Roundup

Appointment

Laure Morvan has been appointed VP Development Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific, AccorHotels.

Torsten Dressler has been appointed managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.

Johan Chan has been appointed director of sales and marketing at China World Hotel, Beijing.

Celebrity

Professional tennis player Li Na and her husband Jiang Shan were welcomed by Raymond Pang, deputy general manager of Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, during their stay at the hotel.

Openings

Meixi Lake Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Changsha opened on Oct 1 as the first of the brand located in Central China, and the eighth in the country. The hotel in Changsha, Hunan province, offers an urban oasis of modern luxury where guests can enjoy serene Meixi Lake views and the Yuelu Mountain landscape, as well as the city's captivating culture and long history. Along with the opening celebration, the hotel has launched opening offers from 700 yuan ($105). 0731-8869-8888

The Ritz-Carlton Executive Residences debuted its world-class luxury designer homes in the heart of Tianjin in September. Twinning exceptional facilities and design with the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton, the 118 residences will rank among the most prestigious in Tianjin's historic former British Concession and Central Business District. 022-5857-8888

(China Daily 10/08/2016 page10)