Roundup

Opening

The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya, Autograph Collection opened in Hainan province on March 18, marking the Autograph brand's debut in China. The hotel joins the collection's ensemble of more than 100 independent properties around the world. Autograph Collection Hotels continues to lengthen its lead as the fastest-growing brand in its category. Expected to reach 200 hotels in the next five years, Autograph Collection Hotels will expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with upcoming openings in Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, China and the Philippines.

Appointments

Yin Haixia was appointed general manager of Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel.

Zhang Congxiao joined Grand Hyatt Shenyang as executive assistant manager of sales and marketing.

Vip Guests

Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing General Manager Li Yan welcomed Grzegorz Czelej, deputy speaker of the Polish Senate, for a stay at the hotel on Feb 27. Uli Altrichter (left), director of sales and marketing at Regent Beijing welcomed G��rzenich Orchestra of Cologne's maestro and conductor Franueois-Xavier Roth and the entire orchestra for a stay at the hotel on Feb 11.

Culinary Delight

Holiday Inn Shanghai Jinxiu is offering a new hotpot buffet menu consisting of more than 100 dishes until June 30. They include stirfried seafood, sashimi, unlimited draft beer and Australian beef and mutton. The buffet is priced at 108 yuan ($15) per person from Monday to Thursday and 118 yuan per person over weekends.

Spring Promotion

Hengda Hotels and Resorts launched its spring promotion in Tianjin in early March and plans to turn its properties into tourist destinations with better one-stop holiday experiences. The hotel group is working to meet its guests' needs for food, accommodation, conferences, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment in one single destination, in a bid to enable a slower-paced alternative to the hustle and bustle of the city.

(China Daily 03/25/2017 page10)