Anthony Costa has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced new General Manager appointments for hotels in Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo.
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Alicia Too has been appointed as General Manager at Lanson Place Hotel
Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Alicia Too as General Manager of Lanson Place Hotel, Hong Kong.
PolyU Study Finds Personal Factors Drive Mainland Shoppers Back to Hong Kong
The desire to develop personally, enhance self-esteem and build prestige provide significant ongoing motivation for mainland Chinese to shop in Hong Kong, according to Dr Nelson Tsang, Miss Louisa Lee and Miss Carrie Liu of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in a recently published study. The researchers suggest that understanding these factors, and related factors that are less affected by increases in the number of trips to Hong Kong, "will help destination marketing organisations and retailers formulate strategies that will suit the needs of mainland Chinese tourists and encourage them to shop more often in Hong Kong and to spend more".
Sino Hotels opens The Olympian Hong Kong
Sino Hotels, the hospitality management arm of Sino Group, announces the opening of The Olympian Hong Kong, a 32-room boutique hotel in the heart of West Kowloon. The hotel provides 32 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, including some of the most spacious in the city. Rooms and suites range from an intimate 43-square-metre Deluxe Olympian Room to an exquisite 75-square-metre Olympian Suite. All guestrooms feature 3.3-metre ceiling height and floor-to-ceiling windows, maximising the mesmerising view over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong's world- famous skyline.
ONYX Expands Presence in Hong Kong with Hotel 108
Leading international hospitality provider ONYX Hospitality Group today announced a new management agreement for a project in Hong Kong, paving the way for the first Mosaic Collection property in this dynamic city.
Irene (Ai Ling) Lee has been appointed as Director Sales - North Asia at ADARA, Inc.
Irene (Ai Ling) Lee will take on the role of Sales Director, North Asia and will operate from the new Hong Kong office. Irene comes on board with 17 years of APAC advertising and media industry experience. She joins ADARA from Publicitas in Hong Kong where she focused on the travel and tourism sector, working with clients such as the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hangzhou Tourism, Chengdu Tourism, Peninsula Hotels, Vietnam Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Hospitality Innovation Conference 2016 taking place April 1-2
Hospitality Student Initiative (HSI) announced that the Hospitality Innovation Conference 2016 themed, " Who Leads the Hospitality Trends?", will be held on 1 and 2 April 2016. The Conference is supported by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, and is welcomed for all hospitality delegates.
New President for the new Marco Polo Hotels
Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Dr. Jennifer Cronin as President for Marco Polo Hotels, succeeding Mr. Eric Waldburger who has retired. In his role as President, Mr. Waldburger led the company for almost four years through one of its most active periods in over a decade with the openings of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Marco Polo Changzhou and the launch of the new luxury brand, Niccolo by Marco Polo in Chengdu, China. At the same time, he prepared the three Hong Kong hotels for the challenging years ahead, spear-heading the amalgamation of operations at the three properties.
Jason Shek has been appointed as Director of Marketing at JW Marriott Hong Kong
Prior to joining the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Jason was with the Mandarin Oriental Macau for 3 years as Director of Sales and Marketing, where he led the hotel to achieve successful results and numerous awards, including the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2015 “Top 10 Triple 5-Star Hotels in the World” and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group “Best Sales & Marketing Award” in Asia Pacific. Jason started his career with the Excelsior Hotel, Hong Kong as a Guest Service Agent in Front Office; subsequently, moving on to focus on Sales with flagship hotels of local conglomerates, Hutchison Whampoa Limited and Sun Hung Kai Properties. His credentials also include Regional Director, Sales & Marketing with the Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts – Greater China, where he was responsible for 3 key resorts. His first job in Macau was with the Four Seasons as Director of Sales.
Sherona Shng has been promoted to General Manager at Eaton, Hong Kong
Sherona Shng, who was hotel manager at The Langham, Hong Kong has been promoted and is the new general manager for Eaton, Hong Kong. Shng first joined Langham Hospitality Group in 2003 to lead the public relations and communications initiatives and has since held progressively senior roles within the group at the property and corporate levels.
