A new study into the Asia-Pacific corporate travel market says that 2015 will be the year when businesses in China spend more on travel than those in the US.
The maturation of hotels from status symbols to profit centers is one of the key factors reshaping the development landscape in the world’s most populous nation.
The Haikou-based HNA Group has entered the online travel sector with forming a joint venture partnership with NetEase Inc.
Hotel organizations today need to handle a gamut of distribution channels that can pave way for bookings.
China Lodging Group announced that it has appointed Hui Chen as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 22, 2015.
The InterContinental Hotel Group’s China strategy came in for a fair bit of criticism and scrutiny last year after opening a luxury hotel in Tibet.
Ctrip, China’s top travel site, this afternoon announced it has taken a US$400 million stake in long-time arch-rival eLong.
Regal Hotels has recently announced the signing of a new project, Regal Kangbo Hotel & Residence, in Dezhou of Shandong Province, China.
With the opening of seven properties by 2018, onyx hospitality group strengthens presence in china.
While the first quarter showed drops in ADR and RevPAR for China Lodging Group’s hotels, the company is unwavering in its commitment to grow through franchising and manachising.
Hilton Worldwide signed a management with Syncept Investment Group Co., Ltd to mark the entry of its Embassy by Hilton brand in China.
China, and Hong Kong in general, are experiencing strong performance in terms of hotel performance and industry growth.
Marriott International and Yao Foundation jointly launch a new project named “let’s build hope together” which drives for children in rural china.
Domestic travel within China was strong last year, experiencing a 10% increase over the year before. Visitor arrivals declined by about 1%.
After great successes at the CHSA last year, HNA Hospitality Group was awarded "Best Hotel Management Groups of China at the 10th AHF and China Hotel Starlight Awards.
Royal Caribbean International announced that Tianjin, China, will be the new home for its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas.
Jin Jiang International Hotels, China’s leading hotel brand, received the award for "China’s Most Promising Leader of National Hotel Brands" at the 15th China Hotel Golden Horse Award Ceremony.
China Lodging Group features a namesake midmarket brand, JI, that aims at a sweet spot in the market by swearing off the special themes and designs.
The Shanghai-based China Lodging Group added a record number of hotels into its system in 2014 and remains committed to growing its footprint.
AHS CEO Jonathan Wigley has announced the Eastin Grand Hotels brand in Vietnam with the rebranding of an already established property in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
According to Club Med’s development plan, China will become the second largest market after France for Club Med by 2015.
The Bank of China has seized control of London’s Grosvenor House from Sahara Group appointed an administrator to sell the property.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that China’s Sunshine Insurance Group Co. has agreed to pay more US$230 million for the 114-room luxury hotel.
Chinese luxury hotels around the country have figured out ways to survive the downturn, reshaping the industry with a focus on the general public and reasonable spending behavior.