China is the most populated country on the planet. It has the world's second-largest economy and a growing tourist sector. Hence, China's already large hospitality sector is expected to grow larger, as the country adds more hotels and resorts.
China's hotel industry has grown considerably in recent years but it hasn't come close to reaching a saturation point. There are three areas of growth in China's hospitality sector: business, tourism, and domestic travel.
China's economy is large and growing. China has a huge manufacturing sector, perhaps the largest in the world, particularly since companies throughout the world have moved their production facilities to China. Because of this, business travel to China is common, requiring hotel accommodations for foreign business executives, technicians, and others. This may include high-end as well as mid-scale guest accommodations.
One of China's fastest-growing economies is its tourism sector. China is an ancient country, one that is rich in historic tourist attractions, and it has become increasingly more welcome to tourists in recent years. Even its famed Forbidden City is no longer forbidden. There is, of course, also the Great Wall of China, but there is also the wonderful scenery to be seen in China's Middle Kingdom, its Rice Terraces, and Terracotta Warriors. There are many other things to see and do in China, and visitors will require guest accommodations of all sorts. China offers everything from luxurious resorts and five-star hotels to more budget-friendly accommodations, and camping facilities.
China's burgeoning economy has greatly increased its middle class, which has led to a growing domestic demand for vacation and leisure travel in China. For the most part, Chinese vacationers prefer a more relaxed vacation to a packaged tour, and they also like to explore new destinations when they travel rather than to revisit favorite spots.
Rather than using tour operators, most Chinese vacationers will plan and book their own vacation plans through online travel sites. When they are traveling domestically, within China, Chinese tourists are more likely to be conscious of their budget, increasing the demand for mid-level to low-level guest accommodations, and to make use of hotel loyalty programs.
Although small at this point, timeshare programs are beginning to take root in China, as well.
The focus of this category is on all sorts of guest accommodations in China. Appropriate topics include Chinese hotels, hostels, vacation homes, timeshares, campgrounds, or other forms of temporary housing for travelers in China. Hotel directories or online hotel booking sites are also on-topic in this category.
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With offices in China, Hong Kong, and the United States, the online hotel reservation site offers discounted hotels throughout China, including five-star hotels, budget hotels, and everything in between. Hotels may be found through an interactive map of China, viewing highlighted top destinations, or by searching through a number of variables. Packaged tours, China Fairs, and travel tips are included.
http://www.bookchinahotel.com/
The theme hotel is situated in the center of Chimelong Resort, with its adjoining theme parks, in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, in southern China. An introduction to the hotel includes photos and descriptions of the guest accommodations, conference facilities, hotel services, and a list of amenities. Room options may be viewed online, and rooms may be booked through the site. Booking assistance is available.
http://www.chimelonghotelguangzhou.com/
Offering a guide to hotels in China, the site allows readers to make reservations through the site for many hotels, otherwise offering a link to the registration page. Listed hotels include a description of the facilities, photographs of the guest accommodations, locations, and a list of amenities. Hotels may be found by browsing city categories, and featured hotels are highlighted. Travel and flight bookings are also covered.
http://www.chinahotels.org/
The directory of Chinese hotels has been online since 1999, covering thousands of hotels throughout the country, including photographs and, in some cases, video featuring the guest accommodations, as well as descriptions, a list of amenities and services. Flight reservations and train tickets may also be purchased. Other resources include a guide to China's main cities, a map of China, and other details.
http://www.chinahotelsreservation.com/
The Chinese hotel chain includes LN Hotel Five and the LN Garden Hotels in Guangdong, as well as the LN Garden Hot Spring Resort in Huizhou, each of which are highlighted, including the guest accommodations, common areas, features, services, and amenities, dining facilities, meeting and event spaces, and concierge services. Maps show their locations, prices and special offers are posted, and bookings may be made online.
http://www2.gardenhotel.com/
The themed resort is located in Pudong, Shanghai, China, and features Shanghai Disneyland Park, two themed hotels, a recreational area, lake, and parking facilities. Its hotels, rooms and suites are highlighted, with features and amenities, and may be booked online. Tickets to the park may be purchased, and a guide of things to do at the resort is included.
https://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/
The Chinese hotel reservation site lists hotels by city, and includes ratings, when applicable, address and area, telephone numbers, photographs and hotel details, room rates, and editor picks. Rooms may be reserved online. Other resources include introductions to Chinese cities and regions, weather and climate information, dining and cuisine, shopping, transportation options, and maps.
http://www.sinohotelguide.com/
Somerset Jie Fang Bei Chongqing
The service residence was designed for the international traveler, offering amenities and home comforts, such as a fully-equipped kitchen, home entertainment system, Wi-Fi, and other features, as well as a gymnasium, indoor heated pool, business meeting rooms, sauna rooms, rooftop terrace, and services, which are highlighted here. Located in the inland municipality of Chongqing City, China, guest reviews, photographs, and online bookings are featured.
https://www.somerset.com/en/china/chongqing/somerset-jiefangbei-chongqing/
Overlooking the Pearl River, the White Swan Hotel is on Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China. Opened in 1983, the hotel has been remodeled, and offers 520 rooms and suites, meeting and conference spaces, a two-level fitness center, heated pool, spa, designer shops, on-site restaurants, and lounges. a photo gallery, prices, special offers, and online bookings are available.
http://www.whiteswanhotel.com/en
Situated along the Yulong River, the hotel offers views of the river and of nearby mountains. Photos, a list of amenities, and hotel services are put forth, along with its other features, such as a playground for children, on-site restaurant, tennis court, spa, and billiards room. Prices, special offers, and online reservations are available through the site, along with guest reviews and contacts.
http://www.yangshuoresorthotel.com/
