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August 10, 2022

Christoph Knichel has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou

Christoph Knichel has been appointed as the new General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou and will take responsibility for all aspects of Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou's operations and management to create a haven in a remarkable constellation with European service where guests can stay in style and comfort.

Kempinski

Hangzhou, China

August 8, 2022

Swire Hotels announces 2025 opening plans for another new House in Shenzhen Bay, China

Swire Hotels is delighted to announce that it has entered into a hotel management agreement with a privately held property developer to operate an ultra-luxury hotel in the heart of Shenzhen Bay, otherwise known regionally as the Greater Bay Area. Targeted to open in 2025, the as-yet unnamed House will be the first property in Shenzhen under The House Collective brand. This management agreement marks another key milestone in Swire Hotels' expansion plan, following the announcement in July of a new House in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Swire Hotels

Shenzhen, China

August 8, 2022

The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group Sign Hotel Management Agreement to Build the First LUX* Urban Resort in Guangzhou, China

Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and Jumbo Group in China have signed a hotel management agreement in July 2022 to build the first LUX* urban resort in Guangzhou, China - LUX* Guangzhou. This latest signing marks The Lux Collective's first foray into one of the top three first-tier cities in China and will boost its brand presence in a highly important strategic source market. The new hotel is expected to open in June 2024.

LUX* Resorts & Hotels

Guangzhou, China

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July 27, 2022

Matthias Al-Amiry has been appointed as Managing Director at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center welcomes Matthias Al-Amiry as the new Managing Director, who will lead the management and operation of the complex, including a 480-room hotel, six restaurants, 170 apartments, 138 office units and 29 showrooms.

Kempinski

Beijing, China

Curio – A Collection by Hilton

July 21, 2022

Hang Lung collaborates with Hilton to introduce the Curio Collection by Hilton hotel brand at Wuxi’s Center 66

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.

Wuxi, China

July 12, 2022

Accor and Sunmei Set to Open More Than 400 New Mövenpick Hotels Across China

Accor, a world leader in hospitality, today announced a new master franchise agreement with Sunmei Digital Intelligence Group to debut and develop Mövenpick by Accor brand across China. Together, Sunmei and Accor plan to open more than 400 Mövenpick by Accor smart technology hotels across China, representing more than 60,000 guestrooms. Sunmei Digital Intelligence Group will be Accor’s exclusive strategic partner for Mövenpick by Accor branded hotels in China, leading the brand’s aggressive expansion efforts. The first Mövenpick by Accor hotel under this new agreement will open its doors in the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao, in eastern Shandong Province, in 2023 – coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Mövenpick brand.

Accor

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Press Release Markets & Performance

July 11, 2022

China’s Travel & Tourism sector to create more than 30 million jobs over the next decade

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in China is expected to create more than 30 million jobs over the next decade, representing a quarter of all new jobs globally.

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June 29, 2022

Four Seasons and Vanzhong Group Announce Luxury Hotel in Xi’an

Set to open in 2026, the 250-room hotel will be an exceptional resort-style retreat located in one of China's most dynamic and historically rich destinations.

Four Seasons

Xi'An, China

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June 17, 2022

Rosewood To Open east of Xi’an's Qujiang District

Rosewood continues its strategic global growth with the announcement of Rosewood Xi'an, an urban resort set to join the brand's already robust portfolio of properties across China in 2026. Located east of Xi'an's Qujiang District, the property will provide leisure and business travelers alike with an ultra-luxury home base located in close proximity to major arts, shopping and tourism attractions. Representative of the brand's guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, wherein each Rosewood® property reflects its destination's storied history, rich culture and unique spirit, Rosewood Xi'an aims to fully immerse guests in this dynamic destination. Known as one of the world's four ancient cities, Xi'an is the starting point of the historical Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Other notable cultural sites nearby include the Du Lin Relics Park, Xi'an Botanical Garden and Grand White Deer Plain.

Rosewood

Xi'An, China

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June 15, 2022

Christian Poda has been appointed as Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Christian Poda makes the move from Four Seasons Hotel Beijing to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong as Regional Vice President and General Manager. His move marks the start of an exciting chapter at the iconic Hotel as he will be overseeing the completion of the Hotel renovation, debuting the new look for its signature suites and enhancing the food and beverage portfolio to provide a holistic experience to guests. In addition, he will also be overseeing operations at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Shenzhen and the upcoming opening of Four Seasons in Suzhou.

Four Seasons

Hong Kong, China

June 7, 2022

Trip.com Group corporate travel arm Trip.Biz releases China market white paper as it shares global expansion strategy

Trip.com Group's corporate travel arm, Trip.Biz, has released a white paper delving into the trends defining the reviving corporate travel management sector in mainland China.

TRIP.com

June 3, 2022

Hong Kong’s co-living sector gains appeal

Notwithstanding the dampened buyer sentiment in the residential market, Hong Kong’s real estate investment market witnessed a surge in en-bloc hotel transactions. While 2021 was considered an active year for hotel investment, 2022 is set to become substantially more dynamic. In the first five months of 2022 alone, two en-bloc hotel deals have been closed, while three others are reportedly underway.

JLL

Hong Kong, China

Development Opening

May 23, 2022

JW Marriott Hotel Changsha Debuted in Central China’s Historical and Cultural City

Inspired By Principles Of Mindfulness, Newest Luxury Hotel In Hunan Province Is A Haven For Sophisticated Travelers To Recharge and Reconnect.

JW Marriott

Chang Sha Shi, China

May 19, 2022

China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits Record High Project & Room Counts at Q1 2022

According to the latest Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of Q1 ‘22, China’s total hotel construction pipeline reached record high project and room counts, standing at 3,711 projects/704,101 rooms and up 8% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).China has 2,623 projects/477,245 rooms presently under construction, both at record highs, and up 11% and 12% YOY, respectively. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 504 projects/96,054 rooms. Projects and rooms in the early planning stage are up 26% and 17% YOY, respectively, and stand at 584 projects/130,802 rooms at the end of Q1 2022.

Lodging Econometrics

Supplier News Sales & Marketing

May 18, 2022

International Youth Convention Hotel Increases Room Revenue by 8.64Million RMB after One Year with IDeaS

IDeaS, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services announced today that its partnership with the International Youth Convention Hotel in Nanjing, China, was able to grow all revenue related KPIs during a difficult COVID environment and revenue increased during the past 12 months by 8.64 million RMB. IDeaS provided extensive revenue management consulting services and implemented G2 RMS at the hotel.

IDeaS

Beijing, China

April 20, 2022

Accor, Ennismore and Country Garden’s Funyard to develop more than a thousand JO&JOE hotels in China

Accor in collaboration with Ennismore today announced an unprecedented long-term master franchise agreement with Country Garden’s core alliance enterprise, Funyard Hotels and Resorts. Together with Funyard, one of the top hotel and property developers in China, Accor and Ennismore will introduce the lifestyle brand JO&JOE to China, with a commitment to open at least 1,300 JO&JOE hotels, representing more than 100,000 guestrooms. Funyard will be the exclusive strategic partner of the JO&JOE brand in China.

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