The new initiative, that connects a curated collection of independent hotels with individual Chinese travellers, was launched in January.
United States and China to launch U.S.-China Tourism Year
The initiative aims to increase travel and tourism between the two countries by enhancing the traveler’s experience, increasing the traveler’s cultural understanding, and expanding the traveler’s appreciation of natural landscapes in each other’s countries.
Fairfield by Marriott targets midscale segment in China with 140 hotels in 5 years
Eastern Crown Hotel Group expects to open 100 Fairfield by Marriott hotels by 2021 and more than double Marriott’s presence in China.
Dusit woos 18 million UnionPay cardholders
The agreement sees 18 million Premium cardholders receiving exclusive privileges and benefits at 23 participating Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide simply by using their UnionPay credit cards to book and pay for their stays.
Dusit Devarana Resort, Haikou West set for 2018 opening
Scheduled to open in 2018, the Dusit Devarana Resort, Haikou West will offer 108 guest rooms and villas, conveniently located within a 15-minute drive from the city centre and a 30-minute drive from Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Hilton Dali Resort & Spa opens in Yunnan province
Hilton Dali is Dali’s first internationally-branded hotel and offers panoramic lake views.
Shangri-La to manage new hotel in Suzhou, China
The Jinji Lake Shangri-La, Suzhou will have a combined inventory of 328 guestrooms and serviced apartments with panoramic views of the skyline and premier dining, leisure and conference facilities.
Zhuhai Marriott opens with a nod to Lingnan history
The Zhuhai Marriott is a renovation and expansion project of the Zhuhai Hotel, which was regarded as the epitome of the city’s intimate bond with Lingnan culture.
AccorHotels and Huazhu finalize strategic alliance
This strategic alliance will enable the Group to accelerate the development of Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and ibis Styles brands in China, Taiwan and Mongolia, with 350 to 400 hotels due to open over the next five years.
Grammy Jin Jiang Hotel to open in Shanghai International Automobile City
The over 36,000-square meter, 250-room hotel, which is under construction in Duck King Commercial Plaza, Jiading District, is scheduled to open in June 2017.
