Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Wuxi, expanding Hilton's lifestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province. The signing reflects the company's continued investment in the Yangtze River Delta and its commitment to meeting growing demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays in sought-after destinations.
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the "Company" or "Hang Lung") today announced the official name of its new lifestyle hotel at Center 66 - Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton ("Xi Zhe"; 無錫錫喆寓，希爾頓格芮精選酒店). The name's Chinese meaning is a nod to the hotel's geographical location and brand philosophy of blending heritage and innovation. Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025, Xi Zhe is a key component of the second phase of the Center 66 development in Wuxi, and will greatly enhance the complex's offerings of retail, office, and residential spaces to deliver holistic experiences, reinforcing its positioning as a premier destination for shoppers, business professionals, and visitors alike.
Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) ("the Company" or "Hang Lung") today announced Hilton as the hotel management partner of the new-build lifestyle boutique hotel integral to the second phase development of Center 66, Wuxi. The hotel will join the Curio Collection by Hilton brand, a global portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts handpicked for their independent and unique character. Perfectly blending with the high-end market positioning of Center 66, the hotel will offer customers and office and retail tenants of Center 66 incomparable lifestyle experiences and services. The official opening of the hotel is slated for the second half of 2024.
Pullman Wuxi New Lake is pleased to announce the appointment of Humayoon Shaikhzadeh as its newest General Manager. Humayoon has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in North America and the Asia Pacific region with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Accor. His last assignment was as the General Manager at the Grand Mercure Shenzhen Oriental Ginza. Humayoon holds a Masters degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird), Glendale, Arizona.
CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited, has entered Wuxi in China by securing contracts to manage two serviced residences in the city. The 134-unit Ascott Central Wuxi and 169-unit Somerset Wuxi are slated to open in the second half of 2015.
The hotel, built along a very old canal that is to become a UNESCO World Heritage site, is conveniently situated in central Wuxi. With a population of 4.6 million, Wuxi is the center of China’s Jiangnan region waterways and the site of 3,000 years of cultural heritage. It is sometimes called “Little Shanghai,” due to its proximity to Shanghai, fast urbanization and booming economy.