hub
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 plans third 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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
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…
Shanghai to build major riverside culture park
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…
AIDA makes maiden call in Shanghai
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 confirms Shanghai Legoland plans
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…
ITB previews inaugural event in China
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…
IT&CM returns to China this month
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…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more
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…
Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more
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…
First ITB China fully booked
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 brings new hotel brand to China
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 adds longer cruises from Shanghai
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…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines plans for long-haul future
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…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
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 set for cool new mega-attractions
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…
Asian hotel development speeds up in 2017
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…
Shanghai Disney eyes 10m visitors in first year
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 welcomes 4.5m visitors in holiday week
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…
Peninsula takes off with Chinese private jet tours
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 reveals details of Shanghai season
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 flies latest aircraft to Far East
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…
Finnair brings Alipay onboard for Chinese passengers
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…
Shanghai Disney ends year with 5.6m visitors
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…
Shanghai Disney taps Chinese university talent
Shanghai Disney Resort has launched a new talent training programme in partnership with several Chinese universities and colleges.
Xinhua reports that the Shanghai Disney Resort Talent…
Le Meridien completes hotel trio in Shanghai
Shanghai is now home to three Le Meridien hotels, following the opening of the upscale brand's latest property in the city.
Located in the Minhang district, close to the Hongqiao airport…
Capella makes Michelin-starred move in China
Capella Hotel Group has teamed up with Pierre Gagnaire, the multi-Michelin-starred French chef, to launch a new restaurant at its first hotel in mainland China.
Under the partnership,…
Grand Mercure re-emerges as Pullman in Shanghai
Following a year-long refurbishment, the former Grand Mercure Shanghai Central has re-emerged as a Pullman hotel.
The new Pullman Shanghai Jing An offers 288 rooms and suites, all of…
Shanghai offers tax-free shopping for international visitors
International travellers to Shanghai will now be able to save 9% on their purchases following the launch of a new tax-free shopping scheme.
Effective immediately, Global Blue, the…
Shanghai leads Asian hotel pipeline
Shanghai has more new hotel rooms under development than any other Asia Pacific city.
According to the latest pipeline report from STR, there are now 37 hotels comprising 8,762 rooms…
Malaysia Airlines makes major play in China
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in China.
The national carrier will launch nine new Chinese routes in 2017, while also adding more…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Hainan Airlines pens deal to link Shanghai with Brussels
Hainan Airlines will launch its second direct route to Belgium next year, following the signing of a new deal with Brussels Airport.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was penned…
China Eastern flies to Brisbane
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new route linking Shanghai with Brisbane on 16 December.
The carrier will operate the non-stop service four times a week (outbound every Tuesday,…
Airbus takes A350 on Chinese tour
Airbus will embark on an 11-day tour of China this month, in an effort to promote its new A350 aircraft to the country's airlines.
The tour will kick off on 29 October and will visit…
Mercure takes a ride to Shanghai Disneyland
AccorHotels has opened a new Mercure property next to the new Shanghai Disney Resort.
The former Pudong International Talent City Hotel Shanghai has now been rebranded and relaunched as…
Runway disaster narrowly avoided in Shanghai
Two passenger aircraft nearly collided at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday.
The Shanghai Daily reports that an Airbus A320 aircraft operated by China Eastern…
Air India gets new Chinese partner
Indian travellers will soon be offered greater air connectivity in China, after Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines joined Air India in the Star Alliance.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Air joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…
Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal
Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.
In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service…
Norwegian Cruise Line reinforces commitment to China
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has reiterated its commitment to the Chinese market, with ships from all three of the company's brands scheduled to call at the country's ports in next year.…
Shun Tak brings citizenM hotel brand to Asia
Artyzen Hospitality Group, which is owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings, has unveiled plans to launch the first two citizenM hotels in Asia.
The contemporary brand has…
InterContinental opens at huge Shanghai MICE hub
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new luxury hotel at a major conference venue in Shanghai.
