… respondents to an online survey said they agree with a proposed change to the country's statutory holiday system.

Holiday Inn Yangtze Chongqing

Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced a worldwide relaunch of the Holiday Inn brand family, which comprises the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands.

Lady MacLehose Holiday Village Theme Camp 2007 will be staged from December 27 to 29, offering fun-filled activities including star-watching, handicrafts, plant workshop, rope course, archery, sports climbing and group dancing. Applications will close on November 6.

HALF of Chinese travelers want to abolish all "Golden Week" holidays except the Spring Festival, according to a survey by Ctrip.

HALF of Chinese travelers want to abolish all "Golden Week" holidays except the Spring Festival, according to a survey by Ctrip.

Ye Zhixiong has been appointed Chinese executive chef of Holiday Inn Donghua Shenzhen.

"The holiday season will be a bit restrained," when it comes to the consumer. So says Ellen Davis, a senior director at the National Retail Federation. She tells John Wordock that people are likely to put more in "savings or in their pockets." The group expects holiday spending to be up about 4%. Davis calls that "pretty good," but still below the 10-year average. According to Davis, a major culprit …

… YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. shoppers are concerned about a slowing economy and may increase their holiday spending at the slowest pace in at least four years, prompting retailers to lure them with discounts and other promotions, a new survey suggests.

… -- With equity markets hot and only a small window still open to take companies public before U.S. holidays, there's going to be a flurry of China IPOs over the next month. Queuing for a domestic A-share market IPO is not an option for most, even with Shanghai's Composite Index teasing 6,000 points, leaving Hong Kong, New York and the Nasdaq exchanges to capture the spoils of China's growth.

… -- With equity markets hot and only a small window still open to take companies public before U.S. holidays, there's going to be a flurry of China IPOs over the next month. Queuing for a domestic A-share market IPO is not an option for most, even with Shanghai's Composite Index teasing 6,000 points, leaving Hong Kong, New York and the Nasdaq exchanges to capture the spoils of China's growth.

With equity markets hot and only a small window still open to take companies public before U.S. holidays, there's going to be a flurry of China IPOs over the next month. Queuing for a domestic A-share market IPO is not an option for most, even with Shanghai's Composite Index teasing 6,000 points, leaving Hong Kong, New York and the Nasdaq exchanges to capture the spoils of China's growth.

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A Chinese government panel announced plans today to revamp the country’s holiday schedule to re-emphasize traditional festivals at the expense of the Marxist May Day celebration.

… opinions before finalizing the rule.

… sales of high-end leather goods, designer bed linens and pricey apparel could be winding down this holiday season.

… sales of high-end leather goods, designer bed linens and pricey apparel could be winding down this holiday season.

… are typically higher
in the second quarter due to the acceleration after the Chinese New Year
holiday.
Our third quarter revenue from tenders was significantly
higher than in the same period a year ago. This is a reflection of our strong
distribution network and growing reputation in China for high quality products
and superior price to performance.
International growth also remains well distributed between
our core products. Geographically we saw exceptional growth in Europe and …

… are typically higher
in the second quarter due to the acceleration after the Chinese New Year
holiday.
Our third quarter revenue from tenders was significantly
higher than in the same period a year ago. This is a reflection of our strong
distribution network and growing reputation in China for high quality products
and superior price to performance.
International growth also remains well distributed between
our core products. Geographically we saw exceptional growth in Europe and …

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- As we approach the holiday season, you may find yourself fielding a barrage of requests for charitable contributions. Why? "Because it's the season of giving -- whether it's the giving of gifts or the giving of one's self," says Paulette Maehara, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- As we approach the holiday season, you may find yourself fielding a barrage of requests for charitable contributions. Why? "Because it's the season of giving -- whether it's the giving of gifts or the giving of one's self," says Paulette Maehara, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The holiday season is a time of rest for many office dwellers. As people head off on vacation, the torrent of phone calls and emails slows to a trickle, and water-cooler conversation turns to office parties as opposed to earnings forecasts.

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The holiday season is a time of rest for many office dwellers. As people head off on vacation, the torrent of phone calls and emails slows to a trickle, and water-cooler conversation turns to office parties as opposed to earnings forecasts.

… over the weekend, which may help boost momentum for the company's line of Mac computers during the holiday season.

… over the weekend, which may help boost momentum for the company's line of Mac computers during the holiday season.

… declining sales. It expects higher fourth-quarter profit despite a "challenging" and competitive holiday season.

… February. The delay means Pentax's new camera will not make it to store shelves for the lucrative holiday shopping season, the report said. Shares of Pentax climbed 0.3% to 732 yen at midday in Tokyo Monday.

… February. The delay means Pentax's new camera will not make it to store shelves for the lucrative holiday shopping season, the report said. Shares of Pentax climbed 0.3% to 732 yen at midday in Tokyo Monday.

… attractions, airlines, railways, cruise companies, car rental companies, hotel management groups, holiday resorts, exhibition centers, computerized reservation system providers, consulting organizations for market development, media, and other related travel organs will all attend.
Paul Doyle, BDL Media's president and China Hospitality News publisher, will be leading a delegation of staff from the companies offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Beijing to the Kunming event. BDL …