Roundup

Appointment

Christian Humbert has been appointed general manager of the W Shanghai, The Bund, which is scheduled to open on June 28.

Anniversary Celebration

Shangri-La Hotel, Suzhou in Jiangsu province launched a series of promotional events in March under the theme Hotel-Brand-Destination to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The events are designed to enable guests to explore the hotel, the Shangri-La brand and the city of Suzhou. They include culinary promotions, featuring a variety of fresh local ingredients such as Biluochun tea, shrimps from Taihu Lake and spring bamboo shoots, and tours of nearby attractions.

Award

Regent Beijing's contemporary Italian restaurant, Daccapo, won the award for Best Service in the China Restaurant Week Spring Winners' Edition 2017.

Vienna Ball

At the third Kempinski Vienna Ball held at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center on March 25, more than 500 participants, including Irene Giner-Reichl, Austrian ambassador to China, experienced a taste of authentic Austrian culture and tradition.

Green Action

Sheraton Grand Wuhan Hankou Hotel in Hubei province joined millions around the world in turning off their lights for one hour on March 25 to help to increase environmental awareness. The annual global environmental event known as Earth Hour was created and instituted by the World Wildlife Fund in 2007 to emphasize the threat of climate change.

Culinary Delight

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai will offer Easter Day brunch on April 16, priced at 798 yuan ($116) per person, including free-flowing Veuve Clicquot champagne. Diners can fill up on their favorite holiday foods and desserts including handmade chocolates and hot cross buns. Younger members of participating families will enjoy table visits and giveaways from the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts and the Westin Kid's Club Easter Bunny/egg drawing competition.

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East has joined forces with British royal tea brand Twinings to launch a one-of-a-kind, "12-constellation series" afternoon tea campaign, intended to innovatively blend the cultural traditions of both the constellations and afternoon tea. Inspired by the different characteristics of the 12 signs of the Western zodiac and the unique flavor of Twinings' tea, the hotel has created 12 unique drinks and pastries.

(China Daily 04/01/2017 page10)