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W Shanghai – The Bund now open!

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Shanghai – The Bund, located in the heart of one of the world's most energetic cities. With limitless views overlooking the Huangpu River, W Shanghai will set the scene on the North Bund. Owned by Sinar Mas Group, the hotel features a blend of bold design and decadent style which combines to create a captivating contrast of Shanghai's past and its avant-garde present. Designed by the acclaimed G.A Design, the hotel showcases an exciting combination of historic and modern influences, such as Hai Pai – the art of combining the old and the new, East and West. This is evident in both the hotel's location, perfectly positioned between the Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River, as well as the surrounding locale, where Art Deco buildings sit alongside opulent Chinese mansions. W Shanghai – The Bund draws upon colonial glamour and futuristic motifs, with nearly all guestrooms featuring views of the Huangpu River due to the uniquely curved frame of the building's edifice.

The Sukhothai Shanghai An Urban Oasis Soon to be Unveiled

HKR International Limited ("HKRI") proudly announced the second hotel to be added into the prestigious Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts portfolio – The Sukhothai Shanghai. This new urban oasis will make its debut in HKRI Taikoo Hui, located in Nanjing Road (West) CBD, in late 2017. The Sukhothai Shanghai, a contemporary luxury boutique hotel, is a new masterpiece by the world-renowned inter-disciplinary design practice, Neri & Hu. The hotel is defined by custom built details enriched by carefully handpicked materials which are visually compelling elements in its 168 uniquely designed guest rooms and 33 well-appointed luxurious suites, ranging from 44 to 172 square metres. With a passion for genuine hospitality, the new hotel will adhere to the hallmark Sukhothai service culture and philosophy, with an exquisite eye for details and unique facilities that aim to bring remarkable experience to the discerning business and leisure travellers in Shanghai, one of the greatest cosmopolitan cities in Asia. The Sukhothai Shanghai is an integral part of the HKRI Taikoo Hui mixed-use complex which is jointly developed by HKR International and Swire Properties. It is bounded on the north by Nanjing Road (West) and on the west by Shimen Yi Road. The Sukhothai Shanghai is annexed with a restored heritage building named as the "Cha House", and is connected seamlessly to the coveted retail shops and two Grade A office towers in HKRI Taikoo Hui and with Shanghai"s extensive metro network.

Swire Hotels’ Fourth House Hotel Named “The Middle House” in Shanghai

Swire Hotels today announced the name of its new hotel in Shanghai as "The Middle House." A key component of the mixed-use development HKRI Taikoo Hui, located on Nanjing Road (West), the hotel is developed jointly by Swire Properties and HKR International and Swire Properties. Set to be managed by Swire Hotels, The Middle House is scheduled to open at the end of 2017. The Middle House is the fourth House under Swire Hotels" award-winning The House Collective

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Opens In The Heart Of Shanghai`s Cultural And Business Center

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the highly-anticipated opening of The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, marking the renowned luxury brand's ninth hotel in the Greater China region. Owned by B.M. Holding, the hotel offers an exceptional experience that features a timeless blend of innovation and tradition, including the signature St. Regis Butler Service, unique culinary venues, and elegant design.

Winston Chien has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Winston Chien started his new role in April 2017 and joined Jumeirah Group after five years as Vice President, China, at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Asia Pacific. Prior to this he worked as Assistant General Manager at Hong Kong Resort International and from 2008 – 2010 he worked for Jumeirah in the Jumeirah Group China representation office. In his new role, Chien who speaks English and Mandarin, will be responsible for running the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel which offers 393 rooms, 45 suites and a Presidential Suite. The property is located within the wider Himalayas Center which includes a shopping mall, art museum and theatre. Chien brings a wealth of experience from his 34 year career in the luxury hospitality business which includes 24 years with Hilton. He began his career at the Kahala Hilton, Hawaii and then worked at the Guam Hilton in the Mariana Islands, east of Manila. Subsequent roles included Resident Manager at Hilton Shanghai, General Manager at Hilton Shenzhen and Chien was part of the pre-opening team at Tokyo Bay Hilton, Japan. Jumeirah Group currently operates 21 hotels in 9 destinations across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Jumeirah has eight Hotel Management Agreements in place in China and Jumeirah Nanjing is set to open in late 2017.

