The new visitor visa pilot scheme for Chinese nationals introduced earlier this month by the UK Government looks set to further position Britain as the destination of choice for this rapidly-growing market.
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.
New LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan makes second LUX* boutique hotel along The Tea Horse Road, China
LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan is located at the centre of what was once a strategic post along the ancient tea trading route, and is a perfect base for travellers making their way to the sacred glaciers of the Meili Snow Mountains.
Dusit Thani Dongtai, Jiangsu opening marks first Dusit Thani hotel in China
Featuring 160 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, the Dusit Thani Dongtai, Jiangsu is situated in the city’s newest economic development zone, with easy access to the central business district.
FRHI’s new Neqta lifestyle brand targets Chinese travellers
The new China-based Neqta hotel brand is a joint venture with real estate developer Jiangsu Golden Land Group and will be marketed apart from FRHI’s collection of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands.
Hyatt Regency Changchun now open
Hyatt Regency Changchun houses 427 guestrooms, including 66 suites, which draw on its green location by incorporating a myriad nature-inspired elements into the interiors.
Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel now open
Located in the Jianye district of Nanjing, the hotel has 251 guestrooms including 19 suites that offer a full array of luxury facilities and amenities.
Radisson RED Guangzhou South Station to open in 2018
This new-build hotel is the second Radisson RED hotel for Carlson Rezidor in China and its fifth in Asia Pacific.
Nicholas Emery appointed General Manager of Regent Beijing
Most recently Emery was GM at the Renaissance Hotel TEDA in Tianjin and prior to that he spent 11 years with Fairmont Raffles Hotels and Resorts working in leadership roles throughout China, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia.
