Forbes Travel Guide, a global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, has appointed Mark Simmons to the role of senior vice president, partner services - Asia-Pacific.
Hilton announced the opening of Conrad Hangzhou Tonglu, a new hillside resort with 79 spacious suites, including 11 villas. The hotel offers a natural haven nestled beside the picturesque Fenshui Tianxi Lake in Tonglu. Guests will be inspired by the hotel's exceptional amenities, premier dining experiences and natural elements incorporated into its design. The latest addition to the Conrad Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Hilton's smart luxury brand, Conrad Hangzhou Tonglu is owned by China Capital Investment Group and managed by Hilton.
The leading Portuguese hospitality brand Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, well-known for its cultural heritage and genuine connection to each destination, has announced plans to diversify its portfolio by introducing the brand into the Chinese market in the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu.
The 29th edition of Hotel Plus - HDE, a 3-day-long event comprising expo, forum, award ceremony and gala dinner, will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in April 2020. The show will expand the section of commercial property, while greater focus will be given to hospitality design, hotel supplies and smart hotel technology.
In his new role, Wong will focus on providing strategic direction to drive sales and distribution performance along with Accor's digital innovation; while at the same time expanding and reinforcing client partnerships and relationships.
Alibaba is well known for its e-commerce platforms, but the Chinese tech giant has branched into fintech, film, new retail and now, hospitality. I recently stayed at Alibaba's futuristic FlyZoo hotel, which is adjacent to its headquarters in Hangzhou, China. Here, there are no keycards and everything is cashless. It features facial recognition doors, robotic arms at the bar and even robots that deliver items to guest rooms. Alibaba hopes the property will be a model for what a hotel of the future may look like. Upon arrival, I noticed the lobby was completely bare: no check-in counters, no concierge, and no receptionists. As a foreigner, however, I was quickly greeted by a staff member, who used a mobile device to take a photo of my passport and my face. Then she told me my room number and offered to email the receipt. Andy Wang, CEO of Alibaba Future Hotel, claims the data recognition information is only kept during the duration of the guests' stay and is not kept on record.
The highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wujin Changzhou hotel has opened to the public in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, offering 230 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, Dusit's unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality, and a wealth of facilities ideal for business and leisure travellers alike.
The motivations of Chinese luxury travellers are not very well understood, and little studied, but with persistence they can be determined. Having reviewed the literature on the topic in a recently published study, Ph.D. student Elaine Yulan Zhang and Dr Tony Tse of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University argue that "a subset of relatively wealthy Chinese luxury travellers" are driven by the desire for "status, interpersonal relationships, relaxation and hedonism, self-improvement and perfection".
Strategically located in the Nanxiang commercial hub within the Jiading district in Shanghai, Citadines Nanxiang Shanghai is at the centre of the town's bustling commercial and retail scenes, with restaurants, bars, malls and healthcare services in the vicinity. With a total of 240 units, the serviced residence offers facilities such as a restaurant and gymnasium. The serviced residence is a 15-minute walk to Nanxiang subway station (Line 11), a 30-minute drive to both Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Centre, and a 30-minute drive to Shanghai West Railway Station. Guests of Citadines Nanxiang Shanghai offers the convenience of amenities such as shopping malls, banks and a supermarket. It enjoys proximity to Shanghai's historical attractions such as the Ming Dynasty Guyi Garden, Tian En Bridge, Nanxiang Ancient Town and Yunxiang Temple.
Located in the city centre, the 162-unit Citadines Donghu Park Chengdu enjoys a prime location with proximity to restaurants, shopping mall, wholesale retail market, university and key public transportation. The serviced residence is adjacent to Donghu Park metro station, and within walking distance to Sichuan Gymnasium Station, and Tianfu Square, where the main commercial and business district lies. It is a 10-minute drive to Chengdu South Railway Station and a 30-minute drive to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The serviced residence is part of an integrated development with residential and commercial components. Guests of Citadines Donghu Park Chengdu can select from a range of studios and one-bedroom units. Facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, executive lounge and function rooms.
