Roundup

VIP guests

Hilton Xi'an was the only hotel to accommodate Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni during his three-day visit to Xi'an, Shaanxi province in Southwest China, from Aug 3 to 5.

Greg Findlay (middle), general manager of The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, welcomed two-time Olympic champion and current professional boxer Zou Shiming and his wife when they attended a media event at the hotel.

Comedy crunch time

The semi-final round of the 2016 International Emmy Awards for the European TV Comedy category was hosted by Croton Media at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on Aug 8 with a select panel of 13 jurors from a wide range of backgrounds, professions and nationalities representing three continents. Each juror possessed vast experience in the fields of both traditional and new media.

Marriages made in heaven

The Fairmont Peace Hotel will present a spectacular Wedding Showcase on Sept 4, with creative themes, gorgeous settings and alluring extra privileges that await couples who book their wedding on the same day.

With diamonds as the central theme, the Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, in cooperation with a local wedding planner, held a glittering summer wedding show in July.

Culinary delights

Amedeo Ferri, chef de cuisine at Barolo, the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, presents classic Italian cuisine with a modern twist for brunch on Sundays, priced at 198 yuan ($30) including three wine pairings. 010-5908-8151

Chinese restaurant Yue at the Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao Hotel offers business set lunches starting from 98 yuan ($14.70) net on weekdays, featuring four options of appetizer, main course, soup, staple food and dessert from the set menu. 021-3121-9662

(China Daily 08/27/2016 page10)