Haikou receives over one million travellers during Chinese New Year holiday
According to Haikou Tourism Development Commission, the capital received a total of 1,171,100 visitors during the seven-day holiday
Sofitel Haikou adds French flair in Hainan Island
This newest opening is the 23rd Sofitel Hotel open in the brand’s network across Greater China.
Radisson: New build to “elevate the level of upper-upscale” in Haikou
Radisson Hotel Group has announced that it will be launching the upscale Radisson Blu brand in Hainan, China with the opening of Radisson Blu Haikou, slated to open by the end of Q2 in 2020.…
Hainan Airlines to launch Haikou-Hanoi flights
China's Hainan Airlines has received a permission from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam to launch flights between Haikou, in China's island province of Hainan, to…
Embroideries from Ten ASEAN Countries Shown at the Hainan World Embroidery Culture Week
HAIKOU, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 27 April, the five-day 2023 Hainan World Embroidery Culture Week unveiled at Hainan Free Trade Port, where special costumes from ten ASEAN…
Diageo Global Travel showcases unrivalled spirits portfolio at China International Consumer Products Expo
Diageo Global Travel was delighted to showcase its exclusive spirits portfolio and new consumer experiences at the 2023 China International Consumer Products Expo held in Haikou, the capital…
Discovery and Mediatek premiere “Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan” on Earth Day
Discovery Taiwan, in partnership with MediaTek, presents Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan, an ecologically eye-opening short film that will premiere on Discovery Channel on April 22, 2023, at…
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
by: Harry Johnson |
Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period
Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
Hotel Arts Barcelona appoints Pascha Bhatti as Director of Operations
The iconic urban retreat Hotel Arts Barcelona is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascha Bhatti as Director of Operations. In his new role, The Ritz-Carlton veteran will handle all the…
Thai VietJet plans new China route
Thai Vietjet will launch a new service linking Bangkok and Haikou in China by late October. The new service will feature in the carrier’s winter season plans for 2020/21 subject to…
Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines
China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…
Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022
By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Hot hotel openings: Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina and more
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from a night cottage in the middle of New Zealand’s wilderness, to a beach club set in a former coconut plantation.
Swiss-Belhotel reveals ambitious global plan with up to 70 hotels in the pipeline
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed its ambitious expansion plan of launching at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide in the next few years.
China’s ‘Coconut City’ now open to Southeast Asian tourists
The Haikou Tourism Development Commission of China recently bared plans to welcome Vietnamese and Philippine visitors.
The Hainan province-based agency announced that it was collaborating…
Marriott International on Track to Open 16 New Resorts in Asia Pacific
The new hotels range from tranquil resorts such as the beachfront Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, which is the company’s first hotel in Sri Lanka, to The Ritz-Carlton Haikou, which…
Sanya aims to lure Indonesian travellers
Tourism officials from the Chinese beach resort of Sanya have held a promotional event in Indonesia, with the aim of attracting more visitors from Southeast Asia's largest country.…
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…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
Hard Rock reveals details of first hotel in China
Hard Rock Hotels has confirmed that its first hotel in mainland China will open this summer, located in the southern city of Shenzhen.
Forming part of the Mission Hills golf…
New Chinese passenger airline launches in Harbin
A new passenger airline took to the skies in northeast China on Friday (10 February 2017), Xinhua reports.
Longjiang Airlines, which is based in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and more…
Silka Tsuen Wan
Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 419
Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…
“Stay at home,” airline urges travellers
The Lunar New Year holiday is one of the busiest and most lucrative times of the year for many Asian airlines.
But one regional carrier is actively encouraging passengers to stay at…
Asian air route updates: Hainan Airlines, SilkAir, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
Chinese hotel rates fall despite rising demand
Mainland China's hotel industry posted a mixed set of results in November 2016, as performances varied across the country's different markets.
According to the latest data from STR,…
Ascott adds eight in China
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has secured eight new properties in mainland China.
The new signings will lead to the growth of its Ascott, Citadines and…
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…
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…
Guangzhou’s 9 Air goes international
9 Air, the Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier, will launch its first ever international flights next year.
Speaking at the third China Low-Cost Carriers Summit in Shanghai last week,…
Jetstar jets off to China’s main beach resort
Jetstar has launched its first flights to Sanya, one of China's most popular beach resorts.
