On July 3, 2017, Wanda Jin Danzhai, the first hotel that highlights the essence of intangible cultural heritage under Wanda Hotels & Resorts, opened grandly amid a festive atmosphere with distinct features of the Miao ethnic group.
Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai has appointed Violet Wang as the new Director of Marketing & Communications. Violet Wang joined the hotel in June 2017 from InterContinental Hotels Group. In this role, Violet was responsible for the brand marketing communications of Crowne Plaza and Hotel Indigo and led the marketing activities at hotel property level.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Shanghai – The Bund, located in the heart of one of the world's most energetic cities. With limitless views overlooking the Huangpu River, W Shanghai will set the scene on the North Bund. Owned by Sinar Mas Group, the hotel features a blend of bold design and decadent style which combines to create a captivating contrast of Shanghai's past and its avant-garde present. Designed by the acclaimed G.A Design, the hotel showcases an exciting combination of historic and modern influences, such as Hai Pai – the art of combining the old and the new, East and West. This is evident in both the hotel's location, perfectly positioned between the Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River, as well as the surrounding locale, where Art Deco buildings sit alongside opulent Chinese mansions. W Shanghai – The Bund draws upon colonial glamour and futuristic motifs, with nearly all guestrooms featuring views of the Huangpu River due to the uniquely curved frame of the building's edifice.
Located in Harbin Wanda City, Wanda Vista Harbin, together with Wanda Realm Resort Harbin and Crowne Plaza Harbin Songbei, had its grand opening today. Wanda Hotels & Resorts currently owns and operates 106 hotels in China.
The 362-room Shangri-La Hotel, Yiwu opened on June 24 in the 52-story, mixed-use Yiwu World Trade Centre, the tallest building in Zhejiang Province. The tower offers commercial space, apartments and shopping, and is located in the city"s business district and is adjacent the Yiwu International Commodity City.
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched seven new contracts to manage over 1,300 apartments across six cities in China. These properties mark Ascott's first foray into Kunming and Yichang while deepening its presence in Chongqing, Dalian, Shenzhen and Xuzhou. To date, Ascott has added more than 2,700 units across 15 properties in China this year. This is a 56% increase compared with the more than 1,700 units and 10 properties secured in the first half of 2016.
Dusit International, one of Thailand"s foremost hotel and property development companies, has signed a management agreement with Anhui Wanfo Lake Jinlong Bay Tourism Development Company Limited to manage Dusit Thani Hot Springs Resort Wanfo Lake, the first internationally branded luxury resort in Wanfo Lake, an eco-tourism development zone near Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province, eastern China.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced plans for a new educational session on Chinese travelers during next week's HITEC Toronto. The session will be organized by HFTP's allied association, China Hospitality Technology Alliance (CHTA), and is scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Xi'an High-tech Zone, its second hotel in Xi'an city and China's Shaanxi Province. Strategically located in the heart of the city's High-tech Zone business district, the hotel caters to locals and travelers alike, offering well-equipped conference rooms, delectable dishes, an executive lounge and Hilton's signature eforea spa.
CapitaLand"s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured contracts to manage its first three properties under its latest brand, lyf, in its two key markets – China and Singapore. This marks the launch of Ascott"s new co-living concept in China as Ascott seizes to capture the booming millennial market and shape the future of travel. Signifying a new way of living and collaborating as a community, Ascott is showcasing its first lyf property today, the 112-unit lyf Wu Tong Island Shenzhen which will open in the first half of 2018. The 120-unit lyf DDA Dalian is scheduled to open in end 2018 while lyf Farrer Park Singapore, the biggest of the three lyf properties with 240 units, is slated to open in 2021.
The Shangri-La group’s diffusion arm, Hotel Jen, continues its expansion with the opening of its tenth property in the Guomao neighbourhood of Beijing’s central business district. Occupying the first 22 floors of China World’s Tower B, the hotel has, perhaps, the strongest Millennial footprint of the bunch, featuring a host of desirable perks such as a dedicated co-working space and a gastropub with its own brewery – the only such restaurant in the area.
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 13 market-leading brands, today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Longhua, the first international, full-service hotel in Shenzhen Longhua. DoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Longhua is located next to high-end offices and a major shopping mall in the commercial center of Longhua New District. The hotel is 31 kilometers from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, providing guests with easy access to Guangzhou, Hong Kong and beyond. In addition, Shenzhen North Express Train Station is seven kilometers from the hotel and Qinghu metro station is just one kilometer away.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, the first Curio Collection property in Greater China and Asia Pacific to join the exclusive, upper upscale collection brand of more than 35 distinctive hotels and resorts around the world. Located on the West Coast of Hainan Island's southernmost city, Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort is only a short drive from renowned attractions to discover such as Dongtian Park, Nanshan Temple and the unique Tianya Haijiao. Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort's 267 rooms and suites include large soaking tubs and boast panoramic views of the sea, pool or tropical gardens. Other amenities include a 2,000 square meter swimming pool beach access, as well as a kids' club and game room for adults.
