The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the School of Tourism Management of the Sun Yet-Sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou, and the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) in Macau, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today for establishing the Greater Bay Area Tourism Research Alliance (the Alliance).
Tsingpu Retreats bring together experiences of China's past aesthetics and traditions with the comforts of today across Tsingpu Tulou Retreat and Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat, offering precious solace amongst each location's unique scenery, culture, and archetype. TAO (Trace Architecture Office) and Neri & Hu respectively worked traditional architecture into contemporary dwellings and public spaces where local masters, scholars, and craftsman in cultural heritage lead guests on tours and hands-on workshops in and around the retreat, uncovering Hakka and prosperous ancient Yangzhou customs, feng shui, and architecture.
Neighboring two parks, China Hotel is located in the heart of Guangzhou with easy access to the New Fa Center. Being adjacent to the railway station and subway station, it easily connects Hong Kong/Macao, other train stations as well as the international Baiyun airport. Featuring 850 guestrooms, China Hotel presents a classic charm blended with contemporary leisure and business facilities. Whether guests want to work-out or just relax, the spacious Health Club offers everything guests need to keep in good shape or to unwind including sauna, Jacuzzi, 24-hour Gymnasium and an outdoor swimming pool.
Hyatt opened its first hotel in China in 1969 and today has grown to 58 hotels, seven brands and more than 19,000 rooms in Greater China. Over the next four years, Hyatt plans to double its presence in China with 60 hotels and 22,000 more rooms in the pipeline, representing nearly one-third of Hyatt's global development pipeline.
StayWell Holdings and Prince Hotels Inc. expand The Prince Akatoki brand to China
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management groups, announced the opening of its 50th property - Shama Hongqiao Shanghai.
The InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel is opening to the public. InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland is located at Sheshan Mountain Range and features quiet luxury, exotic flora and fauna, world class cuisine and warm smiles to make your next holiday or conference visit to Sheshan a welcome escape. We are 30 km from Hongqiao Airport and close to attractions like Sheshan National Park and Chenshan Botanic Gardens. Hotel features 336 luxury guest rooms and suites with panoramic views of Shenkeng Quarry.
LN Garden Hotel, Nansha Guangzhou, located at the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, officially opened on 28th August 2018. The hotel draws inspiration from the rich heritage of the LN Garden Hotel brand: "Timeless and Classic, Diverse and Inclusive, Green Culture, Crafted Services." It is designed to provide guests with splendid one-stop destination experiences, within one of the newly established world-class bay areas of China. The hotel, designed by the celebrated European architecture studio 3LHD, embodies the spirit of natural harmony. The black and white minimalist design style, with its visual impact, is the best manifestation of the unique character of the hotel. LN Garden Hotel, Nansha Guangzhou offers world travellers a sophisticated, yet relaxed and intimate stay.
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management groups, announced the opening of its 50th property - Shama Hongqiao Shanghai.
Marriott International has named Juan Samso general manager of The St Regis Zhuhai. The Spaniard was most recently general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, and prior to this held the position of hotel manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.
China will overtake France as the world's largest tourist destination by 2030, a leading research firm has predicted at the Europe Inspiration Zone on the first day of WTM in London, 2018.
Alibaba Group, China's e-commerce giant, has unveiled its first "future hotel", also known as "Flyzoo Hotel", in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province.
After 15 exciting and exhilarating days riding through 68 cities across mainland China and Hong Kong, Ride for Hope 3 has finally reached its final destination. A closing ceremony was held at Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, East Shanghai to celebrate the riders' safe and successful journeys and to present the cheque to the beneficiary - China's Ai You Foundation. Through the generous support of all partners and participants, sponsors and media, 5,689,029.49 CNY was raised. This money will go to help at least 150 orphaned and financially disadvantaged children with developmental dislocation diseases.
Hong Kong-based hospitality management company, Wharf Hotels announced opening of the fourth luxury hotel in the Niccolo collection: Niccolo Changsha.
Richard Hatter, the General Manager of Hong Kong homegrown brand Hotel ICON won the highly coveted award as the General Manager of the Year at The BMW Hotelier Awards Greater China 2018 recently held in Shanghai.
Richard Hatter, the General Manager of Hong Kong homegrown brand Hotel ICON won the highly coveted award as the General Manager of the Year at The BMW Hotelier Awards Greater China 2018 recently held in Shanghai.
Recently, Adrian Chan has been appointed as the new General Manager of Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay and The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya, Autograph Collection. Adrian is now fully responsible for the operation and management of these two landmark hotels catering to business and leisure travelers. Born in Hong Kong, Adrian graduated from the University of Calgary in Canada. He has extensive knowledge built from an impressive career of over 22 years in management experience in various cities, including Calgary, Beijing, Suzhou, Chengdu and Sanya. Adrian started his career at the Calgary Marriott and expanded his expertise across diverse international luxury brands in various operational roles with Fairmont, IHG, MGM, Swire and Rosewood. As a driven and passionate hotelier, Adrian has held Hotel Manager roles for several pre-opening properties including The Temple House by Swire Hotels. Prior to his appointment, Adrian was also the pre-opening Hotel Manager for Rosewood Sanya where he demonstrated leadership in all aspects of the hotel's operations.
Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, located in the heart of historic Beijing, with spectacular roof-terrace views of the Forbidden City, will open its doors in early 2019, the first Mandarin Oriental property in China's capital. It will be positioned as the city's most luxurious boutique hotel and will feature the Group's core pillars of chic design and architecture, exceptional dining facilities and a Spa at Mandarin Oriental, offering the latest wellness and beauty facilities. Above all, guests will be treated to the exceptional levels of legendary service for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned.
Mark S Bradford is General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, the Group's first project in China's capital city, scheduled to open in early 2019. Mark brings more than 17 years of hotel management experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to the project. He joined the Group in 2001 and was Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Chiang Mai. He was also General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta and the former Mandarin Oriental, Manila. Prior to moving to Beijing, he was the opening General Manager of the 63-villa resort Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech in Morocco, during which time the luxury property received numerous accolades. An experienced hotelier, Mark is delighted to be opening the Group's first project in the capital of China. "Our unique location in the heart of imperial Beijing with 73 spacious guest rooms, will offer the peerless five-star service, delivered by our 250 colleagues, for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned," he said. "Our proximity to the sights and sounds of historical Beijing, motivates all of us every day to deliver our best," he added. Mark worked in Paris after graduating from the prestigious Lausanne Hotel Management School in Switzerland with an MBA in Hotel Management. Raised by British parents in Switzerland, Mark spoke French at school and English at home, and is colloquially fluent in both languages. An avid art, music and culture fan, he is passionate about Beijing's contemporary art scene.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Xuzhou in China's Jiangsu Province. As the newest global-branded hotel in the city, Hyatt Regency Xuzhou brings world-class hospitality and an energizing experience for travelers and local guests to connect with who and what matters most to them.