Archive for Category: "China"
CEO Bill Marriott & Hotel Industry News
While broadcasting his radio show from the World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual summit in Beijing, Peter sat down with some legends of the industry. Find out what Bill Marriott, chairman and CEO of Marriott International, has to say about what the U.S. can learn from China, how the hotel industry is recovering from the [...]
WTTC Summit, Beijing Restaurants & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, May 29, Peter broadcast his radio show from in Beijing International Hotel in Beijing, China. Featured guests from the show include: Arnie Weissmann, vice president and editor-in-chief for Travel Weekly, recapping the topics discussed at the WTTC summit; Eileen Wen Mooney, author of Not Just A Good Food Guide: Beijing, suggesting off-the-beaten path [...]
WTTC Summit, Beijing Restaurants & the Millennium Foundation - Hour 1 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTourism Awards, Exploring Beijing & Interviewing Bill Marriott – Hour 2 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, May 29, Peter will broadcast his radio show from in Beijing International Hotel in Beijing, China. Featured guests from the show include: Geoffrey Kent, chairman and CEO of the Abercrombie & Kent Group of Companies, discussing the purpose of the WTTC summit and the goals and mission of the travel and tourism industry; [...]
Tourism Awards, Exploring Beijing & Interviewing Bill Marriott - Hour 2 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadAsk the Locals Travel Guide: Beijing Restaurants & Hotspots
Don’t know the difference between Sichuan, Cantonese and Shanghai cuisine? Ever wondered where to find the best duck in Beijing? Check out our “Ask the Locals” travel guide to Beijing, China, where local ex-pats fill us in on everything from favorite restaurants to bars with the best views to live music joints that you don’t [...]
Volunteer Vacations: Disaster Assistance in Haiti, Chile & China
The earthquake that decimated Haiti early this year was only the first of several disastrous quakes. Earthquakes have also ravaged Chile and China in the past few months. If you want to know how you can aid the Haitian, Chilean and Chinese recovery efforts, this list is for you. Learn about the various NGOs, charitable [...]
China Earthquake Today Smashes Qinghai Province Near Tibet
A series of deadly quakes hit western China Wednesday morning, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. The quakes, the largest one recorded at 6.9 on the Richter scale, demolished towns in China’s rural Qinghai Province. Qinghai borders the Sichuan, where a catastrophic earthquake killed 80,000 people in 2008. As rescuers pull bodies from collapsed schools and [...]
Global Heritage Fund Co-Founder Talks Sustainable Tourism
On recent travels to Guatemala’s Maya ruin of Tikal and to the Maya ruins of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum in Mexico, Meg Pier was impacted by seeing fresh paths being cleared for ancient archeological ruins—realizing how progress in developing sustainable tourism can make a real and meaningful difference in local communities. Jeff Morgan is [...]
River Cruises: Educational Travel in China, Russia & Europe
Cruises aren’t just about over-the-top activities and lavish accommodations. Educational-themed river cruises allow travelers to drift from town to town, soaking in the history and culture of the region. Dara Bramson investigates how education, both onboard and on shore, enhanced the travel experience while sailing Yangtze River in China. It’s no secret that the [...]
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