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Domenico Cicchetti has been appointed as Head Chef at Caffe Mondo at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
Italian Chef Domenico Cicchetti brings a new era of Mediterranean magic to Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou in his new role as Head Chef of the Hotel's 72nd floor Caffe Mondo.
The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group Sign Hotel Management Agreement to Build the First LUX* Urban Resort in Guangzhou, China
Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group in China have signed a hotel management agreement in July 2022 to build the first LUX* urban resort in Guangzhou, China - LUX* Guangzhou. This latest signing marks The Lux Collective's first foray into one of the top three first-tier cities in China and will boost its brand presence in a highly important strategic source market. The new hotel is expected to open in June 2024.
David Macklin has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
With a wealth of experience in urban properties, David Macklin assumes his post as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou on familiar terrain. Thanks to previous postings in Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Washington, DC, he understands the demands of properties that cater primarily to business travellers as well as the cultural nuances that are at the core of a dynamic and international location.
Wharf Hotels’ South China Regional Sales Office Opens
Wharf Hotels today announced the opening of a Regional Sales Office in Guangzhou, China. Headed by Regional Sales Director, Kenny Lai – a 14-year veteran of the hospitality industry, he will actively manage business developments in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and the rest of Guangdong Province, as well as cover strategic sales activities in the municipality of Chongqing and the provinces of Hunan, Hubei and Sichuan.
StayWell Holdings and Prince Hotels Inc. expand The Prince Akatoki brand to China
StayWell Holdings and Prince Hotels Inc. expand The Prince Akatoki brand to China
LN Garden Hotel, Nansha Guangzhou Announces Official Opening
LN Garden Hotel, Nansha Guangzhou, located at the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, officially opened on 28th August 2018. The hotel draws inspiration from the rich heritage of the LN Garden Hotel brand: "Timeless and Classic, Diverse and Inclusive, Green Culture, Crafted Services." It is designed to provide guests with splendid one-stop destination experiences, within one of the newly established world-class bay areas of China. The hotel, designed by the celebrated European architecture studio 3LHD, embodies the spirit of natural harmony. The black and white minimalist design style, with its visual impact, is the best manifestation of the unique character of the hotel. LN Garden Hotel, Nansha Guangzhou offers world travellers a sophisticated, yet relaxed and intimate stay.
Giancarlo Di Francesco has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recently appointed Giancarlo Di Francesco as Executive Chef. Giancarlo was born in Italy and with abundant Asian culinary experience, his fusion of authentic Italian culinary artistry and Asian cuisine culture is well developed.
Conrad Guangzhou Opens to the World
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) smart luxury hotel brand, is delighted to welcome guests to the new Conrad Guangzhou, the seventh Conrad property to debut in China. Created as a stylish urban oasis in the heart of CBD Zhujiang New Town, Conrad Guangzhou boasts panoramic river views from its rooms and restaurants while offering intuitive amenities and flawless service. The hotel is ideal for leisure and business travelers alike who want to explore, do business and stay inspired.
Markus Kosch has been appointed as General Manager at Conrad Guangzhou
Hilton is pleased to announce that Markus Kosch has been named General Manager for the new Conrad Guangzhou, set to open in mid-2017. A veteran hotelier with decades of international experience with Hilton and specifically in China, Mr. Kosch is uniquely qualified to lead the opening team in delivering the region’s first Conrad Hotel. The child of diplomatic parents who traveled the world, Mr. Kosch was groomed to serve in the hospitality industry. He was born in Venezuela and raised in Germany and Spain, where he developed impeccable language skills and cultural fluency. He attended hotel management school before moving to China to join Hilton with his first assignment at the Hilton Shanghai in the Room Division Front Office.
Henry Tay has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou
A veteran of the hotel industry with more than 24 years of hotel management experience, Henry Tay recently joined Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou as Hotel Manager.
New World Hotels & Resorts to Open New Hotel in the Baiyun District of Guangzhou, China in 2018
New World Hotels & Resorts will manage New World Guangzhou Hotel when it opens in 2018 as part of the brand's robust expansion in mainland China, including upcoming hotels in Langfang (2016), Qingyuan (2017), Shenyang (2017), Zhengzhou (2017) and Foshan (2018.)
