Sofitel Luxury Hotels has China openings lined up as part of its global efforts to target key cities and tourist destinations.
Opening in January 2014, Pullman Shanghai South is a 338-room hotel in Star Plaza, in the heart of the South Shanghai CBD.
China s rise as an economic power has meant a rising need for better hotels to accommodate both foreign and domestic business travelers and tourists. Many major hotel corporations have been working hard to fill that void.
Football star parners Las Vegas Sands to create new entertainment offerings in Macau and Singapore.
Hilton won t be taking on direct credit or real estate exposure to markets in China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. It means that Hilton is fairly insulated if China s real estate market or its credit system hits a snag.
New World Beijing Hotel has made its debut on Nov. 22, 2013 as the first five-star hotel in Chongwenmen, one of Beijing’s fastest growing commercial areas.
A rising demographic of middle-class travelers, coupled with a government push to modify mandated holiday travel, has hoteliers in China and neighboring countries adapting.
The Chinese outbound travel market has been strong of late. Outbound travel is expected to grow by 12.8% during 2013, according to the Global Business Travel Association report.
Peter Pan was appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing in Worldhotel Grand Dushulake Suzhou.
Luxury hotel operator InterContinental Hotel Groups (IHG) debuted the urban resort concept in Southwest China as it launched the InterContinental Kunming recently.
The complex project involves a total investment of US$3 billion from the Middle East Gulf Investment Group and Hong Kong Hua Tong Investment Co., Ltd.
Shares of Marriott and Starwood climbed in U.S. trading after China s richest man Wang Jianlin said he has hired two investment banks to buy hotel management companies.
China Lodging Group continues to implement its aggressive growth strategy with six brands ranging from the economy to the midscale and upscale segments.
Nine years after the first Super 8 hotel opened in Beijing, the hotel brand has made significant strides with a strong presence in almost 200 cities in China, cementing its position as an economy hotel leader in the country.
"Sheraton Hotels in China will account for nearly one third of the new hotels opening this year in Asia Pacific..., " said Hoyt Harper, Global Brand Leader, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.
The Frankfurt-based company is continuing the successful pursuit of its expansion plans in China and has announced the opening of three further hotels by 2016.
A Singapore national, Ms Lee has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and prior to joining Dusit Fudu.
DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu in China s Anhui province. The hotel is operated by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Wuhu Shimao New Century Property Co., Ltd.
Looking to attract China’s wealthy travelers for both business and pleasure, five-star hotels are opening at an exponential rate across China’s second- and third-tier cities.
"We are delighted to officially open and introduce the Langham Place brand in this dynamic city, " says Brett Butcher, chief executive officer of Langham Hospitality Group.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, the newest luxury hotel in north-east China has opened its doors to bring unparalleled luxury service and accommodation to Tianjin - The Port of the Emperor’.
Hilton Worldwide recently announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Jiaxing, the brand s 16th property in China and the first internationally-branded full service hotel in Jiaxing.
Business travel spending from China is expected to jump 14% in 2013 and 17% next year, according to the trade group for corporate travel managers.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that Lars van der Most has been appointed general manager of Le Méridien Yixing.