Deutsche Hospitality to expand in China with two Steigenberger hotels; ITB China announces two industry events in Beijing and Shanghai next year.
Hilton aims at opening and managing 1,000 hotels in China by 2025, which will create 100,000 jobs in the area. The company also looks to reach 50 million loyalty members in the country.
China's domestic air market nearly recovered, the rest of world still depressed; JD.com, China Southern Airlines launch ship-to-home luggage service.
PE firm to buy HNA Group's US unit in $7.2 billion deal; OTT Airlines applies for Chinese air transport licence.
Tourism website Mafengwo releases new travel tips product; Chinese tourists will lead the way of short-haul travel.
The metasearch platform recorded more domestic hotel bookings in September this year than it did last year.
The Chinese multi-brand hotel group mentioned that tier-3 and below cities accounted for 50% of the total pipeline at the end of October. The plan is to establish both middle-scale and economy brands in these places.
China plans first domestic luxury cruise line with Viking; HNA Group, Trip.com sign MoU on air travel, Internet tech.
