Roundup

CELEBRATIONS

Wanda Hotels and Resorts, owned by the Dalian Wanda Group, celebrated the operation of its 100th hotel in Hefei, Anhui province, on Thursday. The company announced on the day that it will own and manage 160 hotels around the world by 2020. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, Wanda Hotels and Resorts now manages four hotel brands under its portfolio, namely, the top luxury brand Wanda Reign, luxury brand Wanda Vista, deluxe brand Wanda Realm and the four-starstandard brand Wanda Jin.

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street celebrated its 10th anniversary with an event on Oct 14, and will present an exciting dining event from Tuesday to Saturday, as Michelin-Star Chef Iside de Cesare will be indulging local gastronomes with her creativity and authentic Italian cooking philosophy at C��pe.

APPOINTMENT

With more than 15 years' experience in the industry, Stefan Mueller has been appointed director of restaurant, bar and events at Marco Polo Wuhan.

EXPERIENCES

St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central presents Aficionado Experiences, a series of exclusive, personalized experiences for sophisticated guests. The hotel has partnered with a number of the world's "leading influencers and most prestigious brands". Among them are Kiton, one of Italy's premier tailors, who make some of the world's most expensive and sought-after men's handmade suits, and Cognac Croizet, one of the oldest and most iconic Cognac Houses in France.

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Known for its breathtaking city views and creatively crafted afternoon tea selections, The Lounge of Hyatt Regency Wuxi presents its latest edition - Fall and Winter Afternoon Tea, combining seasonal specialties. The lounge, situated on the 43rd floor of the hotel, offers breathtaking views of the city, and the brand new Fall and Winter Afternoon Tea offers a delightfully tasteful selection of exquisite desserts with fresh fruit, freshly brewed coffee and seasonal teas, all for only 198 yuan ($29.3) plus 15 percent tax. 0510-8989-1234 Ext 6270

Regent Beijing has launched a new afternoon tea menu in its lobby lounge, featuring three signature sets - Strawberry Themed, Regent Classic and Beijing Style. Each represents an innovative combination of the freshest seasonal ingredients. 010-8522-1888 Ext 3824

Executive Pastry Chef Joachim Caula of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center has launched his Cake of October - cherry yogurt cake. The cake, which is only available this month, is priced at 268 yuan per pound at the hotel's bakery Kempi Deli and 88 yuan per piece at its lobby lounge. The hotel offers a new cake every month. 010-6465-3388 Ext 4227

(China Daily 10/22/2016 page10)