Shane Pateman has been appointed as Managing Director at Cordis Hong Kong
Succeeding Shaun Campbell as managing director of Cordis Hong Kong is Shane Pateman who led the team at Eaton, Hong Kong for the last four years as general manager. Pateman is a seasoned hotelier and he is also the group’s key CSR champion, advocating the global green efforts at the corporate level for Langham Hospitality Group.
Shaun Campbell has been appointed as Managing Director at The Langham, Hong Kong
Bob van den Oord, the current managing director of The Langham, Hong Kong will be taking on the same role at The Langham, London which recently celebrated its milestone 150th anniversary. Taking over van den Oord’s responsibilities as managing director of The Langham, Hong Kong is Shaun Campbell. Formerly the general manager of Cordis, Hong Kong, Campbell successfully spearheaded the brand transition of the 664-room hotel from a Langham Place to Cordis in July this year.
iclub Wan Chai Hotel receives its 5th consecutive CarbonCare® Label
For the 5th consecutive year, iclub Wan Chai Hotel, the first Carbon Neutral hotel in Hong Kong has once again received the CarbonCare® Label from Carbon Care Asia Limited. The CarbonCare® Label Scheme encourages and recognizes the efforts of organizations, entities and groups in tackling climate change in 3 steps which are Measuring, Reducing and Offsetting carbon footprints. iclub Wan Chai Hotel has achieved the highest level of CarbonCare® Label which means 100% reduction, awarded for carbon neutrality status.
Niamh O’Connell has been appointed as Group Vice President of Wellness Development at Rosewood Hotel Group
Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. In her role, Ms. O’Connell will lead and supervise the strategic, global development of spa, wellness and recreation operations for the group’s existing hotels and new projects.
Trish Luyckx has been appointed as Vice President of Design and Project Services at Rosewood Hotel Group
Ms. Trish Luyckx has been appointed vice president of design and project services for Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group, to assist Mr. John Shamon, senior vice president of design and project services, to manage and oversee 27 new projects currently announced across the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, New World Hotels & Resorts and pentahotels brands.
ISHC Rising Star Award Asia Pacific Winner Announced
In partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) presented Nihat Ercan with this year's 2015 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific. During his 13 years with JLL, Ercan has conducted over USD4.5 billion in hospitality transactions including a number of landmark deals like the Grand Park Orchard Road Singapore and the InterContinental Hong Kong – two of the largest single hotel transactions ever recorded in Asia.
Mandarin Oriental, New York Launches Exclusive Experiences And Fashion Partnerships To Celebrate Newly Restyled Suites
Hong Kong -- The Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, New York is delighted to announce the debut of its 42 restyled one- and two-bedroom suites, which feature panoramic views of Central Park, the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. Through curated partnerships that blend elements of art, culture, fashion and gastronomy, the suite experience has been enhanced with an array of exclusive amenities and programs.
SHTM offers One-year Master’s Degrees in Hospitality and Tourism to Fast Track Careers
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) offers one-year MSc degrees in International Hospitality Management and Tourism and Convention Management to individuals who strive to extend the frontiers of their knowledge and fast track their careers.
