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April 26, 2023

Andaz Brand’s Fourth Property in Greater China Opens in Nanjing

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) announced today the opening of Andaz Nanjing Hexi, exemplifying Hyatt's thoughtful and strategic expansion of its brands in Greater China as the Andaz brand's fourth property in the region. Located in the rapidly developing Hexi CBD area, Andaz Nanjing Hexi boasts stunning views of the city and Yangtze River from its prime position atop Nanjing Metro Yuantong station of Line2 and Line10. As part of the most sought-after landmark Nanjing IFC, the hotel, together with two super grade-A office towers and the luxury shopping mall with top-notch international brands in the complex, create a one-stop destination of premium business, shopping, dining, entertaining and living experiences. With its perfect blend of Nanjing's eclectic spirit, rich culture, and the vibrant character of the modern neighborhood the property resides in, Andaz Nanjing Hexi serves as an exciting new destination for curious travelers and locals to explore and experience.

Andaz

Nanjing, China

Development Opening

April 24, 2023

JW Marriott Debuts in Xi'an, China

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Xi'an, a remarkable destination home to six UNESCO World Heritage cultural and historic sites. Incorporating the beauty of the ancient city of Xi'an with the sophistication and luxury of the JW Marriott brand, the hotel offers extraordinary service and a commitment to holistic well-being, empowering guests to foster connections and revitalize their mind, body, and spirit.

JW Marriott

Xi An Shi, China

Press Release Markets & Performance

April 14, 2023

Hotel performance recovery in China: A temporary setback due to Qing Ming

China's hotel industry showed strong recovery in the first quarter of 2023, with domestic travel for both leisure and corporate purposes maintaining a V-shaped trajectory across the country and segments, including provincial and capital levels. As a result, hotel profitability has improved due to the return of demand, a sharp increase in hotel rates, and the industry's ability to manage the new reality of rising costs in labor, energy and logistics.

CoStar

China

Development Opening

April 11, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Boosts Presence in Greater China with Opening of Wyndham Shanghai Nanxiang

The new hotel is the Company's third Wyndham and 32nd property in Shanghai, broadening accommodation options as travellers continue to return to China.

Wyndham

Shanghai, China

Press Release Development

April 11, 2023

Accor celebrates Pullman Hotels & Resorts’ 50th hotel opening in Greater China

Accor is pleased to announce the opening of Pullman Hotels & Resorts’ 50th hotel in Greater China – Pullman Haining Hotel – ideally located in the business center of Haining City, Zhejiang Province, just an hour away from Shanghai or Hangzhou via high-speed train. With a global portfolio of 140 hotels, Pullman has a bigger presence in Greater China than anywhere else in the world, spanning 23 provinces and 46 cities. The Pullman brand is part of Accor’s newly established Premium, Midscale & Economy division, which features an unrivalled portfolio of nearly 20 diverse brands that are significant contributors to Accor’s overall development volume, while driving tremendous value for the Group.

Accor

China

Development Pipeline

April 11, 2023

Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut the Iconic St. Regis Brand in Xiamen

Expected to Open in 2027, The St. Regis Xiamen will Bring its Modern Glamour and Vanguard Spirit to China's Coastal City.

St. Regis

Xiamen, China

Appointment

March 31, 2023

Christian Dolenc has been appointed as Area Vice President, Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, South China

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Christian Dolenc as Area Vice President, Operations.

Mandarin Oriental

China

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Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

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Press Release Sustainability

March 30, 2023

Shaping the Future of Hospitality in Haikou: Environmental Education, Sustainability Committee & Beyond

The 6th episode of 'Our Planet, Our Commitment' series focuses on Sofitel Haikou, on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan. Surrounded by a lush natural setting, the teams have been inspired to act to reduce the hotel’s environmental impact.

Accor

Haikou, China

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Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

Hospitality Net

Press Release Sales & Marketing

March 29, 2023

Bullish Chinese Keen on Longer Holidays, Slow Travel and Spending More

Almost nine in every 10 mainland Chinese say they miss traveling abroad. This, coupled with economic optimism, bodes well for a strong rebound of what was once the world’s largest outbound travel market. “Outbound Rebound: The Return of Chinese Travelers”, the latest industry report presented by global marketing agency Finn Partners and professional research consultancy Consumer Search Group indicates that mainland Chinese travelers intend to boost their pre-pandemic pace of overseas travel this year.

Finn Partners

China

Press Release Human Resources

March 29, 2023

Singleton Employees in the Hotel Industry

Many organisations take pride in their ability to offer a rich variety of supportive programmes for employees with families. However, the growing number of single childless people in the workforce, especially members of Generations Y and Z, rarely benefit from equivalent perks or policies. Does the hospitality industry care about single childless employees?

