TODAY: China's domestic tourism expenditure increases, Rosewood, Hyatt in Jeju and more.
China's domestic tourism expenditure up 16% YoY.
According to the latest official data released by China National Tourism Administration, the number of China’s domestic tourists increased by 13.5 per cent to 2.537 billion in the first half of 2017, generating domestic tourism expenditure of RMB 2.17 trillion, up 15.8 per cent YoY.
Minor Hotel Group enters JV to develop AVANI brand in Maldives.
Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group has entered into a US$70 million joint venture partnership with Cyprea Group to develop the Avani Fares Maldives Resort.
Hyatt announces plans for Grand Hyatt Jeju.
The new hotel will mark Hyatt’s sixth property in the country, complementing Grand Hyatt Seoul and is expected to be the second largest Grand Hyatt hotel in the world.
The first resort of Rosewood in Mainland China, opens. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the ultra-luxury brand’s first mainland Chinese resort, Rosewood Sanya, on the paradise island of Sanya, on August 21, 2017.
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