Roundup

Vip Guest

Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni is welcomed by Torsten Dressler, managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.

Appointment

Hilton Hotels and Resorts has appointed Markus Kosch as general manager of New Conrad Guangzhou in Guangdong province.

Charity

The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou partnered with a local art studio, Yunzi Artistry, to host a painting campaign last week, as part of the Smile Asia Week charity event. Some of the proceeds from the paintings will be used to help those with facial deformities.

Culinary Delight

Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay is presenting authentic Malaysian street food flavors crafted by the skillful chefs every Wednesday and Saturday night till Aug 26. From ice coffee in bags to fresh satay, diners can enjoy a genuine street market vibe at Goji Kitchen& Bar. Tel: 0898-8821-1688

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi has launched two new offerings in May, which are available until June 30. The flower afternoon tea, priced at 588 yuan ($85) for two persons, features a combination of six savories, including Alaska king crab meat with fresh avocado and crisp tortilla. The seafood afternoon tea's six-savory section includes La Royal fresh oyster, priced at 888 yuan for two persons.

Summit

The second Global Branding E-Commerce Summit, held at the Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai on April 11, discussed how to break traditional marketing barriers and realize customer-oriented omnidirectional sales.

(China Daily 05/20/2017 page10)