Shanghai News
Shanghai launches new online portal for expat services
Shanghai Municipal People’s Government launched the beta version of a new online portal (english.shanghai.gov.cn) for expat services on Jan 1.
Four Seasons and Fungseng Prosperity Announce Plans for Luxury Hotel in Shanghai
Four Seasons, in partnership with Fungseng Prosperity Holdings Limited, has revealed its plans to establish a new luxury hotel in Shanghai, marking a significant step in the luxury hospitality company’s expansion in China. The Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, expected to open its doors in 2027, will stand 44 stories high and offer 160 luxurious rooms and suites.
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Travel & Tourism to Witness Major Resurgence due to Chinese Travellers
According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research, China’s Travel & Tourism sector is predicted to contribute $1.48TN to the national economy by the end of 2023, up over 150% from 2022, when the sector contributed $583BN to the economy.
Virgin Atlantic relaunches flights to Shanghai
The airline will resume daily services between London Heathrow and Shanghai, China from 1 May for both passenger and cargo operations
Beijing Set to Become World’s Largest Travel & Tourism City Destination Says WTTC
Research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that within the next decade, Beijing will overtake Paris to become the world’s largest Travel & Tourism city destination.
SWISS to resume passenger services to Shanghai
In view of the now-eased entry provisions for Mainland China, SWISS is to resume its passenger services between Zurich and Shanghai from 3 March. One weekly flight is currently planned on the route for the month of March, which will then be expanded to three weekly frequencies from April onwards.
Virgin Atlantic confirms Shanghai relaunch date
Virgin Atlantic is to restart its much-anticipated flights to Shanghai, re-establishing essential business and leisure connections between the United Kingdom and China. The daily service will resume on 01 May 2023, with fares starting from £669 per person.
BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS TO MAINLAND CHINA
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and Beijing from 3 June.
Etihad Airways adds flights to Shanghai as travel demand to and from China grows
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
NEOBIO Museum Officially Launched in Shanghai, China
Yesterday, December 15, the first interactive, experiential science and technology museum in China – the NEOBIO Museum (Shanghai), located in Al PLAZA along the Xuhui West Bund, was officially unveiled to the public.
SAS increases flight frequency between Copenhagen Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Starting December 16th, SAS offers more frequent departures between Copenhagen Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. After operating the second weekly flight for the first time on the 16th of December, SAS will fly from January 6th from Copenhagen to Shanghai every Tuesday and Friday and from Shanghai to Copenhagen every Thursday and Sunday, throughout the winter season.
Shanghai Disneyland expected to see the year’s biggest crowd during national holiday
A nationwide festive mood for the weeklong National Day holidays is giving a shot in the arm of China’s tourism and leisure industry, early data suggested, pointing to a recovery underway in the world’s second-largest economy.