The inaugural flight departed from Singapore this week, marking the start of a new twice…
Ritz-Carlton plans villa resort in Chinese UNESCO site
Ritz-Carlton has unveiled plans to launch a luxury all-villa resort within one of China’s earliest UNESCO World Heritage sites, Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Located in Sichuan province, on the edge…
Tigerair touches down in Zhengzhou
Tigerair, the Singaporean low-cost carrier, has expanded its network in China with the launch of flights to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province.
Services commenced on Tuesday (28…
Tianjin Airlines launches UK-China route
Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines is celebrating the launch of its first flight from the UK to China which departed from Gatwick on Saturday.
The service departs from London Gatwick and…
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,…
Jetstar flies to Chinese beach resort
Singaporean travellers will soon be able to fly direct to beaches of Sanya, on China's Hainan island, following the launch of a new service by Jetstar.
The low-cost carrier will…
Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…
Hainan Airlines reveals new Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has revealed the initial routes on which it will deploy its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The first of 30 new B787-9s is expected to be delivered next week,…
Hainan Island gets first European connection
The Chinese island province of Hainan is now connected to Europe, following the launch of a new service by Hainan Airlines.
On Saturday 21 May, the carrier commenced twice weekly…
New airline takes off in Xi’an
China's HNA Group has celebrated the launch of Air Changan, its new passenger carrier based in Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
The new airline took off for the…
Shenzhen to become international cruise port
An agreement has been signed that will transform the Chinese city of Shenzhen into a major international cruise port.
Genting Hong Kong, which operates Crystal Cruises, Star Cruises…
Spain’s NH launches new Chinese hotel brand
NH Hotel Group, the Spanish hotel chain, has launched a new Chinese joint venture with HNA Group, the owner of Hainan Airlines.
The company will now be known by the Chinese name ‘Nuo…
China’s Loong Air cleared for international flights
Loong Air, a new Chinese passenger airline based in Hangzhou, has received permission to launch international flights.
The former cargo carrier moved into the passenger sector in late…
Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes
Tianjin Airlines has significantly expanded its domestic route map with the launch of 42 new routes.
In Inner Mongolia, the carrier will expand its operations from Hohhot, connecting…
雅诗阁携手途家推出“途家盛捷”服务公寓
3月18日，服务公寓业主及运营商雅诗阁携手中国最大的住宿分享平台途家网共同成立的合资品牌“途家盛捷”（Tujia Somerset）正式亮相，品牌发布会暨合作协议签约仪式在上海举行。
目前，途家盛捷已成功获得6个项目，将在大连、沈阳、海口、天津、无锡和南京6个城市合作管理超过1,000套服务公寓单元。…
Ascott unveils new Chinese brand, Tujia Somerset
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment company, has unveiled a new brand for the Chinese market.
Tujia Somerset has been formed as part of a joint venture company with…
China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings from Shenyang
Capital Airlines, which is based in Beijing, has launched a series of new scheduled flights from its new operating base in Shenyang, the capital of northeast China’s Liaoning province.…
Tigerair to link Singapore with Yangtze Delta
Singapore's Tigerair is planning to expand its network in China next month with the launch of direct flights to Sunan Shuofang International Airport - the hub that serves the Yangtze River…
Hard Rock hotel to rise in Dalian
Hard Rock International has unveiled plans to launch its first hotel in the Chinese city of Dalian.
The Hard Rock Hotel Dalian is currently under development in a seafront location on…
New flights to connect Hainan with Rome
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch a new flight linking China's Hainan Island with Rome.
The airline has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission…
Sofitel debuts in Sanya
AccorHotels has continued to expand its luxury Sofitel portfolio in China with the opening of its first resort in Sanya.
The new Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort is set on the coast at Haitang…
海口观澜湖新城全新国际时尚商圈开业
2月1日，集娱乐、购物、休闲、餐饮及文化为一体的“海口观澜湖新城·海南新时尚中心”在海口开幕。
当晚，香港著名艺人杨千嬅、Maria Cordero、一众韩国团队现身开幕派对，逾5000人参与派对。据了解，2月2日，将有一场洋溢着青春年少的荧光彩跑活动在电影公社南洋街开跑。
全国政协委员、观澜湖集团主席兼行政总裁朱鼎健博士在开幕现场表示：“适逢观澜湖进入 ‘观澜湖…
Mission Hills opens huge new tourism complex in Hainan
Mission Hills China has opened a major new tourism and leisure complex on Hainan Island.
