Hilton has appointed Jerry Huang as president of development in Greater China and Mongolia, effective Sept. 10. He'll be based in Hilton's China regional office in Shanghai and report to Matt Fry, SVP of development for Asia-Pacific. He replaces Francis Lee who'll be leaving Hilton to pursue opportunities in the investment and private equity industries.
Radisson Blu Wuhan ETD Zone is an impressive new lakeside property located in Wuhan's Economic & Technological Development Zone. Developed by Wuhan Liantou Peninsula Real Estate Co., Ltd, this 355-room upper-upscale hotel will open its doors in the first quarter of 2020. The hotel will rise eight stories from the banks of Hou Guan Lake. Designed in a contemporary style, this property will provide a full range of facilities, including international, Chinese and Italian restaurants, an indoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center and children's playground, plus nine meeting rooms and a 1,600 square meter grand ballroom.
Scheduled to open in June 2024, Radisson Wuhan Optics Valley is set to launch in Donghu New Tech Development Zone, an important medical research and science park also known as "Optics Valley". Developed by Wuhan Donglian Real Estate Co., Ltd, the property will feature 220 contemporary rooms and suites, and an array of upscale facilities, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty Chinese restaurant, lobby lounge and fitness center. Catering to the needs of corporate guests, the hotel will provide a business center, function rooms and a ballroom.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Outbound Tourism Research Institute Ltd. (COTRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (3 September 2018) to promote collaboration in tourism education and research.
ONYX Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Phan Ing Pai as Vice President, Operations - Greater China. Based in Shanghai, Phan will report to Gina Wo, Senior Vice President & Head of Greater China.
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China. As part of his appointment, Huang Xuan will be featured in a new brand campaign video available in-room at all Westin hotels in China. The collaboration aims to further underscore the Westin brand's approach to wellness and encourage an active lifestyle, helping guests prioritize well-being even on the road.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading in Shanghai's Jiading District. Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in northwest Shanghai, providing a one-stop, energizing hotel experience for travelers and local guests to connect with who and what matters to them most.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the opening of W Xi'an, the brand's seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia Pacific. Owned by Vanzhong Real Estate and located in the Qujiang District, adjacent to Quijiang Pool Park, where modernity intersects with rich cultural tapestry, W Xi'an is set to ignite the passions of global guests and add a new beat to the pulse of a city whose history spans back over three millennia.
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai announces the appointment of Summer Wang as its Director of Marketing, effective July 30, 2018.
Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai.
At the recent, CHAT 2018 (China Hotel and Tourism Forum) in Shanghai, Kevin King, COO of Shiji, was invited to deliver a keynote speech on "Hotel Operation Technology". As one of the largest hospitality conferences in China, CHAT aims to explore new ideas for hospitality industry future development with trade professionals.
Based in Hong Kong, Gordon Oldham is a UK-trained lawyer who has recently created his own hotel group. The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts celebrate Oldham's love of of design, life, nature, history, conservation, adventure and culture. Since launching, the group has rapidly expanded, with boutique locations now including Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, Lisbon and Niseko, as well as a unique pop-up adventure camp in Mongolia. A keen adventure traveller, throughout his life and career, Oldham has ventured to some of Asia's most remote and beautiful locations. It was through these experiences that he developed the idea for Pavilions.
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recently appointed Giancarlo Di Francesco as Executive Chef. Giancarlo was born in Italy and with abundant Asian culinary experience, his fusion of authentic Italian culinary artistry and Asian cuisine culture is well developed.
Considered one of the top architectural marvels of all time, the Great Wall of China draws millions of travelers to its fabled stones every year.And now, for the first time in thousands of years, it will host open-air sleepovers.Well, for a few lucky travelers anyways.Home rental website Airbnb has just launched a new contest called "Night at the Great Wall," in which four people and their guests will sleep in a custom-designed "home" set in one of the UNESCO-listed structure's towers.Judging by the photos of the set-up provided by Airbnb, the once-in-a-lifetime experience will be quite spectacular -- provided it doesn't rain.
This report for real estate investors examines how China's cities are shaping our future. The Chinese government's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative is transforming skylines, building new connections and redrawing city networks. This increased investment in the region is fuelling land sales, development, investment and leasing activity.
Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bernard Teo as General Manager of international deluxe hotel, Marco Polo Changzhou, located in southern Jiangsu province.
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced its inaugural participation in Alibaba's 'Tmall Super Brand Day' slated for 28th July 2018, the first hospitality company to do so. Tmall is Alibaba's Chinese-language e-commerce platform for brands and retailers, with access to over 500 million annual active consumers across Alibaba's China retail marketplaces.
ONYX Hospitality Group today announced the appointment of Mariefe Barce as General Manager of Shama Changfeng Shanghai and Shama Hongqiao Shanghai, the two soon to open Shama serviced apartments in Shanghai.In her new role as the General Manager of Shama Changfeng and Shama Hongqiao, Mariefe will be responsible for the successful opening and continued management and operations of the two new Shama properties in Shanghai. The 362-unit Shama Changfeng and the 132-unit Shama Hongqiao, both scheduled to open in the second half of 2018, are the first two Shama properties developed as part of the strategic partnership between ONYX Hospitality Group and Sincere Holdings Group, one of the top real estate enterprises in China. Under the partnership, Sincere receives exclusivity rights to develop and open Shama serviced apartments in 12 key cities across China, including Shanghai, location of the headquarters of Sincere, the Greater China regional base of ONYX, as well as the first two co-developed projects.A travel and hospitality industry veteran with over 18 years of working experience, Mariefe began her journey with Shama in 2006 as a Trainee Assistant Operations Manager in Hong Kong. During her first eight years with Shama in Hong Kong, she supported the pre-opening of Shama Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong in 2008, and oversaw the operations of six Shama properties in Hong Kong between 2012 and 2014 as the Associate Director, Operations, following a series of role expansions in the intervening years. In 2014, she relocated to Bangkok and was promoted to the position of General Manager of Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok and Ekamai Gardens Bangkok, bringing her extensive pool of knowledge and experience to the first Shama serviced apartment property in Thailand. Shama is a leading and award-winning provider of premium serviced apartments across Asia, with 21 serviced apartment properties across Asia Pacific, including 10 in the development pipeline in markets such as Australia, China and Malaysia. Shama was awarded "Best Serviced Apartment Operator of Asia" for the fifth time at the AHF Asia Hotel Awards 2017, and the "2017 Hong Kong Business High Flyers Award" under the "Serviced Apartment" category.
Yitian will oversee the resort's food and beverage operations ensuring that the highest quality produce and outstanding service are delivered to every guest. With more than ten years of experience in high-end hospitality, he brings extensive knowledge and international experience to this role.After finishing a master's degree in nutrition and food at University of Bretagne Octantal, Yitian advanced his industry knowledge by completing a master's degree in hotel management, food and beverage at University of Toulouse. Yitian later became chef de partie at the Michelin Guide listed restaurant St-Sernin and Michelin two-star restaurant Michel Sarran in Toulouse, France.Yitian worked as a chef at a number of prestigious hospitality brands including Sofitel Centre Hotel Toulouse in France, Hilton Bonaventure Montreal in Canada. He served as the director of food and beverage at Holiday Inn Montreal Centreville, Canada. In addition, he was a member of Quebec's association of chefs, cooks and pastry.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Zhenjiang in East China's Jiangsu province. Set atop the East Tower of Suning Plaza, the highest skyscraper in Zhenjiang, the 318-room Hyatt Regency hotel is set to provide travelers and locals alike with a fresh perspective of the city by providing an energizing place to connect with the very best of Zhenjiang.