Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management groups, announced the opening of its 50th property - Shama Hongqiao Shanghai.
Richard Hatter, the General Manager of Hong Kong homegrown brand Hotel ICON won the highly coveted award as the General Manager of the Year at The BMW Hotelier Awards Greater China 2018 recently held in Shanghai.
Richard Hatter, the General Manager of Hong Kong homegrown brand Hotel ICON won the highly coveted award as the General Manager of the Year at The BMW Hotelier Awards Greater China 2018 recently held in Shanghai.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will enter Shanghai - China's economic powerhouse and "Paris of the East" - with the opening of Rosewood Shanghai in 2024. This latest international jewel in the collection's crown will signify a key milestone for the group: the opening firmly solidifies Rosewood's foothold and trademark ultra-luxury hospitality in China, joining Rosewood Beijing, the recently opened Rosewood Sanya, Rosewood Hong Kong opening in Winter this year, and Rosewood Chengdu which will open in 2023.
Kevin Cai, Director, Development, China, joins Radisson Hotel Group from Centara Hotels & Resorts, where he was previously Director of Business Development, Greater China.
Knight Kang, Senior Director, Development, China, has been appointed from Accor Hotels, China, where he served as Senior Director, Development, Greater China.
Eric Cheng, Senior Director, Development, China, recently joined the company from the UAE's Emaar Hospitality Group's and was based in the regional office in Shanghai, where he held the position of Head of Business Development, China.
Last August, Mr. Emil Leung Fat Chung was appointed as Managing Director of the Cordis Shanghai, Hongqiao. Before this appointment, He was General Manager of the Cordis Beijing Capital Airport.
The fifth largest hotel group in the world just opened a new kind of hotel, subtly integrating new technologies into a customer path that has been entirely rethought. The establishment will see the light of day in the heart of Shanghai.
Times change, people change, cultures change. Few cities move as fast or adapt as quickly as Shanghai. Ian Schrager, the inventor and innovator of the boutique hotel concept, now brings the modern luxury of the EDITION Hotels brand to Shanghai. "This is a new kind of hotel in China that the city of Shanghai didn't know it needed." Schrager says.
Blobel joined the industry in as a front office manager at Grand Hyatt Beijing in 2002 before moving on to Hyatt Regency Hangzhou as director of rooms at in 2004. Another stint at Grand Hyatt Beijing later, Blobel joined Conrad Shanghai as resident manager in 2008, taking over as director of operations before taking on the role of resort manager of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.
Hilton has appointed Jerry Huang as president of development in Greater China and Mongolia, effective Sept. 10. He'll be based in Hilton's China regional office in Shanghai and report to Matt Fry, SVP of development for Asia-Pacific. He replaces Francis Lee who'll be leaving Hilton to pursue opportunities in the investment and private equity industries.
ONYX Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Phan Ing Pai as Vice President, Operations - Greater China. Based in Shanghai, Phan will report to Gina Wo, Senior Vice President & Head of Greater China.
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai announces the appointment of Summer Wang as its Director of Marketing, effective July 30, 2018.
Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai.
ONYX Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Mariefe Barce as General Manager of Shama Changfeng Shanghai and Shama Hongqiao Shanghai, the two soon to open Shama serviced apartments in Shanghai.In her new role as the General Manager of Shama Changfeng and Shama Hongqiao, Mariefe will be responsible for the successful opening and continued management and operations of the two new Shama properties in Shanghai. The 362-unit Shama Changfeng and the 132-unit Shama Hongqiao, both scheduled to open in the second half of 2018, are the first two Shama properties developed as part of the strategic partnership between ONYX Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group, one of the top real estate enterprises in China. Under the partnership, Sincere receives exclusivity rights to develop and open Shama serviced apartments in 12 key cities across China, including Shanghai, location of the headquarters of Sincere, the Greater China regional base of ONYX, as well as the first two co-developed projects.A travel and hospitality industry veteran with over 18 years of working experience, Mariefe began her journey with Shama in 2006 as a Trainee Assistant Operations Manager in Hong Kong. During her first eight years with Shama in Hong Kong, she supported the pre-opening of Shama Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong in 2008, and oversaw the operations of six Shama properties in Hong Kong between 2012 and 2014 as the Associate Director, Operations, following a series of role expansions in the intervening years. In 2014, she relocated to Bangkok and was promoted to the position of General Manager of Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok and Ekamai Gardens Bangkok, bringing her extensive pool of knowledge and experience to the first Shama serviced apartment property in Thailand. Shama is a leading and award-winning provider of premium serviced apartments across Asia, with 21 serviced apartment properties across Asia Pacific, including 10 in the development pipeline in markets such as Australia, China and Malaysia. Shama was awarded "Best Serviced Apartment Operator of Asia" for the fifth time at the AHF Asia Hotel Awards 2017, and the "2017 Hong Kong Business High Flyers Award" under the "Serviced Apartment" category.
The Middle House, the latest addition from Swire Hotels, has officially unveiled its newest concept, MI XUN SPA | THE LAB | SHOP, offering an urban destination for wellness in the heart of Shanghai. The popular concept of MI XUN arrives at The Middle House from The Temple House, evolving into a new, uplifting and cutting-edge health experience apt for Shanghai: LAB Treatment, LAB Wellness, LAB Beauty and SHOP. Spread through 2,600 sqm, guests will find an array of features, from the heated indoor swimming pool to 24-hour gym facilities, wellness studio and spa treatments. There are also services and treatments co-branded with expert providers, and guests can purchase health and wellness products from a specially curated selection of premium brands at the SHOP.
Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sunny Li as Vice President of Development for China and North Asia. Tapping into more than 30 years of experience in hotel development and portfolio expansion, Li brings a wealth of knowledge and an extensive global network of relationships with real estate developers, capital groups and private investors to Dream Hotel Group. Home to its Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, The Chatwal and Unscripted Hotels brands, Dream Hotel Group encompasses three business lines: Proprietary Brands, Hotel Management and Dining & Nightlife. Based in Shanghai, Sunny Li will be responsible for driving the company's four lifestyle hotel brands into China and North Asia markets, playing an integral role in the continued growth and success of the company. Prior to joining Dream Hotel Group, Li held multiple positions with Wyndham Hotel Group, Marriott International, Rosewood Hotel Group and Morgan Stanley, covering development operations and sales & marketing on both the regional and property levels in Australia, New Caledonia, India, Korea, Japan and China. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Sinowood Hotels & Resorts, responsible for overall business development, including real estate management, hotel management and tourism town management.
Satisfied top-quality buyers and visitors - 15,000 attendees in total - well-attended ITB China Conference with 4,000 attendees - Timekettle and TravelFlan won 2018 ITB China Start-Up Award - many pre-registrations for next year's show: 15 to 17 May 2019.
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai on Wednesday 20th June 2018.