Roundup

Appointment

Olivier Larcher was appointed general manager of Wanda Vista Shenyang.

Special guests

The Right Honorable Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in the United Kingdom, was greeted by Shen Jun, deputy general manager of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan.

Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody (right) was welcomed by George Wee, general manager of the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai.

Rebranding

Tianli Group Ltd Co rebranded Swisstouches Hotel Xian as the Branley Hotel and will offer complimentary airport transport services for guests. 029-6858-8888

Active guides

Swissotel Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with alpine adventurer John Harlin, is celebrating the hotel brand's Vitality Day program with the launch of a series of new destination Vitality Guides. The program aims to inspire travelers to maintain an active and energized body and mind while on the road. The guides are digital, interactive maps that showcase key attractions within walking distance of Swissotel locations.

New partnership

Prince Hotels, Japan's largest hotel chain, and Asian hospitality group Dusit International entered into a strategic partnership on Tuesday. Prince Hotels operates 51 hotels across Japan, China and Malaysia, as well as China's Taiwan and Hawaii in the United States. The cooperation shows Dusit's growing commitment to the Japanese market. +66- (0) 2200-9999

Valentine's fashion show

More than 100 middle-aged and elderly people took part in a fashion show in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing Hotel on Feb 14 to celebrate Valentine's Day. The models' postures and stage presence showcased their elegance and maturity. Actor Mo Yuanji and his wife attended the event and cheered on the models.

Women's Day promotion

To Celebrate International Women's Day, JW Marriott Beijing Central is presenting a "uniquely crafted Italian" offer at Casalingo restaurant. Guests can enjoy an Italian dessert bar with complementary coffee or tea for 60 yuan ($10) per person from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm on March 7 and 8. The hotel's Italian chef will prepare a special dish of Italian baked sea bass for the occasion and ladies can enjoy free flow house wine with their lunch or dinner during the weekend. 010-6391-6361

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Beijing is offering exclusive spa treatments for this year's Women's Day. Ladies can enjoy a buy two get one free promotion from March 8. The promotion is applicable every Wednesday in March, with a 24-hour advance reservation. 010-5908-8080

Culinary delights

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai is hosting a traditional Austrian Heuriger Festival between March 26 and 29. The event is scheduled for between 6.30pm and 10.30pm and is 318 yuan ($51) per person on Thursdays and 358 yuan per person from Friday to Sunday. Schnitzel, goulash, duck, handmade sausages, sacher torte, linzer, buchteln, apple strudel and mountain cheese will be on offer. 021-6335-1888

This month Hyatt on the Bund's VUE restaurant is offering a traditional Dover sole dish, which is considered one of the ocean's tastiest offerings. The fish will be dipped in milk and flour, fried in butter and served golden brown in a butter and lemon sauce. It was designed for two people to share and comes accompanied by boiled baby potatoes and petit pois. 021-63931234 Ext 6328

(China Daily 03/07/2015 page10)