Hong Kong Travel News

China Elite Focus Limited, the leading Hong Kong-based marketing agency targeting affluent and wealthy Chinese outbound tourists, has selected Patrick Cooke as its new Vice President of U.S. Sales & Marketing.

This year, Novotel Century Hong Kong launches the Christmas restaurant donation program. All proceeds will be donated to support children in China affected by AIDS.

As China’s travel market continues to grow, with an 11% uptick in the number of travelers last year, adoption of online booking is picking up as well. While only 10% of 2009 trips were booked online, that proportion should double by 2011.

Clark Travel Leisure Marketing reminds tourists to book hotel room early for upcoming Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Philippines. Highly recommended beach resort in Pampanga is Clearwater, also good location to watch the hot air balloons.

Forget entertaining clients and associates in karaoke bars, with free flow of “Moutai”.  The new generation of Chinese businessmen is more likely to be talking deals on luxury boats.

The luxury resort operator, which makes the bulk of its profits in Southeast Asia, was hit by a string of events, which benched more Europeans and U.S. tourists at home.But there’s a glimmer at the end of the tunnel, and it’s coming from China.

The Caribbean has an opportunity to bring in ultra-high earners from China. But destinations must focus on the right people and understand the market completely, said Pierre Gervois of China Elite Focus Ltd.

Shanghai Travelers' Club VIP members will have the opportunity to experience the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Paris, for a very limited number of guests.

Luxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International will plant its unique blend of stimulating modern hospitality in the Middle East with the introduction of the 250-room Langham Place in Doha, Qatar in 2012.

Enchanting European hospitality will arrive in the dynamic city of Shenzhen in southern China from 2012 following the signing of a management agreement between Langham Hotels International and Shenzhen East Pacific Group for The Langham, Shenzhen.

The prestigious Shanghai Travelers’ Club is also promoting yachting VIP events for its wealthy Chinese members, and has a strong role in promoting the yacht luxury lifestyle for rich Shanghainese.

Manila hostage crisis fiasco resulting in death of innocent HK tourist crippled Philippines tourism. Visitors to Philippines change their itinerary to avoid Manila in favor of safety and security of Clark Freeport Zone.

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is launching a lucky draw campaign from today to 31 October 2010 to encourage more interactions with their fans on Facebook. The grand prize will be a luxurious stay in the Grand Deluxe Harbour View Room.

JETSETTER is a high-quality, perfect-bound, glossy travel and lifestyle magazine distributed on a quarterly basis and created for established, affluent travellers across Asia. Editorial sections include destination features, hotel reviews and news.

Pierre Gervois, the world’s leading authority on the new affluent Chinese travelers, will reveal the most effective ways for the Caribbean to attract the large and growing number of Chinese millionaires.

Langham Hotels International has signed a management agreement for Langham Place, Ningbo Culture Plaza, Ningbo which will open in late-2011. The move marks the luxury hotel operator’s first flag in one of China’s strategic second tier cities.

There have been over one million Chinese "visitors" to Barbados during the past three months, with another four million expected by the end of October...at the Shanghai World Expo. Now, it's time to attract them-for real- to the Barbados.

As a growing number of Chinese travel abroad for business and leisure, competition to lure mainland travelers is heating up between U.S. airlines.

Langham Hotels International has announced plans to open The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai, in October, marking the debut of its second property in the city. The opening offer is RMB1,865 references London's original grand hotel which opened in 1865

From now to 14 September 2010, choose a night of indulgence with Sweet Lullaby room package, combining an overnight stay with Sweet Lullaby Foot Massage (90 minutes) valued at HK$520. Leaving you with a fresh and energized feeling and restful sleep.

Langham Hotels International has announced it will open in 2013 the only hotel connected to the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, home to the Canton Import and Export Fair and Asia’s largest Exhibition space.

China Elite Focus, the well known Shanghai marketing agency, has the pleasure to announce its official partnership with Navigant Marketing (Miami), to offer more marketing services to the U.S. hospitality industry targeting Chinese inbound tourists.

Popular spot for nightlife in Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport is London Pub, an upscale English-styled bar which is a family restaurant pub for Pampanga and Subic. Many consider London Pub as best bar in Philippines Clark Freeport Angeles

China Elite Focus is the official partner of the "China to Africa" Project, gathering several African countries willing to attract Chinese tourists. Pierre Gervois, China Elite Focus' CEO, has been appointed Secretary General of the organization.

