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Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin invites guests to embrace the blossoming of spring
As the world around it blooms into the warmth of spring, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin invites guests to indulge in specially curated spring experiences to celebrate this beautiful time of year. Perfectly located downtown, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin is within walking or cycling distance from Tianjin's most iconic spring attractions, including the historic Five Great Avenues, peaceful Munan Park, and picturesque Haihe River. Right beneath the hotel is Chifeng Road, a hidden gem known for its celebrity residences, the China Ancient Porcelain Museum, and various charming cultural boutiques, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the city's unique culture. Enjoying the suite life and more From now through 30th June, guests booking any suite for two or more consecutive nights through the hotel’s official website will receive a complimentary RMB 888 hotel credit, redeemable for dining and spa experiences. Guests staying in suites also get to enjoy exclusive Executive Lounge privileges, including complimentary dining, afternoon tea, cocktails and unique benefits. At the same time, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin has partnered with the national intangible cultural heritage organisation Kite Wei to present the Kite Whispering of Spring afternoon tea at La Sala Lounge where its executive pastry chef artfully combines traditional Chinese kite motifs and vibrant colors into beautifully crafted Western desserts, transforming kites from museum artifacts into edible art. The hotel has also invited Wei Guoqiu, the fourth-generation expert at Kite Wei, to offer guests a rare hands-on kite-making experience every Saturday afternoon. Under his tutelage, guests can explore the joy of crafting and decorating their own kites under expert guidance, immersing themselves in traditional Chinese culture.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust to divest Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) entered into an agreement to divest Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin in China to an unrelated third party. The 185-unit property will be divested at above book value, unlocking gains for CLAS’ Stapled Securityholders. The transaction, subject to customary conditions precedent, is expected to be completed in Q2-2025. Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin, which opened in 1998, is located in Heping District. CapitaLand Ascott Trust Management Limited and CapitaLand Ascott Business Trust Management Pte Ltd chief executive Serena Teo said: “We continually reconstitute CLAS’ portfolio by divesting mature properties such as Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin and redeploying the proceeds towards more optimal uses. In the first half of 2024, CLAS’ properties in China contributed 1.4 percent to our total gross profit. The divestment of Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin will have minimal impact on our gross profit. Post divestment, we will have four properties in China. With CLAS’ strong financial position, we stand ready to capture opportunities to deliver accretive growth for our Stapled Securityholders.” Strengthening its corporate portfolio via portfolio reconstitution strategy Prior to Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin, CLAS has divested a total of close to S$400 million in assets year to date. The properties were divested at a premium to book value, unlocking about S$54 million in gains. CLAS also announced on 1 October 2024 that it will deploy proceeds from the divestment of Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore into the proposed acquisition of lyf Funan Singapore at an entry earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) yield of 4.7 percent, delivering accretion to Stapled Securityholders. Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore was divested in March 2024 at an exit yield of 3.2 percent. Other acquisitions include a rental housing property in Fukuoka, Japan and the remaining 10 percent stake in Standard at Columbia, a student accommodation property in the United States of America in the first half of this year. CLASalso recently completed the asset enhancement initiative (AEI) for Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London. Year to date, CLAS has completed AEIs for five of its properties. CLAS has three properties in its AEI pipeline to be completed between Q4-2024 and 2026. These initiatives, when completed, are expected to enhance the quality of CLAS’ portfolio and uplift its distribution income.
Chengde Summer Resort hosts 10th anniversary exhibition season for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
The Chengde Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, the Chengde Summer Resort Museum, and the Palace Museum officially opened the 10th Anniversary Exhibition Season for Coordinated Development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region in the Pine Crane Temple scenic area of the Chengde Summer Resort. Ongoing till 8 October 2024, the exhibition features numerous cultural relics which have been restored to the Chengde Summer Resort, including three pairs of uniquely crafted clocks that were separated for several centuries. These artefacts immerse visitors into a deep and emotional dialogue across time and space. An elegant venue The Chengde Summer Resort is characterised by its simplicity and elegance, as well as the way it embraces the essence of natural landscapes. It is also the largest existing imperial garden in the world. Keeping this in mind, the Summer Resort and the Palace Museum are regarded as the epitome of the intersection and resonance of historical and cultural heritages. Particularly during the Qianlong era, Emperor Hongli and the entire imperial court spent almost more than five months every year at the Summer Resort, leading to the conduction of imperial affairs, guest receptions, ethnic and diplomatic matters, among others, mostly taking place there. Consequently, a vast collection of treasures from the Palace Museum also made their way to Chengde.
