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China International Travel Service to list in Shanghai on Thu

14 Oct 2009 01:21:18 GMT

China International Travel Service Co Ltd<601888>, the top travel agency in the country, will list in the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Thursday. CITS said in a statement filed with the Shanghai Stock Exchange yesterday that 176 million shares of the company will become tradable on the SSE from tomorrow....

Official: No Ban on Foreigners' Travel to Tibet

25 Sep 2009 01:36:07 GMT

No restrictions on foreigners' travel to Tibet during the National Day holiday season

CNTA relaxes requirements for foreign-invested travel agencies

2 Sep 2009 00:45:10 GMT

The China National Tourism Administration recently announced relaxed policies enabling foreign enterprises to set up travel agencies in China more easily, sources reported. According to the new regulation, CNTA will start accepting applications from foreign-invested travel agencies on Sep. 15. The...

China's online travel reservation business grows 8.5% in Q2

18 Aug 2009 08:10:19 GMT

China's online travel reservation market generated revenue of RMB 840 million in the second quarter of this year, according to statistics from Enfodesk, an industrial database provided by Analysys International. The figure reflects an 8.5% growth from the first quarter of this year and a 13% increase from a year earlier....

China Int'l Travel Service wins CSRC approval for Shanghai IPO

22 Jul 2009 01:21:29 GMT

The China Securities Regulatory Commission, the nation's top securities regulator, on Monday announced that it has given the nod to China International Travel Service Corp, the largest comprehensive travel agency in China, to launch an initial public offering on the Shanghai bourse. China International Travel,...

CSRC to review China Int'l Travel Service's IPO application

17 Jul 2009 02:43:12 GMT

The China Securities Regulatory Commission will review an initial public offering application submitted by China International Travel Service, the largest comprehensive travel agency in China, on Jul. 20, according to an announcement posted on the CSRC's website.China International Travel plans to raise RMB 1.7...

China United Travel to raise RMB 393.6 mln for 4 projects

16 Jul 2009 01:30:52 GMT

China United Travel Co Ltd<600358>, a subsidiary of China International Travel Service Ltd, today announced that it plans to issue between 50 million and 80 million shares at prices not less than RMB 4.92 apiece to raise up to RMB 393.6 million, sources reported.The proceeds from the private issuance...

China Travel to sell assets to parent

24 Jun 2009 07:28:00 GMT

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Ltd<0308> plans to sell its entire 100% equity interest in China Travel International Ltd (CTIL) and a 25% equity interest in China Travel International (Hangzhou) Ltd to its parent, China Travel Services, also known as CTS Group of China....

Tons of Opportunity in Travel

22 Jun 2009 03:16:51 GMT

Now's the time to get in on these growing specialy travel industries. Many types of online businesses come and go in the blink of an eye. But the trillion-dollar travel industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds, creating a big demand for specialized services.

Hong Kong hotels to see 20% drop in occupancy: China Travel

29 May 2009 03:23:57 GMT

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong<0308> expects occupancy at its Hong Kong hotels to drop 20% year on year amid fears of the H1N1 virus, the Standard reported.Wan Chai Metropark Hotel's occupancy rate was 80% during this time last year. Occupancy was 50% right after the hotel reopened...

Shanghai to issue travel coupons worth RMB 900 mln

28 Apr 2009 02:28:01 GMT

Shanghai will issue travel coupons worth RMB 900 million to local residents and tourists in Shanghai, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province, source reported.A total of 310,000 pamphlets of consumption coupons will be issued by the Pudong New District during the Apr. 28~30 period. Tourists with these...

China National Travel Service (HK) to issue RMB 1 bln in bonds

8 Apr 2009 09:35:25 GMT

China National Travel Service (HK) Group Corp, a conglomerate engaging in property development and logistics as well as travel services, announced on Wednesday that it would issue five-year fixed-rate bonds worth RMB 1 billion on the interbank market on Apr. 15. The yield of RMB 400 million will be used to...

Shenzen gets better visa rules for travel to HK

3 Apr 2009 01:33:40 GMT

Shenzen residents will be allowed to travel to the neighboring Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong under a new, less restrictive policy that took effect last Wednesday. The new policy allows residents of Shenzhen to apply for a one-year multiple-entry permit with a maximum stay of seven days per trip....

