Roundup

DIVERSE SHOWCASE

The ninth Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo opened earlier this month, bringing together virtual and physical exhibitions to support tourism and related industries. The three-day expo is being held in a hybrid online and offline format, integrating online and offline exhibitions, promoting cultural inheritance, innovation and exchanges. The expo also features culinary demonstrations and the opportunity to enhance brand images.

TIBETAN PEAKS

The Tibet autonomous region witnessed a strong recovery in tourism in the first half of this year, according to local authorities. It recorded 17.58 million trips made by visitors during the period, up 110.9 percent year-on-year, while its tourism revenue rose by 138.1 percent to 17.95 billion yuan ($2.8 billion). The opening of the Lhasa-Nyingchi railway, Tibet's first electrified railway, on June 25 has injected new vitality into the development of Tibetan tourism, officials said.

INNOVATIVE DINING

Accor Live Limitless and Zrou have forged a partnership to bring innovation to hospitality dining. The pair will launch a plant-based menu concept across Accor-branded hotels as part of a step toward the two parties' commitment to bringing gastronomic modernization to the culinary scene across China, according to their statement.

CUTE COMPANY

The Peninsula Beijing is curating a Hello Kitty suite stay for family guests during the summer school break, featuring the popular Japanese cartoon character. The offerings enable guests to enjoy Hello Kitty and the Peninsula Bear plush toys, as well as a specially embroidered bathrobe, makeup bag and slippers. As an extra treat, guests who book a premium suite or above will receive vouchers to redeem for the Hello Kitty afternoon tea at the hotel's lobby.

Xinhua - China Daily