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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.

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.

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.

Hotel Nikko Changshu to Open in 2023

Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it will open Hotel Nikko Changshu in 2023. The hotel will be located at Changshu National New & Hi-Tech Zone in Changshu city, one of the county-level cities in the Suzhou of southeastern Jiangsu Province. The company has contracted with Changshu Kuncheng Development Investment Co., Ltd. to manage the new property through its joint venture BTG Nikko International Hotel Management Co., Ltd.

Coco Wen has been appointed as Opening General Manager at LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort & Villas

LUX* Resorts & Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Coco Wen as the opening general manager of the highly anticipated LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort & Villas, projected to open on 1 January 2021. With over 27 years of luxury hospitality experience honed from working with several five-star hotel groups in Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, the Taiwanese native joins LUX* Resorts & Hotels from Langham Place, Changsha where she also held the position as general manager.