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Kristina Snaith-Lense has been appointed as General Manager at The House Collective Shenzhen

Following an almost five year tenure as GM at The Upper House, Kristina will take the helm at the new House in Shenzen ahead of its highly anticipated launch in 2027. The Shenzhen House marks Swire Hotels' first new opening in nine years and its entry into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Greater Bay Area. Kristina will also oversee wellness projects for Swire Hotels, drawing on her deep expertise and personal passion for bringing wellbeing into every aspect of the guest experience. During her 13-year journey with Swire Hotels, Kristina has risen from Assistant Director of Guest Experience to General Manager for The Upper House in 2021. With Kristina at the helm, the House has soared to global recognition, landing a spot in the top five of The World's 50 Best Hotels for two consecutive years and earning accolades for its innovative Wellness Residencies.

Swire Hotels
Shenzhen, China
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Swire Hotels announces 2025 opening plans for another new House in Shenzhen Bay, China

Swire Hotels is delighted to announce that it has entered into a hotel management agreement with a privately held property developer to operate an ultra-luxury hotel in the heart of Shenzhen Bay, otherwise known regionally as the Greater Bay Area. Targeted to open in 2025, the as-yet unnamed House will be the first property in Shenzhen under The House Collective brand. This management agreement marks another key milestone in Swire Hotels' expansion plan, following the announcement in July of a new House in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Swire Hotels
Shenzhen, China
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Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center Opens for Business

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, the largest comprehensive convention and exhibition center in Asia Pacific and the only hotel directly connected to the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The hotel is owned by Shenzhen Zhaohua International Exhibition Development Co., Ltd., and managed by Hilton.

Hilton
Shenzhen, China
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Adam Cheng has been appointed as General Manager at Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan

Mr. Cheng began his hospitality career as Management Trainee in Eaton Hotel, Hong Kong. He joined Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan in January 2015, the brand's flagship hotel in Asia Pacific, as General Manager for hotel's pre-opening. The expertise Mr. Cheng demonstrated during daily operations, team-coaching, leadership and customer service has enabled him to be particular about details when it comes to these projects. Under Mr. Cheng's guidance, the hotel managed to generate net operating profit (NOP) in the first full month operation and was awarded the Food & Beverage Operation of the Year and Financial Excellence Award and Hotel of the Year in 2017. Additionally, Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan ranked first out of 2,800 hotels in the market for 18 consecutive months from 2016 to 2017 on Tripadvisor.

Marriott
Shenzhen, China
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Marriott Opens Renaissance Shenzhen Bay

Marriott International today announces the opening of Renaissance Shenzhen Bay Hotel in Nanshan, an affluent district to the southwest of Shenzhen. The area is home to Shenzhen High-Tech Industrial Park, comprising China's largest technology headquarters and international companies. The opening marks the second Renaissance hotel in the city. With a brand philosophy that inspires guests to "Discover This Way", Renaissance Shenzhen welcomes global travelers and locals to discover unexpected gems that are off-the-beaten-track in this booming tech hub.

Renaissance
Shenzhen, China
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Expands its China Ultra-Luxury Portfolio with the Opening of Rosewood Shenzhen in 2022

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by China Resources Land Limited (CR Land), the flagship subsidiary of China Resources Group, to manage Rosewood Shenzhen, set to open in 2022. The ultra-luxury property in the heart of China's fastest growing economic metropolis heralds the strategic consolidation of the brand's footprint in China Tier 1 cities. Rosewood Shenzhen will join Rosewood's China properties in Beijing and Sanya, and upcoming properties in Hong Kong and Guangzhou this Winter, as well as Chengdu in 2022 and Shanghai in 2024.

Rosewood
Shenzhen, China
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Stephen Antram has been appointed as General Manager at Marco Polo Shenzhen

Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stephen Antram as General Manager of international deluxe hotel, Marco Polo Shenzhen, located in China's first Special Economic Zone. An experienced hotelier with 40-years of knowledge in the hospitality industry with over 25 years in Asia, Stephen possesses a track record in operations management, business development and talent development across Europe and Asia with international luxury hotel companies. Prior to this appointment, he was the General Manager of Intercontinental Beijing Beichen, where under his leadership, the hotel was amongst the top 10 InterContinental hotels in China and listed as the group's leading revenue generator in North China region. Stephen is strongly versed in Food and Beverage, Rooms, Finance and Sales. "Stephen has a true passion for hospitality and we are certain that he will lead our Shenzhen property to new heights. Not only he is a global hotel leader, but he also holds over 15-years of experience in China gaining rich knowledge in the industry and its operating environments," said Mr Thomas Salg, Vice President Operations for Wharf Hotels. Marco Polo Shenzhen, with 391 well-appointed rooms and suites, is located in the heart of Futian Central Business District, 15 minutes from the Lowu Railway Station, Shenzhen Bay Port and Shenzhen Bao'an Airport. The hotel offers its signature Continental Club complete with personalised service, exclusivity and comfort, the hallmarks of Marco Polo hospitality.

Wharf Hotels
Shenzhen, China
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Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen to be Third Ascott property in ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP INNOVATION HUBS

CapitaLand"s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is expanding its presence in China with the opening of its third property in Shenzhen. Located in Nanshan District, the city"s technology and industrial hub, Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen is part of CapitaLand"s flagship Raffles City integrated development – which also comprises a 70,000-sqm mall with more than 200 shops, and a 23- storey office tower, and is designed by world-renowned architecture firm Benoy.

Ascott The Residence
Shenzhen, China
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Ben Ou has been appointed as Director of Operations at Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen

Ben will oversee the day-to-day management of the room division, Rock Shop®, banquet & catering, in addition to the four restaurants and bars of the 258-room hotel, including the signature Hard Rock Cafe, all-day dining restaurant Sessions, GMT+8 lobby bar, and M.C. FRIDA roof-top chill out lounge. Ben is also responsible for creating the music-centric Hard Rock vibe and experience for modern travelers who are seeking a reprieve from traditional accommodations.

Hard Rock
Shenzhen, China
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Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen Now Open!

Today, Hard Rock International announces the opening of its first hotel in Mainland China, Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen. Blending pop culture and premium hospitality, Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen promises a host of world-class leisure, dining and entertainment options, offering a luxury stay for modern travelers who are seeking a reprieve from traditional accommodations.

Hard Rock
Shenzhen, China
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Muji to open hotels in China and Japan

Japanese retailer Muji is set to open hotels in Shenzhen, China and Tokyo, Japan, which will be styled with the minimalist brand's furnishings and products. The first Muji Hotel will open in Shenzhen later this year, while the second has just broken ground in Tokyo's Chūō City and is slated for completion in 2019. While details about both projects are currently vague, Business Insider Japan reported that the Shenzhen hotel will include 79 rooms and feature recycled wood interiors. Early models of the suites are shown to be compact and minimally styled.

MUJI
Shenzhen, China