The new Mission Hills Centreville Haikou officially launched on 1 February 2016, following an…
Dusit signs new luxury resort on Hainan Island
Thailand's Dusit International has entered into an agreement to manage a new luxury resort in Haikou, the capital of China's island province of Hainan.
The company's Chinese joint…
IHG opens 5,000th hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reached a major milestone today (12 January 2016), when it opened its 5,000th hotel.
The launch of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side in New York…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Starwood opens first St Regis in Macau
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has brought its luxury St Regis brand to Macau, as part of the Sands China's integrated resort complex.
The new St Regis Macao Cotai Central becomes the…
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…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
Hilton adds sixth hotel in Hainan
Hilton has expanded its presence in China with the opening of a new hotel on Hainan Island.
The new Hilton Wenchang, which is located on Hainan's east coast, becomes the first…
St Regis to rise in Qingdao
Starwood has continued the expansion of its luxury St Regis brand in the Asia Pacific region with the signing of a new hotel in the Chinese port city of Qingdao.
The new-build St…
Sichuan Airlines adds flights to Southeast Asia
Sichuan Airlines is launching a series of new flights to Southeast Asia.
Earlier this week, the Chengdu-based carrier launched a new service to Nha Trang, the coastal city in Vietnam.…
Air China teams up with United on more routes
Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China.
The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…
China’s HNA Group enters online travel sector
HNA Group, the Chinese conglomerate that owns Hainan Airlines, has entered the online travel sector.
The Haikou-based company has formed a joint venture partnership with NetEase Inc,…
Guangzhou’s new LCC spreads wings
9 Air, the new low-cost carrier based at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport, will continue to expand its domestic network this month, with the launch of a new south-north route.…
Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…
Delta expands across China with SkyTeam partners
Delta Air Lines has significantly expanded its operations in China, as part of a new partnership with its SkyTeam alliance partners in Shanghai.
The US carrier is relocating its passenger…
China’s GX Airlines to launch multiple new routes
GX Airlines, a start-up carrier in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch a host of new routes in the coming weeks.
The Nanning-based airline launched its first ever flight to…
2.8bn Chinese trips taken during Lunar New Year
China's roads, railways, airlines and waterways carried a total of 2.81 billion passengers during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, travel period, Xinhua reported authorities as…
HNA launches another new Chinese airline
China's HNA Group has continued to expand its airline portfolio, with the official launch of GX Airlines - a new carrier based in southern China's scenic Guangxi region.
The start-up…
China plans new Mongolia-Hainan high-speed railway
A major new north-south high-speed railway line is being planned in China.
The governments of seven Chinese provinces and regions are teaming up to build the country's second major…
Marriott adds fifth hotel in Sanya
Marriott International has opened its fifth property in China’s main beach resort destination, Sanya.
The new Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay is a 452-room resort located at the base…
海口将建中泰文化旅游区
海南日报消息，中泰两国企业将合作在海口市秀英区石山镇建设海南中泰文化旅游度假区，总投资将达60亿元，项目计划在博鳌亚洲论坛2015年年会期间开工建设。这是记者今天从海口市政府获悉的。
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Hilton enters the capital of Hainan
Hilton has opened another hotel in southern China's Hainan province.
The new Hilton Haikou Meilan becomes the upscale brand's first property in Haikou, Hainan's provincial capital,…
China’s latest airline takes off
Another new airline has taken to the skies in China.
Fuzhou Airlines, which is based at southeast China's Fujian province, commenced commercial operations on 30 October 2014, flying…
Tigerair continues China expansion
Tigerair will continue expanding its links between Singapore and China next month, with the launch of flights to two more mainland cities - Nanning and Guilin.
On 1 November 2014, the…
China Southern boosts Wuhan
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
海南省休闲农业协会海口成立
南海网海口10月22日消息 10月22日，海南省休闲农业协会在海口正式成立。旨在为促进海南农业、旅游生产生态环境的改善作出贡献。
呀诺达雨林文化旅游区董事长张涛当选海南省休闲农业协会首任会长，海南省投资商会执行会长王佳当选为执行会长，休闲经济专家时晓东当选秘书长。…
Xiamen Airlines to launch a host of new routes
From 26 October, Xiamen Airlines will expand its network out of Xiamen, Fuzhou, and Tianjin.
