The alliance will officially launch in March 2017 with the introduction of the “Warmer Welcomes” programme, which integrates Taj InnerCircle and Shangri-La’s Golden Circle guest loyalty programmes
Songbei Shangri-La, Harbin to open in December 2016
Occupying a prime position on the edge of the Songhua River’s north bank, the 344-room property will offer surrounding river and city views.
Ian McCormack named GM at Shangr-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka
Having worked in Asia with Leading Hotels of the World and IHG, Iain most recently was the Consultant General Manager at Naman Retreat, in Danang and prior to that the GM at InterContinental Danang, Vietnam.
Sigi Bierbaumer named new General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya
Prior to joining Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya, Bierbaumer was the pre-opening (task force) general manager of Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka.
Hotel Jen Beijing to open in January 2017
The third Hotel Jen to open in mainland China since Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts launched the Hotel Jen brand two years ago, this property is located in the China World Trade Center development in Beijing’s CBD in Chaoyang.
Shangri-La launches new food and beverage loyalty program
Shangri-La’s consumer research showed that the emotion attached to a dining experience is far more appealing than the functional benefit of discounts and points, and so loyalty programmes should adapt and become increasingly more experiential.
James Chow named Director of Sales & Marketing for Kerry Hotel Hong Kong
Before joining the opening team of Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong, Chow was already a key member of the Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts group, following his tenure as Director of Sales and Marketing at Shangri-La Futian in Shenzhen, China.
Nicholas Smith appointed General Manager of Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Before arriving in Hong Kong, Smith was previously the general manager of Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu and he has also worked in Kota Kinabalu, Florida, London, Gloucestershire, Boston, Antalya and the Middle East.
Shangri-La to open fourth hotel in Hong Kong
The 16-storey, 545-room Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is scheduled to open in December.
Oni Zhou appointed Wine Sommelier at Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai
Prior to joining Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, Oni Zhou worked as chief sommelier at Mercato by Jean Georges at Three on the Bund.