The InterContinental Shanghai NECC is now open, located within the new National…
China Eastern plans to fly to Abu Dhabi
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch to flights to Abu Dhabi.
According to its application with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the carrier…
New international airport hotel opens in Shanghai
A hotel at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport has reopened under AccorHotels' midscale Mercure brand.
Following a large-scale renovation, the Junrui Hotel Shanghai has…
Air China gets connected to Silicon Valley
Air China expanded its US network this week with the launch of its inaugural flight to San Jose, the Californian city that serves as the gateway to Silicon Valley.
The maiden flight…
Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China.
From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…
Princess Cruises unveils details of new Chinese ship
Princess Cruises has revealed some of the facilities that will be found onboard its new Chinese-focused ship, Majestic Princess, as well as its initial sailings.
The 3,560-passenger…
Airlines add baggage drops at Shanghai airport
Two Shanghai-based airlines have launched self-service baggage drop stations at the city's Pudong International Airport.
Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines will both now offer the…
Chinese cruise passenger rescued after 38 hours in sea
A Chinese cruise passenger has been rescued from the sea 38 hours after falling overboard.
The Shanghai Daily reports that the 31-year-old woman, identified as Wang Si, spent more than a…
Shanghai, Jakarta lead Asian hotel development
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other cities in the Asia Pacific region.
According to the latest data from STR, there are now 36 hotels…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Chinese operations with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
The switch to the B787-9 marks a 14% increase in capacity on…
New Hyatt opens in Shanghai
Hyatt opened a major new upscale hotel in Shanghai earlier this month.
Located in the Hopson International Plaza, a new luxury tower in the north of the city, Hyatt Regency Shanghai…
Iberia starts flying to Far East
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, has launched its first route to the Far East.
The airline commenced direct services from Madrid to Shanghai this week, marking the start of a…
China Eastern links Qingdao with San Francisco
China Eastern Airlines will launch flights between Qingdao and San Francisco next month.
Commencing on 7 July 2016, the new services will operate twice a week.
Flights will depart…
Airbus takes A350 on tour of China
Airbus will take its new A350 aircraft on a demo tour of China later this week.
Running from 25 June to 2 July, the eight-day trip will see the A350 fly to Beijing, Shanghai,…
Marriott unveils another Chinese Courtyard
Marriott International has expanded its midscale Courtyard brand in China with the launch of a new hotel in Shanghai.
Located in Fengxian district of southern Shanghai, close to the Bihai…
Wanda Hotels reigns in Shanghai
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has launched its new flagship hotel in Shanghai.
Following a grand opening ceremony, the new Wanda Reign on the Bund welcomed its first guests on 18 June…
World’s biggest Disney theme park opens in Shanghai
The new Shanghai Disney Resort opens today, becoming the first Disney theme park in mainland China and the company’s largest global resort.
A three-day grand opening celebration has…
China Eastern goes Dutch with new route
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will expand its European network this month with the launch of direct flights to Amsterdam.
Effective 26 June 2016, the Chinese carrier will…
Huge tour bus hub to serve Shanghai Disney
A huge new hub for tour buses will be created in Shanghai’s Bund area to serve the city's new Disneyland resort, authorities have revealed.
The Shanghai Daily reported the government…
IHG changes model to drive Holiday Inn Express growth in China
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has created a new franchise model for its Holiday Inn Express brand in China, through which it hopes to further expand the budget hotel concept.…
Frasers Hospitality enters multiple new Chinese markets
Frasers Hospitality, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has unveiled plans to enter a series of new markets in China.
At the official opening of Fraser Place Tianjin,…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
Capella unveils plans for urban villa resort in Shanghai
Capella Hotel Group has revealed plans to launch a unique urban villa resort in an historic district of Shanghai.
Being developed by Shanghai Hengfu Investment & Development, the new…
Costa to send fifth cruise ship to Asia
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will send a fifth vessel to sail in Asian waters next year.
Starting in April 2017, the 1,800-passenger Costa neoRomantica will be based in Asia…
China Eastern to resume flights to Madrid
China Eastern Airlines will start flying to Madrid again this summer, for the first time in 13 years.
