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March 22, 2019

PolyU Study Revealed Mainland Chinese Visitors’ Motivations for Shopping

Mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong tend to visit different shopping outlets to buy luxury goods according to their different motivations, conclude Dr Sam Kim of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and his co-researchers. In a recently published study the researchers revealed that mainland tourists who shop for luxury goods are motivated by "materialism, a desire for social status or to conform with others", and these differences in their nature influence not only what they buy, but where they buy.

Hong Kong PolyU

China

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

March 20, 2019

Rosewood Hong Kong Scales To New Heights In Luxury...

Four minutes after they flung their doors wide open, we arrived at Hong Kong's newest hotel, the Rosewood Hong Kong, with a full entourage of hotel managers at the entrance enthusiastically welcoming their guests for the first time.

By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited

Hong Kong, China

Development Opening

March 19, 2019

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing Now Open

Mandarin Oriental

Beijing, China

Appointment

March 15, 2019

Jonas Illing has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Chengdu

Jonas graduated in Hospitality Management from Swiss Hotel Management School Lucerne and started his career in the industry as Chef apprentice in Germany. He has stayed dynamic and passionate throughout his 17-year hospitality career, and worked for Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar, Tanzania; Swiss-Belhotel International, Indonesia; and Amari Atrium Bangkok, Thailand as Operations Manager. In 2016, Jonas joined Kempinski as Hotel Manager at Kempinski Hotel Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. His acquired extensive operations experience has always helped him find unique and efficient tactics for hotels.

Kempinski

Chengdu, China

Development Renovation

March 15, 2019

Suite Living at The Sukhothai Shanghai

The Sukhothai Shanghai, a contemporary lifestyle hotel under The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts of HKR International, unveils its Premier Suite and two signature suites, The Loft and The Attic, taking the brand's hallmark hospitality to a new level.

The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts

Shanghai, China

Press Release Development

March 15, 2019

China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits New All-Time High Despite Growing Concerns About the Economic Slowdown

Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that China's total construction pipeline is booming and stands at 2,761 projects/580,635 rooms, up 12% by projects and 6% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). At the end of 2018, both projects and rooms in the construction pipeline are at new all-time highs surpassing the previous cyclical high of 2,658 projects set in the fourth quarter of 2014. China has the second largest pipeline in the world.

Lodging Econometrics

China

Press Release Sales & Marketing

March 14, 2019

Ctrip signs China-focused Distribution Agreement with Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), one of China's largest integrated travel services companies ("Ctrip"), today signed an agreement with upscale global hoteliers Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) to develop a global distribution strategy promoting MHR properties to Ctrip's 300 million strong customer base.

Millennium

China

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Press Release Design & Architecture

March 12, 2019

Research Unveils Chinese Travelers’ Changing Lifestyle, In Line with Canopy by Hilton’s Debut in China

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today revealed results from consumer research projects[1] undertaken by global information and measurement houses, Kantar and Nielsen. By exploring Chinese consumers' mindset and their rapidly-growing appetite for quality travel experiences, the research paves the way for the introduction of the new Canopy by Hilton brand in China in order to meet rising local demand for lifestyle-driven tourism. The insights were released today in a Beijing press conference and demonstrate Hilton's commitment to innovation based on customer engagement.

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Tambourine

Development Opening

March 11, 2019

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Hangzhou

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Conrad Hangzhou, a 50-story, 324-room state-of-the-art hotel that provides easy access to the city's downtown recreational and cultural attractions. WithLi'An restaurant sitting on the 50th floor, Conrad Hangzhou features the tallest restaurant in Hangzhou and provides unparalleled views over the fast-developing high-tech city. As part of the Raffles City Hangzhou complex, the hotel is set to serve business and leisure travelers with a best-in-class experience in a world of style.

Conrad

Hangzhou Shi, China

Appointment

March 4, 2019

Even Cai has been promoted to Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

Even committed herself to hospitality as she acquired a Master Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, further to her undergraduate study in Airline Management from Shanghai University of Engineering Science.