ENTICE AFFLUENT CHINESE TRAVELERS Attract them to your hotel for the summer holidays and for the Chinese holidays (First week of October)

The prestigious Shanghai Travelers' Club has been chosen to be an official media partner of the 2010 Luxury Properties Showcase in Bejing.

Official Media partner of the "Beijing Luxury Properties Showcase 2010", the Shanghai Travelers' Club magazine will invite Club members to a VIP Dinner about luxury properties in New York City.

Shanghai Travelers' Club has received this award from the "New Chinese tourist magazine", leading professional magazine about Chinese outbound tourists' behavior.

Top hoteliers can't ignore the flood of elite Chinese tourists stamping its mark on the global tourism industry, says Omer Acar, general manager of the Ritz Hotel Paris. But exactly how do you learn what will appeal to these new Chinese clients?

Clark Philippines is fast becoming a destination of choice for local and international tourists particular so for those who travel with families. Low crime rates, no traffic congestions and pollution free environment make Clark suitable for families

Mauritius tops as favored choice of Hong Kong outbound tourists

Suzhou’s newly opened 225-room Hotel Soul inspires guests with its delightful themed décor, superb comfort, delicious food and friendly service. The impressive end result is the city’s first truly international character hotel for travelers.

China Elite Focus Limited is proud to launch today the next generation of social media marketing solutions for travel and tourism organizations willing to target Chinese outbound tourists.

As a Green Globe certified hotel, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong offers a perfect venue for the environment-conscious meeting planners. Natural daylight meeting venues with relaxing mountainous views and direct access to poolside gardens and sun terrace.

The prestigious Shanghai Travelers' Club, gathering 2,000 Chinese VIP frequent travelers, is the first Chinese travel organization to launch a social media network (in Chinese exclusively) about luxury international travel

Authentic English-styled The London Pub serves gourmet Pub food, Wide variety and English and other imported beer and vintage wine by the glass. Backyard is a herb and vegetable garden turning out fresh ingredients.

‘Stay where Chivalry and Artistry meet’ Knight on Wyndham Serviced Apartment Celebrates its relaunch in May 2010 with latest add-ons

Philippines Clark Freeport Zone has low crime rate, quiet, clean and pace is slow, making it quite condusive for foreigners to retire or relocate from a busy city. Yats International Leisure Philippines offers house and lots for foriegners.

Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar is already a popular Fine dining restaurant Philippines for Asian Tourist. Tourists looking for a place to eat, wine and dine or just to hangout for the evening enjoy the evening of good food and wine.

Mariage de Luxe, An International Luxury Wedding Expo in Canton (Guangzhou), China, for affluent Chinese couples.

Unveiling the Luscious Lady – beautifully scented, smoothed skin, pampered and rested – as every mum should be. Chuan Spa’s new Luscious Lady treatment, just in time for Mother’s Day, promises 105 minutes of utter indulgence for HK$975.

Florida is starting to court the next big thing in tourism: visitors from China.Broward and Palm Beach counties are working with state tourism agency Visit Florida to lure Chinese tourists & providing materials for travel trade shows in China

New Golf Package in Clark Philippines from Yats Clearwater Resort - golfing package that includes overnight stay at Clearwater plus one or two rounds of golf at the new and beautiful FAKGC golf course in Clark Philippines

China Elite Focus will organise several glamorous VIP events for wealthy Chinese outbound travelers in Shanghai, during the ALTM.

China Elite Focus is proud to annouce the official agreement with the prestigious Shanghai Traveler's Club, China's premier luxury travel club for wealthy Chinese tourists.

Hong Kong office established to cater for the discerning Asian market with a passion for Italy.

Recruiting a Sales and Marketing Manager for the Chinese inbound market may be a tricky task for U.S. hotels, CVB’s and destination management companies. Luring Chinese consumers is never easy, but naive missteps can be avoided.

LetsBuyIt.com has launched a competition offering one winner the chance to go on a one-month tour of seven world cities, with a shopping budget of €10,000, business class travel and luxury accommodation all included!

Dubai is eyeing more tourists from China following the maiden flight of China Eastern Airlines from Kunming International Airport in Yunnan Province to Dubai bringing in the first 130 passengers.

Chinese tourists to France increased their spending massively on tax-free luxury goods last year despite the economic crisis, overtaking cash-strapped Russians.