The Shanghai-based airline dropped its route to the Spanish capital in 2003, but…
China Eastern Airlines flies to Prague
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new direct service to the Czech Republic this summer.
Commencing on 22 June 2016, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Shanghai and…
Hong Kong hotel revPAR falls 17%
Hong Kong’s hotel sector experienced a sharp decline in revPAR (revenue per available room) in February 2016.
According to the latest monthly data from STR, the city's occupancy…
China Eastern launches Shanghai-Chicago flights
China Eastern Airlines launched its first direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago on Friday (18 March 2016).
The new trans-Pacific service will now operate three times a week…
Artyzen signs two new hotels in Shanghai
Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), which is owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings, has signed two more hotels in Shanghai.
Following the 2015 signing of Artyzen Habitat and…
Air China flies to Silicon Valley
Air China is planning to launch flights to the US city of San Jose, which lies in California's high-tech hub Silicon Valley.
Commencing on 16 June 2016, the airline will operate…
Shanghai Disney unveils new images to mark 100-day countdown
Tuesday 8 March 2016 marked exactly 100 days until the Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes its first official guests, and the theme park has now released a series of new images to whet…
Aeromexico flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Aeromexico has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
Effective immediately, the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai route will be operated using the 243-seat,…
Sheraton adds three more Grand hotels in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued the expansion of its new 'Sheraton Grand' concept in Asia Pacific, with the rebranding of three more hotels.
The new higher tier of Sheraton…
9,000 new hotel rooms coming to Shanghai
More than 9,000 new hotel rooms will be added to Shanghai's citywide inventory, when all 35 new hotels currently under construction in the city are opened.
According to the Asia…
Princess Cruises reveals new livery on first Chinese ship
Princess Cruises has confirmed that Majestic Princess, its first ship built specifically for the Chinese market, will also be the first to debut the company's new livery and logo.
The…
June opening confirmed for Shanghai Disneyland
The new Shanghai Disney Resort will officially open on 16 June 2016, it has been confirmed.
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group made the announcement this week, putting an…
Pattaya to get direct flights from Shanghai
The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai.
Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…
Etihad’s Dreamliner spreads wings with five new routes
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to five more destinations in 2016.
With five new B787-9s due to join the airline's fleet over a seven-month period from…
Yangtze River Airlines plans long-haul routes from Shanghai
Yangtze River Airlines, the Shanghai-based cargo carrier than recently launched its first passenger services, is planning to launch long-haul international flights.
The airline…
Preferred adds four key properties to Asian collection
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added four key Asian properties, including two as-yet-unopened hotels and its first Legend Collection properties in Bali and Shanghai.
The…
New passenger airline to launch in Shanghai
Another new passenger airline will take to the skies in China next week.
Yangtze River Express Airlines, which previously operated as a long-haul international cargo carrier, has…
China auctions slots at major airports
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will allow Chinese carriers to bid for new take-off and landing slots at Guangzhou and Shanghai airports next year.
Domestic slots at…
Spring Airlines fuels expansion with 60-jet deal
Spring Airlines has confirmed plans to purchase 60 new Airbus aircraft to fuel its expansion plans.
The Shanghai-based airline is China's largest low-cost carrier, operating an…
Air China plans more European flights from Shanghai
Air China is planning to expand its long-haul operations from Shanghai with the launch of two new routes to Europe.
The company has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
China Eastern flies to Brisbane and Chicago
China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch new flights from Shanghai to Brisbane and Chicago.
The new direct service to Brisbane will commence on 16 January 2016, operating three…
AIDAbella cruise ship to homeport in Shanghai
Germany's AIDA Cruises has revealed the first ever ship it will deploy to China.
Commencing in spring 2017, the AIDAbella cruise ship will homeport in Shanghai, offering year-round…
Starwood to launch first St Regis in Shanghai
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Shanghai.
