A few hotels have localized their brands in China. In 2012, Accor renamed its Grand Mercure hotel in Shanghai as Mei Jue. IHG designed a new brand called Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts for its customers in China.
The Shangri-La Tibet will join the company’s existing portfolio of 37 hotels in mainland China, with a further 16 in the pipeline.
"The opening of Hilton Wuhan Optics Valley reinforces the further development success of the Hilton brand throughout China,” said Rob Palleschi of Hilton.
Hilton Worldwide recently announced the expansion of its Hilton Garden Inn brand into China with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Shenzhen Bao an, which is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Shenzhen Warmsun Property Co., Ltd.
Last year, Accor, Europe s largest hotelier, revamped its upscale brand - Grand Mercure - to win the loyalty of millions of Chinese who travel domestically and abroad.
In this interview, Mr. Chien Lee talks about chasing the middle class, ponders the difficulties currently being faced by the big luxury hotel groups.
Genting has opened a new accommodation option at its ski resort in China’s Hebei province.
Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou in Guangdong province.
"From the recent opening in Dalian to Aloft Yancheng, Aloft reflects a growing demand for design-led hotels with a lively social scene in emerging cities,” said Qian Jin, President, Greater China, Starwood.
Sheraton Brings its Signature Comforts to Northern China, Enhancing the Local Hospitality Landscape.
Marco Polo Hotels has unveiled plans to significantly increase its portfolio over the next five years, with new hotels in mainland China driving the company’s growth.
Dual-branded Park Hyatt and Hyatt Regency properties launch in Changbai Mountains.
According to a report, 45 percent of surveyed hoteliers said they had seen an increase in Chinese guests over the past year, and 54 percent said they expected the trend to continue.
Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by China Merchants Property Development.
Accor has announced several new distribution partnerships that will make it easier for travellers throughout the Asia Pacific region to make bookings at its 3600 hotels globally.
Hilton Worldwide has continued the rapid expansion of its DoubleTree brand in China, with the opening of a new hotel in Suzhou, Anhui province.
Mr Kevin Goh, Ascott s Managing Director for North Asia, said: "We are pleased that Ascott has crossed a milestone of having 10,000 apartment units in China and is on track to achieve 12,000 units by 2015. "
Pullman Wuxi New Lake is pleased to announce the appointment of Humayoon Shaikhzadeh as its newest General Manager.
With the aggressive expansion of its over 650-hotel portfolio in China, Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced the appointment of Leo Liu as managing director for China.
Adrian Rudin joined NUO Hotel Beijing as general manager in August 2013.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently announced the debut of its sizzling Aloft® brand in Dalian, the financial center and leading port city of northeast China.
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Yunnan Jingdian Real Estate Group to manage a 72-villa hot springs resort.
Issenberg, Asia-Pacific chief operating officer of Accor, downplayed fears slowing growth in China, the world s second-biggest economy, could affect Accor s plans.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Kerzner International and even Hard Rock Hotels are rushing to get a foothold on the island of Hainan, China.