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IT&CM China 2012 2012-4-23

IT&CM China 2012 was held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from April 17 to 19. This is the 6th edition of the international MICE event that seeks to "Promote China to the World and the World to China".

Steigenberger Al Dau Resort at ITB 2012-4-20

The Steigenberger Al Dau Resort, which is the finest 5- stars deluxe Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, the 4-stars Steigenberger Al Dau Club, the Steigenberger Al Dau Dive Club & Aqua Center, the Steigenberger Al Dau Algotherm Red Sea Thalasso & Spa, and the resorts own Golf Course, presents itself at the ITB Berlin every year.

China´s burgeoning demand for luxury travel 2012-4-13

With a million residing millionaires and growing economic confidence, the wealth of China is expected to increase by a further 90% over the next four years. The high-class Chinese are widely recognised as the fastest developing travel market.

China,No. 1 international tourism Market 2012-4-12

Chinese outbound tourists chased by destinations all over the world.China is most likely to turn into the world No. 1 international tourism source market within the year 2012. Destinations all over the world are increasing their efforts to welcome Chinese visitors.

Booming hotel sector in South Africa 2012-4-6

South Africa saw booming of hotel sector these years,particularly at the Luxury and Upper Upscale segment.

Lebanon remains a top destination! 2012-4-5

Despite all that has been taking place in the Middle East region, the Lebanese Ministry of tourism is aiming to showcase and promote Lebanon as safe destination hub for tourists to see.

Will China´s Ultra-Rich Respond to Exclusive Online Travel Agency? 2012-4-5

According to the "2011 China Personal Fortune Report," the country is home to more than 500,000 people with disposable assets of 1.6 million. Last year, the Hurun Report said China currently has 4,000 yuan billionaires.

Micro blog a big way to do a little business 2012-3-21

With the micro blog becoming a frequently used everyday tool for many people, smart business minds in East China´s Zhejiang province have started to take advantage of the busy platform.

IHG launches global Chinese hotel brand 2012-3-21

IHG, the world´s largest hotel group by room number, today unveiled a new tailor-made international hotel brand particularly catering to the needs of Chinese travelers.

China, largest credit card market worldwide 2012-3-20

China, now the world´s single largest credit and debit card market by number of cards, continued to record significant growth throughout 2011 despite signals of a slowing economic growth. Surprisingly strong growth in Chinese consumer spending and the increasing penetration of cards in people´s daily lives are the two main forces boosting the payment card industry.

Chinese housewives spent more in 2011 2012-3-20

Chinese housewives, who traditionally hold the purse strings, spent more last year, with most of the increase going into trips and investments in stocks and real estate, a report has found.

Ctrip revenue soars 21% in 2011 2012-3-20

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets, packaged tours and corporate travel management in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2011.

The Chinese go for health products 2012-3-19

Prada, Gucci...GNC? In addition to the ever-growing list of fashion and luxury brands Chinese shoppers scoop up at home and abroad, health and wellness products-particularly nutritional supplements-are becoming hot commodities as Chinese disposable incomes continue to grow. "People around me seem to be more concerned about their health than in the past," says Wang Qi, a 32-year-old executi

Hotelier wins PATA´s Face Of The Future 2012 2012-3-13

Mr Justin Malcolm is the recipient of the most prestigious honour for young tourism professionals in Asia Pacific-the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Face of the Future 2012 award. Mr Malcolm is General Manager of Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, and Chairman of the PATA Chiang Rai Chapter, Thailand.

A successful ITB Berlin 2012 2012-3-12

Satisfied exhibitors and considerably more trade visitors-Convention attracts over 20 per cent higher attendance-Egypt gains confidence of the international travel industry-ITB Berlin confirms that it is the leading opinion-former on current industry trends-International blogger scene now an established feature of the fair-Some 7,000 journalists accredited from 94 countries

Gastronomic Experiences to savour at ILTM Asia 2012-3-8

Experiencing local culture through cuisine is a key trend in the luxury travel world, according to International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia which sets the scene for high-end travel agents to plan 2013 itineraries, when it takes place in Shanghai, 4-7 June 2012.

ITB Berlin:Taking political pulse of the industry 2012-3-6

10,644 exhibitors from 187 countries-All available display space taken-Record number of two-storey stands-New ITB Buyers´ Circle successfully established-Continued expansion of Travel Technology section-Major bloggers´ meeting on eve of fair-Demand from Asia remains high

VisitScotland´s marketing campaign for BRAVE 2012-3-6

VisitScotland, Scotland´s tourism organisation, and The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East & Africa today announced a unique global marketing campaign to promote Scottish tourism around the much-anticipated Disney•Pixar film "Brave", which is set in the Scottish Highlands and features some of Scotland’s biggest stars.

New airstrip for Malawi Nkhotakota Reserve 2012-3-6

Tourists wishing to visit Malawi´s Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve will benefit from a new airstrip currently being constructed by Tongole Wilderness Lodge employing a local work force from the surrounding community.

SOHU and ITE & MICE to launch online QUIZ 2012-3-2

An online Quiz on "World Destination´s Landmark" will be held from April to May this year in SOHU Travel, where participants from different parts of mainland China are shown and be randomly asked to identify landmark of some 60 international destinations drawn mostly from those exhibited / exhibiting in ITE & MICE.