China

Stay at Regal Hotels and Earn Extra Points with Hainan Airlines

Simon Jul 20, 2018

Guest Column

US-China tariff tit-for-tat: Who ends up flying during the trade war?

TD Community Jul 19, 2018

IHG launches AI rooms in Greater China

Booking Holdings invests USD 500 million in Didi…

Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines unveils new design for Boeing 787

Mili Jul 17, 2018

Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines is scheduled to receive its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner this September, making it the first Chinese private airline to receive a wide-body, long-haul jet airliner.

Hospitality

SLH adds four luxury boutique hotels to its portfolio

Christian Jul 17, 2018

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has added four properties to its hand-picked portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, including three newly-opened hotels.

China Southern Airlines launches new route between Sanya and London

Mili Jul 16, 2018

China's Hainan province announced the launch of its first intercontinental route between Sanya and London after China unveiled its plan to build Hainan island into its pilot international free-trade zone.

Hospitality

Centara becomes Thailand’s largest hotel group to offer WeChat Pay

Alastair Jul 16, 2018

Thai hoteliers, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has signed a new deal with WeChat Pay, enabling users of the versatile Chinese app to reserve and make payments for hotel rooms via Centara’s online booking platform.

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Tourism

Weapons-grade tourism: US set to lose billions in revenue as Chinese tourist numbers dwindle

Kristin Jul 14, 2018

China claimed that Chinese tourists are “reluctant” to travel to the United States due to the escalating trade tensions and security concerns.

Technology

Alibaba and Marriott International introduce facial recognition check-ins in China

Christian Jul 12, 2018

With the vision of redefining the future of travel, Alibaba Group and Marriott International have begun testing out facial recognition technology at two hotels in China.

Tourism

‘Experience England’ makes it easy for Chinese tourists to explore Britain

Kristin Jul 10, 2018

The partnership dubbed as ‘Experience England’ will offer tailored packages for Chinese tourists looking to visit the cities and other English villages in the countryside.

Airlines

Austrian Airlines reorganises network to boost US and China connectivity

Alastair Jul 9, 2018

As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…

Hospitality

HNA Group co-chair’s death could disrupt selling spree

Kristin Jul 9, 2018

Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is in the midst of selling some of its acquisition and the untimely death of one of the company’s key figures may affect the ongoing deals.

Hospitality