Ctrip teams with Hyatt to open its first flagship store
The online flagship store allows over 300 million Ctrip members to access Hyatt hotels in the Greater China region and will extend to Hyatt hotels globally in the near future.
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Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport Opens in China
Hyatt announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport in southern China"s Guangdong province. The 335-room hotel welcomes global travelers passing through Shenzhen airport to relax and recharge before their next journey.
Andrew C. Rogers has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing
Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew C. Rogers as the multi-property vice president and general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing. Rogers will oversee The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing as well as a portfolio of luxury hotels for Marriott International in North China.Rogers joined Marriott International in 1990, and his career started with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company as the director of golf operations at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica in 1999. Rogers held numerous senior management positions at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter, Florida, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Rogers served for three years as the general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Denver.While in the "Mile-High City," he garnered a reputation for tireless innovation in an already competitive market, leading the hotel to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award twice. It was the first hotel in Denver to earn the accolade, which designates the best lodgings and restaurants in North America. With his proven success, Rogers started his career journey in China as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou and The Ritz-Carlton Executive Residences Guangzhou in 2012. As a highly visible and well-respected business leader in the community, Rogers was elected the Executive Chairman for The Guangzhou Hotel Association, which represents over 300 hotels in Guangzhou. He has been recognized as The Best Foreign General Manager, China Hotel Golden Horse Award in 2013 and 2014. In addition, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou was honored with a prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide for the first time in Guangzhou. Prior to his appointment in Beijing Central Place, Rogers has been the general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, awarded Best General Manager by Hotelier Award 2015 and also the hotel received the Five-Star award twice while under his management.Rogers has more than 20 years of hotel management experience, and he is known for his expertise with hotel openings, leadership development and financial management. "Beijing is a city with pleasant cosmopolitan flair and rich cultural heritage," Rogers said. "I will continue to provide the finest personal service and create memorable Ritz-Carlton experiences, enhance the leading position in the market."Rogers is a US national, graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from Ferris State University and obtained an EMBA degree with Carlson Business School at the University of Minnesota, Lingnan College of Sun Yat-Sen University. Rogers, as a former golf professional, enjoys playing golf, traveling the world and exploring different cultures with his family.
Frasers Hospitality to Almost Double Footprint in China as it Maintains Strong Growth Momentum
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, announced today the grand opening of Fraser Suites Dalian, arriving hot on the heels of four properties that opened in Changsha, Tianjin and Shenzhen last year. The global hospitality operator is seeing strong uptake for its portfolio of brands, as it expects to grow its inventory by around 85 percent over the next few years, expanding to 30 properties across China.
Frasers Hospitality to Almost Double Footprint in China as it Maintains Strong Growth Momentum
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, announced today the grand opening of Fraser Suites Dalian, arriving hot on the heels of four properties that opened in Changsha, Tianjin and Shenzhen last year. The global hospitality operator is seeing strong uptake for its portfolio of brands, as it expects to grow its inventory by around 85 percent over the next few years, expanding to 30 properties across China.
Chinese Tourists Account For 21% Of Global Travel Spending in 2018
Revenue generated by outbound tourism from China continues to grow in 2018. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) found that spending from Chinese tourists abroad now makes up 21% of all tourism spending. In addition, each Chinese traveller spends on average more per trip than tourists from any other country.
The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai will open its doors on 20th June
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai on Wednesday 20th June 2018.
IHG signs 10 hotels across seven brands in western China
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has just signed deals for 10 new properties in western China across seven of its brands.
Ascott Accelerates Growth Of Citadines Brand In China Through Joint Venture With Huazhu Hotels Group And Cjia Apartments Group
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is stepping up the expansion of its Citadines brand in China through a joint venture with one of China's leading hotel operators Huazhu Hotels Group (Huazhu) and Huazhu's subsidiary and an apartment rental firm, CJIA Apartments Group (CJIA). Listed on Nasdaq Stock Market since 2010, Huazhu has a market capitalisation of US$10.4 billion and the third largest market share in China's midscale hotel segment with a total portfolio of over 380,000 hotel rooms. CJIA, within a short span of over two years, has expanded quickly to collaborate with over 100 property management firms with 10,000 apartments. With an initial registered capital of RMB 100 million (S$21 million), Ascott, Huazhu and CJIA will hold 50%, 10% and 40% respective stakes in the partnership. The joint venture will focus on growing Citadines in the first-tier Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen for the initial years. It has secured its first property in the Pudong district of Shanghai, which will come under the Citadines brand and enjoys easy access to the city's financial district.
Ascott Accelerates Growth Of Citadines Brand In China Through Joint Venture With Huazhu Hotels Group And Cjia Apartments Group
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is stepping up the expansion of its Citadines brand in China through a joint venture with one of China's leading hotel operators Huazhu Hotels Group (Huazhu) and Huazhu's subsidiary and an apartment rental firm, CJIA Apartments Group (CJIA). Listed on Nasdaq Stock Market since 2010, Huazhu has a market capitalisation of US$10.4 billion and the third largest market share in China's midscale hotel segment with a total portfolio of over 380,000 hotel rooms. CJIA, within a short span of over two years, has expanded quickly to collaborate with over 100 property management firms with 10,000 apartments. With an initial registered capital of RMB 100 million (S$21 million), Ascott, Huazhu and CJIA will hold 50%, 10% and 40% respective stakes in the partnership. The joint venture will focus on growing Citadines in the first-tier Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen for the initial years. It has secured its first property in the Pudong district of Shanghai, which will come under the Citadines brand and enjoys easy access to the city's financial district.
