As Beijing marches ahead in the global power stakes, its armory of world-class hotels strengthens year on year, if not month on month. It's not all flashy five-star high-rises either; the city's timeworn alleyways are home to secluded boutique boltholes and restored courtyard residences fit for an emperor.
Regent Hotels Group is delighted to announce the promotion of Nicholas Emery from General Manager to Managing Director at Regent Beijing.
On 27th September, The Bulgari Hotel Beijing opened its doors in the heart of the exclusive Embassy District. Designed by architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, and crowning 7 years of meticulous construction works, the fourth jewel of the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection rises within the new Genesis Project, an oasis of tranquility that balances art and nature.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel project in the heart of Beijing, that is expected to open in 2018. Located in a traditional hutong quarter, close to Tiananmen Square, the hotel will provide guests with a rare opportunity to experience luxury living in traditional and authentic Beijing surroundings.
Hotel Éclat Beijing, the number one hotel in China ranked by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dany Lützel as General Manager.
Larry has amassed two decades of luxury hospitality experience in his native country, having managed hotels under global brands such as Shangri-La and Intercontinental. Recognised for his deep knowledge of the market and operational expertise, Larry will lead Pan Pacific's flagship in China to being one of the top hotels in the city and set the benchmark for Pan Pacific brand’s expansion into other first-tier cities in China.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced that Pan Pacific Beijing (北京泛太平洋酒店) will open on 20 August as the latest luxury hotel in the prime Xicheng district of Beijing, offering unparalleled access to the renowned Financial Street and the capital city"s administrative centre.
The Shangri-La group’s diffusion arm, Hotel Jen, continues its expansion with the opening of its tenth property in the Guomao neighbourhood of Beijing’s central business district. Occupying the first 22 floors of China World’s Tower B, the hotel has, perhaps, the strongest Millennial footprint of the bunch, featuring a host of desirable perks such as a dedicated co-working space and a gastropub with its own brewery – the only such restaurant in the area.
The 450-room Hotel Jen Beijing opens its doors to guests today as the city"s new destination for work, play, and travel. Conveniently located in the centre of Beijing"s central business district (CBD), the hotel features a vibrant co-working hub, the only gastropub with its own brewery in the Guomao area, and an expansive, industrial-chic world-class gym catering to fitness enthusiasts and road warriors.
Will Zhang, will be responsible for the successful opening and management of Artyzen Habitat Dongzhimen Beijing, a 138 room boutique hotel. Will has held various positions in the Rooms Division during his tenure with Mandarin Oriental, which included Housekeeping Assistant Manager, Front Office Manager and Director of Housekeeping Operations in the U.S.A.. Prior to joining us, Will was the Director of Rooms at Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport, where he was responsible for overseeing the Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering and Security functions of the hotel. The Artyzen Habitat Dongzhimen Beijing is close to the Airport Express stations Sanyuanqiao and Dongzhimen, and located on the second Ring Road opposite Beijing MOMA, one of Beijing's famous commercial and cultural complexes. Featuring just a 30-minute drive from the Airport, the hotel will open in July 2017.
Award-winning international chef Talib Hudda has taken over Sureño at The Opposite House, Beijing’s acclaimed Mediterranean dining destination, and is reshaping the restaurant’s culinary direction with a more refined, creative approach.
The Peninsula Beijing announces the arrival of Vincent Pimont as general manager of the establishment.
47-year old Louis Liu has been appointed new General Manager of the Hotel Maximilian (managed by Steigenberger) in Beijing.
The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing has appointed Mr. Patrick Weder as General Manager.
China World Hotel, Beijing announces the appointment of Johan Chan as director of sales and marketing. Reporting directly to Vice President and General Manager Christopher Chia, Mr. Chan will be responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing strategies for China World Hotel, Beijing.Hailing from Hong Kong, Mr Chan is a veteran in the hospitality industry. He has nearly 30 years of working experience in various high-profile luxury hotels, including 20 years at Shangri-La properties throughout Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and mainland China. He is no stranger to China World Hotel, Beijing, where he was posted from 2002 to 2004. Prior to re-joining the Beijing hotel, he was director of sales and marketing at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok.
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd. and China World Trade Center today announced the upcoming debut of Hotel Jen Beijing. Opening in January 2017, the hotel will be part of the prestigious China World Trade Center development in Beijing's central business district (CBD) in Chaoyang. This will be the third Hotel Jen to open in mainland China since Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts launched the Hotel Jen brand two years ago.
Mr. Sarton has more than 26 years of experience working for highly successful hospitality companies in Europe, Oceania and Asia. A longstanding member of the New World Hotels & Resorts family, prior to joining New World Beijing Hotel, Mr. Sarton was general manager at New World Dalian Hotel and resident manager at New World Makati Hotel. Mr. Sarton was integral to building New World Dalian Hotel’s stellar team and taking the property’s accommodation, dining and signature modern oriental service to new heights. He also has more than five years of experience as director of food and beverage at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.
Estimating a projected growth of over 40% in portfolio size over the next two years, Dean Schreiber, manager director of Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd shares, "We are observing an increasingly mobile workforce and a heightened awareness of serviced apartments and its advantages over hotel rooms. Asia also presents great potential as it continues to be one of the key drivers of the global economy".
Oakwood Asia Pacific has appointed Neil Blenkharn as general manager of the upcoming Oakwood Residence Damei Beijing.
NH Hotel Group China, the joint-venture company of NH Hotel Group and HNA Hospitality Group, has selected eRevMax to provide channel management and business intelligence solutions for its managed properties. The properties will be using RateTiger Shopper & Channel Manager to monitor and manage rates and availability across multiple online sales channels from a single platform. The group has also subscribed to Managed Rate Services to receive competitive price intelligence reports for better rate management.