Roundup

Appointment

Hyatt on the Bund has appointed Mark Foxwell as its new general manager.

Anniversary Celebration

Kempinski Hotels celebrated its 120th anniversary with a gala night named Ignite the Night worldwide on April 8, delivering rich experiences to its guests. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center also staged a series of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the established luxury European hospitality brand's presence in China. One of them is the Kempinski Travel in Style Competition, which kicked off that day and offers a chance to win a 10-night trip for two people in three Kempinski hotels, including flights, limousine transfers and suite accommodation.

Joys Of Spring

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing will organize a fun Easter Egg Hunt in its garden on Sunday, where young participants can also create paintings on eggs and knead plasticine with artists from Tosee Art Education. A clown play will also give kids a special treat. The hotel's Aroma restaurant will offer a themed brunch, starting from 618 yuan ($90). The brunch is half price for children aged between 6 and 12 years old, and is free for those younger than 6 years old. 010-5908-8161

Marco Polo Hotel Wuhan in Hubei province held a tea-processing demonstration in early April, where local farms showcased their traditional expertise in stir-drying tea leaves in an open metal container, a key step in tea production. The hotel's Chinese restaurant has launched a series of dishes featuring spring tea, including Longjing Shrimp, which combines new tender shoots of Longjing tea and shrimp. 027-8275-8238

Opening

AccorHotels announced the opening of Grand Mercure Zhengzhou West on March 28, the first hotel under the Grand Mercure brand to debut in Central China's Henan province. The brand has been operating in the Asia-Pacific region for almost 20 years and has uniquely adapted to each market.

Culinary Delight

Regent Beijing is offering a new menu for an Italian feast that focuses on coastal flavors as well as ingredients from the Tuscan region, with highlights including a tuna and fennel salad, Icelandic cod and herb-marinated pork chops. The four-course menu of fresh and light dishes, created using expert techniques, is priced at 172 yuan ($25). 010-8522-1888

Chef D'Antonio Saverio at Prego, a multi award-winning Italian restaurant at the Westin Bund Center Shanghai, is offering a new menu featuring trattoria style dishes. The menu is highlighted with Italian favorites from the country's key culinary areas, including San Daniele ham from Udine, Friuli; paccheri with gurnard fish from Terracina, Lazio and many more. 021-6335-1888 Ext 7541

Kite Performance

Twenty-one teams from 18 countries participated in the first Yuantuojiao Trophy International Kite Performance staged in the Hengda Venice Resort in Qidong, Jiangsu province, earlier this month. Gary Ge, general manager of the hotel, and government officials of the host city attended the opening ceremony.

(China Daily 04/15/2017 page10)