Richard Deutl has become general manager of the St Regis Chengdu, which is scheduled to open in July 2014. Deutl has more than seven years of management experience in China, having served as general manager of Sheraton hotels in Tianjin and Wuxi. He first joined Starwood back in 1988.
Ovolo Hotels is proud to announce that the Group received two awards at the 9th China Hotel Starlight Awards hosted in Shenzhen, China.
Kempinski will host its third Career Day in Beijing on April 12th 2014 at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. External applicants and current employees will have the opportunity to meet, in a speed dating fashion, directly with the 20 general managers of every Kempinski hotel in China as well as the regional presidents of China, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
After the launch of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, he led the newly opened hotel into becoming a major location in the zone.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Chongming, located on Chongming Island in Shanghai, China. The hotel introduces the Hyatt Regency brand to Shanghai and the first international upscale resort to the island.
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, which through its subsidiaries is a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels, in partnership with China Gezhouba Group Real Estate, is pleased to announce that construction has commenced on One&Only Sanya on Haitang Bay on Hainan in China. Featuring 192 luxurious guest rooms, suites and villas, One&Only Sanya will command enviable views of Azure waters from over 1,240 feet of private coastline and over 27 acres of coconut palms set amidst dramatic water gardens throughout the resort. This will be the first resort in China for the ultra-luxury One&Only brand and is expected to establish a whole new level of luxury experience for the region.
Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand recognized for encouraging guests and travelers to Live Life to DiscoverSM, proudly announces the opening of the 348-room Renaissance Chengdu Hotel in Southwest China. The opening represents the debut of Renaissance Hotel in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province known as the "Storehouse of Heaven" due to its abundance of natural, economic and cultural resources. The hotel is operated under a management agreement with Sichuan Master Investment Group.
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts announces the signing of an agreement with Everfashion Group to manage a deluxe and beautiful castle-style hotel in Fushun city, part of Liaoning province near Shenyang. Dusit Thani Castle Fushun, Liaoning, is located within the Hot Go Park, currently being developed into one of the largest lifestyle and entertainment destinations in China, covering over 3.5 square kilometres.
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts announces the signing of an agreement with Jiangsu Renda International Hotel Co. Ltd. to manage a 160-room deluxe hotel. Dusit Thani Dongtai, Jiangsu will be located in the city's newest economic development zone, approximately two hours from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Wanda Hotels & Resorts proudly announced the grand opening of the Wanda Reign Wuhan on 29 March 2014. As Wanda Hotels & Resorts' premier luxury hotel brand, the Wanda Reign Wuhan is the first Wanda Reign hotel ever to open, which marks the successful launch of all 3 of Wanda Hotels & Resorts' luxury hotel brands.
As the first Hyatt Place hotel in China prepares to open in May, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced several new Hyatt Place and Hyatt House projects that will introduce these two Hyatt brands to China.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Chengdu Residences, the luxury hotel brand's first residential project in China. Building on Fairmont's growing presence in Asia Pacific, the residences are part of a mixed-use development that will also include Fairmont Chengdu, a new luxury hotel scheduled to open in 2015.
Shanghai-based Zendai Group today unveils Himalayas Qingdao Hotel, the debut hotel for the new deluxe hospitality brand, Himalayas Hotels & Communities. Just before its soft opening, in March 2014, Himalayas Qingdao Hotel was hailed as one of the three 'Most Anticipated Hotel Openings in China' by the influential Voyage Magazine.
Mr. Flint most recently served as the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami for almost 6 years, where he successfully achieved the highest score in the region both financial results and employee satisfaction. Prior to that, he was General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street.
Professor Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has recently been honoured among the "Top 10 Hoteliers of the Year in China" at the 9th China Hotel Starlight Awards held in Shenzhen on 12-13 March 2014. The award is given to hospitality professionals with significant contribution to the advancement of the industry.
Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, Ltd. announced today that it has entered into letters of intent with Kingkey Group for major luxury hotels planned for Beijing and Shenzhen. The Beijing hotel will be operated under the Bellagio by MGM brand and will be located in an 81 story Norman Foster tower located in Beijing's central business district at the third ring road. The Shenzhen hotel will be located in a 134-story tower planned for a site overlooking the Shenzhen stock exchange and Kingkey's existing corporate headquarters.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Justin Guo as Area General Manager, China and General Manager of Pan Pacific Suzhou. As Area General Manager, Justin will oversee the Group’s expanding China portfolio which currently comprises four “Pan Pacific” hotels and serviced suites – Pan Pacific Ningbo, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo, Pan Pacific Xiamen and Pan Pacific Suzhou. In addition, the Group has three hotels in Tianjin, Zhuhai and Chengdu within its pipeline. A native Chinese, Justin has more than 20 years of local industry knowledge and professional experience. He spent four years with Westin Shanghai at the start of his hospitality career, before joining Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Over the next 12 years, Justin worked his way up the management ladder to undertake directorships in operations and business development at Hilton properties across China – in Beijing, Shanghai and Sanya.
Employer expectations of job creativity can cause high stress levels in service employees, according to Dr Alice Hon of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In a recently published research article, Dr Hon shows that given pressure to ensure high quality customer service and lacking the time to change their approach, service personnel can suffer from stress, emotional exhaustion and reduced morale. Yet having conducted a survey of hotel and service organisations in Shanghai, Dr Hon also shows that helpful and supportive coworkers, and managers who encourage employee teamwork and mutual support, can alleviate this situation. Having creative employees might be critical in today's business environment, but it should be approached in just the right way.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Hilton Foshan in China's southern province of Guangdong. Strategically situated in Chancheng District of Foshan, the 27-story hotel features 600 contemporary guestrooms and suites. Hilton Foshan is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Country Garden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Jumeirah Group, the global hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with GT Land Holdings to operate 169 luxury serviced residences, in addition to the 207-room luxury Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel, which is already nearing completion.The agreement between GT Land Holdings Limited and Jumeirah Groupwas signed at a ceremony held at Burj Al Araband attended by Mr. Su Meng, Chairman of GT Land, and Mr. Gerald Lawless, President and Group CEO of Jumeirah Group.Set in a prime location on the intersection of Hua Cheng Avenue and in the centre of New Pearl City Tian He District, East Guangzhou, the apartment and hotel complex is located in a rapidly growing commercial centre and upscale hotel district. The area has excellent transport links enabling guests to reach the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Pearl River Delta within 30 minutes.The previously announced 207-room five-star luxury Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel is scheduled to open in 2015 and will comprise ten food and beverage outlets, a Sky lobby on the 49th floor and banquet and conference centre. Guests will have access to the Talise Spa, swimming pool, a fitness centre, yoga studio and juice bar. Guests can also indulge in high-end shopping with direct access to luxury boutiques. The 169 serviced residences will be located in a separate low-rise West Tower and are scheduled to open in 2015.Mr. Su Meng, Chairman of GT Land, said: "We are honoured to announce the Jumeirah Group will manage our serviced apartments in addition to the Jumeirah Guangzhou Hotel in the heart of the new central business district. Jumeirah's arrival in Guangzhou will help satisfy the demand for luxury accommodation in Guangzhou's developing upscale hotel district." Gerald Lawless, President and CEO of Jumeirah Group, said: "We are delighted to have been selected as the management company to operate the luxury residences in addition to the hotel. We look forward to bringing our STAY DIFFERENT™ promise to Guangzhou and establishing Jumeirah in a second key destination in China, one of the world's fastest growing markets."Jumeirah Group currently operates 22 luxury hotels, resorts and residences, including 11 in the Gulf region, six in Europe and five in Asia. A further 15 hotels are now under development.