Scheduled for completion in early 2017, the new St Regis Shanghai Jingan will be…
Ascott expands in key Chinese cities
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has strengthened its Chinese portfolio with the addition of new properties in the key cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
The…
MSC unveils Chinese cruise offerings
MSC Cruises has unveiled the new Chinese services it plans to launch in 2016.
In a joint press conference with its Chinese partner, Caissa Touristic Group, MSC revealed details of the…
ANA adds more Tokyo-Shanghai flights
ANA will increase the frequency of its flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Shanghai next year.
The Japanese carrier currently operates one daily flight on this route, but this…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Carnival and AIDA Cruises to launch in China
Two more cruise brands will make their debuts in China in 2017.
Carnival Corporation has revealed that its Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises brands will both start homeporting in…
Cachet and Drai’s unveil plans for first Chinese club
Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) and its joint venture partner Drai's Enterprises have unveiled plans for their first Asian nightlife venue.
Opening in December 2015, the Drai's Noir club…
Norwegian Cruise Line to debut in China
Norwegian Cruise Line will base a ship in China for the first time in 2017, with the introduction of a new vessel purpose-built for Chinese passengers.
Currently under construction,…
China Eastern doubles Shanghai-New York flights
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines will increase its operations to New York later this year, with the launch of a second daily flight on the trans-Pacific route.
Commencing on 12…
Finnair welcomes first A350 and unveils Asian expansion plans
Finnair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new long-haul era for the airline.
The Helsinki-based carrier becomes the first European airline to…
China Eastern launches year-round flights to Auckland
China Eastern Airlines has commenced a new year-round service between Shanghai and Auckland.
The inaugural flight touched down at Auckland Airport on 26 September and will now operate…
Air India boosts Shanghai service
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Shanghai service later this month.
From 30 October 2015, the national carrier will add a fifth weekly service on the route, running…
Thai AirAsia X embarks on Chinese expansion strategy
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting two of Asia's largest and most popular cities - Bangkok and Shanghai.
Thai AirAsia X, the group's Bangkok-based long-haul airline, commenced…
Chinese airlines expand South Asian links
Airlines in China are adding more connections to cities in South Asia.
On Saturday (26 September), China Eastern Airlines commenced a new direct flight between Shanghai and Sri…
China mulls “hyperloop” link for Beijing-Shanghai
China is considering plans to develop an ultra-high-speed "hyperloop" link between Beijing and Shanghai.
The China Daily reported US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT)…
Austrian Airlines returns to Shanghai
Austrian Airlines will relaunch flights to Shanghai next year, nine years after it suspended the service.
The national carrier will commence the new direct service from Vienna to…
Shanghai to close factories ahead of Disneyland launch
More than 150 industrial plants located close to the new Shanghai Disneyland Resort will be shut down ahead of the park's opening next year, it has been revealed.
The Shanghai Daily…
MSC Cruises plans Chinese overhaul for maiden Shanghai season
MSC Cruises will revamp one of its ships to cater for Chinese guests, as part of plans for its first ever homeport season in China.
The European company has entered into a strategic…
JAL adds new routes to the US and China
Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China.
Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…
Chinese airlines plans more flights Down Under
Two Chinese airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Australia in the coming month, allowing passengers from more Chinese cities to head Down Under.
In a recent statement…
Queen Mary 2 plans China sailings
Cunard has revealed that its flagship Queen Mary 2 cruise liner will embark on Chinese voyages from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2017.
As part of its World Voyage in 2017, the…
Qantas gets clearance for Chinese joint venture
Qantas and China Eastern Airlines have been given the green light to proceed with their new joint venture.
The plan, which was first announced in November 2014, will see Qantas cooperate…
MSC to launch 60-day sailing from Brazil to China
MSC Cruises will embark on a 60-day 'Grand Voyage' from Brazil to China next year.
The newly-refurbished MSC Lirica cruise ship will depart Rio de Janeiro on 3 March 2016, sailing…
Spring spreads wings outside China
China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international flights.
This phase of expansion will commence on 26 August, when the…
ANA adds new flights to major Chinese cities
ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…
Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines
Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines.