The carrier will launch scheduled services to key Chinese cities including Xi’an, Wuhan,…
Hainan Airlines to launch a series of new flights
This month, Hainan Airlines will launch a host of new domestic services.
On 26 October, the carrier will launch six weekly flights to Haikou from the port city of Dalian in…
Jumeirah expands China portfolio
Jumeirah Group has announced three new luxury hotel projects in China following the signing of management contracts recently.
Gerald Lawless, president and CEO of Jumeirah Group,…
Okay Airways to launch a host of new flights
Tianjin-based Okay Airways has launched a series of new flights this month, including its first destination in Southeast Asia.
The carrier launched three weekly flights from its home…
Marriott opens first business hotel in Hainan
Marriott Hotels brand celebrated the opening of its first hotel in Haikou, Hainan Province, on Monday.
Under a long-term management agreement with property owner, Shenzhen Tiley Real…
Marriott to add business hotel on Hainan Island
Marriott will launch its first ever business-focused city hotel on the Chinese resort island of Hainan next month.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests on 13 October 2014, the Haikou…
Spain’s NH Hotel moves into China with HNA
Spain’s NH Hotels will launch in China, following the signing of a new deal with HNA Group.
As part of the bilateral trade summit between Spain and China, attended by Spanish…
The latest industry appointments
PHOEBE TEO has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group's new senior vice president of strategic advisory. Relocating from Singapore to Hong Kong, Ms Teo marks JLL's first…
New World Hotels takes over Hyatt Regency in Manila
New World Hotels will take over management of the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Casino Manila from 1 January.
The property will be rebranded as the New World Manila Bay Hotel, making this…
Northeast Asia drives Changi passenger growth
Passenger movements increased at Changi International Airport through July, driven by growth on routes to North East Asia.
Singapore Changi Airport handled some 4.58 million passenger…
Ritz-Carlton to open first golf resort in China
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has unveiled plans to develop its first golf resort tin China, as part of world’s largest golf complex on Hainan Island.
The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills…
HNA airlines team up for Xinjiang connections
Three of HNA Group's Chinese carriers - Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Lucky Air - have teamed up to offer connecting flights through the city of Urumqi.
The partner airlines…
Hainan Airlines to add Guangzhou flights
Hainan Airlines has launched a series of new flights from Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport.
On Tuesday 15 July, the Chinese carrier commenced a new daily service from…
海口增加航班迎暑期游
据南海网消息，海南传统旅游淡季即将迎来小高峰。今年暑假期间已有海航、首都航空、香港航空等8家航空公司计划在16条航线上增加1344架次航班，以促进海口暑期旅游，热门客源城市包括海、深圳、武汉、重庆、长沙、昆明、香港等。…
Chongqing opening marks Westin’s 200th hotel
Starwood has celebrated the opening of its 200th Westin hotel.
And appropriately, the brand's newest property is located in Asia Pacific - the region that will drive Westin's growth…
The latest industry appointments
BADLISHAM BIN GHAZALI has been appointed managing director of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Bin Ghazali joins the state-run airport operator from another government-linked…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
Tigerair to connect Singapore and Xi’an
Tigerair will extend its reach into China next month, with the launch of a new service connecting Singapore with Xi’an.
Commencing on 15 May 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
China to build world’s biggest duty free store
The world's biggest duty free store will be developed in the Chinese island province of Hainan.
Xinhua reported the province's vice governor, Tan Li, as saying on Wednesday that the…
Hainan Air adds domestic Dreamliner destination
Hainan Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to another domestic Chinese destination - Dalian.
The aircraft made its debut on the route on Monday, and it will now operate…
Swiss-Belhotel to double China portfolio
Swiss-Belhotel International has unveiled plans to open three new hotels in China, doubling its portfolio in the country.
The Hong Kong-based hotel group currently operates three…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to Seattle
Hainan Airlines has started operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Beijing and Seattle.
The new deployment commenced on 10 January 2014, and will initially operate…
Hainan Airlines’ Dreamliner to fly to Xiamen
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy the aircraft to Xiamen, in southeast China's Fujian province.
Commencing on 23 December…
Tigerair expands in China
Tigerair is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of a new route to the seaport city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
The new service will operate three times a week direct…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to US
Hainan Airlines has launched its first ever international services using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 26 November 2013, the airline flew the new fuel-efficient aircraft to the US…
New World opens in Beijing
The New World Beijing Hotel opened on Friday, in the Chongwenmen area of the city.
