Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel in Suzhou, China, scheduled to open in 2026. This property will complement the Group's growing portfolio in the Yangtze River Delta. Suzhou is historically and culturally one of China's most important ancient cities and a leading centre of tourism, culture, science, and education.
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is set to double its Cordis Hotels & Resorts footprint in Jiangsu Province with the planned opening of a new hotel in the city of Kunshan. The Cordis, Kunshan, Xiajia River, which takes its name from the park- and lake-filled grounds of the nearby Xiajia River delta, will be situated in the Xiajia River Science and Technology Innovation Corridor. A vibrant commercial centre surrounded by lush gardens and pristine waterways, the area is a draw for both business and leisure travellers.
Four Seasons, a global leader in luxury hospitality, in collaboration with the Hong Kong leading developer Sun Hung Kai Properties, announces the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou. This new Hotel is a testament to the strong partnership between the two, set to become a dazzling new landmark in Suzhou and the Yangtze River Delta region, redefining the paradigm of urban luxury resorts.
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to operate and manage Hotel Okura Suzhou in Suzhou, China from 2027. The agreement with Suzhou Ronghe Real Estate Co., Ltd., which is owned by Suzhou Harmony Development Group Co., Ltd., Marimo Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation, was signed on December 20.
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has announced that Garden Hotel Suzhou has deployed IDeaS’ Revenue Management System (RMS) with significant success, increasing RevPAR over the period January to May 2023 by more than 30 percent of pre-COVID levels. As part of the initial phase of the project, IDeaS Consulting worked with relevant hotel staff to build a revenue culture within the hotel. The team also provided in-person guidance and training, including establishing a revenue management roadmap highlighting challenges and opportunities, developing internal processes and procedures, and creating monitoring tools to benchmark revenue performance.
Fully encompassing a private island on scenic Jinji Lake, the new Hotel will offer easy access to the city's vibrant business areas, historic attractions and leisure activities.
Wharf Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Cousins as General Manager of Niccolo Suzhou. The sky-high hotel opened this year in the prestigious Suzhou International Finance Square - hailed as an iconic landmark and "The Beacon of the Future".
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the recent opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou, Jiangsu - the 10th Dusit-branded property in China.
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it will open Hotel Nikko Changshu in 2023. The hotel will be located at Changshu National New & Hi-Tech Zone in Changshu city, one of the county-level cities in the Suzhou of southeastern Jiangsu Province. The company has contracted with Changshu Kuncheng Development Investment Co., Ltd. to manage the new property through its joint venture BTG Nikko International Hotel Management Co., Ltd.
The Park Hyatt Suzhou, located near freshwater Jinji Lake in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, was designed by New York architectural firm, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and features interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates.
Radisson Hotel Group™ today announce the opening of Radisson Suzhou, a stylish and contemporary new hotel that will elevate the quality of upscale accommodation in Suzhou, the historic city in eastern China's Jiangsu province.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Romain Chan as Area General Manager, China and General Manager, Pan Pacific Suzhou. romain chanRomain brings to our Group over 30 years of industry experience spanning China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Philippines and the United States. He started his career at the Front Office of Hilton Hong Kong and gained extensive operational experience at business and luxury hotels across Hong Kong, Macau and China prior to being appointed Assistant Director of Front Office Operations at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. In 1994, Romain assumed his first General Manager position at the Century Saigon Hotel in Vietnam. In no time, Romain was tasked to concurrently oversee three Century hotels in the Philippines. Since then, he has managed properties under the Shangri-La and Harbour Plaza brands in China. Romain is no stranger to Pan Pacific Hotels Group, having helmed Pan Pacific Ningbo from 2014 to 2016, where he delivered outstanding results in a challenging market and achieved record numbers in guest satisfaction and revenue growth. In his new role, Romain will be responsible for overseeing the performance of the brand’s properties in China, namely Pan Pacific Tianjin, Pan Pacific Xiamen, Pan Pacific Ningbo and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo, as well as Pan Pacific Beijing when it opens early next year. This will be in addition to his role as General Manager of Pan Pacific Suzhou.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Suzhou in China with Suzhou Zheng He Investment Co., Ltd. The hotel will form part of a mixed-use development with an office tower and the hotel. Radisson Suzhou is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017 and brings Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's Asia Pacific pipeline to 87 hotels.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou, which marks the debut of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Suzhou City, one of China's busiest cities and a core city within the Yangtze River Delta economic zone. DoubleTree by Hilton Suzhou is owned by Suzhou Broadcasting System and managed by Hilton Worldwide.
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and Golden Concord Holdings Limited today signed an agreement in relation to the managementof Jinji Lake Shangri-La, Suzhou. Scheduled to open at the end of 2017, the hotel, standing at 140 metres tall, will form part of the upscale Xiexin Plaza complex that comprises 249,731 square metres of luxury living and a grade A office tower in Suzhou Industrial Park.Located in the heart of the city's new central business district, Jinji Lake Shangri-La, Suzhou is close to the International Expo Centre, the Cultural & Art Centre and Times Square. The hotel will present a combined inventory of 328 guestrooms and serviced apartments with panoramic views of the skyline and premier dining, leisure and conference facilities. Just 40 minutes by high speed train from Shanghai, Suzhou is a major city located in the south eastern Jiangsu Province of East China, about 100 km northwest of Shanghai. It is a major economic centre and focal point of trade and commerce with over 2,500 years of history and an abundant display of relics and sites of historical interest. "We are delighted to sign this partnership with Golden Concord Holdings Limited to manage a hotel in the city's new central business district," said Shangri-La President and CEO Greg Dogan. "This project provides the group an opportunity to further expand our brand portfolio in China and the city of Suzhou."
Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its footprint of more than 1,000 hotels in China thanks to the debut of the country's first Wyndham Garden® property, opening recently in Suzhou. Conveniently situated in the heart "the Venice of the East," known for its scenic canals and bridges, the 289-room Wyndham Garden Suzhou is adjacent to bustling Guanqian Street and four garden areas popular with tourists. It is just 30 minutes from Shanghai by high- speed rail and a short drive from a number of world-class cultural heritage sites including Tiger Hill, The Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove and Hanshan Temple.
Anthony Ha has been appointed general manager of Hyatt Regency Suzhou and area vice president, effective August 1, 2015. A graduate of Washington State University, Mr. Ha began his career with Hyatt in 1986 at Hyatt Regency San Francisco, followed by an assignment at Hyatt Regency Macau. After that, Mr. Ha worked with various hotels in mainland China, Hong Kong and Micronesia before rejoining the Hyatt family in February 2011. He became the opening general manager for Hyatt Regency Qingdao in August 2011 and subsequently assumed the position of area vice president in April 2015.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the debut of its eco-conscious Element® brand in Asia Pacific with the opening of Element Suzhou Science and Technology Town in Suzhou, China. Owned by Suzhou Science and Technology Town Kexin Cultural Tourism Development Co., LTD., the new Element hotel is set to offer healthy, active travelers a smart and sustainable stay, designed to fuel a balanced life while on the road.
As Area General Manager, Vlad will oversee the Group’s Chinese portfolio which now includes four “Pan Pacific” properties – Pan Pacific Suzhou, Pan Pacific Hotel and Serviced Suites Ningbo, Pan Pacific Xiamen and Pan Pacific Tianjin. Based at Pan Pacific Suzhou, he will also be in charge of the daily operations and overall performance of the 481-room hotel.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, and Golden Land Real Estate today announced the development of a new hotel in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, Eastern China. Fairmont Suzhou, scheduled to open in 2018, will join the company's growing portfolio of luxury hotels and residences in China.