Citadines IFC Shenyang is located in the commercial hub of Shenyang Financial and Trade Development Zone. A 40-minute drive away from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, it enjoys a direct access to Shenyang North Station (Line 2) and is surrounded by eateries, supermarket and malls. Part of an integrated development, Citadines IFC Shenyang has 275 apartments, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. Guests can enjoy facilities including a gymnasium, restaurant, and conference rooms. The property is close to tourist attractions such as the Shenyang Imperial Palace and the Xingshun Night Market. With the upcoming opening of the Beijing-Shenyang high-speed railway, guests can travel to Beijing under 2.5 hours.
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, today launched Shama Serviced Apartments Zijingang Hangzhou, its second property in Hangzhou, offering yet another residential-style accommodation choice for guests to call "home".
A celebrated, 20-year career in senior leadership roles, Christopher has built a successful name across rapidly-changing markets in Asia with international hotel brands including Hyatt, Hilton, Four Seasons, InterContinental and Fairmont, developing solid business models and a transformational leadership ethos, through his extensive knowledge in hospitality management.
Shangri-La Group officially kicked off a China-wide CSR initiative "Race for Hope" (RFH) as part of the Group's environmental efforts to protect the planet. The RFH campaign will bring together all 50 Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen and Traders properties in Mainland China to join the social movement. It will also leverage China's leading digital platform - Ali Pay's Ant Forest programme - to engage its employees, guests and consumers to participate on this sustainability journey. The Shangri-La Group is the first international hotel company to work with Ali Pay on this innovative platform. The "Race for Hope" campaign aims to achieve 5,000 trees in two years when Shangri-La celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021."Race for Hope" instils a sense of urgency to save our planet and it is also a competition for people to challenge themselves to change their behaviour and to convert a low carbon lifestyle into real tree planting. Shangri-La's guests and Ant Forest's users can easily support the RFH initiative by taking part in a variety of eco-friendly activities, for example, walking, jogging and using public transport to earn carbon points and water Shangri-La's online forest. All online participation will then turn into tangible results of real tree planting through Ant Forest and their NGO partners.In addition to the Ant Forest online programme, Shangri-La Group will organize the National Grand Beginning Race event in Shanghai and the hotels in different cities will roll out offline activities in late October. Participants can join a family-friendly 5km race or sign up for a fun-run competition to raise awareness for environmental protection and as a call for action in the local community.Everyone can do their part, everywhere, every day, to help protect the planet. Using Ali Pay's digital App, it only requires a few taps on the smart phone: open Alipay, scan "Shangri-La Ant Forest" QR code or search for "Shangri-La" on Ant Forest to access the Campaign and to begin the online tree planting.For local race registration, check with respective hotels' WeChat channels for more information. Together, we can be a positive force and work together for a greener future.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the relaunch of Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort, marking the flagship brand's long-anticipated return to Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan Province. Home to a UNESCO World Heritage national park famed for its natural beauty and biodiversity, Jiuzhaigou offers travelers a stunning getaway on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Featuring 421 rooms, suites and villas, the resort is nestled in the lush hills of the Min Mountains. Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort is owned by Shandong Luneng Group Limited Company and managed by Hilton.
Ovolo Group's founder & CEO, Girish Jhunjhnuwala, has called on the Hong Kong Government for assistance for the local hospitality industry given the current economic downturn in the region. The situation in Hong Kong has hit been felt across all corners of the city including the retail, aviation and financial sectors, with the tourism industry being the hardest hit.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in China, scheduled to open in 2022.
STR's preliminary August 2019 data for hotels in Hong Kong indicates all-time low occupancy levels amid ongoing protests in the region.Based on daily data from the month, Hong Kong reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ganster as General Manager of contemporary chic hotel, Niccolo Chengdu, taking the helm of the group's first luxury hotel which opened in 2015.
Offering a differentiated, stylish hotel experience in mainland China, Rosewood Guangzhou opens today in the heart of Guangzhou's cosmopolitan Tianhe District. Located on the top 39 floors of the 108-story CTF Finance Centre, the 7th tallest building in the world, the property has become an instant icon and a fitting symbol of Guangzhou's ascent as an international economic hub and the Greater Bay Area's emergence as a global economic powerhouse. Soaring to 530-meters at its highest point, Rosewood Guangzhou also earns the singular status as the world's tallest 5-star hotel.