CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Tianjin. Its debut marks the continued expansion of the Hyatt Place brand across key cities in China, offering guests and World of Hyatt members more ways to stay in destinations that matter most to them.
Capella Hotel Group has appointed a new General Manager to lead a key property across its Asian portfolio, bringing experienced hospitality professionals to Patina Tianjin.
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin announces the appointment of Miao Fan as Chinese Executive Chef. With his arrival, Jin House — the hotel's Black Pearl-awarded Chinese restaurant — embarks on a new journey of Cantonese elegance and culinary creativity.
Anthony Gill makes the move from Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and overseeing Four Seasons Resort Tented Camp in the Golden Triangle to Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin as General Manager. With more than 20 years of global luxury hotel experience, his move marks the start of an exciting new chapter at the landmark Hotel in the heart of Tianjin's CBD.
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin announces the appointment of a Four Seasons veteran to its executive Planning Committee - Simon Song as its Director of Food and Beverage and Culinary Operations.
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin welcomes Filippo Fondatori as its new Executive Chef, where he is responsible for overseeing all culinary programs in the hotel including Cielo western restaurant, Jin House Chinese restaurant, La Sala lobby lounge, Kawa, Aria on 9 Sky Garden, Gusto bar, catering and events as well as in-room dining.
The grand opening of Fraser Place Binhai Tianjin today signals the continued expansion of Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, in China. This marks Frasers Hospitality's second property in Tianjin after Fraser Place Tianjin, which has enjoyed success since its opening in 2016.
A seasoned leader in the hospitality industry, Julien's career with Four Seasons spans over 20 years and includes senior management positions at Four Seasons hotels and resorts in California, Paris, Budapest, and most recently in Baltimore, Maryland. His appointment in Tianjin is his 5th with the company.
WATG is pleased to unveil the design for Four Seasons Tianjin, located in the heart of China's fourth largest metropolis. Rising above the city's central business district and steps away from the main retail area and historic quarter, the 210-metre tower and podium offer 259 hotel guest rooms, 90 residential units and 5,000 square-metres of retail space.
Welcome to Tianjin, gateway to northern China, and now, a new destination for luxury travel and hospitality – the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin is now open. "We are excited to welcome the first travellers to our beautiful new hotel, as well as local guests in our restaurants and event spaces," says General Manager Byron Chong, who leads an international team of 300 carefully chosen staff. "It is our honour to introduce Four Seasons customised service and superior quality to Tianjin for the first time."
Welcome to Tianjin, gateway to northern China, and now, a new destination for luxury travel and hospitality – the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin is now open.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Appoints Ugur Talayhan as Managing Director of The Astor hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tianjin, The Westin Tianjin and Sheraton Tianjin Hotel
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Wong as General Manager of Pan Pacific Tianjin, which is located in the largest harbour city of northern China. Allan brings to the Group more than 20 years of extensive experience from managing hotels in the thriving cities of Ningbo, Shenzhen and Tianjin under international brands such as Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza.
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, bolsters its presence in China with the opening of its second serviced residence in the burgeoning city of Tianjin. Located close to the historic Nankai district, the 192-unit Fraser Place Tianjin complements the 104-unit Modena by Fraser Heping Tianjin, which was launched in 2010. This will be Frasers Hospitality's 15th property in China, where its footprint is expected to double to 30 properties with over 7,000 serviced apartment units by 2019.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Tianjin Eco-City as the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Tianjin city. The hotel features 301 contemporary guest rooms and suites with scenic garden landscape and marks the first internationally branded hotel to enter Sino-Singapore Eco-city. Hilton Tianjin Eco-City is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Shimao Co., Ltd.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the opening of the 319-unit Pan Pacific Tianjin in China. This is the fifth "Pan Pacific" in China after four other "Pan Pacific" hotels and serviced suites in Xiamen, Suzhou and Ningbo, marking the extension of the brand footprint along the east coast and into the northern region.
Mr. Martin L. Leclerc is a Canadian and European dual citizen. He is a dynamic leader who brings us extensive hospitality management experience. During his 2 decades plus within hospitality industry, Mr. Leclerc has been a General Manager for 15 years and held esteemed positions for hotels in premier destinations in various international hotel chains, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Prior to joining Starwood, Mr. Leclerc was the opening General Manager of the iconic Fairmont Nanjing, The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, as well as The Fairmont Chateau Laurier, and The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, located in Canada. Holding two master degrees diploma, Mr. Leclerc is a lifelong learner with business driven orientation, great energy and passion for the service industry. Mr. Leclerc will exert his leadership at The St. Regis Tianjin to deliver the brand promise and provide guests with bespoke service that is beyond expectation.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announced a "Marriott Apprentice Program" (MAP program) in collaboration with the prestigious Nankai University and American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute for China. This is a pioneering hospitality education initiative that innovatively integrates a sustained internship with both campus and online learning. Nankai University is going to enroll students nationwide for the MAP program. It is also responsible for providing the curriculum, classroom instruction and coordinating the program. The enrolled students are expected to undergo a five-year comprehensive hotel education program that consists of 18 months of learning on campus, 38 months of combined online learning and internship at Marriott hotels in two phases, as well as a final evaluation featuring progressive performance appraisal of the internships.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts opens its 85th hotel today in China's largest northern port city. The 302-room Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin sits on the bank of the Haihe River in the new Hedong District, overlooking Tianjin's signature architecture dating from the 19th century.
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the signing of a management agreement with Tianjin Antai Minsheng Culture Development Company Limited to manage a 400-room contemporary upscale hotel in Tianjin. dusitD2 Tianjin is located within the Society Hill project, currently being developed into a spectacular tourism and MICE destination. The hotel is linked to a luxurious hot springs complex and a 10,000-square metre convention and exhibition centre, expected to open for business at the end of 2014. Tianjin is the largest coastal city in northern China. It is approximately 30 minutes from Beijing by high-speed train. The city has more than 300 Fortune 500 companies and is an important hub for high-end industries such as electronic information engineering, automobiles, equipment manufacturing, wide-bodied aircraft assembly and new energy. Tianjin is also a major seaport and a gateway to China's capital. Located at Tianjin Hi-Tech Industrial Park, dusitD2 Tianjin is only 5 minutes by car from Tianjin South high-speed train station and the Beijing-Shanghai expressway, and approximately 50 minutes from Tianjin Binhai International Airport. With a chic and modern design, the hotel boasts 400 stylish guest rooms and suites, an iconic lifestyle lobby for fast and efficient check-in, light refreshments and cocktails. "We welcome dusitD2 Tianjin to our growing portfolio of dusitD2 hotels around the world and eagerly look forward to its opening in Tianjin. dusitD2 Tianjin stands out by catering to the needs and desires of today's new generation traveller with a distinctive combination of comfort, convenience, technology and service," Mr. Lim Boon Kwee, President of Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, says.Mr. Dai Wei Dong, Chairman of Tianjin Antai Minsheng Culture Development Company Limited, expresses his confidence in the management and hospitality expertise of Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, "With warm and efficient service inspired by traditional Thai hospitality, dusitD2 Hotel Tianjin will be a great choice for both business and leisure travellers alike."