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Phuket-based travel site seeks social media addict
Want to leave the excitement of China to practice your social media addiction in a relaxing beach island environment? Find our more from Olivier Dombey, Chief Information Officer at HotelTravel.com
USA tourism strategy: tax Europeans to attract Chinese (but don’t make getting visa easy)
US tourism strategy can be summarized as follows: let’s tax Europeans and other visa-free countries $14 a person to promote the US to countries like China where we make it difficult for Chinese to get a visa. Does this make sense?
TripIt’s Gregg Brockway coming to China Travel Conference
China Travel Distribution Summit 2010, in Beijing September 15-16, will feature global travel innovators including Gregg Brockway of TripIt, a new itinerary management Web service. Here’s a quick background interview on Gregg from Maggie Rauch.
Shanghai vs. Beijing, and why the endless debate
The question of Beijing vs. Shanghai is an oft-discussed conversation from newbies to China and experienced expats alike. Frank Yu opines on the topic and is reasonably balanced in his description of the differences between the two cities.
21 years: Modern China is too busy to remember
On the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen incident, it feels that modern China is just too busy to remember what happened.
Finding Discount Airfare to Shanghai from US
Airfare from the US to Shanghai is very high this summer. We highlight 7 options for discount airfare and cheap tickets from the US to PVG.
Wanted: Online marketing manager for HUBS1, hot Shanghai travel startup
HUBS1, a hot Shanghai travel startup, is hiring an Online marketing manager for its English Expotia site. If you see the potential for e-commerce and online marketing in China and globally, this is a great career opportunity for you to further develop your e-commerce and marketing skills at a fast growing company.
Wanted: Product Manager for venture-backed Shanghai travel startup HUBS1
Shanghai-based HUBS1 is hiring a Product Manager to develop the English version of Expotia.com, a new travel website focused on inbound international travelers to China. If you’re passionate about online marketing and e-commerce, and want to work for an up-and-coming venture-backed company, check this out.
HTHT IPO: China Lodging Group closes up 14% on first day
HTHT (China Lodging Group) IPO closed 14% above its IPO price. But what is most interesting is Ctrip’s investment and the interlocking relationships that seem to confer advantage Ctrip, Hanting, Home Inns, and Beijing Tourism Group (BTG). My conclusion: in China, you need an ‘uncle.’
Are you or your Chinese friends 小资 (xiaozi)? (quiz)
The slang term 小资 (xiaozi) originates from the Marxist term petty bourgeoisie, but means “yuppie” or “hipster” in today’s China. We’ve developed a 20 question quiz to tell if you or your Chinese friends are xiaozi. See if you agree with us.
Tang Yuan (Yuanxiao) on 15th day of Chinese New Year
On the 15th day of Chinese New Year, sticky dumplings in soup called Tang Yuan are eaten to commemorate the Yuan Xiao Jie (Lantern Festival). Also known as Yuanxiao, Tang Yuan are sweet round balls filled with sesame paste or other fillings, and comes in various soups. Yum.
Shanghai to Beijing overnight D train photos and Q&A
I took the Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Train, a new CRH high speed rail. It departed 9:15 pm from Shanghai Rail Station and arrive 7:30 at Beijing South Rail Station. Some FAQ and pictures are provided here.
Google China photos: because I’m without words
Flowers and candles were arranged around the Google China sign outside of its Beijing Headquarters after Google announced they may leave China due to hacking incidents potentially connected to the government.
CN Reviews looks back at 2009 – part 2
CN Reviews looks back at 2009 and highlights our best posts. We covered social networking, social entrepreneurship, microblogging in China, growing online extremism, Chinese media, the Urumqi riots, the Lou Jing incident, National Day celebrations, and more.
CN Reviews looks back at 2009 – part 1
In the first half of 2009, CNReviews covered Jackie Chan’s controversial statements, reviewed and interviewed China bloggers, covered the Green Dam and CCTV attacks on Google, broke news on CCTV fire, covered the Swine Flu situation, and remembered the sensitive anniversary of Tiananmen.
