Philip Ding has been appointed as Head of Operations, Vice President China at Langham Hospitality
Langham Hospitality has appointed Philip Ding as Head of Operations, Vice President China.
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STR: China hotel rates higher than 2019 level during Lunar New Year
Mainland China’s hotel industry surpassed its 2019 comparable in Lunar New Year average daily rate (ADR) even with substantially lower occupancy, according to preliminary data from STR.
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Closes 2021 at New Record High
As seen in the Q4 2021 China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China's total hotel construction pipeline at the end of the fourth quarter stands at 3,693 projects/700,567 rooms, up 9% by projects and rooms year-over-year (YOY).Despite the country’s COVID-19 travel restrictions for international visitors, hotel construction and development in China continued to thrive throughout 2021. At year-end, both projects and rooms in the construction pipeline are at new all-time highs, marking the highest totals the country has ever seen.
Beijing hotel performance expectations as Lunar New Year and Olympics intersect with the pandemic
Overlap between the Lunar New Year, 2022 Winter Olympic Games and the ongoing pandemic will create a conflicting mix of demand drivers for hoteliers in Beijing. With New Year celebrations typically driving travelers out of major metros, the Olympic Games pushing demand into the event center, and China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 precautions overlaying both major events, February will be a month to remember for the Chinese capital.
Mandarin Oriental Opens Luxury Property in Shenzhen
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced its legendary hospitality to the vibrant southern China city of Shenzhen, with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen.
Chinese consumers make move on travel plans for 2022
Chinese consumers are progressing from merely dreaming of travel in 2022 to setting clearer travel plans, according to Dragon Trail International’s latest China Travel Market Monitor, which surveys 1,045 Chinese citizens who have had recent international travel experience.
Keyestone Group and Hyatt to Collaborate on China's First Hello Kitty Hotel in Hainan
Keyestone Group, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate focused on the development and management of high-quality premier projects in the Greater China region, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), a leading global hospitality company, today announced plans for China's first Hello Kitty Hotel in Sanya, Hainan. The hotel will be developed by the Keyestone Group and added to the JdV by Hyatt brand. It is expected to open by 2025 as part of the Sanya Hello Kitty Resort - the first Hello Kitty theme park in Hainan Province.
Marriott International Signs Agreement with OCT Properties to Open W Nanjing
Slated to open in 2025, the urban escape will bring thought-provoking design and innovative programming.
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen to Open on 20 January
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, the Group's newest luxury hotel in China's Greater Bay Area, is scheduled to open on 20 January 2022.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Makes Dazzling Debut in Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai is poised to herald a new era of modern luxury in Shanghai: the pearl of Asia.
Shangri-La Shougang Park, Beijing, Officially Opens Ahead of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Shangri-La Shougang Park, Beijing, a new hotel where heartfelt hospitality meets century-old industrial heritage, officially opens today, just in time for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The hotel's design pairs Shougang's unique industrial landscape and cultural elements with Shangri-La's design aesthetics and sustainability concepts. As well as bringing vitality and timeless hospitality to Shougang Park,the "new landmark of the capital city's revival," the hotel will provide dedicated service to visitors as one of the Official Hotels of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Review of Shenzhen Hotel Data Information Seminar
On 25 November 2021, STR held the Shenzhen Hotel Data Information Seminar at Hilton Shenzhen Futian.
China’s Travel & Tourism sector set to recover by more than 60% this year, reveals WTTC
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the recovery of China’s Travel & Tourism sector has soared ahead of many major tourism markets such as France and the U.S., and ahead of the global recovery.
Hilton Achieves Landmark 400th Opening in China, Underscoring a Year of Achievements
Leading international hospitality management company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today celebrated a new milestone in China with the opening of its 400th hotel in the country — Hilton Lanzhou City Center. The opening marks the first hotel under Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Gansu Province, and signals a positive growth momentum for the company amidst a challenging year to continue the rapid expansion of its extensive presence in the market.
IHG Partners with China Duty Free Group to Bring Luxury Hotel Brand Regent to Hainan
Dual-branded development rolls luxury and lifestyle hotels into single holiday and leisure resort.
Cornell Case Study Explores Real Estate Investment in Shanghai
Professor Peng Liu and Terence Loh ’97, MBA ’06 challenge students to solve a real-world business problem in their case study, “Real Estate: Private Equity Investment in Shanghai.” This research was published jointly by the Center for Hospitality Research and the Center for Real Estate and Finance.
Dusit International signs to manage new luxury resort in Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou, China
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a hotel management agreement with Zhejiang Dahua Group to operate Dusit Thani Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou, a luxury resort in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Lin'an County within Hangzhou, one of the most prosperous cities in China.
Mark S. Bradford has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Mark S. Bradford as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen.
Hilton Named Top Best Place to Work for 2nd Consecutive Year in Greater China
This week, Hilton was listed as the top Best Workplaces in Greater China™ 2021 for the second consecutive year by Great Place to Work®, the global research and consulting firm. Amid a challenging year for the hospitality industry, Hilton is the only hospitality company to be within the top 10, continuing its leadership with seven years on the list.
La Quinta by Wyndham to Launch in China with First Hotel in the Cultural Shandong Province
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, announces the debut of its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in China with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Weifang South scheduled for late December.