Schaller Opening GM For Marriott In Hangzhou

Hartmut Schaller has been appointed by Marriott Hotels International as the opening general manager for the JW Marriott Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Hangzhou — the first two Marriott hotels in Hangzhou — which are scheduled to open by the first quarter of 2010.

Hong Kong Ranks 12th In Tourism Competitiveness

The World Economic Forum has released its 2009 edition of The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, which shows that the region of Hong Kong ranks 12th on the league table of global travel and tourism competitiveness.