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Holiday Inn Express Achieves the Milestone with 500 Hotels Opening and in Pipeline in Greater China

IHG Hotels and Resorts recently announced Holiday Inn Express has surpassed 500 hotels in operation and pipeline in Greater China, marking a significant milestone for the upper midscale brand. Leveraging its smart, vibrant guest offerings and notable advantages in ROI for owners, Holiday Inn Express has garnered attention from owners and investors since entering the China market. With a pioneering spirit, the brand has grown to become a mainstay in the region, accompanying travellers on quality, enjoyable journeys across diverse destinations.

IHG
China
Development Opening

Hyatt Centric Gaoxin Xi’an Opens in the Heart of the Xi’an Hi-Tech Zone

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Gaoxin Xi'an, a lifestyle hotel located ideally for travelers to immerse themselves in the heart of the action in the vibrant Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone. The hotel - featuring 231 stylish guestrooms including 11 spacious suites with balconies - offers both an ideal stay for business guests and is located within walking proximity to the central business district. Distinct of the Hyatt Centric brand, Hyatt Centric Gaoxin Xi'an is a perfect launchpad for savvy, adventurous leisure travelers looking to explore all that the historic capital has to offer.

Hyatt Centric
Xi An Shi, China
Press Release Sustainability

Accor Greater China partners with China Hospitality Association for Green Hotel Certifications

Accor Greater China announced a new partnership with China Hospitality Association (CHA) for the purpose of designating its hotels across the country with Green Hotel Certification, in line with national standards. Accor is the first international hotel company in China to sign a network-wide sustainable certification agreement with CHA. The initiative will provide consistent, reliable, and independently audited information on Accor’s hotel operations, while helping consumers to make more eco-friendly travel choices. The signing ceremony between Accor and China Hospitality Association took place on November 29, 2023 at the 8th China International Hotel Industry Conference in Haikou, Hainan Province.

Accor
China
Development Pipeline

Kempinski Signs Management Agreement for new hotel in China's city of the future, Xiong’an

China's city of the future is under full development in the Xiong'an New Area and seeks to be a leading-edge city that delivers innovative intelligence, green ecology and wellbeing on the basis of a long-term plan. Kempinski Hotels is proud to be part of this high-quality vision and has signed a management agreement for a luxury hotel and residences complex with the owning company, Xiong'an Xiongshang Real Estate Co., Ltd. Located around 100 kilometres southeast of Beijing in Hebei Province, the new Kempinski hotel is scheduled to open its doors by the end of 2026.

Kempinski
H301, China
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Christian Wiendieck has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center

In his new position, Wiendieck will oversee the management and operation of the complex, including a 480-room hotel, six restaurants, 170 apartments, 138 office units and 29 showrooms.Wiendieck has over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality industry, with a global footprint that includes Germany, Austria, Scotland, the US, the UAE, Switzerland and more. He joined the Kempinski Hotels in 1997 and he was firstly appointed as a General Manager in 2007, at the Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Croatia.In 2010, he moved to China and successfully managed several Kempinski properties such as Kempinski Hotel Dalian, Kempinski Hotel Wuxi, Kempinski Hotel Guiyang, Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou. Prior to joining Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center, Wiendieck was the General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Jinan, leading the 'youngest' Kempinski hotel in China to successfully complete its grand opening.

Kempinski
Beijing, China
Press Release Sustainability

Dorsett Hospitality International Launches D20Roots and a new Chinese Medicine and Culture Research Centre with THEi

Dorsett Hospitality International (DHI) and their parent company Far East Consortium (FEC) announced the opening of a new Chinese Medicine and Culture Research Center (CMCRC) and D20Roots (德根盛園) research farmland on Friday, November 3 2023, in partnership with the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong’s (THEi) Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy.

Dorsett
Hong Kong, China
Press Release Development

IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Expresses Support for Greater China's Tourism Industry During Visit

The global hospitality industry is experiencing a boom in growth, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is focusing on development in Greater China due to its enormous potential and increasingly mature consumer market. To promote the group's ongoing development in the country, Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, and the IHG executive committee visited Greater China at the end of September, where they explored new opportunities to advance the development of Greater China's culture and tourism industry. The team also met with strategic partners to discuss new opportunities for collaboration within the country’s evolving hospitality industry.

IHG
China