TO whomever it may concern, I am planning a group trip to Shangrila in July 2012. Thus far, 170 people have signed up with interest to join us on the trip. However, when we did a survey, there were less then 20 who were interested in purchasing a block of tickets to travel on the same dates from the same city. I believe this is because we are a diverse group of acquaintances flying from Alaska, Hawaii, Miami, East Coast, Louisiana and the Middle United States, as well as the West Coast of course. However, if people could purchase their connecting flights with you at the time when they bought their main flight to China that was a part of a block of discounted tickets, we might have enough for a block leaving from the west coast to china. Is this the kind of travel services you provide? It would mean both seeing if there is a possibility to purchase a block of tickets for the international flight, and also acting as travel agents for individuals purchasing tickets at varying times. 1. Our first need is a travel agent to book tickets for whoever from wherever they were flying from: Our final destination is Shangrila. However, we think it easiest for everyone to fly into Lijiang (LJG). We would provide a privately rented bus for people to travel together from Lijiang to Shangrila ourselves. Everyone, regardless of their point of origination from, and what connecting cities in China they fly through, would need to be in Lijiang as their final destination no later than Saturday, June 30th or Sunday, July 1st. **We will have one bus departing for Shangrila on the morning of July 1st for those who arrived the day before, and one bus departing for Shangrila on the morning of July 2nd for those who arrived on the 1st. 2. We are also seeking a recommendation for a hotel in Lijiang that is easy to get to and from the airport, and is clean, but not fancy as many of our travelers are budgeting. 3. Seeking a hotel Recommendation in Beijing, easy to get to from the airport, and clean, but not fancy. If you are able to help us with any of these aspects, particularly acting as the travel agent for both group and individually purchased international tickets, please let me know. I would then recommend you to the entire group and you would be expecting many inquiries. Our group's name is: Katog Pilgrimage 2012. Thank you for your attention to these matters, Paloma

Dear Paloma Landry :
Warmly greetings from Lily, TOP CHINA TRAVEL! Many thanks for your trust to us!
I will be your sales representative that help your trip in China.
First, about this special international air ticket, we suggest you contact with us partner called Sunshine Travel which office is at New York. We have a cooperation relationship about 10 years; they can give you good suggestion and timely news about international flights/ticket discount and block of tickets info. Sorry, our company handles well service in China. I will contact with them now to inform your request first, and then send you their contact way.
Secondly, 30JUN or 01 JUL, hotel accommodation with breakfast, private land transfer from Lijiang to Shangri-la on 01 or 02 JUL , then a hotel near Beijing airport (on which date?) , is that correct?
Well noted your group is relevant with Pilgrimage, I will check suitable service to this group.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate let me know. J
Many thanks and best wishes.

Lily