Set in a residential neighbourhood, the new property features a low-rise design and offers 309…
Hainan Air expands domestic Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has expanded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services across China.
The southwestern city of Kunming has become the eighth Chinese city served using the new fuel-efficient…
Hilton launches DoubleTree in Wuhu
Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree-branded hotel in the Chinese city of Wuhu.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu is a 26-storey hotel located in the centre of the city, featuring…
Silvesea 2015 goes on sale
Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises is now taking bookings on its 2015 collection, after going on sale today (30 September).
Overall the programme includes cruises to over 700…
Dreamliner comes to Sanya
The Chinese resort town of Sanya will welcome its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights today (30 September 2013).
Hainan Airlines will deploy its new Dreamliner on the…
Hainan Airlines adds Guangzhou-Guilin
Hainan Airlines has launched a new service connecting Guangzhou with Guilin, the popular tourist destination in southern China.
The new route, which commenced on 25 September 2013,…
Hangzhou to get first Dreamliner flights
The popular Chinese tourist destination of Hangzhou will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time this week.
Effective 27 September 2013, Hainan Airlines will deploy the…
Ritz-Carlton plots Asian expansion
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has outlined out a major expansion plan for Asia.
The company has announced several developments that will bring total number of properties in its…
Ritz-Carlton charts global expansion
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has charted out a major expansion plan until 2016. The Company has announced several development initiatives that will bring total number of properties in…
Dragonair and Cathay Pacific submit Jetstar objection
Cathay Pacific and Dragon Air have formerly objected to Jetstar Hong Kong’s application for a licence to operate.
The carrier’s both cite Article 134 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law which…
Hainan Airlines receives its second Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, touching down on 30 August.
The all-new Dreamliner landed at Haikou’s Meilan International Airport and will be…
Hainan Airlines half yearly profit increases
Hainan Airlines has announced its half yearly profits for the period ending 29 August.
The group’s total operating income for the half year was US$2.35 billion, up 3.83% over last…
UAE looks to boost eastbound traffic
The UAE represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed a Record of Discussions (RoD) with the government of the People's Republic of China in Yinchuan.
The new…
Jetstar arrives at new Hainan hub
Jetstar became the first international airline to touch down at Haikou Meilan International Airport's new terminal this week.
A flight from Singapore arrived in the capital of Hainan…
New World to open in Beijing
Rosewood Hotel Group will open its first New World hotel in Beijing later this year.
Located in the Chongwenmen area of the city, the 309-room New World Beijing Hotel will welcome its…
Hainan Airlines launches Dreamliner flights
Hainan Airlines launched the first commercial flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on Thursday (11 July).
The Chinese airline carried 206 passengers on the domestic…
Hainan Airlines receives first Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (4 July 2013).
The carrier, which has ordered 10 of the fuel-efficient wide-body jets, becomes the second…
China Southern to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June
China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013.
The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…
Emerging markets to drive Westin growth
Starwood Hotels & Resorts expects to add 11 new hotels this year, driven by emerging markets in Asia and Latin America.
Seven new Westin hotels will open in Asia Pacific in 2013,…
Emerging markets to boost Starwood in 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has said it expects a strong year of openings and new hotel signings in 2013, with emerging markets driving the company's portfolio growth.
The US-based hotel…
Accor to boost Sofitel brand in Asia
Accor is planning a major expansion of its luxury Sofitel brand in Asia Pacific over the next few years.
According to the Sofitel's Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Markland…
Marriott partners Mission Hills in Hainan
Marriott International has signed a joint venture agreement with golf course operator Mission Hills to develop Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance Hotels on China's Hainan Island.
With a total…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
SORAJAK KASEMSUVAN has been named as the new President of Thai Airways International, replacing Piyasvasti Amranand who was deposed in June. He is currently Chairman of the state-run Thai…
Hard Rock to move into China
Hard Rock International has announced plans to launch two new hotels in China.
Through a collaboration with golf resort operator Mission Hills, the two new Hard Rock hotels are expected to…
Mission Hills plans huge Hainan tourism developments
Luxury golf club operator Mission Hills is planning to develop a major new integrated golf resort on China's resort island, Hainan.
