Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report reveals steady growth in China’s construction pipeline, with 3,775 projects encompassing 695,212 rooms. The total pipeline in the country continues to expand, increasing 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).
Blending natural beauty with contemporary Chinese aesthetics, the spiritual hideaway invites guests to enjoy elevated experiences.
Doors open to a curated guest experience in thriving and dynamic Jinniu District of Chengdu.
Nestled in the bustling heart of Yunnan Province's capital, JEN Kunming by Shangri-La offers diverse and innovative experiences of "STAY", "EAT" and "SOCIETY" that mirrors the Spring City's youthful pulse. The hotel's prime location in Kunming's First Ring CBD, coupled with its seamless connection to Metro Line 3, positions it as an ideal hub for both international explorers and local trendsetters. An array of popular tourist and cultural attractions, including the Kunming Museum, the bustling Nanqiang Night Market and the historic Qianwang Street, is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel. With 274 smartly designed rooms, a 2,200-square-metre Wellness Club, and the OpenHouse Café Bar serving distinctive Yunnan cuisine, Asian delicacies, and beverages, JEN Kunming by Shangri-La is a landmark of urban culture and style.
In the dynamic Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen is the Group's 91st property under the Shangri-La brand globally and the fourth hotel in Shenzhen, standing as a landmark of luxury in the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base.
The 262-room hotel serves as a launchpad for savvy travelers to explore the authenticity of Shanghai.
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand's 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu District, the 145-room hotel is set to bring an inviting and seamless stay experience for travelers in the new area of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province.
Next to the planned Kempinski Hotel Yangzhou Nuoyuan, Bristoria Hotel Yangzhou will have 312 guestrooms and a wide selection of meeting rooms and function spaces, providing a home from home for travellers visiting the region to explore the city's dynamic business opportunities. As the first ever Bristoria hotel in China, guests can expect a more laid-back ambiance than big-sister Kempinski, with a philosophy based on simple excellence: a great night's sleep, fresh local cuisine and first-class business facilities and connectivity.
When complete, the lakeside Kempinski Hotel Yangzhou Nuoyuan inspired by the characteristics of Sui and Tang architecture with modern design will be home to 93 elegantly appointed rooms and suites overlooking landscaped gardens and waterways, The boutique-sized hotel will also be home to a swimming pool and spa with gym and fitness centre, and a stunning ballroom for high-profile events and corporate functions.
New select-service lifestyle hotel marks the Asia-Pacific debut of the Caption by Hyatt brand.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a strategic partnership with China UnionPay that offers a new level of digital convenience for travellers in Greater China. Through this partnership, holders of both domestically and internationally issued UnionPay credit cards can now complete pre-authorization without card presence for online reservations through IHG’s direct channels, such as the IHG APP and WeChat mini-program. This new development establishes IHG as the first international hotel group in Greater China to officially embrace UnionPay pre-authorization without card presence for online bookings, marking a momentous milestone for the hotel industry. This enhancement significantly elevates the convenience of travellers’ hotel booking experiences, while injecting more dynamism into the strategic layout of digitalization by empowering the brand value system. Currently, 12 hotels have implemented this feature.
Before the Covid pandemic disrupted global travel, China was well established as the biggest tourism source market in the world, with an accumulated 155 million outbound trips and a spend of USD 250 billion in 2019. No other market even came close. Chinese travellers were highly sought after, either for their sheer numbers or for their high travel spend. Sometimes both.
Accor is pleased to announce the signing of a radiant new MGallery Hotel Collection address in Chengdu. Chengdu Financial City – MGallery Collection will open in 2026, in the vibrant central business district of the city, with dazzling views overlooking the banks of the Jinjiang River. Chengdu Financial City – MGallery Collection will be the third hotel in the Chengdu area for the MGallery brand, joining Ocean Spring Resort Chengdu – MGallery and the soon-to-open Chengdu Expo Waterfall Hotel – MGallery later this year. The signing of Chengdu Financial City – MGallery comes as Accor is set to open five MGallery hotels in Greater China in the coming months, doubling the brand’s portfolio in the country from its current five hotels in operation to 10 by the end of the year.
80+ Inspiring Events are Waiting for you in Hotel & Shop Plus 2024
Marriott International, Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement with Hainan Qianrui Industrial Development Co., Ltd. to bring the W Hotels brand to Sanya, the popular tourist hub located on China's southerly island province of Hainan. Located in Sanya Bay, W Sanya is slated to open in the second quarter of 2028. With its bold, detail-driven design, elevated service, and engaging always-on programming, the hotel is poised to become a new symbol of luxury hospitality in Sanya.
In Chinese culture, the dragon represents strength and good luck, which is fitting as Lunar New Year brought performance growth to China hotels once more during the important holiday period.
Accor's rapid expansion continues with latest signing of dual-branded hospitality project and nearly 700 hotels in operation.
Making its mark as the first international luxury brand to open in the city in the past decade, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dalian stands as a beacon of style and sophistication in the Donggang harbour district in the city centre. Surrounded by harbour views and panoramic vistas across an urban landscape of tree-lined streets and colourful squares to the mountains beyond, guests are wrapped in the luxurious comfort and genuine care provided by Four Seasons teams.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the appointments of Nong Xia as president of Development for Greater China. This appointment mark a significant step in Hilton's ongoing commitment to expand its footprint and strengthen its presence in key growth regions.
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries worldwide, and its joint venture partner in China, Funyard Minor JV Co., (China), is announcing the upcoming debut of Avani Hotels & Resorts in China. Located in a protected national forest area of Guangdong Province, Avani Huajian Xinyi Guangdong Resort and Avani+ Xinyi Guangdong Resort will be one of the first international upscale hotel brands in Xinyi when they open in the first half of the year.