Forty-one students from the Singapore campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) received their degrees June 6 during the first commencement ceremony held since the campus opened in August 2006. The event marks a major milestone for UNLV's first international campus and strengthens the university's effort to create a global network of campuses that can deliver UNLV's world-renowned brand of hospitality management education.
Sanya, Hainan Island, China,Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa's Executive Chef, Hamish Watts, has been named "Chef of the Year" in the annual awards for International Channel of Shanghai's "You are the Chef" television program.
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel’s Lobby Lounge was conferred the distinction of ‘BAR WITH THE WORLD’S MOST VARIETIES OF RUM COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE’ by Guinness World Records. Lobby Lounge’s selection of 102 rum varieties from different parts of the globe were individually checked and verified in an adjudication event led by Ms. Angela Wu, official adjudicator for Guinness World Records. Witnessed by members of the press, hotel guests, and loyal patrons of Lobby Lounge, the adjudication process culminated in the presentation of the Guinness World Record certificate to Mr. John Girard, General Manager and Area Director, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel.