1. American Express Business Travel plans to go public in the first half of next year

December 3，Global travel giant American Express Business Travel announced that it will merge and go public with APSG, a special purpose acquisition company of investment management company Apollo，Create“The world’s largest B2B travel platform”，Market value expected to reach US$5.3 billion。American Express Business Travel expects the merger and listing to raise up to $1.2 billion，Investors include video conferencing platform Zoom、American Express business travel giant Sabre、Investment Management Company Apollo、Ares Fund and Investment Consulting Company HG Vora, etc.。As understood，Both the boards of directors of American Express Business Travel and APSG have approved the transaction plan，On the premise that other transaction conditions are met，Subject to APSG shareholder approval，Pass regulatory approval, etc.，The listing plan will be completed in the first half of 2022。

2、Booking Group’s sub-brand investment hotel partner Life House

Recently，According to US travel media Phocuswire，Kayak, the metasearch brand of Booking Group, led the Series C financing 188bet Online Sports Betting and Casino of hotel partner Life House。Life House raised $60 million in this round，Except Kayak as the lead investor，Inovia Capital、Derive Ventures、Companies such as Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and Tiger Global also participated in this round of financing。Life House is an independent hotel operation solutions provider，Co-founded by Rami Zeidan and Yury Yakubchyk in May 2017。The company currently operates more than 50 hotels in North America，Including three hotels under Kayak。Since its founding，Its total financing exceeds 100 million US dollars。

3. Tianmu Lake: Director You Xuhui resigned

December 6，Tianmu Lake announced，Director Mr. You Xuhui due to work and personal reasons，Recently submitted his resignation report to the board of directors，Application to resign from the position of director of the company。According to relevant regulations，Mr. You Xuhui’s resignation report will take effect from the date it is delivered to the company’s board of directors。Mr. You Xuhui’s resignation as director did not cause the number of members of the company’s board of directors to fall below the legal minimum number，Does not affect the normal operation of the company’s board of directors。

1、Guangdong: Suspension of inter-provincial group travel and“Flight + Hotel”Business 

December 7，The Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism issued an announcement regarding the suspension of inter-provincial group travel and“Flight + Hotel”Business notification，Requirements of "Notice"，Cultural and tourism departments in various places must strictly carry out the work of travel agencies within their jurisdictions to prevent foreign imports，Not allowed to operate 188bet Online Sports Betting and Casino inbound and outbound group tours and“Flight + Hotel”Business，No modification in any form。Travel agencies and online travel companies must suspend the operation of special tourist trains，Strictly control the size of travel groups。At the same time，Travel agencies and online travel companies must strictly follow the requirements of the "Travel Agencies' Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Epidemic (Third Edition)"，Be strict and tight、Be careful and practical in attracting tourists、Group、Transportation、Accommodation、Epidemic prevention and control work in all aspects including tourism，Strictly control the size of travel groups。

2、Ningbo, Zhejiang: Theaters and other places are temporarily closed，50% traffic limit in scenic spots

December 7，Reportedly，Ningbo City is about to enter—Step Strengthening Attraction Reservation、Current limiting、Peak shifting and other measures to reduce crowd gathering，The number of tourists received shall not exceed 50% of the maximum carrying capacity；Temporarily closed theaters open to the public、Gymnasium、Internet Cafe、Entertainment venue、Chess and card room、Mahjong room、Board Game Room、Library、Art Museum、Museums and other places；Strengthen the management of personnel access in enterprises and institutions，Visits in nursing homes are suspended during the epidemic。

3、Shanhaiguan China Great Wall Cultural Museum Project Started，Total investment 4.200 million yuan

December 7，According to Hebei Provincial People’s Government，December 6，As a major landmark project in the construction of the Hebei section of 188bet Online Sports Betting and Casino the Great Wall National Cultural Park, the Shanhaiguan China Great Wall Cultural Museum has officially started construction。As understood，The total planned land area of ​​the project is about 106 acres，Building area is about 30,000 square meters，Total investment 4.200 million yuan。The project is located at the foothills of Shanhaiguan Mountain、West side of the mountain gate of Jiaoshan Great Wall Scenic Area，The 200-meter construction control line to the Great Wall in the east，South to New 102 National Highway，西、North to land red line。

4、Ministry of Culture and Tourism: 14 regions including Dalian, Liaoning Province have been identified as pilot areas for the development of credit economy in the cultural and tourism market

December 6，The General Office of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a notice on announcing the list of pilot areas for credit economic development in the cultural and tourism market，The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has launched a pilot project for the development of credit economy in the cultural and tourism market。Declared by local government、Provincial and departmental recommendation and other procedures，Now confirmed as Dalian City, Liaoning Province、Huangpu District, Shanghai、Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province、14 regions including Rizhao City in Shandong Province are pilot areas for the development of credit economy in the cultural and tourism markets。As understood，The pilot tasks of each pilot area are mainly to cultivate credit brands、Improving the credit evaluation system、Promote credit consumption, etc.。

5、South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs anticipates diplomatic activities next year、Overseas travel has basically resumed

December 6，According to Yonhap News Agency，The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea stated on the 6th，Next year’s budget will increase by 5 compared to this year.8%，is 3.0053 trillion won (approximately RMB 16.1 billion)。This is the first time that the budget of South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has exceeded 3 trillion won。An official from South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said，It is expected that diplomatic activities and overseas travel will basically return to normal next year，Budget with this in mind。