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Hilton Named “The Legend” as It Takes Top Spot in Best Places to Work in Greater China
On Friday, global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® announced that Hilton took the top spot on the list of this year's Best Workplaces in Greater China™ 2020. This is the sixth consecutive year that Hilton has been named to Greater China's Best Workplaces list, and the second consecutive year that it has been named as one of the country's best workplaces for women.
Infor Launches Hospitality Management Cloud Solution based on Amazon Web Services in China to Spur Digital Transformation among Chinese Hotels
Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced the launch of Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) in China together with AWS China (Ningxia) Region (operated by Ningxia Western Cloud Data -- NWCD). The launch is aimed at helping more customers in China's hospitality management industry rapidly implement seamless solutions that streamline operations, with the overall goal to provide enhanced guest services and experiences.
Shangri-La Centre, Wuhan Celebrates Soft Opening
Shangri-La Centre, Wuhan, the second phase of the Shangri-La Group's Wuhan Development project celebrates its soft opening today as the city continues its business recovery following the COVID-19 Pandemic. Located in Hankou Financial Street, the Shangri-La Centre is connected with the existing five-star hotel Shangri-La Hotel, Wuhan, serviced apartments, and meeting facilities. The site is also equipped with spa and fitness facilities, as well as a flexible outdoor event space and will serve as a commercial complex for discerning travellers and corporates as part of a revitalisation of the city's financial centre.
Steigenberger launches in China
Welcome to China. Deutsche Hospitality is planning to open two new Steigenberger Hotels in Haiyan on the South China Sea coast 100 kilometres southwest of Shanghai at the start of 2022. Both properties are being developed as part of the Hangzhou Bay Sunac Cultural Tourism City, a new tourist and cultural destination which is currently under construction. The hotels will be built on a 291-hectare location which will also be home to four leisure parks, a shopping centre and a residential district. An exclusive partnership agreement was signed during a ceremonial inspection visit to the construction site.
Dusit opens luxury wellness resort in the heart of Shushan Ecological Village, Suzhou
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the recent opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou, Jiangsu - the 10th Dusit-branded property in China.
Challenges In China’s Grand National Strategy For Modernisation Its Tourism Offering
Tourism is a core, but highly volatile, component of China's grand national strategy for modernisation, according to Dr Eric Chan of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a co-author in a recently published research paper. The researchers find that less developed areas in particular desperately need to retain people and resources to strengthen their tourism offering. Drawing on a rich dataset of personal narratives, the study sheds light on the emerging phenomenon of urban-rural migration and offers guidance for rural destinations on strategically planning tourism employment and entrepreneurship. The findings may empower individuals to realise the Chinese dream of personal achievement and help less developed areas attract and retain capital for sustainable tourism development.
Shenzhen Bay Huiyun Center’s Shangri-La Hotel Project
On 12 November 2020, Shenzhen Metro Group, China Vanke and Shangri-La Group reached a management cooperation agreement for a new Shangri-La hotel in Shenzhen Bay Huiyun Center.
Martin Cramer has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Martin Cramer as General Manager of the award-winning Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai.
Adam Cheng has been appointed as General Manager at Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan
Mr. Cheng began his hospitality career as Management Trainee in Eaton Hotel, Hong Kong. He joined Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan in January 2015, the brand's flagship hotel in Asia Pacific, as General Manager for hotel's pre-opening. The expertise Mr. Cheng demonstrated during daily operations, team-coaching, leadership and customer service has enabled him to be particular about details when it comes to these projects. Under Mr. Cheng's guidance, the hotel managed to generate net operating profit (NOP) in the first full month operation and was awarded the Food & Beverage Operation of the Year and Financial Excellence Award and Hotel of the Year in 2017. Additionally, Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan ranked first out of 2,800 hotels in the market for 18 consecutive months from 2016 to 2017 on Tripadvisor.
The Opposite House In Beijing Unveils A Reimagined Experience
The Opposite House, located in the heart of Beijing within the bustling Sanlitun neighborhood, unveils the completion of an inspired renovation, creating new experiences at its public spaces as well as dining and bar venues. Originally designed by acclaimed Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma in 2008, The Opposite House was the first House of The House Collective by Swire Hotels, a group of refined, highly individual properties, each with its own distinctive character. Standing as the brand's "House of Art," the reimagined spaces at The Opposite House offer guests an urban sanctuary blending bold contemporary art with Chinese traditions that draw inspiration from Beijing's creative energy, complementing to Sanlitun's lifestyle hot spot and fashionable atmosphere.
Marriott Opens Renaissance Shenzhen Bay
Marriott International today announces the opening of Renaissance Shenzhen Bay Hotel in Nanshan, an affluent district to the southwest of Shenzhen. The area is home to Shenzhen High-Tech Industrial Park, comprising China's largest technology headquarters and international companies. The opening marks the second Renaissance hotel in the city. With a brand philosophy that inspires guests to "Discover This Way", Renaissance Shenzhen welcomes global travelers and locals to discover unexpected gems that are off-the-beaten-track in this booming tech hub.
1 Hotel Haitang Bay Opens Seven Unique Dining Venues Driven by Sustainable Practices
Set on Hainan Island's pristine Sanya, China's new eco-conscious luxury lifestyle destination 1 Hotel Haitang Bay, Sanya is opening with seven unique food and beverage outlets where locally-sourced ingredients take center stage. The first Asian destination from US-based 1 Hotels incorporates some of the island's freshest flavors of premium seafood from the finest local purveyors, to seasonal fruits grown at Sunshine 18 Degree, an off-site farm measuring an expansive 180,000-square-meter.
Turn Up The Spice: W Hotels Debuts in Southwest China With the Opening of W Chengdu
W Hotels heats up local hospitality scene in the fiery Sichuan capital with bold, distinctive design.
Ascott achieves record high signings of over 5,600 units in China to date despite COVID-19
CapitaLand's wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has secured more than 2,100 new units across 12 properties in China in the last three months. With these new units, Ascott has added a record high of more than 5,600 units across 26 properties, which represent a 60% year-on-year growth in units in China. Globally, Ascott has sealed new contracts for more than 3,700 units across 22 properties; about 60% of which are from China and the rest are in various countries including Austria and Indonesia.
Hilton Maintains Robust Development and Reinforces Its Presence in South China
Hilton recently completed the relocation of its Greater China South headquarters to Shenzhen, celebrating the move with a ceremony rich in traditional local elements. The relocation means that Hilton will maintain robust development in the post-pandemic era, reinforce its strategic presence in South China, and drive further expansion in the region, as it steadily advances towards its goal of 1,000 operating hotels in China by 2025.
Joanna Liang has been appointed as General Manager at Marco Polo Changzhou
Wharf Hotels welcomes Joanna Liang back, as she takes up the post of general manager of Marco Polo Changzhou in southern Jiangsu province.
Marriott Opens Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside, China
Marriott International Inc. today announced the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside in the capital city of Fujian province, China. The new hotel is strategically located in a prime location in the heart of Donghu Digital Town in Changle district, Fuzhou's ultramodern innovation, business and lifestyle hub. Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside is set to bring sophisticated, intuitively-designed spaces for guests to work, relax and find inspiration during their stay in Fuzhou.
Accor Opens 40th Pullman Hotel in Greater China
The Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna is situated in one of China's burgeoning tourism regions in the heart of Sunac Xishuangbanna Resort, an 880,000 square meters cultural and tourist destination in Southwest China.
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Welcomes Grand Wuji Hotel in Nanjing, China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of the wellbeing-focused Grand WUJI Hotel in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, which marks the fourth property in China for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt as the brand expands its footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members.