The Chinese flag carrier, Air China, announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with AFS Investments Inc, a subsidiary of aircraft leasing giant GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), to buy 18 Airbus A320neo planes from the European manufacturer to improve its transport capacity.
The deal, worth $2.2 billio...
As the world enters a new era of international travel, Beijing Tourism is leading the way with a two-part online forum series, "Beijing Culture and Tourism Global Online Strategic Forum - Restart Travel, Together with Beijing.” Held on 22-23 September 2020, the forums are aimed at tour operators and travel agencies wh...
Tongcheng-Elong Holdings, a Chinese online travel firm co-invested by Trip.com Group and Tencent, said its revenue plummeted 24.6% in the second quarter this year. Average monthly active users decreased by 3.3% year-to-year from 181.6 million in the same period of 2019, but increased by 18.3% quarter-to-quarter from 14...
Latest tracking data highlights the extent to which the recovery of international passenger markets is being suppressed by cross-border travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, coupled with the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Global scheduled passenger jet flight numbers were down approximately 54% ...
The resumption of the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS), an exit permit system for mainlanders from certain Chinese cities, is “critical” for the Macau casino industry to recover, said senior executives at Las Vegas Sands Corp. Without such visas, the relaxation from July 15 of quarantine arrangements for travel to the n...
Welcome to Conrad Shenyang, a chic hotel in the heart of this historic city. Perfect for the smart-luxury traveler, Conrad Shenyang resides on the top floors of Forum 66, the tallest building in Shenyang. Take in sweeping views from the Sky Lobby and every guest room and discover new favorite experiences among our prem...
The Park Hyatt Suzhou is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Suzhou, having been recently opened in 2020. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 5km from Suzhou Industrial Park Railway Station and 46km from Sunan Shuofang International Airport. Just a short walk from Xinghu Jie Metro Stati...
Maldives and China are agreeing on the "fast lane" arrangement will enable Chinese travelers to fly back home from the Maldives without having to serve quarantine periods of up to 14 days after their return.
Instead, they must take a Covid-19 swab test 48 hours before departure from the Maldives and after they land in...
Another renowned travel agency in China have gone bust under the sustained impact of COVID-19, but the pandemic may not be the only reason for its demise.
ChinaTravelNews learnt that employees from Shijiebang.com disclosed on June 10 that the company had suspended operation due to the impact of COVID-19. Xinyu Zhao, f...
After the Hong Kong government said it would spend about USD 5 billion to bail out Cathay Pacific, analysts remained skeptical on the company's long-term outlook, even though the rescue plan will address some short-term cash issues. Analysts noted that the airline's problems will linger because a swift rebound in globa...