Articles tagged “tibet”

Announcements

Shangri-La’s New Lhasa Hotel Opens Near the Top of the Himalayas

The Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa opening should bring a wealth of new attention, especially from well-heeled Western travelers, to Tibet's administrative center.

Shangri-La’s New Lhasa Hotel Opens Near the Top of the Himalayas

Hotels

Free Tibet protesters continue attack on InterContinental’s plan for Lhasa hotel

When people are setting fire to themselves in the city you're building your new hotel in, you may want to consider the negative impact the development may have on the other properties in your portfolio.

Hotels

InterContinental Hotels’ plan to open resort in Tibet draws boycott promise

IHG isn't targeting western tourists as much as it's appealing to Chinese tourists' preference for brand-name hotels they recognize. Still, if this boycott catches on IHG will become very busy on the PR front and will likely wonder if it's really worth it.

InterContinental Hotels’ plan to open resort in Tibet draws boycott promise

Tourism

China’s travel restrictions on Tibet eased, as tours ready to restart

Individual travel is still no-go, but group tours are going to restart soon. Meanwhile, Chinese suppression in Tibet remains a looming reality.

China’s travel restrictions on Tibet eased, as tours ready to restart

Tourism

China won’t allow foreign tourists in Tibet again until further notice

China's temporary restrictions on travel to Tibet will add to the destination's appeal for foreign tourists, alongside the outdoor world's indifference to China's

China won’t allow foreign tourists in Tibet again until further notice