Rachael Harding has been appointed as CEO of East, South Asia and Pacific at Club Med
Club Med has appointed Rachael Harding as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East, South Asia and Pacific.
Search
Tao Zhou has been appointed as Managing Director and Head of Greater China at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group in Shanghai
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Tao Zhou as Managing Director and Head of Greater China. Based in Shanghai, Tao assumed the newly-created role on 15 July and will draw on his extensive Greater China hospitality experience to facilitate the next phase of growth for the business in this priority market.
All - Accor Live Limitless Partners With Zrou To Bring Palate Innovation To Members And Guests Across Greater China
ALL – Accor Live Limitless and Zrou have announced their partnership to bring innovation to the dining arena in hospitality. This first-of-its-kind cooperation aims to launch a plant-based creative menu concept across Accor branded hotels as part of a substantial step toward the two parties’ commitment to bringing gastronomic modernization to the culinary scene across Greater China.
Hotel Performance Recovery In China Isn’t Just Faster, It’s Different
Like many markets worldwide, Mainland China has worked diligently to establish a new, albeit temporary, normal. That has included tight border controls, enhanced testing measures and small but strict lockdowns to prevent new surges in COVID caseloads. As a result, travel in China has quickly rebounded in both the leisure and business travel segments. Sure, performance declines have occurred during lockdowns, but rebounds have quickly followed, and through the first half of 2021, hotel performance has remained pretty much near normal based on the market’s historical trends.
STR: Preliminary June Data For Beijing Hotels
Beijing’s hotel industry reported lower occupancy but higher room rates when compared with the month prior, according to preliminary June 2021 data from STR.
Radisson Blu Brings International Hospitality To China’s Changyuan, Henan Province
Radisson Hotel Group continues to extend its footprint in China with the signing of a new Radisson Blu property that will become the first internationally branded upper-upscale hotel in Changyuan, a rapidly emerging city in Henan province.
Richard Langonne has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Richard Langonne as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, taking over from Mark S Bradford, who was at the helm for three-and-half years and has now been given the important mission of establishing a new luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in the southern China city of Shenzhen.
“Making Hotel Travel Possible For All”: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts To Be The Official Partner Hotel Of ITB China For The Third Time
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts becomes the Official Partner Hotel of ITB China 2021, which is set to take place as a physical event in Shanghai from 24 – 26 Nov 2021, with a virtual extension from 8 Nov to 31 Dec 2021.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its New Vision In China With The Opening Of Sheraton Mianyang
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announces the opening of Sheraton Mianyang. The 342-room hotel will be the first fully transformed hotel in Asia-Pacific to bring to life the brand's new vision as part of a worldwide transformation which focuses on design and experience signatures that foster community, gathering, and productivity in all areas of the hotel. Drawing on its roots as a gathering place for both locals and guests in communities around the world, the new approach for Sheraton creates an intuitive and holistic experience with places to connect, be productive, and bring a sense of belonging.
China: A Look Back and a Look Forward
After the outbreak of the epidemic in Guangdong at the end of May, the occupancy rates of the two major cities in Guangdong—Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and other parts of the province—have fallen to the bottom. As the center of this epidemic, Guangzhou hotels have been more severely affected. With the implementation of anti-epidemic measures and accelerated vaccination, the Guangzhou epidemic has gradually improved in mid-June. Not only has Fangcun been unblocked, high-risk areas have been downgraded, and the occupancy rate of Guangzhou hotels has also improved. In Shenzhen, affected by the new cases in the Bao’an District on 14 June, it may take some time to recover.
interTouch Celebrates Landmark 20th Anniversary in China
interTouch, the leading provider of cloud-based Internet and guest-facing technologies to the global hospitality industry, is celebrating a significant milestone for the business this month as the company marks two decades of being a trusted hotel partner in China.
Radisson takes off with new hotel at Beijing Daxing International Airport
Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its presence in China's most dynamic destinations with the signing of brand-new Radisson hotel at Beijing Daxing International Airport, the spectacular new global gateway that opened in 2019 and is expected to become one of the world's busiest airport.
Radisson Collection Expands In China With The Opening Of A Stylish, Nature-Inspired Resort In Nanjing
Radisson Collection, Radisson Hotel Group's anthology of iconic lifestyle hotels, has expanded in China with the launch of Radisson Collection Resort, Nanjing, a chic and stylish new five-star retreat located within Jiangsu Horticultural Exposition Park, the spectacular integrated tourism complex.
J Hotel Shanghai Tower Debuts At The Summit Of Shanghai
J Hotel has debuted its inaugural property today atop the Shanghai Tower, the tallest skyscraper in China and second-tallest in the world. J Hotel Shanghai Tower has reached a new milestone of success among China's homegrown hotels as it occupies the highest point in Shanghai. Jin Jiang International Hotels, China's largest and the world's second-largest hotel group, debuts the premiere luxury hospitality brand after dedicating ten years into its detailed curation, masterful craft, and opulent design. J Hotel weaves together broad influences from different realms of art and culture to bring a unique luxury perspective to Shanghai. It merges artistic touches throughout its design for palatial staterooms and the best in lifestyle, wellbeing, food & beverage, technology, and hospitality services, presenting an exclusive travel experience crafted with authentic Chinese flair.
Rosewood Chongqing To Open In 2030
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Chongqing Sunac Huacheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Chongqing, set to open in the city's Central Business District in 2030. Situated in the Jiangbeizui International Financial Center, one of China's preeminent establishments for financial services, the ultra-luxury hotel will underscore Chongqing's rapid economic development and growing tourism market as the city continues to build influence and recognition as one of the country's most premium destinations. In addition to the prosperous potential of the locale, which is one of just four Chinese municipalities, the property further demonstrates Rosewood's unwavering efforts to diversify its regional footprint as the tenth project in Greater China and the eighteenth in Asia.
Moxy Making Its Brand Debut in Mainland China with the Opening of Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD
Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD (Central Business District) has officially opened its doors today, debuting the Moxy Hotels brand in mainland China. Designed for the young and the young-at-heart, Moxy Hotels - part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands - enables guests to save on space and splurge on experiences. With thoughtful, tech-enabled bedrooms, interactive gathering spaces and approachable service, Moxy boldly reinvents the traditional hotel stay and aims to surprise travelers with a playful, spirited and fun guest experience.
China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Ends Q1 2021 with 3,440 Projects/656,828 Rooms
According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China's total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,440 projects/656,828 rooms at the end of Q1‘21, down 3% by projects and up 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). While project counts may be down YOY, the total number of rooms in China’s Construction Pipeline reached a cyclical peak this quarter and is the highest it’s been in over twelve years.The lodging industry in China is steadily working towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horwath HTL Market Report: China Hotel Market & Covid-19 Influence
In 2020, under the influence of COVID-19, Horwath HTL conducted a special Sentiment Survey on the Influence of the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in February, June, September and December of 2020 and March of 2021.
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Songjiang Unveils A Lakefront Retreat At The 'Root Of Shanghai'
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Songjiang. Facing Wulong Lake in the heart of the Ecology Business District and surrounded by shopping malls and residences, the 256-room hotel offers an energizing hub for guests and World of Hyatt members to connect with the bustling business and tourism district.
The Steigenberger Jinan Fengming Welcomes Guests
A premiere for Steigenberger: Last Saturday, 29 May 2021, Deutsche Hospitality and its shareholder Huazhu opened the first hotel of the upscale brand Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts in China. The Steigenberger Jinan Fengming is located in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province in the east of the country, with a population of around seven million. The hotel has 258 rooms, two restaurants, a lobby lounge, and a swimming pool.