Four Seasons

Shanghai, China

Development Opening

March 1, 2019

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing To Open In March

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing the Group's first hotel in China's capital, is scheduled to open on 18 March 2019.

Mandarin Oriental

Beijing, China

Press Release Sales & Marketing

February 26, 2019

Hyatt And Homeinns Enter Into Strategic Joint Venture To Expand Footprint Across China

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600258) announced today affiliates of Hyatt and Homeinns Hotel Group (affiliated with BTG Hotels which is also named BTG Homeinns Hotels Group) have entered a strategic joint venture to create a new hospitality brand. The brand, to be named later, is aimed at meeting the evolving needs and aspirations of a growing number of young travelers in the upper-midscale segment in China, providing them with a seamless and premium travel experience.

Hyatt

China

Development Opening

February 25, 2019

Hyatt Place Changsha Meixihu Celebrates Opening 158-room Hyatt Place Hotel Opens In West Changsha

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Hyatt Place Changsha Meixihu, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan province in South-Central China is officially open. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center.

Hyatt Place

Changsha Shi, China

Development Opening

February 15, 2019

Jumeirah unveils defining luxury hospitality service in China

Just minutes from ancient temples and the Guangzhou Opera House, Jumeirah Living Guangzhou, is in the heart of Zhujiang New Town Central Business District (CBD), and marks a defining moment in luxury hospitality for the capital of Guangdong province. Surrounded by shimmering skyscrapers, the hotel is set near iconic attractions including Guangdong Museum and Guangzhou International Finance Centre.

Jumeirah

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Supplier News Technology

February 12, 2019

Shiji Helps Marriott International to Complete Successful System Switch in China

Working with Shiji Group Professional Services teams, Marriott International successfully completed a full system migration of 167 former Starwood hotels in China in late December 2018.

Shiji

China

Development Opening

February 8, 2019

The PuXuan Hotel arrives in Beijing

The PuXuan Hotel & Spa has opened its doors in Beijing, becoming the latest project for Urban Resort Concepts (URC). Designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, the luxury hotel completes the new Guardian Art Centre in an iconic building at the intersection of WangFuJing Street and WuSi Street, a symbolic crossroads of commerce and arts.

Urban Resort Concepts Ltd.

北京市, China

Press Release Operations & Strategy

February 7, 2019

Fujita Kanko Adds Guangzhou Office in China

On April 1st, leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. will open a new overseas office in Guangzhou, China, its second in China after Shanghai.

Fujita Kanko

China

Press Release General Management

February 5, 2019

Oaks Hotels & Resorts named as Ctrip’s Best Hotel Partner – Oceania, recording 60% growth in Chinese visitation

Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts has been recognised by Ctrip - the world's fastest growing and China's largest online travel agency - as Best Hotel Partner, Oceania for 2018 at the annual Ctrip Awards, held in Sydney last week.The hotelier also took out Ctrip's Guests' Choice Award - Australia and New Zealand - which was based on unbiased guest reviews from Ctrip travellers.

Minor

China

Development Pipeline

February 4, 2019

Dusit Thani Wuzhishan, Hainan to open in China in 2020

Dusit International, one of Thailand's foremost hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Sanya Taihua Industry Development Co., Ltd to manage Dusit Thani Wuzhishan, Hainan, a luxury international resort on Hainan Island, known as 'China's Hawaii', in the southernmost part of China.

Dusit Thani

Hainan, China

Development Opening

February 4, 2019

Hilton Debuts in the Heart of Taizhou City Center, China

Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Taizhou, the latest addition to the market-leading flagship brand's portfolio in China. This 21-story, 336-room hotel makes its debut as the first international hotel brand in the heart of Taizhou's Central Business District (CBD), offering the largest grand ballroom in the CBD and diverse event spaces, along with easy access to commercial and entertainment complexes.

Hilton

Taizhou, China