Tianjin Airlines adds transit hub to improve service to passengers
Tianjin Airlines officially opened a transit service counter at Tianjin Airport as part of its drive to improve service for passengers. The establishment of the transit hub aims to improve service quality and facilitate passengers' travel. It is also a way by which Tianjin Airlines works to strengthen the transit service guarantee capabilities of Tianjin Airport. Under the new transit arrangements, those departing from 77 airports across the country and transiting through Tianjin on the same day can handle through check-in and baggage check-in at the airport they depart from. How does it work? If passengers have completed through check-in and baggage check-in procedures at the departure station, they can go to the Tianjin Airlines transfer counter to complete the transfer procedures after the previous flight arrives in Tianjin. They can go directly to the boarding gate of the next flight to wait for boarding without the need for a second security check. However, if passengers have not completed the check-in process at the departure station and have no checked baggage, the Tianjin Airlines transfer counter can also handle check-in procedures for the next flight during the opening period. Transfer passengers who have not completed through check-in at the departure station and have checked baggage need to follow the normal process and go to the departure hall on the third floor of the terminal to complete the procedures for the subsequent flight after collecting their luggage.
Tianjin Air Cargo Security’s summer gets off to a good start
China’s Tianjin Air Cargo Security Inspection Station started the summer by setting new records and rethinking operations for the season. The Tianjin inspection station noted the inspection of around 300 tonnes of cargo and mail, a 480 percent increase from last year, at the beginning of this month. The station even set a new daily inspection record last 8 July when it successfully handled the inspection of at least 54 tonnes of cargo. Rethinking the work plan Based on recent data, the volume of air cargo flying into and within China increased substantially from last year’s figures. Likewise, special measures need to be taken to address the transport of food products in warmer weather. Tianjin Air Cargo Security made several adjustments to address both matters. To improve the efficiency of security inspection during the summer transportation period and reduce the detention time of goods, Tianjin Air Cargo Security formulated a special work plan to ensure the timely inspection and orderly loading and transport of both mail and cargo. The inspection station also established an information linkage mechanism with the cargo terminal. Tianjin Air Cargo Security also optimised staffing and strengthened the sharing of information within its organisation to ensure overall efficiency during the peak season.
SuperStar Virgo makes homeport debut in Tianjin
SuperStar Virgo in Tianjin Genting Cruise Lines has celebrated SuperStar Virgo’s inaugural homeport sailing from Tianjin to multiple destinations in Japan. As one of the major cruise ports in China — Tianjin boasts excellent port infrastructure and accessibility to key markets in the Northern region, which are both crucial to the strategic deployment of Genting Cruise Lines in the country. “The inaugural homeport deployment of SuperStar Virgo in Tianjin is instrumental in building the profile of Genting Cruise Lines as a key industry leader in Asia, as well as to lay a solid foundation for the market development of both Star Cruises and Dream Cruises in China and across the region,” said Kent Zhu, president of Genting Cruise Lines. Genting Cruise Lines celebrated SuperStar Virgo’s inaugural homeport sailing, from where it will offer seven cruises to multiple destinations including Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Beppu and Nagasaki. Furthermore, the occasion marked Star Cruises’ second inaugural homeport in Northern China this year, preceded by SuperStar Virgo’s five-week homeport season in Dalian and to be followed by her debut homeport in the coastal city of Qingdao later this year. The inaugural ceremony of SuperStar Virgo in Tianjin SuperStar Virgo, under the Star Cruises brand, houses over 10 bars and restaurants including Chinese, Japanese and international restaurants. Onboard amenities include a foot reflexology salon and spa, gym with steam and sauna rooms, hairdressing salon, two-level theatre, duty-free shops, a 100-metre mega water slide, outdoor swimming pool, mini golf course, karaoke room, and children's activity centre. With 13 storeys and weighing 75,000 tonnes, the SuperStar Virgo features 935 cabins, including sea-view cabins and balcony suites. Additionally, SuperStar Virgo offers a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options. A stage performance by SuperStar Virgo’s entertainment team Ang Moo Lim, president of Star Cruises, said: “As the pioneer of cruising in Asia with 25 years of experience in the region, Star Cruises is committed to engaging Asian travellers with thematic cruises that best cater to their needs." “Tailor-made entertainment and enrichment activities” “SuperStar Virgo’s homeport deployment in Tianjin is timed perfectly with the peak season of family travels in China – the Golden Week holiday and autumn trips in October. In addition to a great variety of itineraries of different durations and destinations, we have tailor-made entertainment and enrichment activities for all family members to enjoy such as our Senior Cruiser Program, ‘Treasure Hunt at Sea with Doraemon’ and more.”
