China
All ‘Shook!’ up in Shanghai
YTL Hotels will open the much anticipated Shook! Shanghai in November. Located in Shanghai's Swatch Art Peace Hotel, formerly the iconic Palace Hotel, the perpetual motion restaurant Shook!, along with The Time Bar and The Swatch Art Peace Hotel Terrace, will be among contemporary Shanghai's most unique and compelling dining and entertainment addresses.
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has formally announced the start of its joining process leading to full entry into the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. The process is expected to be completed by mid-2011.
Experience Fiji with Qantas Holidays
For the first time, Qantas Holidays is offering stand alone holidays to Fiji from August 2010, giving UK travellers the option to visit the destination that was previously only available as a stopover.
United Airlines launches Chinese-language website
United Airlines, the global carrier with an extensive trans-Pacific network, is pleased to announce the latest improvement to its local corporate website, cn.united.com, in China: enhanced local language capabilities aimed at providing user-friendly navigation and an improved interface for local customers.
Landmark hotel reopens in Shanghai
China’s most iconic hotel will once again welcome guests when the Fairmont Peace Hotel opens its doors on July 28, 2010.
Do-it-yourself China
Travellers are becoming increasingly eager to do their own trip planning, especially with all of the available online help of travel forums and advice websites.
WorldHotels offers “EXPO Special” in Shanghai
Over 30 million people have already visited the spectacular EXPO 2010 exhibition in Shanghai on both banks of the Huangpu River.
Want the ultimate insider’s guide to Hong Kong? ask Ting Ting
Due to launch in late August 2010, visitors to Hong Kong will soon have the most comprehensive and innovative guide to the city in the palm of their hand.
Journeys of discovery in China
Save £200 per person, when you book the “China Panorama” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 4th September 2010.
Discover the ‘Treasures of China’ for less
Save £135 per person, when you book the “Treasures of China” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 14th August 2010.
Qantas expands codeshare with China Eastern
Qantas has expanded its codeshare relationship with China Eastern to include services between Australia and China via Singapore.
Taiwan to host world’s largest swimming competition
The largest swimming race in the world will take place at one of Taiwan’s top tourist sights, Sun Moon Lake, on 20 September 2010.
Experience Taipei Flora Expo with EVA Air
Taiwanese airline, EVA Air, has teamed up with specialist tour operator Ours Travel to offer two new packages to visit Taiwan’s first ever International Flora Exposition. The exciting event will kick off in Taipei in November 2010.
Rare bird spotted on Taiwan’s North Coast
Birding enthusiasts have an added reason to visit Taiwan after a rare Red-throated Loon was spotted on the beach at Wanli, near Keelung Harbour.
School trips head for China
STS School Travel Service has reported an increase in group bookings for tours to China following the peaked interest surrounding the Beijing Olympics. In 2008-2009 confirmed bookings increased by 80% and the number of enquiries relating to China group tours doubled.