Langham Hospitality Group has signed an agreement to manage a Ying'nFlo in Admiralty, Hong Kong, and this new property is scheduled to open in September 2023. The new property follows the successful debut of the first Ying'nFlo concept which launched in the colourful district of Wanchai, Hong Kong, in October 2022.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
Leading Hong Kong's renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in the region with a singular blend of design, art, performance and imagination.
Anthony Costa has been appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Mr Costa began his career with the Group as Resident Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong in January 2007. He was General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong for five years before moving to the helm of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. During his tenure, the hotel became the first and only hotel in Japan to be awarded the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating by the annual Forbes Travel Guide Awards.
Jan-Hendrik Meidinger brings 25 years of luxury hospitality experience to Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He joins The Excelsior from his most recent role as General Manager of Park Hyatt Saigon. Jan-Hendrik joined the Hyatt Group as Assistant Front Office Manager at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong in 1999, and rose to Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms. He was later appointed General Manager of Hyatt Regency Guam in 2010. A German national, Mr Meidinger graduated from the University of Surrey, UK, majoring in International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (28 April) announced the findings of a study on “A Decision Support System for Post-COVID Tourism Policy Formation and Monitoring”. The study developed a cloud-based social listening platform, TOUROMETER, to measure Hong Kong residents’ sentiment towards visitors and tourism development as well as visitors’ sentiment towards Hong Kong tourism.
Marriott International is pleased to announce the return of Yibing Mao, a 24-year Marriott veteran. Ms. Mao has been appointed President, Greater China. A native of Beijing who calls Hong Kong home, Ms. Mao joined Marriott in 1996. She held positions of increasing responsibility during her tenure with the company and before she stepped down in 2020, held the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific.
As it starts preparing for its grand reopening in June 2023, Regent Hong Kong shares the first glimpse of its stunning transformation. Set on the edge of the majestic Victoria Harbour, the legendary hotel called on visionary Hong Kong-born, Milan-based designer Chi Wing Lo to create a design language integrating storied heritage, serene aesthetics, and the Regent signature Beauty of Contrasts.
ROOMDEX, the leading innovator in automated upselling solutions for hotels, today announced that Stuart Dale has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Sales. In his new position, Stuart will be responsible for leading the ROOMDEX team in maximizing growth and expanding reach across all regions.
ONYX Hospitality Group continues the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of Y Hotel Hong Kong. The 96-room Y Hotel, set along the tram line in the Sheung Wan area - a neighbourhood full of history and charm, officially opened its door on 23 December 2022.
COVID-19 has changed how we holiday: out with crowding into airports to fly to distant resorts; in with staying close to home. Although this might seem an effective way to support local tourism while containing the virus, research by Ph.D. student Mr Wilson Au, Dr Nelson Tsang and Dr Clare Fung of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University reveals a downside of “staycationing”. In Hong Kong, many holidaymakers confined to local hotels during the pandemic have begun to behave badly, taking a toll on staff’s mental health. This timely study highlights the need for hotels to remove incentives for staycationers to cause trouble and create an environment that brings out the best in guests.
Four Seasons Hong Kong is considered a landmark at the edge of Victoria Harbour combining culinary stature with wellness. In 2021, sixteen years after it first opened its doors, the hotel revealed a new welcome experience designed by international interior design studio AB Concept. As part of an extensive refurbishment, AB Concept designed the hotel's arrival porte cochere and entrance facade, lobby and the Lobby Lounge Gallery, as well as the new award-winning destination cocktail bar, ARGO. This autumn, AB Concept unveils its design for Noi, the new restaurant lounge led by Argentinian-born Michelin-starred chef, Paulo Airaudo.
The first iteration of Ying'nFlo has launched in the colourful district of Wanchai, Hong Kong in October 2022 and the brand has plans to rapidly expand, with multiple projects already rolling out across the globe including a hotel in Xiamen, as part of Langham Hospitality Group's first multi-brand project.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Langham Hospitality Group has launched a bold new hospitality brand – Ying’nFlo – boasting affordability, a modern spirit, and a colourful look and feel.
The Australian will be responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies for both hotel and residences operations, including managing their overall sales and distribution strategies, marketing programmes, annual budgets and revenue generation.
Eaton Workshop, the global mission-driven hospitality company at the intersection of culture, wellness, and impact, has announced hospitality veteran Harvey Thompson as the new Managing Director as well as General Manager of Eaton HK.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio, is debuting its new modernized guest rooms at the iconic Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers. The newly renovated hotel exemplifies the brand's worldwide transformation of its guest experience and showcases signature key elements from the new concept that aim to create an environment where guests can feel comfortable and at ease, whether working, meeting, or relaxing.
The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the Early Stage Soft Opening of The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong today. Nestled in the southside of Hong Kong Island with breathtaking views of the South China Sea, the 425-room hotel marks the brand's debut in Hong Kong and its first resort worldwide.
Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Ms. Sherona Shng as Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong and Regional Vice President, Operations - Asia, overseeing hotels from Hong Kong to Tokyo and Jakarta.
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christopher Chia as General Manager of Island Shangri-La with immediate effect.