Langham Hospitality Group Opens First Cordis Hotel In Mainland China

Within close proximity to the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, the hotel is seamlessly connected to the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Metro Lines 2 and 10 via underground and overhead access. The Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is only 20 minutes" walk and 5 minutes" drive away. Exceptionally convenient for travellers is a check-in lounge for selected airlines in the mall linked to the hotel. Guests may check-in their luggage and choose to take the shuttle service from the lounge to Terminal 2 of the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Lisa Li has been appointed as General Manager at Artyzen Habitat Hongqiao Shanghai and citizenM Hongqiao Shanghai

Lisa Li has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She held various senior positions in Chongqing, including the JW Marriott. Before joining Artyzen Hospitality Group, Lisa was the General Manager of Chongqing Yuelai International Conference Centre and Wyndham Chongqing Yuelai, where she was responsible for strategic planning, brand development and operations management of both properties since their pre-opening phase. Lisa will oversee the operation of two hotels in Shanghai Hongqiao area, a citizenM Shanghai Hongqiao and an Artyzen Habitat Hongqiao Shanghai, located in the MixC entertainment and commercial complex, featuring Grade A offices, world class retail and entertainment options, near the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center in the heart of Shanghai's Hongqiao financial district, and atop Ziteng Road station of Metro line 10, both opening in the 2nd quarter of 2018.

Florian Heiner has been appointed as General Manager at Double Tree by Hilton Shanghai – Pudong

Mr. Florian Heiner demonstrates over 20 years overall experience and over 10 years in General Management in China within multi international & Asia-Pacific regional hotel groups, premier & upscale luxury and life style luxury brands in world’s leading resorts and urban destinations; Berlin, New York City, Singapore, Bangkok, Greater China various cities, Shanghai and Brisbane-G20 summit.

Christine Wang has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager-Sales & Marketing at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai

Christine Wang brings with her around 14 years of expertise in Sales, Marketing and Catering Management. She joins Le Royal Meridien Shanghai from Hilton Hongqiao Shanghai where she held the position of Director of Business Development since 2014. In pursuit of excellence, she creatively tested business models resulting in a hight growth in total revenue and GOP and leading the hotel to the No. 1 Revenue contributor in Hilton Greater China. With savvy leadership, creativity and strategic thinking, she was also selected and participated into SHINE GM program in Hilton APAC region in 2016. An accomplished strategic thinker and effective communicator, she worked at various position levels with responsibility for sales, marketing, revenue and team development across a wide range of international hotels including Marriott Hongqiao, Hyatt on the Bund and Sofitel Hyland Shanghai.In her new position, Christine will be responsible for driving the overall sales and marketing strategy of Le Royal Meridien Shanghai with 761 rooms, where she will also oversee the daily operations of the hotel Sales, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, MICE, Event & Catering, bringing her expertise to further enhance the hotel's reputation as one of the leading business hotels in China.

Dorian Rommel has been appointed as General Manager at Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Dorian Rommel has been appointed as the general manager of Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li, which is scheduled to open in March 2017. Located within the cultural preservation zone of Shanghai’s Xuhui District, Capella Shanghai occupies the last remaining “shikumen” heritage estate, which dates back to the 1930s.With 20 years of luxury hospitality experience in the gateway cities of the United States of America, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore as well as China, Dorian has a proven track record in delivering service excellence and creating authentic experiences for the discerning clientele. Dorian’s career has advanced through the ranks with some of the world’s most recognized brands like the Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons, St. Regis and most recently, Shangri-La.