Late next year, the company will embark on a new…
Cathay sinks to first half loss
Cathay Pacific has posted heavy a HK$935 million (US$120.6m) loss for the first half of 2012 as high jet fuels costs and a weak cargo sector hit the airline.
The result marks a significant…
Tiger to boost Malaysia, China services
Tiger Airways will increase its flights to the Kuching and Penang in Malaysia, and the Chinese city of Haikou during the August holiday period.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will…
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China Southern cuts Philippine services
China Southern Airlines has announced that it is cutting flights to the Philippines amid tensions in the South China Sea.
Xinhua reported that the…
Jetstar links Perth with Hainan
Jetstar has launched a new service connecting Perth with Haikou, the city in China's island province of Hainan.
The low-cost carrier has been operating flights between Singapore and Haikou…
Jetstar forges Chinese GDS link
Jetstar has expanded its distribution network in China following the signing of a new agreement with local GDS, TravelSky. An estimated 7,000 Chinese travel agents from 300 cities will now…
Boeing to take Dreamliner on world tour
Following its recent commercial debut in Japan, Boeing’s brand new 787 Dreamliner will soon take part in a six-month world tour, starting with trips to China, Africa and the Middle East. The…
Star Cruises to homeport liner in Sanya
Star Cruises will base its SuperStar Aquarius liner in Sanya from next month, becoming the first cruise company to homeport in the Hainan Island resort destination. The 765-cabin SuperStar…
Boeing to take Dreamliner on world tour
Following its recent commercial debut, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner will soon take part in a six-month world tour, starting with trips to China, Africa and the Middle East. The 'Dream Tour'…
Westin conducts Heavenly Bed roadshow in China
Starwood's Westin Hotels & Resorts brand has conducted a new roadshow in China celebrating the Westin Heavenly Bed. The 'Out of Home' China campaign ran from 5-13 November 2011, and…
Westin embarks on China roadshow
Westin Hotels & Resorts has launched a new roadshow in China that showcases its trademark 'Heavenly Bed' and promotes the brand across the fastest growing luxury goods market. The Westin…
Star Cruises to homeport liner in Sanya
Star Cruises will base its SuperStar Aquarius liner in Sanya from next month, becoming the first cruise company to homeport in the Hainan Island resort destination. The 765-cabin SuperStar…
Jetstar to launch flights to Guangzhou
Jetstar has announced that it will commence flights between Singapore and Guangzhou from 22 December. The southern Chinese city will be served daily using a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft.…
Jetstar adds Ningbo to Chinese network
Jetstar has launched flights from Singapore to Ningbo, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The low-cost carrier becomes the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between…
EasyRMS signs new China deal
Easy Revenue Management Solutions Ltd (EasyRMS), the provider of revenue and yield management solutions to the hotel industry, has signed a new deal with China's HNA Hotels & Resorts.…
Jetstar to launch Singapore-Beijing flights
Jetstar has announced plans to extend its reach in China with the launch of flights to Beijing's Capital International Airport. The low-cost carrier will operate the route daily from 24…
Marriott plans 24 new hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International's signature brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced a global pipeline of nearly 50 new hotels and resorts to open in the next four years, almost half of…
Jetstar launches Hangzhou flights
Jetstar added Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province, to its expanding network of destinations in China yesterday. The low-cost carrier becomes the first airline to offer direct…
Hainan to host several sporting events in 2011
China's southern island province of Hainan will play host to a range of sporting events this year. Xinhua reported that the second Tour of Hainan Island International Sailing Race in March…
AirAsia announces launch of services to Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, July 1, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- After creating a buzz in most of the other markets in the country, AirAsia the World's Best Low Cost Airline…
AirAsia launches Delhu flights with free seat promo
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
AirAsia X launches Delhu flights with free seat promo
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
Tiger launches more Greater China routes
Tiger Airways announced plans to introduce even more destinations to Greater China, following the huge popularity of its existing routes.Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of Tiger…
AirAsia lands in Bengaluru
Sepang, May 20, 2010 - Continuing to spread its wings in the Indian market, AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline, flew into the Silicon Valley of India…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Taipei-Osaka services
