Mandarin Oriental, Taipei Reopens Rooms from 1 December 2020
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei has announced that it will resume rooms operations, welcoming guests back from 1 December 2020.
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Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to open end of 2020
Situated in the heart of Taipei's city center on East Zhongxiao Road, the hotel is located near the business and shopping districts, making it the ideal choice for both leisure and business travel. Guests will be able to enjoy Taiwan's finest cultural sites nearby, such as Huashan Cultural and Creative Park as well the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The hotel is only 700 meters away from the Taipei Main Railway Station, providing easy access to trains to various parts of Taiwan.
Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung to Open in 2023
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced yesterday that it will open the Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung in 2023. The company has contracted with Fanlu Construction Industry Co., Ltd., to manage the new property, with the support of an investment by Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. and Continental Development Corporation.
Shane Lee has been appointed as Hotel Manager at CESVI
Shane Lee is stepping into her second senior management role as she joins Louis T Collection to lead the hospitality and building solution group's first Taiwan property.Shane joins the team this month in preparation for the March opening of CESVI, a 28 room boutique hotel made entirely of shipping containers in Taiwan's thriving port city of Kaohsiung. The 38-year old has spent most of her hospitality career between Bali and Taiwan. Her most recent hospitality role was in 2018 when she worked as the executive assistant manager to the general manager at Westin Yilan Resort, an 91-key property in Northeastern Taiwan. From 2014 to 2018 Shane was general manager at Bali Graha Asia, where she ran the company's two different private villa properties in Canggu, a popular beachtown area on the island.
‘Security & AI Forum’ To Highlight New Market Opportunities As Part Of Extensive Secutech 2019 Fringe Programme
Security industry stakeholders from around the world are readying themselves for a productive three days of business in Taipei, as the countdown to the 22nd edition of Secutech enters its final few weeks. On top of the business and networking opportunities that Secutech creates, the fair also plays a crucial role for information exchange within the security industry. This year, the fair's fringe programme will cover all of the most important topics for the Asian market, including the applications of AI in safe cities, new intelligent transportation technologies and smart building IoT solutions.
Karan Berry has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Karan Berry has been appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei effective 27 February, 2019.
Kimpton Makes its Debut in Asia - Kimpton Da An Hotel opens its doors in Taipei
Kimpton Da An Hotel brings a new luxury hotel offering to modern Taipei (Taiwan). With its unique location in the heart of the Da'an District and an elevated, sophisticated design, the hotel is an urban sanctuary for the laid-back luxury traveler.
Secutech 2019 To Pinpoint Real-World Business Applications Through Six ‘Smart Solution Pavilions’
Asia's security industry is once again beginning to shift its attention towards Taipei, as preparations continue ahead of the 22nd edition of Secutech. As anticipation continues to build, the fair's organisers have announced details of six pavilions that will allow buyers to easily locate high quality products as well as the most relevant OEM and ODM partners for their businesses.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Open Rosewood Taipei in 2024
Rosewood® Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Fubon Hospitality Management to manage Rosewood Taipei, set to open in 2024. The new ultra-luxury hotel located in the flourishing cultural and financial hub of Taiwan is an important addition to Rosewood's expanding footprint in key destinations in Asia Pacific.
Scott Thomson has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Taipei Sinban
Scott Thomson has been appointed general manager of Hilton Taipei Sinban.
Hilton Taipei Sinban Brings First International Upscale Hotel to New Taipei City
The opening marks Hilton's return to the Taiwan market after 15 years, making it New Taipei City's first international upscale hotel. The 31-story, 400-room hotel offers itself as an optimal choice for business travel and gatherings with extensive meeting facilities and convenient connections to traffic hubs. Hilton Taipei Sinban is owned by Hong Guo Group Co., Ltd. and managed by Hilton.
The HVS Quarterly Taiwan Update
The positive impact from Taiwan's tourism source market diversification supported its increase in visitor arrivals, which witnessed a 10.1% YoY rise to 3.1 million in 2017 quarter four. To compensate for the loss of mainland Chinese tour groups, Taiwan strategically improved its relationships with other Asian countries, particularly in Southeast Asian countries. Notably, South Korea passed the 1 million visitor arrivals mark in the fourth quarter. Amid the shift of source markets, hotel players in Taiwan experienced the rebalancing towards more value-based demand.