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 for travel to the island of Hainan – China’s answer to Hawaii or Bali Anything else? The Russian carrier will operate the new route using a large, twin-aisle Boeing 777 aircraft First international connection for Vietnam's Quang Binh Where? Quang Binh (Vietnam) to Chiang Mai (Thailand) When? Twice a week, effective 11 August 2017 Who? Jetstar Pacific Why? Aimed at expanding intra-regional trade and tourism between ASEAN countries Anything else? This will become the first non-stop service on the route and the first international flight from Quang Binh’s Dong Hoi Airport China Eastern adds new flight to the Philippines Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Clark (Philippines) When? Daily, effective 18 October 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why? Catering for outbound traffic from China to the Philippines and opening up a new option for travellers to Manila Anything else? Clark could become one of Asia's largest airports, if plans to expand its capacity to 80 million annual passengers are realised Malaysia Airlines plans Tianjin launch Where? Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) to Tianjin (China) When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Malaysia Airlines Why? Malaysian national carrier continues to focus its expansion on Asia’s fast-expanding markets, most notably China Anything else? Tianjin will become Malaysia Airlines’ second Chinese route from Kota Kinabalu, after Shanghai
Asian air route updates: HK Express, Tianjin Airlines and more
HK Express completes Pacific island double Where? Hong Kong to Saipan (Northern Mariara Islands) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? HK Express Why? New leisure travel destination for Hong Kong travellers Anything else? This is the second part of Pacific island double for HK Express, following recent launch of flights to Guam New Philippine links from Chongqing Where? Chongqing (China) to Kalibo and Cebu (Philippines) When? Daily (four times a week to Kalibo and three to Cebu) effective 26 March 2017 Who? China West Air Why? Providing tropical beach links to residents in western China’s largest metropolis Anything else? The municipal area of Chongqing home to almost 50 million people Juneyao Airlines adds another Phuket connection Where? Nanjing (China) to Phuket (Thailand) When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Juneyao Airlines Why? Fulfilling Chinese tourist demand for Thailand’s beaches Anything else? More than 20 different airlines now fly between Phuket and China Tianjin Airlines to make debut Down Under Where? Chongqing (China) to Melbourne (Australia) When? Three times a week, effective 27 September 2017 Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Continued long-haul expansion of Chinese airline following launch of Auckland and London flights Anything else? New alternative “Kangaroo Route” for travellers between Australia and UK
Mainland China MICE sector rises as organisers look beyond Hong Kong and Macao
Whenever the topic of MICE in East Asia comes up, the industry’s focus tends to turn to Hong Kong and Macao, two areas which have built up a reputation thanks to mega venues and the expertise of their respective business events professionals. Surprisingly, Mainland China is no slouch when it comes to the business events scene, what with major cities like Beijing and Shanghai welcoming global conferences and expositions, and Shenzhen playing host to international tech conventions With that said, we take a closer look at the Chinese MICE sector, what it specifically offers the industry, and what could give it the edge against the rest of the world. What China has going for it To understand why China is on a roll with regard to MICE is to know that the industry has the support of the national government. When it comes to both infrastructure and industrial advancement, the Chinese government has an all-encompassing strategy for the MICE industry. This strategy is focused on the creation of multifunctional spaces capable of hosting events of any magnitude in terms of both usable area and relevant amenities. Also, rather than simply building new conference centres and exhibition halls, the Chinese government seeks to develop integrated environments to enable event planners to create engaging interactive experiences for participants. At the same time, historical quarters in major cities are being transformed into event venues that fuse together an immersive cultural tourism aspect with the amenities of contemporary MICE, essentially weaving storied tradition with modern spectacle for maximum impact. It has also helped that global luxury hospitality brands like Banyan Tree, Jumeirah, and Rosewood have been setting up shop in major Chinese cities, drawing in C-suite and business travellers with a curated blend of global excellence, local custom, and timeless elegance. Rolling out the red carpet It has also helped that China has been making it easier for travellers, specifically business travellers and event delegates, to enter its borders. Indeed, the country’s relaxed visa policy which remains in effect until 14th September of this year has simplified things for travel agents and corporate travel planners worldwide. The increase in direct flights entering and exiting China has also helped, along with a number of global airlines expanding their routes to both main and secondary cities throughout the country. The number of Chinese carriers, both full-service and low-cost, has also helped boost arrivals numbers, and many events staged in the country prudently team up with airlines to help their delegates have a more convenient and comfortable inbound experience. Hold on for a minute This, however, does not mean that it’s all smooth sailing for the Chinese MICE industry; far from it as there are still a number of barriers that could keep the industry from coming to its full potential. There is still, unfortunately, the language barrier: even today, the country has a significant shortage of travel and hospitality professionals who are proficient in English and other global languages. Indeed, China’s dominant monolingual culture has made a number of global events shy away from considering it a viable venue, citing difficulties in getting local staff to understand requirements and logistical arrangements. The Chinese MICE industry’s attitudes towards sustainable operations have also been called into question, as companies have been slow to comply with global standards for waste management and resource conservation. Some critics have also pointed out that extremely strict government regulations have also discouraged MICE firms from bringing their events into the country. An optimistic outlook But all things considered, the outlook for the Chinese MICE industry for the rest of 2026 and beyond is a rosy one. The ongoing crisis in West Asia is driving event organisers from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Qatar to Asia’s primary cities which include Beijing and Hong Kong. Also, as stated earlier, MICE professionals are literally taking the show on the road, mounting conferences and expos in tourism centres like Harbin or little known gems like Tianjin and Hainan. Chinese event professionals are also making it a point to customise events for their clients, offering a level of personalisation that truly makes these functions their own, something which is rarely considered elsewhere in the world. They said in ancient times that all roads led to Rome for it was, at the time, the centre for commerce and culture; these days, we can confidently say that all roads lead to China as the world has chosen to meet there.
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