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Nina Hotel Island South Presents a New Look as an Urban Oasis

Nina Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Chinachem Group, announces the launch of a major renovation at Nina Hotel Island South, which first opened in 2010. The project redefines the property as an urban oasis on Hong Kong Island’s south side, with proximity to all of the island’s attractions, where comfort meets value. Located five minutes from Wong Chuk Hang Station and moments from Ocean Park and Aberdeen, the hotel now presents a transformed lobby alongside 432 newly refreshed guestrooms and Nina Communal, a vibrant communal lounge with bar and pantry facilities designed for families, business travellers and leisure visitors. 

Charles Fisher has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Charles Fisher has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Drawing on more than 20 years of management experience with Four Seasons, he will lead this flagship property in Asia into a new chapter. Intrepid globetrotter, tenacious problem-solver, luxury hospitality aficionado: Charles Fisher wears the various hats of a hotelier with ease.

The Hong Kong Suite: A Celebration of Hong Kong by Island Shangri-La

There is only one Hong Kong Suite because there is only one Hong Kong. A key milestone in Island Shangri-La's multi-year renovation, the hotel proudly announces the launch of Hong Kong Suite. Rising high above the thriving city on the 50th floor, the suite offers sweeping views of Central and Victoria Harbour, giving guests a bird's-eye view of the city's vibrant pace.

Hyatt Announces Plans for First Andaz Hotel in Hong Kong

Hyatt Hotel Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Wing Tai Properties Limited ("Wing Tai", SEHK stock code: 369) and CSI Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 497) for the first Andaz branded hotel in Hong Kong. Expected to open in 2027, this new-build hotel will be part of Central Crossing, an iconic mixed-use placemaking project at 118 Wellington Street in Central, Hong Kong, that will also feature premium commercial offices, open green spaces, and the preservation of heritage architecture.

Cecilia Lo has been appointed as Area General Manager at Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong and Lanson Place Waterfront Suites, Hong Kong

Lanson Place is pleased to announce the appointment of Cecilia Lo as the Area General Manager of Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong and Lanson Place Waterfront Suites, Hong Kong. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than two decades of experience across Hong Kong's luxury hospitality landscape, Cecilia brings an exceptional blend of industry knowledge, strategic acumen and leadership skills to the role.

Simon McHendry has been appointed as General Manager at The Upper House

Simon is poised to further build The Upper House's global stature and shape the future of its signature dining destinations. In addition, he will oversee Swire Hotels' sales and revenue team, aligning group performance with long-term strategic growth. A seasoned hotelier with over 28 years of experience in hospitality and commerce, Simon joined the group as General Manager of EAST Beijing in 2016, before moving to The Temple House in Chengdu in 2019, where under his leadership Mi Xun Teahouse earned its first MICHELIN Star. Most recently, as Head of Development & Projects, Simon led design innovation and refining operations for new hotel openings across the group.

Slow, But Steady Growth in Traditional Hotel Sector

In Hong Kong, the recent landscape of hospitality investment has pivoted toward conversion projects, with a strong emphasis on co-living spaces and student accommodations, driven by their high yield potential and rising demand in urban centres. However, this focus has somewhat eclipsed the steady, albeit slower, growth within the traditional hotel sector. While co-living and student housing offer innovative opportunities, the hotel industry remains a cornerstone of hospitality, demonstrating resilience and consistent recovery after the pandemic.

PolyU Unveils Large Language Model-based Tourist Satisfaction Index, Providing Comprehensive Analysis to Enhance Hong Kong Tourism Service Quality

As tourism, one of the major pillars of the Hong Kong economy, gradually recovers from the pandemic, the government has planned a series of measures to promote the all-round development of the tourism industry. The Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCdTT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has developed an innovative, Large Language Model-based assessment framework – the Hong Kong Tourist Satisfaction Index (HKTSI) – to evaluate the satisfaction level of inbound tourists to Hong Kong from 2012 to 2024 across different tourism-related sectors, temporal scales and regions. Findings reveal that, while performance variations across different regions were clearly indicated, the TSI rebounded and reached its highest-ever recorded score after the temporary decline during the pandemic.