Louis Liu has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Maximilian (managed by Steigenberger)
47-year old Louis Liu has been appointed new General Manager of the Hotel Maximilian (managed by Steigenberger) in Beijing.
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China’s Rise of the 'EASTs' - ‘Experience and adventure seeking tourists’ are forgoing snaps of the Eiffel Tower for hiking trails in Patagonia and off-piste skiing in Canada
Opulent suites overlooking the Seine. Armfuls of shopping bags on Fifth Avenue. Private beaches in the Maldives. China's ultra-wealthy travelers have been there and done it. As the motivations and attitudes towards travel among this discerning group have evolved, so have the activities and destinations. Instead, today sees the rise of the EASTs: 'experience and adventure seeking tourists', looking beyond the ordinary for unique experiences and even new physical challenges.
Hilton Opens First Hotel in Seaside City of Ningbo, China
Hilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the opening of Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort, marking Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) debut in Ningbo. Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake Resort is owned by Ningbo Huamao Education Culture & Investment Co. Ltd. and managed by Hilton.
Top 5 Marketing Strategies To Win Over Chinese Travelers | tourism-review.com
Tourists from China are becoming a group increasingly targeted by tourism organizations and travel companies all around the world. The truth is that a lot of them are traveling and they spend a lot. Moreover, the potential is perhaps even much bigger. European and American companies have been analyzing strategies to reveal the full potential of China and who knows, perhaps soon the majority of worldwide tourists will be Chinese. Tourism-Review.com introduces TOP 5 Marketing Strategies to Win Over Chinese Travelers.
Stuart Johnson has been appointed as General Manager at Rocco Forte Shanghai
Stuart Johnson, the 2012 Hotelier of the Year and general manager of Brown’s hotel in London for 11 years, is moving to Shanghai to open a new property for Rocco Forte Hotels.
Park Hyatt Hangzhou Opens in East China
Park Hyatt Hangzhou opened to welcome guests in Hangzhou, the picturesque and cultured city fabled as a "paradise on earth" in East China. The 242-room luxury residence is imbued with the rich nature, culture, history and artistry that are unique to this former imperial Chinese capital. Combined with the elegance of the Park Hyatt brand, guests are welcomed into a refined sanctuary where a journey of rare and intimate experiences unfolds in exquisite style.
DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in Shiyan
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shiyan, which marks the debut of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Shiyan, a thriving automotive hub in Hubei Province. DoubleTree by Hilton Shiyan is the only international branded hotel in Shiyan and it is owned by Chongqing Guo Rui Holdings Group CO., LTD and managed by Hilton.
The First Park Inn By Radisson Hotel Makes Its Debut In China
Park Inn by Radisson Libo, marks the successful global brand's first hotel to debut in China. Set to deliver on its brand promise and set new hospitality standards, the property is also the first international chain hotel in Libo, China.
Deutsche Hospitality Opens First Intercityhotel In Qingdao, China
Deutsche Hospitality has continued its international expansion plans by exporting one of its successful brands to China. The first IntercityHotel in China opened its doors in the coastal city of Qingdao. Offering 281 rooms and conference facilities extending over an area of 500 square metres, the four-star IntercityHotel Qingdao is also home to three restaurants. From next spring, one of these will be operated as a traditional German-style tavern complete with beer garden in conjunction with the Erdinger Brewery.
Miniature Egg™ Chair Exhibition at Newly Opened Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin
Radisson Blu, one of the world's most prestigious brands in the hotel industry with nearly 300 hotels in 69 countries, confirms its flair for style and refined interior design, bringing to Asia Pacific's newest Radisson Blu resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, the Miniature Egg™ Chair Exhibition.The exhibition, which will be showcased to the public at Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin's lobby, from Friday, Nov 25 to Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016, is Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Asia Pacific's venue of choice for the exhibition as Hua Hin grows its vibrant arts and culture scene.
Ascott Charts Unparalleled Growth In China As It Adds Record Number Of Over 2,800 Units In Its Largest Market In 2016
CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has inked contracts to manage eight new serviced residences in China's high growth cities of Beijing, Chongqing, Haikou, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen through its Ascott, Citadines and Tujia Somerset brands. The properties with more than 1,200 apartment units will boost Ascott's leading position in China, as it adds a record number of more than 2,800 apartment units across 16 new properties this year. Mr Lee Chee Koon, Ascott's Chief Executive Officer, said: "Ascott has made tremendous inroads in China this year.
