https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/shanghai/ Shanghai News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:42:36+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pop-up-event-invites-travelers-at-zayed-international-airport-to-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pop-up-event-invites-travelers-at-zayed-international-airport-to-experience/ Running to May 20, 2024, the vibrant culture and iconic landmarks of Shanghai are being showcased at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport. The “Meet Me in Shanghai” pop-up event invites travelers to immerse themselves in a captivating interactive experience, offering a slice of Shanghai without the need to leave the terminal. Fri, 10 May 2024 05:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-launches-new-online-portal-for-expat-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:06:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-and-fungseng-prosperity-announce-plans-for-luxury-hotel-in-sha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-and-fungseng-prosperity-announce-plans-for-luxury-hotel-in-sha/ 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. Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-tourism-to-witness-major-resurgence-due-to-chinese-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:38:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-relaunches-flights-to-shanghai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:42:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beijing-set-to-become-worlds-largest-travel-tourism-city-destination-says-w/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beijing-set-to-become-worlds-largest-travel-tourism-city-destination-says-w/ 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. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:37:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-resume-passenger-services-to-shanghai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:59:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-confirms-shanghai-relaunch-date/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:24:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-announces-resumption-of-flights-to-mainland-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:21:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-adds-flights-to-shanghai-as-travel-demand-to-and-from-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-adds-flights-to-shanghai-as-travel-demand-to-and-from-china/ 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. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 07:46:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neobio-museum-officially-launched-in-shanghai-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:05:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-increases-flight-frequency-between-copenhagen-airport-and-shanghai-pudo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-increases-flight-frequency-between-copenhagen-airport-and-shanghai-pudo/ 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. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:02:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-disneyland-expected-to-see-the-years-biggest-crowd-during-national/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-disneyland-expected-to-see-the-years-biggest-crowd-during-national/ 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. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:28:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-has-signed-six-new-luxury-hotels-in-asia-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-has-signed-six-new-luxury-hotels-in-asia-pacific/ Hilton has signed six new luxury hotels in Asia-Pacific which will open over the next four years. The hotels include the Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR brands. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:49:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-closes-tourist-attractions-over-coronavirus-fears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-closes-tourist-attractions-over-coronavirus-fears/ Top tourist attractions in Shanghai have been forced to close shortly after reopening as China continues to take preventative measures against the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:20:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-air-to-launch-shanghai-flights-from-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-air-to-launch-shanghai-flights-from-manchester/ Chinese carrier Juneyao Air has chosen the hub for its first ever UK service, which will operate three-times-a-week using the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:48:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-gatwick-welcomes-new-shanghai-departure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-gatwick-welcomes-new-shanghai-departure/ The new Shanghai route is a response to an increase in demand from Gatwick passengers for flights to China. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:07:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/doubletree-by-hilton-shanghai-nanxiang-opens-its-doors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/doubletree-by-hilton-shanghai-nanxiang-opens-its-doors/ DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai Nanxiang has opened, located in the culturally historic 1,500-year-old town of Nanxiang, now an up-and-coming business district in Shanghai Jiading. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:24:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-regency-shanghai-jiading-opens-to-first-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-regency-shanghai-jiading-opens-to-first-guests/ Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in north-west Shanghai, providing a one-stop, energising hotel experience for travellers and local guests to connect with who and what matters to them most. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:18:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intercontinental-shanghai-wonderland-to-open-doors-in-late-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intercontinental-shanghai-wonderland-to-open-doors-in-late-2018/ Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:36:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-launch-shanghai-connection-from-london-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-launch-shanghai-connection-from-london-gatwick/ A vital new long-haul connection from London Gatwick to Shanghai – China’s largest city – was announced today, as Gatwick recorded year-on-year long-haul growth of 21 per cent during July. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:59:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-sun-officially-named-in-shanghai-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-sun-officially-named-in-shanghai-china/ Viking has seen its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun, officially named during a celebration in the heart of Shanghai. The ship is currently sailing Viking’s sold-out 141-day world cruise from Miami to London, and its stop in Shanghai marks the first time one of Viking’s ocean ships has called in China. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-to-connect-shanghai-and-atlanta-from-july-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-to-connect-shanghai-and-atlanta-from-july-2018/ Delta Air Lines is expanding in Asia with the launch of a new service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The new route is expected to start in July 2018. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:21:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/patrick-chen-deputy-director-international-promotion-department-shanghai-mu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/patrick-chen-deputy-director-international-promotion-department-shanghai-mu/ Patrick Chen, deputy director, international promotion department, Shanghai Municipal Tourism, speaks to Breaking Travel News in Shanghai. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:18:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-reveals-grand-kempinski-hotel-shanghai-as-asia-australa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-reveals-grand-kempinski-hotel-shanghai-as-asia-australa/ World Travel Awards has revealed the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 will be hosted by the luxury Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 08:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-regis-coming-to-shanghai-as-starwood-signs-property-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-regis-coming-to-shanghai-as-starwood-signs-property-deal/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of an agreement with Shanghai Huayu Real Estate to bring its ultra-luxury St. Regis brand to Shanghai. Scheduled for completion in early 2017, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan will open its doors in one of the most exclusive, sought-after locations in the heart of the city’s central business district. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 09:48:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-flights-cancelled-as-typhoon-heads-to-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-flights-cancelled-as-typhoon-heads-to-china/ Flights, ferry services and trains have been cancelled and more than 850,000 people evacuated from coastal areas of eastern China in anticipation of a powerful typhoon. Sat, 11 Jul 2015 08:23:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-teams-up-with-shanghai-for-london-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-teams-up-with-shanghai-for-london-event/ Taiwan’s leading independent airline EVA Air and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration have teamed up for a prestigious London event to make travel to Taiwan and Yangtze River Delta Region more appealing than ever. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 11:45:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-features-in-shanghai-daily-newspaper/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-features-in-shanghai-daily-newspaper/ The Shanghai Daily newspaper has released a special edition on Seychelles islands. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:30:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-shanghais-trendy-xintiandi-district/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-shanghais-trendy-xintiandi-district/ Xintiandi started as an attempt to save a cluster of historical shikumen buildings in Shanghai’s French Concession. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fourth-shanghai-m.i.c.e.-task-force-meeting-held/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fourth-shanghai-m.i.c.e.-task-force-meeting-held/ The Fourth Shanghai M.I.C.E. Task Force Meeting was held on October 28, 2011 at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-begins-on-2.7bn-shanghai-disneyland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-begins-on-2.7bn-shanghai-disneyland/ Walt Disney has broken ground on its Shanghai Disneyland theme park, an eight square mile resort that will cost £2.7 billion and take five years to build. The development, which has been a decade in the planning, is a joint venture with Shanghai government, and comes as part of a broader Disney strategy to develop expand its business in China and target the country’s 330 million children. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:09:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-based-kosmopolito-hotels-opens-new-shanghai-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-based-kosmopolito-hotels-opens-new-shanghai-property/ Hong Kong-based Kosmopolito Hotels International has opened the Yue @ Century Park, Shanghai. The design-led hotel is the first in the Boutique Series by Kosmopolito in China. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:27:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mercedes-benz-arena-continuing-shanghai-world-expo-legacy-as-premier-live-e/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mercedes-benz-arena-continuing-shanghai-world-expo-legacy-as-premier-live-e/ Shanghai World Expo Culture Center was today re-branded and re-opened as the Mercedes-Benz Arena, continuing as the city’s premier venue for world class live entertainment, culture and sports. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:16:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-nikko-shanghai-opens-near-shanghai-mart-international-exhibition-cent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-nikko-shanghai-opens-near-shanghai-mart-international-exhibition-cent/ JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. has announced the opening of the 382-room, 25-story Hotel Nikko Shanghai, located in the Hongqiao Development Zone, home to the Shanghai Mart and International Exhibition Centre. People’s Square, the Bund and Pudong areas are a few miles away, easily accessible via subway or the Yan’an Expressway. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:03:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jumeirah-group-and-shanghai-zendai-group-sign-management-agreement-for-venu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jumeirah-group-and-shanghai-zendai-group-sign-management-agreement-for-venu/ Shortly after announcing its new contemporary lifestyle hotel brand VENU at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in April 2010, Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Zendai Himalayas Real Estate Co. Ltd to manage VENU HIMALAYAS Hotel Shanghai. The new contemporary lifestyle hotel in the heart of Pudong district of Shanghai is scheduled to open in 2011. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:38:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-awaits-tourism-boom-world-expo-shanghai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-awaits-tourism-boom-world-expo-shanghai/ Shanghai is pinning big hopes on next month’s World Expo 2010 to create a tourism boom, and catapult the country’s financial capital into the league of world’s great tourism cities. Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:11:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-national-bank-bolsters-presence-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-national-bank-bolsters-presence-in-china/ UNB, the first UAE bank to move to China in 2007, inaugurated its new representative office at the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) marking a new phase in the bank’s growth and development in the world’s most populous countries. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:56:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090629132123523/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090629132123523/ Asia Luxury Travel Market, the region’s leading event exclusively for the luxury travel industry, took place in Shanghai from 15th - 18th June for the third consecutive year, with exhibitors describing it as “the best yet”. The three day event brought together the top 300 Asian luxury travel buyers from 19 countries, close to 280 exhibitors from 36 countries and over 100 media from 11 countries. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:21:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009061514001518/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009061514001518/ Global experts on customer relationships, leadership and branding are headlining a conference addressing challenging economic times at Asia Luxury Travel Market (ALTM) on Monday 15th June. ALTM is the region’s leading showcase for the luxury travel industry taking place at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre from June 15-18. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090429135928632/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090429135928632/ Shanghai is set to become home to a new spa hotel. The PuLi Hotel and Spa, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is located in the heart of the city, close to the city’s business, shopping and sightseeing areas.Set in JingAn District, The PuLi has a prime location close to some of Shanghai’s best business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment areas. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:59:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Carroll-Heavisides-head-of-corporate-sales-Jet-Airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Carroll-Heavisides-head-of-corporate-sales-Jet-Airways/ Breaking Travel News interviews Carroll Heavisides, head of corporate sales for Jet Airways talks about new routes to Shanghai and San Francisco. It is one of the fastest expanding airlines in the world. The interview was conducted at the Business Travel Show, Earls Court, London. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:21:30 +0000