Emperor Qianlong Travel Palace (Dragon Palace)

9 Mar 2009 04:45:24 GMT

Emperor Qianlong Travel Palace (Dragon Palace)

More travel agencies to operate Taiwan routes

20 Feb 2009 02:39:29 GMT

Feb. 19, 2009 (China Knowledge) - China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) says it has chosen 113 additional international travel agencies to operate Taiwan routes, sources reported.

China Travel Int'l Inv't HK to build 10 tourism resorts

13 Feb 2009 04:48:11 GMT

Feb. 11, 2009 (China Knowledge) - China Travel International Investment Hong Kong<308> is working hard on the feasibility plan for building ten tourism and leisure bases in mainland China, in locations including Chengdu, Beijing and...

Travel strategies

11 Dec 2008 05:29:33 GMT

We may never fully comprehend what's commonly known as "yield management" in the travel industry...

Seven Ways Business Travel Is Changing

23 Oct 2008 03:26:55 GMT

While cutting back on business travel has been a concern this year with the rising cost of airfare, the recent turmoil on Wall Street has provided an added urgency, according to experts in the business travel industry. To address the issue, travel managers are considering everything from curtailing trips that aren't revenue-generated to renegotiating contracts with hotels to get free Internet or gym access to asking employees of the same sex to share hotel rooms.

How To Save On Holiday Travel

10 Oct 2008 03:14:27 GMT

This holiday season, there's good news and bad news for travelers. The bad news is that fares are high, capacity is down and last-minute deals are likely to be few and far between. The good news is that if you're the type to do research and plan ahead, you're likely to save--or have already saved--as much money as is possible in times of high fuel prices and a struggling economy.

10 Green Vehicles to travel with

5 Sep 2008 09:33:09 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency's new fuel economy sticker can be found on all new vehicles for sale, giving customers a quick way to compare models before making a purchase. The following photos show the most fuel-efficient 2008 model year vehicles, as determined by the EPA.

PRADA Travel Bags

24 Nov 2009 07:56:47 GMT

New series of PRADA travel bags,adhered to the style of vogue, the use of red color and leather fabrics bring you confident and vogue.

Save Money with Alibaba.com: Travel Bag

7 Nov 2008 09:43:24 GMT

Save Money with Alibaba.com: Travel Bag

5 Tips to Curb Air Travel Costs

27 Sep 2009 07:55:36 GMT

How creative can you get with airfares? Here's a sampling of what you can do.

10 Top Digital Cameras For Travelers

27 Aug 2008 08:22:09 GMT

Whether you're escaping the confines of your office to bask in the sun on some tropical beach, or a recent grad shaking off the obligations of school with a trot around the globe, you're going to want to make sure the memories of this relaxing excursion last for a very long time. Here are 10 top digital cameras that are lightweight, sturdy and will bring back the memories you want to keep.

Mogao Caves

28 Aug 2009 05:45:57 GMT

The traveler finds the Mogao Caves, a shrine of Buddhist art treasures, 25 km (15.5miles) from downtown Dunhuang on the eastern slope of Mingsha Shan (Mount Echoing Sand).

China's Most Beautiful Cities in the Night

23 Jun 2009 01:37:15 GMT

Shanghai is China`s most comprehensive industrial and commercial city, ranking the first in population and population density. As a tourist city, it attracts travelers from both home and abroad by its commercial activity rather than scenic beauty.

Guilin - Guangxi

7 Apr 2009 06:13:46 GMT

Guilin is a city in Guangxi Region, China. Guilin is a scenic town and one of the best-known tourist destinations in China. There are many scenic places within short traveling distance of Guilin.

Sweet, sweet home for Spring Festival

6 Jan 2009 08:50:32 GMT

Guangzhou Railway Station has seen a sharp rise in the number of travellers since the New Year holiday started on January 1. An early travel rush with travellers mainly migrant workers and college students return home for Spring Festival holiday.

How To Live The Good Life On Less

4 Nov 2008 09:30:44 GMT

From travel to shopping to eating out, our experts divulge the secrets to maintaining a certain quality of life on the cheap.

Top Times To Fly

23 Oct 2008 05:38:33 GMT

In general, the quality of your travel experience when flying is out of your hands. But knowing which flights are most likely to arrive on time can help you plan, or at least let you know what you're in for.