Hong Kong PolyU

China

Press Release Development

March 28, 2023

Marriott International Announces Planned Expansion in Greater China and Anticipates Surpassing 500 Hotels in 2023

Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its portfolio in Greater China with the anticipated addition of 47 hotels in 2023, comprising more than 12,000 rooms, which would bring the company’s presence in the region to more than 500 properties and well over 150,000 rooms by this year’s end.

Marriott

China

Development Opening

March 24, 2023

Minor Hotels Debuts Oaks Hotels and Resorts in China with the Opening of Oaks Chengdu at Cultural Heritage Park

The capital city of Sichuan Province, Chengdu has welcomed China's first Oaks hotel adjacent to the previously launched sister property, Tivoli Chengdu, as part of a new project in partnership with Chengdu Qingyang Urban and Rural Construction Development Company Limited.

Oaks Hotels & Resorts

Cheng Du Shi, China

Press Release Food & Beverage

March 23, 2023

IHG One Rewards Signs Strategic Partnership with Luckin Coffee

IHG One Rewards, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ loyalty program, announces a strategic cooperation with Luckin Coffee to expand member experience across diverse scenarios. This marks a comprehensive collaboration between Luckin Coffee and the hotel industry, and as China emphasizes and rolls out policies to boost consumption, it demonstrates that IHG is on track with the market and consumer trends. The partnership will initially be offered at IHG's Holiday Inn Express brand, enriching its breakfast offerings with an emphasis on "coffee culture" and mutually increasing brand recognition and favorability, as IHG continues to pioneer high-quality travel experiences.

IHG

China

Opinion Article

March 17, 2023

Why Chinese tourists are not totally ready to make a revenge comeback

Global tourism in 2021 stood at 448 million tourist arrivals and US$637 billion expenditures, which was one-third of the pre-Covid level in 2019. To put it in perspective, the size of global tourism now is equivalent to that of 1990 in terms of tourist arrivals (Figure 1). This unprecedented recession has far eclipsed all impacts of the 1990−91 recession, 2001−02 terrorist attacks, and the 2007−08 global financial crisis combined.

By Dr. Yong Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, EHL

China

Press Release Sustainability

March 15, 2023

New Report: Promoting a Sustainable Future for China's Travel Industry

Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, in partnership with Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, today published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of China's tourism sector, analyses Chinese travelers' sentiment towards sustainability and ultimately sets out actions key stakeholders in China's tourism sector need to take to foster sustainable travel. The pioneering survey identifies a series of sustainable changes that ought to be made, from the everyday to the systemic, which can support the travel and hospitality of tomorrow with the intention of becoming an informative industry reference tool for change. The report, entitled "The path toward eco-friendly travel in China", proposes that by adopting a set of collaborative measures across the industry value chain, from guests to major global providers, China's tourism sector could move toward a more sustainable future.

TRIP.com, McKinsey & Company and Accor

China

Appointment

March 15, 2023

Federico Balzarini has been appointed as Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong welcomes Federico Balzarini as the new Beverage Manager. With his appointment, Federico will be heading ARGO and leading the beverage program of the award-winning bar.

Four Seasons

Hong Kong, China

Development Opening

February 27, 2023

JEN Shenzhen Qianhai by Shangri-La Opens in China

Set to Bring "Live New Asia" Experiences to Vibrant Destination in Country's Innovation Hub.

Hotel Jen

Shenzhen, China

Press Release General Management

February 27, 2023

UNWTO Looks To “Re-Write Tourism History” at Official Re-Opening of China

Leading a high-level delegation to the city of Hangzhou to join in the official re-opening, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, warmly welcomed the lifting of travel restrictions as a major boost to economic growth and social opportunity both in Asia and the Pacific and globally. According to UNWTO data, the pandemic cost destinations worldwide a combined US$270 billion in Chinese outbound tourist spending in 2020 and 2021 alone. The re-opening of borders therefore represents “the moment the world has been waiting for”, Mr Pololikashvili noted.

UN Tourism

China

Press Release Development

February 23, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Expansion in Greater China with Full Roster of New Openings for 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan in Greater China that explores popular and emerging destinations. Leveraging its global experience, deep local insights, and a rich brand portfolio, the company is well-positioned to respond to increasing domestic travel demand and is ready to welcome Chinese and international travelers alike in the new era of travel.

IHG

China

Appointment

February 21, 2023

Franck Droin has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Macau

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. In his new position, Franck will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, leading the team in delivering operational excellence and innovative guest experiences.

Mandarin Oriental

Macau, China