Hampton by Hilton Opens Flagship Hotel in China
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town, its newest Hampton by Hilton hotel and flagship property for the brand in China. The 223-room hotel joins the Hampton portfolio of more than 2,100 hotels around the world. Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town is located in the Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China and is managed by Huanpeng Hotel Management (Guangzhou) Limited.
Radisson Red Fuels Asia Pacific Growth With Signing In First-Tier China City
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today signed a management agreement for Radisson RED Guangzhou South Station. Owned by Guangzhou ROFO Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., this new-build hotel is the second Radisson RED hotel for Carlson Rezidor in China and its fifth in Asia Pacific. Radisson RED Guangzhou South Station is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018 and brings Carlson Rezidor's Asia Pacific pipeline to 91 hotels.
Kelly Lee has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager Sales and Marketing at The Westin Guangzhou
Kelly Lee has over twenty years of professional working experience in hotel management. She joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2004 as Director of Catering and Convention Service in The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing. Thereafter, she was successively appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Le Meridien Sheshan Shanghai and complex Director of Sales & Marketing of Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou and Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort.
Dusit Devarana Hot Springs & Spa Conghua Guangzhou Opens
The highly anticipated Dusit Devarana Hot Springs & Spa Conghua Guangzhou resort opened its doors with a soft opening ceremony on 27 December 2014, making it the first internationally branded lifestyle and hot springs luxury resort in the city.
Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, New Luxury Hotel in Guangzhou, Opens in November
Nikko Hotels International, JAL Hotels Co., Ltd.'s international luxury hotel group, announced that in November it opens Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, its new luxury hotel in Guangzhou, the capital city of China's Guangdong Province. The hotel is the ninth Nikko Hotels International property in China.
Rosewood Guangzhou To Open in 2017
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® continues its assertive global expansion with the announcement of Rosewood Guangzhou scheduled to open in 2017, joining upcoming Asia sister properties in Beijing (Summer 2014), Phnom Penh, Phuket, Bali, Bangkok, Jakarta and Sanya.
Mete Atakuman has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Guangzhou
An Australian Turkish citizen, Mete Atakuman has over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience across high-profile resorts in Australia, Turkey and Azerbaijan including Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts and Hilton International. Mete joined Jumeirah Group in May 2011 and led the pre-opening phase of Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel, Baku which welcomed its first guests during the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012. He ensured the property delivered quality service and helped to establish the hotel as the number one choice in the CIS region for local guests, leisure travellers and business groups from across the world.
Jumeirah Group to extend presence in Guangzhou, China
Jumeirah Group, the global hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with GT Land Holdings to operate 169 luxury serviced residences, in addition to the 207-room luxury Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel, which is already nearing completion.The agreement between GT Land Holdings Limited and Jumeirah Groupwas signed at a ceremony held at Burj Al Araband attended by Mr. Su Meng, Chairman of GT Land, and Mr. Gerald Lawless, President and Group CEO of Jumeirah Group.Set in a prime location on the intersection of Hua Cheng Avenue and in the centre of New Pearl City Tian He District, East Guangzhou, the apartment and hotel complex is located in a rapidly growing commercial centre and upscale hotel district. The area has excellent transport links enabling guests to reach the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Pearl River Delta within 30 minutes.The previously announced 207-room five-star luxury Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel is scheduled to open in 2015 and will comprise ten food and beverage outlets, a Sky lobby on the 49th floor and banquet and conference centre. Guests will have access to the Talise Spa, swimming pool, a fitness centre, yoga studio and juice bar. Guests can also indulge in high-end shopping with direct access to luxury boutiques. The 169 serviced residences will be located in a separate low-rise West Tower and are scheduled to open in 2015.Mr. Su Meng, Chairman of GT Land, said: "We are honoured to announce the Jumeirah Group will manage our serviced apartments in addition to the Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel in the heart of the new central business district. Jumeirah's arrival in Guangzhou will help satisfy the demand for luxury accommodation in Guangzhou's developing upscale hotel district." Gerald Lawless, President and CEO of Jumeirah Group, said: "We are delighted to have been selected as the management company to operate the luxury residences in addition to the hotel. We look forward to bringing our STAY DIFFERENT™ promise to Guangzhou and establishing Jumeirah in a second key destination in China, one of the world's fastest growing markets."Jumeirah Group currently operates 22 luxury hotels, resorts and residences, including 11 in the Gulf region, six in Europe and five in Asia. A further 15 hotels are now under development.