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Olympics tourism benefits minimal

Olympic Games do not bring boost to tourism. In fact, the figures suggest it actually turns them away.

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Shanghai carriers plan Disney-targeted routes

Several air carriers in Shanghai are starting to think of  routes which will take advantage of the increase of visitors caused by Disneyland. Local airlines, such as China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines said that after the Disneyland park was completed in Shanghai, they would join hands with large tourist agencies. This would cover the […]

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Expo 2010 Shanghai China double act

The Taiwanese originated EVA Air and Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) have teamed up to promote travel to the Yangtze River Delta region. The cooperative program will include packages developed with key travel agents from North America, Taiwan and the Shanghai region, and coincide with Expo 2010. This will run in Shanghai, May 1-Oct. 31, […]

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American Airlines to Beijing in April

American Airlines will begin its new service from Chicago to Beijing on April 26, 2010. The first return flight from Beijing to Chicago will launch on April 27, 2010. American is moving the start date up for its new service by a few days from its previously scheduled May 1 launch date. Loretta Kuss, American’s […]

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Disney's China move: no guarantees

Disney states that Chinese government officials have approved a plan to build a theme park in Shanghai.   The cost of the park is estimated at $4 billion, which would rank among the biggest foreign investments in China to date.    Disney already has a theme park in Hong Kong. This is Disney’s smallest park, […]