The Hotel Yearbook launches its first-ever bilingual edition, a look at travel and hospitality technology trends in China
Released exclusively as an e-book, The Hotel Yearbook 2022 - Technology in China will appear in June 2018. It will feature editorial contributions from travel and hospitality technology opinion leaders in China and around the world, sharing insights on how technological trends in the hotel industry will affect China's burgeoning hospitality sector.
Tang’s Living Group Welcomes a New Member to the Hotel Ease Access Portfolio
Tang's Living Group, a Hong Kong-based vibrant young group with a growing range of hospitality projects, is delighted to announce that Hotel Ease Access．Tsuen Wan, the second hotel under the Hotel Ease Access brand, opens today.
Fosun International Unveils Asia Pacific’s First Atlantis Resort in Sanya, China
China's first Atlantis resort in the city of Sanya has officially opened, culminating four years of anticipation for a CNY 11 billon (close to US Dollar two billion) project, developed by owning company - Fosun International and managed by reputable and global hospitality leisure brand operator, Kerzner International. Atlantis Sanya promises to redefine holidaymaking and propel Hainan Island into a new era of world-class hospitality and tourism.
The HVS Quarterly Macau Update
With the introduction of various family-oriented resorts in the Cotai Strip, more diversified tourist base is embracing Macau as a destination, as compared to the casino crowd in the downtown area of old. The wide range of activities offered in these resorts, from gaming to non-gaming, have led tourists to visit Macau. The newly-opened resorts induced demand, notably tourists from mainland China, South Korea, and Japan, which greatly improved hotel performance in both occupancy and average rate (ADR).
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Adrian Messerli has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai welcomes Adrian Messerli as General Manager. Following his career journey with Four Seasons, Messerli makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles to Shanghai. Born and raised in Switzerland, Messerli has travelled widely over the course of his career, climbing in management at Four Seasons destinations in the Caribbean, South America, Europe, the Middle East and East Africa - where he was first appointed General Manager in Seychelles - en route to Shanghai. In addition to his current role as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, Messerli was handed the newly created role of Global Spa & Wellness Lead with focus on People Development. The Shanghai property was Four Seasons first address in China. The historic city centre of Puxi outside has changed quite a bit since the hotel began welcoming guests in 2002 - especially over the last few years. "This area is now buzzing with dining, amusements and luxury shopping, and everyone on the streets seems so energetic and stylish," observes Messerli. "It has really been an amazing transformation."
Marriott International Elevates Travel Experience For Chinese Consumers
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced its redesigned storefront on Fliggy, Alibaba's travel service platform, and the rollout of Post Post Pay (PPP) functionality across more than 1,000 Marriott hotels globally. Through the digital solutions, Marriott International elevates both the online and offline travel experience for Chinese consumers.
Horwath HTL Market Report China Hotels Deals Signing
In the past few years, China has become a popular country for hotel investment. Hotel deals signed by international hotel management companies (HMCs) keep growing, especially midscale hotel deals. HMCs have adjusted their strategic layout and started to pay attention to the midscale hotel market. Meanwhile, more investors have started to focus on ROI instead of just chasing trophy assets that don't make money. In order to gain a better understanding of this latest trend, the team at Horwath HTL China Beijing, analyzes the data of midscale and above hotel brand deals, signed by international HMCs, to provide a comprehensive interpretation for investors and operators.
Grand Hyatt Xi’an Celebrates Ancient City in Northwest China
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of a Grand Hyatt hotel in one of China"s most ancient cities, Xi"an. Reinterpreting the city"s rich history and multicultural influences with a contemporary splendor, the Grand Hyatt Xi"an hotel places guests center stage for a memorable journey in this legendary destination and marks another important milestone for Hyatt"s continued brand expansion in Northwest China.
Horwath HTL Market Report: Wuhan, China - Upper-Tier Hotel Market
Gary Shao, from Horwath HTL, Shanghai, has produced the latest market report from China. Wuhan is the provincial capital of Hubei and the largest economy in central China. Given the city's rapid expansion powered by several major developments, the Wuhan hotel market is experiencing severe competition, coupled with a large number of new hotel additions expected to open in the near future.
Jorgen Christensen has been promoted to General Manager at Niccolo Changsha
Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr Jorgen Christensen as General Manager of Niccolo Changsha, slated to open towards the end of 2018, as the fourth contemporary urban chic hotel under the Niccolo Hotels collection. Prior to his appointment, Jorgen was the General Manager of the group's upscale deluxe property, Marco Polo Changzhou for 3 years. A seasoned hotelier with over 25 years of experience, Jorgen has held senior management positions with luxury hotel brands including Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and The Langham Hotels and Resorts in Asia Pacific, as well as hospitality roles in Europe, and the United States. Over the years, Jorgen has opened four luxury hotels and repositioned four others, resulting in positive changes for the hotels and increased business with related returns for the owners.