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Christoph Hoeflich has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental SHANGHAI HONGQIAO NECC

InterContinental Hotels Group announced the appointment of Mr. Christoph Hoeflich as General Manager of InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC. Born and raised in Germany, he has over 25 years of experience in operational management of world-class hotels and has worked in 10 countries within 4 continents. Prior to his new appointment, he had been the General Manager of the 500-room Langham Place Guangzhou.

Hyatt Regency Lanzhou Opens as New Landmark Beside China’s Yellow River

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Lanzhou. The 711-foot-tall (217-meter-tall) landmark beside the Yellow River is the first Hyatt hotel in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, expanding Hyatt's brand presence globally in places that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. In what is considered a gateway to China's west region, the hotel is designed for productivity and peace of mind through its anticipatory service for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known.

Andaz Xiamen Opens in South China

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Andaz Xiamen in south China. Situated in the heart of Xiamen, within the mixed-use development of The MixC and close to Xiamen Botanical Garden, Andaz Xiamen is where old meets new and east meets west, weaving in the sights, sounds and tastes of its local neighborhood to create a dynamic environment and an immersive experience for guests.

Ethan Cai has been appointed as Senior Vice President & Head of China at ONYX Hospitality Group

ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, today announces the appointment of Ethan Cai as Senior Vice President & Head of China, as part of its long-term commitment towards the China market. Based in the Shanghai regional office and reporting to Craig Bond, Executive Vice President, Operations, ONYX Hospitality Group, Ethan will lead the operations and development of the company's portfolio of hotels and serviced apartments in China, exploring new businesses and project deals while overseeing the group's ongoing expansion and pre-openings including the upcoming Shama Hub New City Changchun and Shama Hub West Coast Haikou.

Marriott Opens Dual-Branded JW Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott in Yinchuan, China

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of its dual-branded hotel, JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan and Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan in Northwest China, recognized as an "oasis in the hinterland," a historical and distinctive destination surrounded by deserts and the Helan Mountains. Invested and established by Ningxia Genyuan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., the dual-branded hotel is an architectural masterpiece depicting a "Grand Sailing Ship" boasting a total of 513 rooms. The property will deliver purposeful and memorable service to guest, from the warm luxury experience signature to the JW Marriott brand to the innovative and passionate offerings from Courtyard by Marriott.

Hotel Nikko Chengdu Yixin Lake to Open in October 2022

Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced that it will open Hotel Nikko Chengdu Yixin Lake in October 2022. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is a new first-tier city in China and host to many of the world's leading companies. The company has contracted with Aerotropolis City Development Group Co., Ltd. to manage the new property through its joint venture BTG Nikko International Hotel Management Co., Ltd.

Olivier Dumonceaux has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Opposite House

Olivier started his hospitality journey at a young age, and after graduating from Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France with a major in hospitality management, he joined The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company LCC where he honed his leadership skills in their restaurants & bars. Olivier then went on to serve at EMAAR Hospitality Group LCC, leading the team in the opening of The Address Dubai Mall and six other restaurant outlets within the group. After that, Olivier moved to Seychelles to be the Food & Beverage Division Manager of Raffles in Praslin Island, and after three years, continued his journey to Mainland China where he became the Director of Food & Beverage at Raffles Beijing Hotel. In 2016, he joined Swire Hotels as the Director of Restaurant & Bars at The Temple House, where he oversaw the preopening and opening of the award-winning property, and soon after was then promoted to Executive Assistant Manager. In 2018, Olivier relocated to Beijing taking on the role of Hotel Manager of The Opposite House, and together with the team, led the property through its renovations and the opening of three restaurants & bar- UNION, FRASCA and Superfly. His career footprint took

Mark Passmore has been appointed as General Manager at The Middle House

Mark Passmore has a wealth of experience in many different aspects of the hospitality industry. After graduating from the University of Gloucestershire, Mark eventually went on to serve as Deputy General Manager at the Hotel Seattle in Brighton as well as numerous other postings with Alias Hotels throughout the UK. He served as General Manager at the Avon Gorge Hotel in Bristol before moving his focus to Asia to join Swire Hotels in Hong Kong in 2007. Mark later moved on to become the General Manager of The Temple House in 2013, overseeing the preopening and opening of the award-winning property. In 2016, he relocated to Beijing as General Manager of the group's first property, The Opposite House. Together with The Opposite House team, Mark welcomed the 10th Year anniversary of the House in 2018. Later in 2020, he was transferred to Shanghai and took on the role of General Manager at The Middle House. Mark is passionate about photography, travel, and fine food and drink.

Christian Wiendieck has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Jinan

The soon-to-be-opened new top luxury hotel in Shandong province, Kempinski Hotel Jinan, is now headed by General Manager Christian Wiendieck, who has just been appointed to his new position. A seasoned hotelier, he can look back on an outstanding career of more than 20 years within the Kempinski brand, joining the Jinan pre-opening team from his last assignment as general manager at Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou.