For a long time China has struggled to build its own reputable hotel groups, with most natives choosing well-established international brands instead.But now a China-owned hospitality group is hoping to transform this trend by opening a new luxury hotel in the city of Shanghai.
After several weeks of damp and depressing weather, serenity finally arrived with a gentle breeze and bright sunshine. On this sunny spring afternoon, the journalist, on behalf of the Grand Hotels magazine, is honored to visit the Crowne Plaza Shanghai Xiayang Lake which is the first international luxury hotel in the bustling Qingpu district and is expected to take a lead in promoting international diet and traveling culture.
Rising tourism and business travel – especially from within China – will buoy Shanghai"s hotel sector in the next five years, despite present concerns over excess supply and a talent shortage, analysts say.
When I came to Putuo District for the first time, the development here was quite sluggish because of the poor transportation and the serious shortage of the communal facilities. Although the geographical position plays a pivotal role in profitability, it can not determine everything.
Shanghai, China, 12 Jan, 2012 – Hilton Shanghai still continues to take on the exuberant mood in this Spring. Led under the culinary expertise of Executive Chef Emmanuel, Hilton Shanghai unveils a series of events and promotions from this January to March.
Gerd Knaust was appointed General Manager of the Hilton Shanghai in November 2011, a landmark legendary Hilton property that enjoys a reputation as one of the first international hotels to open in China.
STR Global analysed the positive impact of the Formula One Grand Prix races on daily hotel performance between 2009 and 2011 across six host cities.
Allen Zhang was appointed as general manager of Holiday Inn Shanghai Songjiang by IHG recently.