As guest expectations evolve, Accor is transforming food consumption by prioritizing sustainability, local sourcing, and innovation. Through global actions like our Good Food Policy and local programs like 88 Bites, we are reshaping dining experiences with initiatives that support local communities and reduce environmental impact.
Accor Greater China, together with Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., is pleased to announce the signing of a new MGallery Hotel Collection address in the cosmopolitan heart of Sanya city center, on the spectacular island of Hainan. The 187-room, 25-storey tower is set to open by the end of 2025 and will benefit from Sanya's thriving tourism industry, luxurious resort reputation, and growing business segment. Along with the recent signing of Chengdu Financial City - MGallery Collection, Accor is set to open five MGallery hotels in Greater China this year, including the recently opened Dunhua Mansion Taipei - MGallery Collection. This will double the brand's portfolio in the country, from its current five hotels in operation, to 10 by the end of 2024.
Marriott International, Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement with Hainan Qianrui Industrial Development Co., Ltd. to bring the W Hotels brand to Sanya, the popular tourist hub located on China's southerly island province of Hainan. Located in Sanya Bay, W Sanya is slated to open in the second quarter of 2028. With its bold, detail-driven design, elevated service, and engaging always-on programming, the hotel is poised to become a new symbol of luxury hospitality in Sanya.
The popular, family-friendly brands will create a vibrant dual-branded resort complex at the tropical paradise on Haina Island.
Eric Kee will join Mandarin Oriental, Sanya in May from his most recent role as General Manager of Pan Pacific, Xiamen. Eric has 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He first joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 1996 as Senior Assistant Front Office Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Macau. He then worked with several hotel groups in China, Malaysia, Macau and Japan before returning to the Group in 2011 as Hotel Manager for The Excelsior, Hong Kong.
Keyestone Group, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate focused on the development and management of high-quality premier projects in the Greater China region, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), a leading global hospitality company, today announced plans for China's first Hello Kitty Hotel in Sanya, Hainan. The hotel will be developed by the Keyestone Group and added to the JdV by Hyatt brand. It is expected to open by 2025 as part of the Sanya Hello Kitty Resort - the first Hello Kitty theme park in Hainan Province.
Dual-branded development rolls luxury and lifestyle hotels into single holiday and leisure resort.
Capella Sanya is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Greg Findlay as General Manager, effective immediately.
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, today announces the grand opening of Shama Yalong Bay Sanya. Set in the state-level tourist resort destination as the first-ever Shama resort, this newest member of the Shama family is poised to become the latest landmark in the island of Hainan and a whole new vacation option for domestic and overseas travellers.
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, has signed a management agreement with Hainan Sunup Group Investment Co. Ltd., bringing to life the first-ever Shama resort - Shama Yalong Bay Sanya. This will not only be the newest flagship of Shama, but also a signature landmark for Sanya - a well-loved holiday destination in Hainan, China.
Set on Hainan Island's pristine Sanya, China's new eco-conscious luxury lifestyle destination 1 Hotel Haitang Bay, Sanya is opening with seven unique food and beverage outlets where locally-sourced ingredients take center stage. The first Asian destination from US-based 1 Hotels incorporates some of the island's freshest flavors of premium seafood from the finest local purveyors, to seasonal fruits grown at Sunshine 18 Degree, an off-site farm measuring an expansive 180,000-square-meter.
Accor has expanded its portfolio of Fairmont hotels with the signing of a luxury resort in Sanya, China.
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the opening of JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay, located on the Haitang Bay, the National Coast of China. The property marks JW Marriott's second resort on Hainan and eighteenth hotel in Greater China, seamlessly blending in with the lush landscape of Haitang Bay and illustrating the beguiling charm of the entire coast.
Recently, Adrian Chan has been appointed as the new General Manager of Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay and The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya, Autograph Collection. Adrian is now fully responsible for the operation and management of these two landmark hotels catering to business and leisure travelers. Born in Hong Kong, Adrian graduated from the University of Calgary in Canada. He has extensive knowledge built from an impressive career of over 22 years in management experience in various cities, including Calgary, Beijing, Suzhou, Chengdu and Sanya. Adrian started his career at the Calgary Marriott and expanded his expertise across diverse international luxury brands in various operational roles with Fairmont, IHG, MGM, Swire and Rosewood. As a driven and passionate hotelier, Adrian has held Hotel Manager roles for several pre-opening properties including The Temple House by Swire Hotels. Prior to his appointment, Adrian was also the pre-opening Hotel Manager for Rosewood Sanya where he demonstrated leadership in all aspects of the hotel's operations.
China's first Atlantis resort in the city of Sanya has officially opened, culminating four years of anticipation for a CNY 11 billon (close to US Dollar two billion) project, developed by owning company - Fosun International and managed by reputable and global hospitality leisure brand operator, Kerzner International. Atlantis Sanya promises to redefine holidaymaking and propel Hainan Island into a new era of world-class hospitality and tourism.
A German native, Mr. Gimmi has been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. As an experienced professional hotelier, he is been dedicated to improving guest experience, maximising operational profits, as well as creating a multicultural working environment. He will lead Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa, Hainan to continuous success.
Located on the stunning shores of Haitang Bay on Hainan Island, Rosewood Sanya is an art-infused contemporary hotel and the first mainland Chinese resort for the brand. Sweeping views of the South China Sea complement all 246 guest rooms—45 of which feature private plunge pools. Keeping in tune with the nature-inspired design philosophy, the resort incorporates tribal totems, wood accents, and soft tones of gray and blue.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, the first Curio Collection property in Greater China and Asia Pacific to join the exclusive, upper upscale collection brand of more than 35 distinctive hotels and resorts around the world. Located on the West Coast of Hainan Island's southernmost city, Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort is only a short drive from renowned attractions to discover such as Dongtian Park, Nanshan Temple and the unique Tianya Haijiao. Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort's 267 rooms and suites include large soaking tubs and boast panoramic views of the sea, pool or tropical gardens. Other amenities include a 2,000 square meter swimming pool beach access, as well as a kids' club and game room for adults.
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort has announced the appointment of General Manager Andy Chang, who will continue to drive the hotel toward being the most popular resort on Hainan island, while ensuring the successful pre-opening of Andaz Sanya Sunny Bay Resort. Mr. Chang began his career with Hyatt in 1991 in his home town of Taipei at the Grand Hyatt as a Front Office Clerk. He continued to grow his career in the Rooms Division in various locations such as Guam and Incheon before moving to Grand Hyatt Shanghai as Hotel Manager. Then he was selected as General Manager for Hyatt Regency Jinan and has been in his most recent role as General Manager for Hyatt Regency Wuxi during its pre-opening and opening.Mr. Chang graduated from Taipei University and majored in Economics, which gave him analytical skills and a macro perspective that have benefitted his hotel management duties. In his spare time, he likes swimming and other water sports to keep healthy and energetic, making charming Sunny Bay an ideal place for him to explore.
Ian Schrager, the internationally renowned American hotel visionary, expands his global influence with the opening of his first hotel in China. The Sanya EDITION, a spectacular oceanfront destination on Hainan Island, just off the coast of Southern China, is the latest addition to EDITION hotels, the brand Ian Schrager conceived in a partnership with Marriott International.