Exploding world of Shanghai's resorts and hotels

On Aug 8, Oriental Pearl Real Estate Ltd announced that it is investing in a project that will transform 50 blocks of villagers' homes into a bed-and-breakfast, or B&B, village, just 5 km from the Shanghai Disney Resort.

A shuttle bus will link the village and the theme park.

This is the latest example of real estate developers investing heavily in a variety of hospitality projects aimed at providing accommodation and other services to millions of visitors who are expected to throng the Disney destination in the years to come.