HKR International Limited ("HKRI") proudly announced the second hotel to be added into the prestigious Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts portfolio – The Sukhothai Shanghai. This new urban oasis will make its debut in HKRI Taikoo Hui, located in Nanjing Road (West) CBD, in late 2017. The Sukhothai Shanghai, a contemporary luxury boutique hotel, is a new masterpiece by the world-renowned inter-disciplinary design practice, Neri & Hu. The hotel is defined by custom built details enriched by carefully handpicked materials which are visually compelling elements in its 168 uniquely designed guest rooms and 33 well-appointed luxurious suites, ranging from 44 to 172 square metres. With a passion for genuine hospitality, the new hotel will adhere to the hallmark Sukhothai service culture and philosophy, with an exquisite eye for details and unique facilities that aim to bring remarkable experience to the discerning business and leisure travellers in Shanghai, one of the greatest cosmopolitan cities in Asia. The Sukhothai Shanghai is an integral part of the HKRI Taikoo Hui mixed-use complex which is jointly developed by HKR International and Swire Properties. It is bounded on the north by Nanjing Road (West) and on the west by Shimen Yi Road. The Sukhothai Shanghai is annexed with a restored heritage building named as the "Cha House", and is connected seamlessly to the coveted retail shops and two Grade A office towers in HKRI Taikoo Hui and with Shanghai"s extensive metro network.
Two new projects in Hong Kong point to the continued health of the Chinese tourism industry. Often cited as one of the fastest growing hospitality industries in the world, China is seeing urban centres as well as more rural areas finding a boost in their economy owing to increased local and international tourism to the region, all of which means good news for hotel developers and investors. Hong Kong, of course, is often one of the first cities to benefit from this steady stream of tourists reaching China's shores, and two projects in the city are currently in progress and are due to welcome guest towards the end of this year and next.
Swire Hotels today announced the name of its new hotel in Shanghai as "The Middle House." A key component of the mixed-use development HKRI Taikoo Hui, located on Nanjing Road (West), the hotel is developed jointly by Swire Properties and HKR International and Swire Properties. Set to be managed by Swire Hotels, The Middle House is scheduled to open at the end of 2017. The Middle House is the fourth House under Swire Hotels" award-winning The House Collective
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) smart luxury hotel brand, is delighted to welcome guests to the new Conrad Guangzhou, the seventh Conrad property to debut in China. Created as a stylish urban oasis in the heart of CBD Zhujiang New Town, Conrad Guangzhou boasts panoramic river views from its rooms and restaurants while offering intuitive amenities and flawless service. The hotel is ideal for leisure and business travelers alike who want to explore, do business and stay inspired.
Mr Hoerth joins Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai – a proud recipient of the prestigious Forbes Five-Star hotel award –from Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou, where he has been General Manager since the hotel’s opening in 2013 and helped to establish it as one of the city’s premier luxury hotels.
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort has announced the appointment of General Manager Andy Chang, who will continue to drive the hotel toward being the most popular resort on Hainan island, while ensuring the successful pre-opening of Andaz Sanya Sunny Bay Resort. Mr. Chang began his career with Hyatt in 1991 in his home town of Taipei at the Grand Hyatt as a Front Office Clerk. He continued to grow his career in the Rooms Division in various locations such as Guam and Incheon before moving to Grand Hyatt Shanghai as Hotel Manager. Then he was selected as General Manager for Hyatt Regency Jinan and has been in his most recent role as General Manager for Hyatt Regency Wuxi during its pre-opening and opening.Mr. Chang graduated from Taipei University and majored in Economics, which gave him analytical skills and a macro perspective that have benefitted his hotel management duties. In his spare time, he likes swimming and other water sports to keep healthy and energetic, making charming Sunny Bay an ideal place for him to explore.
One of the most anticipated hotel openings this spring, Meliá Shanghai Hongqiao makes its debut as the brand"s flagship property in China. Located just minutes from Shanghai"s National Exhibition & Convention Center, the luxury urban hotel is Meliá Hotels International"s third in China, following Gran Meliá Xian and Meliá Jinan.