Written by Tim on August 28, 2008 – 10:35 pm
A study of daily hotel performance by STR Global shows significant rate and revenue spikes in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games as the city posted an occupancy rate of 88.47 percent during the event. Secondary host cities Hong Kong and Qingdao experienced RevPAR declines.
‘Beijing’s hoteliers benefited hugely from the Olympic [...]
Written by Tim on August 22, 2008 – 12:27 am
In response to recent expansion activity and its growing presence in Asia, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce several senior management appointments designed to support and further strengthen the brand’s position as a leader in the global hospitality industry. Joining the Fairmont Singapore, Fairmont has announced six additional properties [...]
Written by Tim on August 19, 2008 – 8:42 am
The Beijing hotel market has put in a strong performance for the opening days of the 2008 Beijing Games, seeing off a pre-Olympics lull according to data compiled by STR Global. During the early days of August, the market was recording average room rates of about RMB 1,500 and occupancy levels below [...]
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:59 am
The best-preserved and largest Qing Dynasty princely mansion is that of Prince Gong.
Located at Qianhai Xijie, north of Shichahai, it is an excellent example of ancient Chinese architecture.
It is made in a traditional courtyard style which was extremely popular in imperial Beijing, and covers an area of 60,000 square metres, with just over half consisting [...]
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:59 am
Beijing has many famous buildings which are worth seeing but one of the best is Yonghegong, a lamasery (monastery) in the north-eastern part of the old city.
The temple is made up of five main buildings which lie on the north-south axis, with annex halls on both sides.
Originally a palatial residence when it was built in [...]
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:57 am
The Regent Beijing has been named one of the country’s top 10 business hotels by the 2008 HOTELS China Awards. The 500-room property is the Chinese flagship of international luxury leader Regent Hotels & Resorts (www.regenthotels.com).
The Regent Beijing was selected for its excellent service, professional staff, strong guest return ratio, central location and striking [...]
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:54 am
Fungus is the gastronomists’ favorite because of its nutrition and savor. Through the August, you are invited to taste the native flavor of Mushroom cuisine produced by Yun Nan fungus, and join us in exploring the magic of this wonderland.
Venue: Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant
Period: August 2008
For reservations, please dial 67731234 Ext. 3930
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:53 am
During August, treat yourself to an exceptional feast boasting an array of signature Malaysian dishes such as Chicken ＆ Beef Satay, Fried Kway Teow, Salted Fish ＆ Pineapple Curry and so on.
Venue: Café Restaurant
Period: August 2008
For reservations, please dial 67731234 Ext. 3930
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:52 am
Days Hotel & Suites Beijing is introducing an array of authentic Cantonese style moon cakes this year, specially prepared by an experienced chef team of Guangdong. Inheriting from traditional baking skills, we have also created some innovative flavors, utilizing several precious ingredients such as ginseng, abalone and bird’s nest perfectly blended with popular fillings of [...]
Written by Tim on August 18, 2008 – 8:51 am
Pamper yourself with sumptuous seafood delicacies for a delightful weekend at Days Hotel & Suites Beijing. With a wide variety of well-chosen fresh seafood: Lobster, shark fin, oyster, sashimi…tuck into our specially created seafood buffet featuring a huge selection of cold and hot seafood dishes, on-site seafood grills, many sorts of delicate seafood soups, accompanied [...]