Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its collection of upscale Radisson hotels in China, with the opening of Radisson Ningbo Beilun in the thriving port city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
Hilton announced today the opening of Joyze Hotel Xiamen, Curio Collection by Hilton, the second property in China for the upper upscale collection brand with more than 60 hotels and resorts around the world. Joyze Hotel Xiamen is also an addition to the Hilton portfolio in the area, one of Chinas growing tourist destinations, including DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen - Wuyuan Bay, DoubleTree by Hilton Xiamen Haicang, Conrad Xiamen and Hilton Xiamen.
Following 18 months of renovations, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou is expected to be re-branded to Grand Hyatt Hangzhou on December 18, 2018. The hotel is an inviting escape for guests and locals alike to indulge in a modern luxury experience like no other, while seeking out the best Hangzhou has to offer. Located at the crossroads of local culture and global business, Grand Hyatt Hangzhou will be the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Zhejiang Province and the 15th in Greater China.
According to Forbes, China currently has 637 billionaires, versus a tally of 563 for the U.S.; and the China-specific Hurun Report says that Apple, followed by Bulgari, are top luxury brands when it comes to gifting. When, therefore, Bulgari recently opened its first two hotels in China, they were both bound to be hot news. If you want to people-watch China's Millennial fashionistas, these are the hotels for you. Thanks to the brand's designers Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, and brand leader Silvio Ursini for cutlery and bedside lights you have Italian sleekness, incorporating just a modicum of Chinese elements. You have the best, if repetitive, Italian food, great wellness options, and more than enough mental stimulation through well-chosen books and memorable art. Bvlgari Hotel BeijingIn Beijing and Shanghai, the hotels anchor new communities. Beijing's Genesis Urban Living, on the bank of the Liangma River, is in a gorgeous park that is landscaped to illustrate the five flow states of wu wei (play, pause, reflect, exchange, concentrate). The 119-room hotel is flanked by Genesis headquarters, and by a Tadao Ando building, opening in 2019, as the ultimate gallery of modern Chinese art.
The world-famous Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York might now be under the control of the Chinese government - it announced in February that it had seized control of Anbang Insurance Group, which owns the hotel - but China's ambition is to set up a home-grown hotel brand that will have outlets around the world.
It sounds little different from the primitive hotel experiences. Today, WeChat has opened doors for a smart hotel in Shanghai. China's biggest social messaging app, WeChat has partnered with InterContinental to open this new kind of hotel. It brings a different type of experience to its users by offering them options to book rooms via WeChat. Even users can remotely check-in their rooms and can also use their smartphones as key cards. There is plenty of smartness that has been stuffed into the overall working of the hotel.
While paying for meals and ordering taxis via WeChat is old news in China, the all-in-one app is now elbowing its way into an asset-intensive industry: hospitality.
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.