New GM And DOSM For Le Meridien Xiamen

David Katamopoulos has been appointed general manager of Le Meridien Xiamen Hotel, and he is joined by Eugene Hendriks, who has been appointed director of sales and marketing for the hotel.

Rice Appointed GM Of InterContinental Beijing Financial Street

Bradford H. Rice has been appointed general manager of InterContinental Beijing Financial Street with responsibility for the hotel's operations including rooms; sales and marketing; food and beverage; and human resources, as well as the hotel's overall financial performance.

Booking Hotels With Regard To Corporate Culture

This month's China Hospitality News booker is reader Chris Wang, who is assistant to the general manager of the Nanjing Branch of ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company. Her main responsibilities are arranging itineraries for the general manager and organizing various meeting events for the company.

Starwood Top Leaders In Sanya For St Regis Signing

The senior leadership team from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide headquarters recently visited Sanya to attend the signing ceremony of the first St Regis resort in China, the St Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort. Attending the ceremony in the Sheraton Sanya Resort were Stephen Ford, vice president and area managing director for south China, and […]

Hotel Spas In Beijing

The year 2008 saw great competition among all hotel spa brands. Many star-grade hotels in China see a spa as the epitome of high-end service so that the sizes of spa promotions are increasing. A survey on spas in hotels indicates that if a five-star hotel has its own spa facilities, guests will stay for […]

St. Regis Beijing Unveils New Renovated Look

Just in time for the Beijing Olympics, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has unveiled the newly renovated St. Regis Beijing, following the completion of a USD27 million renovation and restoration of its 258 guest rooms, 102 suites, and restaurants.

Philadelphia Orchestra, Lang Lang Perform In Shanghai

The St. Regis Shanghai hosted the Philadelphia Orchestra for its top performances at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center Concert Hall. Lang Lang, famous Chinese pianist, met with Amanda Elder, general manager of the hotel, during his stay and performance with the group.