Qingdao's Big Party Returns

Get in on all the beer guzzling action this August at the 17th Qingdao International Beer Festival. This year’s theme is “Ganbei with the World” and the hundreds who flock to this beach resort, and home to the Tsing Tao Brewery, intend to do just that. Highlights of the festival include a visit to the Qingdao Beer Museum where visitors are introduced to the process of making beer and Qingdao’s unique history as a former German port. Discounted hotel rates range from ¥898 at the Grand Regency Hotel Qingdao to ¥1,148 at the Crown Plaza Qing Dao; or for budget travelers, try the Qing Dao Hua Neng Hotel at ¥400 per night. www.ctrip.com

Thailand's Exclusive Resort

Escape from it all this summer with a weekend break to one of the Asia's most exclusive resorts, Trisara in Phuket. Included within the summer special is daily breakfast and a 90 minute Thai massage. The package prices, which are available on stays for a minimum of two nights, start from US$470 per night for an ocean view pool room. For families or groups, the two-bedroom ocean front pool villa is being offered for US$1,365 per night. For honeymooners booking a minimum of four nights, the price also includes a romantic floral turndown service and a bottle of French Champagne. www.trisara.com

Tropical Bliss

Pamper yourself in Sanya with the Hilton's tropical bliss package. Special room rates start at ¥1,500 per night (subject to a minimum three night stay) and include accommodation in a bay room scenic view and either two sessions of aromatherapy at The Spa Retreat or two golf green fee coupons (or opt for a day of each). 800-820-0600

DEALS

Executive Rates

The Regent is offering special rates for their executive rooms (¥2,688+15 percent per night) and executive suites (¥2,988+15 percent per night). Both room types have access to The Regent Lounge and complimentary breakfast every morning. This package is valid until December 31 and is for a minimum three night stay. www.regenthotels.com

Free Upgrade

British Airways is offering its Club World customers in China a complimentary one-way upgrade to first class if they book by August 31. With return fares from ¥31,700, the offer is valid for travel from Shanghai or Beijing between July 5, 2007 and March 31, 2008 to London or one of six other U.K. cities. www.ba.com

Southern Stays

The Pavilion, Shenzhen is offering two family weekend packages, valid until September 23. Stay in a superior room for ¥1,200 per night and receive a cash coupon worth ¥500 to be used in hotel venues or stay in the Century Tower superior room for ¥788 per night and receive a cash coupon worth ¥300 (available on weekends only). www.pavilionhotel.com

Business Chic

The Fleming Hotel in Hong Kong launches a special BizTrav package. For HK$1,288 per night, the package is inclusive of accommodation in a superior room, complimentary breakfast, in-room broadband and free use of the hotel’s conference room for two hours. Valid until August 31. www.fleminghk.com

Travel the World

The Global Hotel Alliance launches a “Travel the World in Style” competition giving guests the chance to win a unique round-the-world trip staying in the finest suite accommodation in several exclusive hotels. Anyone booking a hotel stay through globalhotelalliance.com before November 30 will be automatically entered into the competition. globalhotelalliance.com

Sizzling Saver

The Traders Hotel Beijing's summer package starts at ¥1,430 per night and includes accommodation in a superior, deluxe or Traders Club deluxe room, daily breakfast, two-way airport transfers, traditional Chinese foot massage, 50 percent discount off lunch and dinner buffets at Traders Café (food only) and 20 percent discount off all beverages at T Bar. www.tradershotels.com

Fiji Free

To celebrate its opening, the Radisson Resort Fiji Denarau Island is offering every second night free before September 16. The resort is also offering a room upgrade for US$1. www.radisson.com

Weekend Special

The new Sheraton Shenzhen is now offering a special weekend package. Until August 31, stay two consecutive nights and get the third night free. Stay in a superior room for ¥1,400, a deluxe room for ¥1,600 or a premium room for ¥1,900. Other benefits include buffet breakfast for two, in-room Internet access and late check-out. Also, ¥300 will be applied to an upgrade to the Sheraton Club Floors. 755-8383-8888