Roundup

NEW OPENING

The Wanda International Resort Complex in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, opened on Sept 26. The holiday destination was developed by world-class hospitality operators Wanda Vista, DoubleTree by Hilton and Holiday Inn.

AWARD

Branley Hotel in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, a new luxury brand from Australia, won the title of Best Service Hotel in Shaanxi awarded by the provincial tourism bureau for the second time this year.

CHARITY

The Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, together with ShanghaiPRIDE, a local organization promoting LGBT rights, and QEvents, held a press conference on Oct 9 to launch the Red Ribbon Gala Dinner. The dinner, which will be held on Dec 1, World AIDS Day, aims to raise public tolerance and acceptance as well as seek help for HIV/AIDS patients and their families.

UPGRADE

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, has redecorated its Langham Club. The new decor was inspired by traditional private clubs from the Victorian era, offering guests the ultimate in modern convenience and attentive service.

EVENT

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways present an Abu Dhabi themed party on Oct 17 at the Chapel and Garden of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing. Guest chef Ahmad Zighan from The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal will craft a rich selection of Arabic food in the following two weeks.

ANNIVERSARY

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao is introducing a one-month anniversary dining promotion until Nov 4. 021-3323-6571

NEW MENU

The Crystal Garden at The Westin Bund Center Shanghai presents its Yum Cha menu featuring a variety of traditional Shanghai and Cantonese dim sum made by the hotel's Dim Sum Sous Chef Sammi Shen and her team. 021-6103-5053

COMPETITION

JW Marriott Beijing Central held a cooking competition in which the hotel's executive chef Eric Hong, a Maylaysian with more than 20 years' experience in Chinese and Western kitchens, and Luca Nania, an Italian chef with expertise in authentic Italian fare, led two teams of media professionals to cook creative cuisines with in-season ingredients.

(China Daily 10/17/2015 page10)