HNA Hotel Group and NH Hoteles announced their strategic partnership through the co-debut in China International Travel Mart 2011 in Kunming, China. The meeting has taken place in a stand designed by both Groups for the Chinese tourism reference fair, which is being held these days in the city of Kunming. Executives from both companies have presented the first hotel with the NH Hoteles brand in China, that will open its doors in early 2012

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment in Dubai, UAE, Hilton Worldwide’s third property in the city. Located on Jumeirah Beach and The Walk, the popular beachfront avenue of boutiques, al fresco restaurants and modern day Arabic culture, Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment is linked via footbridge to Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, with both properties sharing a wide range of facilities and services.

Awarding Winning Five-Star Airline Now Makes It Five Destinations In China, New Service Provides Greater Connections Via Doha To Rest Of The World
Qatar Airways has expanded operations in China with the launch of scheduled flights to Chongqing, the airline’s fifth Chinese destination and 15th route start-up this year.

Despite recording a 5% higher revenue of RM3,565 million compared to RM3,400 million in the previous quarter, Malaysia Airlines yesterday evening announced a net loss of RM478 million for the third quarter of 2011 ended 30 September 2011. This was attributed to higher fuel costs and unrealized foreign exchange losses from outstanding USD borrowings. The cumulative year-to-date net loss for the Group stood at RM1,247 million.
However, operating loss for the quarter under review was RM156 million, a significant improvement from the preceding two quarters, 2Q 2011/RM412 million; 1Q 2011/RM312 milllion.

Pacific World brings the Art of Asian Destination Management to the world
Pacific World, the leading MICE* player in Asia, is expanding into a global business and will debut as a worldwide brand at EIBTM in Barcelona at the end of November.

TCEB launches ‘Believe in Thailand – Thailand: Destination of “CHOICES” at EIBTM 2011, Europe’s largest meetings trade show. powerful presentation in Barcelona.
Thailand is already beginning to recover from the recent floods that have impacted the country’s MICE industry. In order to ensure a strong and speedy recovery, the government is working closely with the private sector in implementing a cleanup plan, and aims to regain international confidence through TCEB’s market promotion campaign Believe in Thailand – Thailand: Destination of “CHOICES”. These measures are expected to see Thailand back on track before the third quarter of 2012.