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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Reiner Herrmann has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan
Mr. Daniel Herrmann, who originates from Germany, has accumulated considerable experience within the Hospitality industries alike. He started his more than 12 years career at the Kempinski Hotel Frankfurt where he as well completed his Hospitality Management Degree.As a passionate Kempinski hotelier he worked at the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin, Kempinski Residence & Suites in Doha and the most recent assignment as Director of Food & Beverage at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.After many years working in hotels around the world, he can utilize the wealth of knowledge he has acquired to continue the development and coaching of his coworkers, facilitating career development while striving to further quality of service in the hotel and promoting the brand value in order to provide an even more enjoyable experience for the Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan guests.
Rocco Forte outlines 2019 opening
Completing the trio of openings is The Westbund Hotel Shanghai, a joint project by Olga Polizzi and Muza Lab in the city's riverfront neighbourhood of West Bund. Scheduled to open in Summer 2019, the property will occupy the highest floors of a new development featuring a sleek all-glass façade and streamlined curves. Comprising 219 guestrooms and suites, including one signature Presidential Suite, the design concept will draw upon artistic practices in Chinese art and classic Eastern aesthetics, while four distinct dining experiences include an al fresco bar on the 52nd floor - the highest bar in the Puxi area.