Low fares leader Jetstar plans to commence Singapore-Taipei-Osaka* services from 5 July 2010* with the lowest fare available between Singapore and Osaka of SGD198 all in, one way.…
Sofitel signs two new China properties
Hong Kong, 26 March 2010 - Sofitel Luxury Hotels has signed two new management contracts in China for the Sofitel Haikou (pictured) and Sofitel Lianyungang Suning Galaxy. With a…
Tiger’s growth continues in January
Singapore, 10 February 2010: Tiger Airways Holdings today announced strong operating statistics for January 2010, continuing the momentum of growth from the quarter ending 31…
AirAsia increases Hangzhou flights
Sepang, 10th February 2010 - To cater to the increasing demands and encouraging load factor from its guests, AirAsia's long haul, low fare affiliate, AirAsia X will…
Jetstar launches Singapore-Shantou flights
Low fares leader Jetstar has become the first foreign carrier to fly between Singapore and Shantou, situated in China's Guangdong Province, with inaugural flight 3K 823 taking off…
Tiger Airways launches Singapore-HK flights
Hong Kong and Singapore, 1 February 2010. Tiger Airways Singapore today commenced twice-daily flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of…
Jetstar launches first China service
Low fares leader Jetstar will start direct four times weekly services to mainland China today with the inaugural flight to Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province.The inaugural…
Jetstar goes double daily to Phuket
Jetstar has today commenced its new double daily service to Phuket with full flights ahead for this holiday season. Jetstar's new schedule will see the introduction of 5,000 seats of…
Jetstar continues expansion into China
Low fares leader Jetstar will launch first time services direct from Singapore to Shantou* - situated in the Guangdong Province - commencing from 2 February 2010*.Jetstar will initially…
Hainan Airlines to launch first China-Hawaii route
HAIKOU, China, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hainan Airline Group ("HNA Group") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with a commercial delegation from the…
Tiger Airways extends one-cent tickets
SINGAPORE, 14 October 2009. Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, is celebrating the recent economic recovery reported in the media. To further stimulate…
Tiger relaunches Chinese website
SINGAPORE, 12 October 2009: Tiger Airways Singapore has launched its new and improved Chinese website to reach out to Chinese-conversant customers and in response to feedback from…
Tiger offers 100,000 seats at one cent each
SINGAPORE, 5 October 2009. Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, has joined forces with Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to promote tourism…
Meritus launches FFP deal with Chinese carriers
Singapore, 24 September 2009 - Meritus Hotels & Resorts, a leading Asian hospitality brand, has signed preferred frequent flyer partnership agreements with Air China…
Jetstar to launch flights to mainland China
Low-cost carrier Jetstar will launch its first services into mainland China from 16 December 2009 with a four times weekly service between Singapore and Haikou, capital of Hainan…
AirAsia X launches new China route
Malaysia's long-haul, low cost carrier, AirAsia X, will launch a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin from 2 April, Bernama reported. The launch of services to Tianjin…
Shanghai Airlines plane makes emergency landing
A Shanghai Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Haikou airport, Hainan province, on Wednesday night, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Boeing 737…
Third Hainan resort for Hilton
Hilton has announced plans to manage a new resort property on the Chinese resort island of Hainan. Opening in 2012, the Hilton Qing Shui Bay Resort & Spa will become the group's third…
China Southern boosts services
China's largest carrier, China Southern Airlines, is adding more flights and routes for the winter season, Xinhua has reported. From 26 October to 28 March, the airline will add 18 new…
Hainan Airport reports growth
Hainan Meilan Airport, China, has seen a 22.7% rise in passenger traffic in the first half of 2008,the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The Haikou facility…
No scaling back: AirAsia
The region's largest low-cost carrier, AirAisa, said it would not scale back its ambitious growth plans despite rising oil prices. "We will continue to put on new routes. As…
Air Asia add three routes
AirAsia has confirmed that it will launch flights to Ho Chi Minh next month and then Hong Kong and Haikou in May 2008.
Shenzhen Airlines adds two routes
Shenzhen Airlines has opened two new routes: Xian-Xiangfan-Fuzhou and Changzhou-Fuzhou-Haikou.There are three flights a week on the Xi'an-Xiangfan-Fuzhou route on Monday,…
Dragonair joins Oneworld
"We are pleased that oneworld customers will be able to connect throughHong Kong to ourextensive network of destinations in Mainland China and to the increasing number of business and…
China Southern’s flexible ticket service
One Ticket Service gives the passenger the "ultimate flexibility" in their flight plans, it said. Available now through 31 December 2007, One Ticket Service passengers can…