The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…
China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…
Disney reveals details of Shanghai theme park
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled more details of its first park in mainland China, Shanghai Disneyland.
The new resort, which will be the world's largest Disneyland, will include…
China Eastern to resume Auckland flights
China Eastern Airlines will resume its direct flights between Shanghai and Auckland in September.
The airline operated its seasonal flights on the route from December 2014 to March…
Onyx boosts Chinese portfolio with double deal
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has increased its Chinese portfolio to 18 hotels, following the signing of two new management contracts.
The company already has 11 properties…
Alitalia resumes flights to Shanghai
Alitalia has resumed flights to Shanghai, following a hiatus of more than seven years since the carrier suspended the service back in 2008.
The launch of the three weekly flights this…
Princess targets China with new ship
Princess Cruises' next new ship will be based in China all-year-round when it enters service, offering facilities specifically designed for Chinese guests.
The as-yet-unnamed ship is…
China Eastern upgrades Toronto service
China Eastern Airlines will increase the number of seats it offers on its Shanghai-Toronto route in the coming months, with the deployment of a larger aircraft and the addition of more…
Dusit secures double deal in Shanghai
Dusit International's Chinese expansion strategy has taken a major step forward, with the signing of the company's first ever hotels in Shanghai.
The Thai hotel group's Chinese joint…
Costa brings more cruise ships to China
Costa Cruises has continued the expansion of its Chinese fleet, with the deployment of its Costa Serena to the country and the announcement that Costa Fortuna will be based in China next…
Lanson Place opens Shanghai serviced residence
Hong Kong-based hotel group Lanson Place has unveiled a new serviced apartment properly in Shanghai.
Aroma Garden Serviced Suites by Lanson Place is located on Shanghai's Huaihai Road…
China Eastern boosts Bangkok
China Eastern Airlines has increased the number of seats it operates to Bangkok, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its flights from Shanghai.
From now until…
Finnair to fly brand new aircraft to Asia
Finnair has confirmed plans to deploy its brand new long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to several destinations in Asia.
The Helsinki-based airline will start taking delivery of its…
China Eastern links western China with North America
China Eastern Airlines will add more flights to North America this summer, including connections from key cities in western China.
On 25 June 2015, the airline will add a second daily…
Air New Zealand to join forces with Air China
Air New Zealand and Air China have released details of a proposed alliance.
The partnership would see Air China launch a new daily direct service between Beijing and Auckland, which…
Shanghai, Jakarta lead hotel construction boom
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other city in the Asia Pacific region, a new report has revealed.
In its latest Construction Pipeline Report…
Asia’s first world cruise sets off from Shanghai
The first ever round-the-world cruise to start and end in Asia has set sail from Shanghai.
The Costa Atlantica liner sailed out of the Chinese city's Wusongkou International Cruise…
Chinese airlines add multiple Osaka flights
Two Chinese airlines have unveiled plans to launch more flights to Osaka.
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines will add a second daily flight to the Japanese city's Kansai International…
Revamped Alitalia plans new Asian routes
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan.
The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…
Etihad and Alitalia to reinvent Italian airline
Etihad and Alitalia have outlined the strategy for the Italian company, promising an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline.…
上海至衡阳航线开通
新民晚报讯，湖南省衡阳市昨天来沪推介新航线及旅游。东航已于近日开通了上海（浦东机场）至衡阳（南岳机场）的新航线，每周一、周四往返，上海市民只要1.5个小时就可飞抵衡阳，开启“揽胜祈福之旅”。…
Huge polar theme park to open in Shanghai
A major new attraction is being developed in Shanghai, designed to "showcase animals from the North and South Pole".
Haichang Holdings announced on Monday that it has secured land use…
Delta to fly LA-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
上海市旅游条例修改版通过
上海市第十四届人民代表大会常务委员会第十七次会议决定对《上海市旅游条例》作如下修改：
一、将第一条修改为：“为了促进本市旅游业的发展，合理开发、有效保护旅游资源，规范旅游市场秩序，保障旅游者和旅游经营者的合法权益，根据《中华人民共和国旅游法》和有关法律、行政法规，结合本市实际情况，制定本条例。”…
Frasers embarks on major Chinese expansion
Frasers Hospitality is eying a bigger share of the Chinese market with the addition 10 more properties across the country.