Langham Hospitality Group Introduces Cordis, Hong Kong - The Flagship Hotel For The New Global Upscale Hotel Brand
Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong will be rebranded to Cordis, Hong Kong on 26 August 2015, making it the first of a new generation of curated upscale hotels by Langham Hospitality Group that is devoted to the guests' needs and well-being, catering to both business and leisure travellers. Announced globally earlier this year, Cordis derives its name from the Latin term meaning "heart." The brand's concept focuses on the core pillars of intuitive service, connectivity, sophistication and a sense of community. "The launch of Cordis, Hong Kong is a significant milestone in our long-term growth plan to introduce Cordis hotels and resorts across the region," says Robert Warman, chief executive officer of Langham Hospitality Group. "Each Cordis hotel will be individual in style, architecture and design, all of which will be reflective of its location and culture, and tailored to the requirements of our guests, from corporate travellers to honeymooners to multi-generational families. For example, Cordis, Hong Kong is vibrant, modern, and features family-friendly facilities and amenities that complement its bustling neighbourhood." Shaun Campbell, general manager of Cordis, Hong Kong, adds, "We pride ourselves in offering exciting restaurant concepts that are great for socialising, fun kids' programs, and tailored neighbourhood excursions for our guests to enjoy." As part of its new sensory identity, Cordis, Hong Kong also has created its own signature scent, Sparkling Mint - a new, contemporary ambient fragrance exclusively designed by Master Perfumer Christophe Laudamiel for the brand. The recently renovated Cordis, Hong Kong has 664 rooms and suites offering views of scenic vistas, with spacious marble bathrooms outfitted with oversized bathtubs. Stunning works of over 1,500 pieces of contemporary Chinese art valued at over HKD$35 million adorn the walls and public spaces of the hotel. With the hotel's recently refurbished private Club Lounge located on the 36th level, guests staying on the club floors and suites can enjoy panoramic views of Hong Kong over breakfast, tea, light meals, snacks and cocktails. Guests at Cordis, Hong Kong can expect to order their meals from a carefully planned food and beverage menu by a nutritionist. The hotel's bar and four restaurants include Ming Court, the Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant; Alibi with its European-inspired shared plates restaurant and bar; The Place, home to one of the city's most popular buffet restaurants, and The Backyard, an eco-chic terrace lounge. To ensure guests are well connected, all guest rooms are equipped with a handy smartphone where guests get complimentary unlimited local and international IDD calls to Australia, China, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States, along with 3G data connectivity and wi-fi tethering anywhere in the city, making communication seamless and easy to stay connected to families, friends and businesses anytime. For business travellers and event planners, Cordis, Hong Kong offers extensive and innovative meeting and event facilities wired with state-of-the-art technology. There are 16 contemporary meeting and event spaces catering to conferences and meetings, private events, receptions and cocktails. Meeting facilities come with multiple new technology advancements including a super-sized 6.7 by 3.4-metre hi definition LED screen at the Ballroom, new Lumens Projectors and Portable Touch-Screens. After a day working or shopping, guests can relax to underwater music in the rooftop pool or burn off some energy in the 24-hour fitness centre. For those needing rejuvenation, Chuan Spa offers meditation and treatments that are based upon traditional Chinese medicine. Cordis, Hong Kong is also directly connected to the Langham Place Shopping Mall which houses over 200 shops. Within walking distance to many of Hong Kong's major attractions and an adjacent underground railway system, the hotel is just a 35-minute subway or taxi ride from Hong Kong's International Airport. In celebration of the launch of Cordis, Hong Kong, guests who book their accommodation with the best available rate between 26 August 2015 to 9 September 2015 for stays from 26 August to 30 December 2015 may enjoy the following exclusive privileges and benefits with their booking:•Complimentary bottle of Perrier Jouët Champagne•Late checkout at 3:00pm (subject to availability)•Complimentary 30 minutes extension upon any purchase of a 60-minute spa treatmentCordis, Hong Kong Factual Information: Hotel Facilities• 4 restaurants • rooftop swimming pool • Jacuzzi • Chuan Spa• 24 hour fitness studio • Cordis Service on call 24 hours Room Facilities • 664 guestrooms with a choice of 19 room-types ranging from a 26m² Superior Room to the 158m² Chairman Suite • mini-bar • flat-screen TV • iHome • complimentary wi-fi• coffeemaker • floor-to-ceiling windows • oversized bath & shower• handy smartphone with unlimited local & international calls to five countries, wi-fi & 3G Internet connection
Barry Lo has been promoted to General Manager at Silka Seaview and Silka West Kowloon
Dorsett Hospitality International is pleased to announce the promotion of Barry Lo, the Resident Manager of Silka Seaview and Silka West Kowloon as the General Manager for both hotels in Hong Kong. Barry has been with the Group since March 2004 and was part of the pre-opening team for Silka West Kowloon and Silka Far East Hotel. Prior to his promotion, Barry was assisting Richard Kwong, Cluster General Manager of Silka Seaview and Silka West Kowloon. In his new position, Barry will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operation and profitability of both hotels, reporting directly to Richard Kwong; who now heads the Silka Hotels brand in Hong Kong and with an expanded role in the operations of Dorsett Wuhan and Lushan Resort, both located in Mainland China.