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Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers its first A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 comfortable seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend in support of the green aviation strategy in China.
Monthly Visitor Arrivals First Exceed a Million in Three Years
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong saw a provisional visitor arrival of 1.462 million in February, a triple of that in January. The figure first exceeded one million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020 and is equivalent to about 30% of that before the pandemic.
JEN Shenzhen Qianhai by Shangri-La Opens in China
Shangri-La Group unveils JEN Shenzhen Qianhai by Shangri-La, bringing the JEN by Shangri-La (“JEN”) brand and its spirit of “Live New Asia” to one of the most vibrant destinations in the Greater Bay Area. As the group’s ninth JEN property globally, the hotel is set to invite, inspire, and connect communities through travel, gastronomy, wellness, and collaboration.
In central China’s Wuhan Jiangxia, ecological beauty is in full bloom
Known as “the city of cherry blossoms”, Wuhan, a mega city in central China, is a popular spring tour destination in March every year.
Korean Air to increase flights on China routes
Korean Air will resume services and increase flights on its China network from March 17, following the two countries’ agreement to increase the number of flights to pre-pandemic levels, which was announced on March 3.
Visit Mie: what to do and see in this hidden gem
Long been a perfect getaway spot located between Osaka and Tokyo, Mie is a region that has retained a strong tradition of welcoming visitors, is now open-minded and happy to accept visitors from Japan and beyond.
Haikou to host 2nd China (Hainan) Sports Expo in March
The second China (Hainan) Sports Goods and Equipment Import Expo (“Hainan Sports Expo”) will be held at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center from the 24th to the 26th of March.
Hilton Garden Inn Celebrates Milestone 50th Property in Greater China
The award‑winning upscale focused service brand continues to draw owners and guests, with a strong focus on regionalization to further grow the development pipeline to more than 100 properties
WTTC reacts to statement from the Presidency of the EU Council
WTTC reacts to statement from the Presidency of the EU Council on easing restrictions for travellers from China to the EU
Mandarin Oriental, Macau Welcomes Franck Droin as General Manager
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau.
Ethiopian adds Xiamen and Shenzhen to its cargo destinations in China
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator, has started two weekly freighter flights today connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa.
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.