The Singapore-based serviced residence operator has signed deals…
United spreads wings in China
United Airlines will add more flights to China next year, with the addition of extra seasonal services from San Francisco - the airline's "trans-Pacific gateway hub".
The current…
Spring blooms with new international routes
Spring Airlines will start a major international expansion effort this month, with the launch of multiple new routes to Japan, Korea and Thailand.
On 25 December 2014, the Chinese…
盛夏金秋游浦江两岸可享“礼包”
上海浦东新区旅游局和黄浦区旅游局7月17日联手整合两区17家著名旅游景点及60多家星级酒店，推出“住浦江两岸酒店，送景区门票”——2014盛夏金秋旅游大放送活动。
…
上海欲发展新交通枢纽
上海市日前正在进行一项重大工程，拟将莘庄地铁站建成进入上海的新交通枢纽。据上海日报报道，上海市政府称现在为地铁一号、五号线终点站的莘庄站这周面积将扩大到七十万平方米，以链接上海到杭州、金山的火车主线。现在莘庄的公交车站也将扩大。这项工程预计将于2020年完工。
皇家加勒比游轮公司在中国发布最新游轮
皇家加勒比游轮公司将于明年在中国推出崭新的Quantum号游轮。
18个甲板，167,800吨的船舶，这将表示着该公司推出的新的“量子级”的船舶。2015年5月将从纽约驶往上海，开启在中国城市航行的全新季节。
可容纳4,180名乘客的Quantum号游轮将加入皇家加勒比游轮的水手号和航海家号游轮的亚洲团队，将增加66%运营能力。…
上海东方明珠塔进行19年来首次大清洗
建成19年以来，东方明珠筒体常年暴露在自然环境中，久经风雨洗刷，原本淡青色的清水混凝土柱体，已开始发黄、发灰，斑驳的色差使塔身失去了昔日的一色雄浑。
为防止清水混凝土出现风化、腐蚀等现象，要对塔体混凝土表面进行保护性清洗修缮。此次外立面修缮作业高度为254米以下混凝土结构外表面，作业区域为上球体至下球体(254米～110米)和下球体至地面（74米以下）两部分。…
Princess opens five China offices
Carnival subsidiary Princess Cruises has announced it will be opening five new offices in China to target one of the fastest growing markets in the world.
The locations have been…
Azamara Journey debuts in Kobe
The Azamara Journey cruise ship, which recently underwent a refurbishment, arrived in the Japanese port city of Kobe for the first time today.
The overnight stop in Kobe is part of…
Mandarin Oriental to debut in Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental will open its first hotel in Shanghai later this year, with the launch of a new luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River.
Set to open in the second quarter…
Major revamp for New World hotels
New World Hospitality has completed a major revamp of its hotels in Manila, Shanghai and Dalian.
A US$72 million renovation programme has seen guest rooms redesigned and new…
BA to fly Shanghai daily
British Airways is to fly daily between Heathrow and Shanghai from 30 March.
The airline will add another weekly flight on the route next month in addition to its new Chengdu services…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Marriott opens Shanghai’s sixth Renaissance
Marriott International has opened the Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel - its sixth Renaissance-branded hotel in China's financial capital.
Located in the Caohejing New Technology…
DCB organizes China mission
The Dubai Convention Bureau (DCB) in an effort to further develop and increase Dubai's share of the international congress and special events markets, while also maximizing the economic…
Chic Outlet Shopping® hosts tourism roundtable
Chic Outlet Shopping® by Value Retail hosted the fourth ‘Shopping Tourism’ round-table in Shanghai, themed “East by West, the rise of Luxury Globalista”. The event highlighted the…
DTCM targets luxury travel market
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) recently concluded its participation in the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Shanghai. The event was attended by 25…