By Christy Tung and Daniel Voellm
Randy Zupanski has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei welcomes newly appointed general manager Randy Zupanski, a 40-year hospitality veteran with vast international exposure and great knowledge of the Asian market. He gained experience from various destinations worldwide including China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Canada and the United States. Mr. Zupanski joins the hotel following his previous post as general manager of the Westin St. Francis, one of the most iconic hotels in San Francisco. Prior to this he was the general manager of the Westin Mission Hills, Palm Springs in California, Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver in Canada.
Kafnu Launches its Flagship Lifestyle Space for Creative Minds in Taipei
Singapore-based Next Story Group is launching Kafnu Taipei, its first outpost in Taiwan, at No.101, Section 3, Minsheng East Road. A 360° lifestyle space holistically designed to encourage creatives and entrepreneurs to thrive both professionally and socially, Kafnu Taipei blends the five elements of living, work, play, learning and rest in its design and ethos to create a dynamic ecosystem which fosters peer exchange, advice and innovation.
Jan-Hendrik Meidinger has been named General Manager at Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei has tapped veteran hotelier, Jan-Hendrik Meidinger, as its new general manager. In his new role, Meidinger will lead one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and its 1,000 hotel Ambassadors.
Taiwan Hotel Market Update
With increasing strained relations between Beijing and Taipei, Taiwan has been reducing its dependency on mainland China by improving its tourism relationships with other countries. Though the number of Mainland Chinese visitors fell dramatically, the number of visitor arrivals to Taiwan decreased only modestly in the second quarter of 2017 to 2.6 million. Visa exemptions to Southeast Asian visitors, improved air connectivity, and promotions around the country's tourist spots have expanded the scope and diversity of Taiwan's tourism economy. Overall, arrivals from all the major feeder markets except mainland China experienced growth.
By Christy Tung and Daniel Voellm
Okura Prestige Taichung Opening in 2021
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. announced today that it will open The Okura Prestige Taichung, in 2021. For the operation and management of The Okura Prestige Taichung, Hotel Okura has signed a contract with Goldman International Hotel Management Consultant Co., Ltd. The Okura Prestige Taichung will become the third member hotel managed by Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura, to open in Taiwan.
David Su has been appointed as Hotel Manager at citizenM Taipei North Gate
David Su, who is from Taiwan, has been appointed as hotel Manager for citizenM Taipei North Gate, the first citizenM hotel in Asia, which is scheduled to open in July 2017. He brings with him extensive experience in the hospitality industry in both the US and Taiwan. Having worked in Hyatt and the Landis Group, David possesses both international perspective and a good understanding of the local Taiwan market. Prior to joining Artyzen Hospitality Group, David managed the Landis Taipei Hotel. The 267-room citizenM Taipei North Gate is centrally located in the CBD adjacent to Airport Express and Taipei Main Station, and only a 5-minute walk from popular Ximending Night Market and a 20-minute walk from Ningxia Night Market.
Marriott International Debuts Second Aloft Hotel in the Buzzing City of Taipei, Taiwan
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of design-led Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel, the second Aloft in Taipei, which brings a modern twist to the century-old hot spring destination of Beitou. Featuring vibrant design and innovative technology, the 292-room hotel is just steps from a multitude of hot springs, and a quick 5-minute stroll to two Metro stations, enabling easy access to Taipei's downtown area and attractions.
Calvin Lou has been named General Manager at Aloft Taipei Beitou
The Aloft Taipei Beitou, set to open in January, is pleased to announce Calvin Lou as General Manager of the city’s most tech-forward and innovative hotel. With a career spanning more than a decade in and around Taipei, Mr. Lou is uniquely positioned to elevate the innovative Aloft brand and ensure an optimal guest experience. Set to debut in January 2017, the Aloft Taipei Beitou is the city’s newest, hippest hotspot with 292 rooms conveniently located just steps from the district’s famous hot springs and two MRT stations that can whisk guests to Taipei’s downtown area and attractions. Mr. Lou arrived at Aloft Taipei Beitou recently as the General Manager for the anticipated opening. The Taiwanese native – who used to serve as butler to the world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma – utilized his leadership skills and valuable operational experience to lead the opening team, setting up the systems for every aspect of the hotel operations, from food and beverage to service standards. Mr. Lou joined the Starwood Family in 2014 as the hotel manager for the Four Points Sheraton Taipei Zhonghe. Prior to this, he was Director of Rooms at the RSL Cold & Hot Springs Resort Suao, where he helped the resort garner prestigious service awards for three consecutive years from the SGS Group and Global View magazine. Prior to this, he was a Director at Villa 32, the upscale hot springs hotel in Beitou.