Romain Chan has been appointed as Area General Manager, China at Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Romain Chan as Area General Manager, China and General Manager, Pan Pacific Suzhou. romain chanRomain brings to our Group over 30 years of industry experience spanning China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Philippines and the United States. He started his career at the Front Office of Hilton Hong Kong and gained extensive operational experience at business and luxury hotels across Hong Kong, Macau and China prior to being appointed Assistant Director of Front Office Operations at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. In 1994, Romain assumed his first General Manager position at the Century Saigon Hotel in Vietnam. In no time, Romain was tasked to concurrently oversee three Century hotels in the Philippines. Since then, he has managed properties under the Shangri-La and Harbour Plaza brands in China. Romain is no stranger to Pan Pacific Hotels Group, having helmed Pan Pacific Ningbo from 2014 to 2016, where he delivered outstanding results in a challenging market and achieved record numbers in guest satisfaction and revenue growth. In his new role, Romain will be responsible for overseeing the performance of the brand’s properties in China, namely Pan Pacific Tianjin, Pan Pacific Xiamen, Pan Pacific Ningbo and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo, as well as Pan Pacific Beijing when it opens early next year. This will be in addition to his role as General Manager of Pan Pacific Suzhou.
Premiering in December, The Sanya EDITION redefines luxury for a new generation
Ian Schrager, the internationally renowned American hotel visionary, expands his global influence with the opening of his first hotel in China. The Sanya EDITION, a spectacular oceanfront destination on Hainan Island, just off the coast of Southern China, is the latest addition to EDITION hotels, the brand Ian Schrager conceived in a partnership with Marriott International.
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts And DJI Partner To Launch Drone Experience Program
JW Marriott Hotel & Resorts and DJI, the world's leading drone-maker, today announced a special partnership that will launch the luxury hotel brand's first Drone Experience Program. The program will provide guests with the opportunity to experiment with DJI's innovative drone technology. Hotel guests will view the beauty of JW Marriott's properties through a new perspective, and will be able to capture and share these experiences with friends and family.
Choice Hotels Partners with China's Largest OTA, Expanding Reach in International Markets
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today a new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China. In addition, Choice Hotels has added a series of new amenities to the Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands to cater to the increase in Chinese tourism. These two initiatives highlight Choice Hotels' focus on better serving the U.S. inbound Chinese travel market.
IHG Pioneers Hotel Virtual Reality Experience in China
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the launching of "virtual reality experience" through a strategic partnership with HTC Corporation ("HTC"), a pioneer in innovative, smart mobile and virtual reality (VR) technologies. IHG is the first international hotel group in China to provide guests with this innovative, in-room digital experience.
Patrick Weder has been appointed as General Manager at Ritz-Carlton Beijing
The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing has appointed Mr. Patrick Weder as General Manager.
Rural Tourism and Quality of Life in US and China - Part 4
The most recent Chinese literature about rural resident's subjective well-being focused on the population of children and senior residents (e.g., Han, 2016; Kuang et al., 2016). These two groups received particular attention because the current urbanization progress in China pushes large numbers of young labor away from their rural hometowns to work, many of them are parents.
By Shangzhi Qiu, Research Assistant, Purdue
Robby Qiu has been appointed as Vice President - Development, China at Rosewood Hotel Group
Mr. Qiu brings 12 years experience in hotel development, asset management, feasibility studies and legal services to Rosewood Hotel Group, with three years working for Trump Hotel Collection as chief country executive and vice president development and acquisition in mainland China. Previously, he was with AccorHotels Group for seven years with his last position held as senior director of development for Greater China. Mr. Qiu began his career with Blake Dawson Waldron International Law Firm in Australia after acquiring a master’s degree in contract law and company law at the University of Manchester, U.K.
Marriott International Raises RMB 2.24 Million for Underprivileged Chinese Youth
Marriott International hosted its fourth annual charity gala in support of Yao Foundation today and raised a total of RMB 2.24 million to further support education projects for underprivileged children in rural China.