Roundup

Romantic Heights

The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, located in an area of the city that features late 19th and early 20th century European architecture, showcased the latest in wedding trends at a "Royal Romance" wedding fair in April. The highlight of the recent event was a horse-drawn wedding carriage ride, a selection of themed desserts, dinner, and high-end wedding dress and bespoke menswear services.

In cooperation with bespoke dress tailors and event designers, W Suzhou in Jiangsu province staged a trendy wedding show in late April. The event centered on three themes - "fashion futuristic,""neon love" and "dreamscape" - and provided a variety of options for one-stop wedding services.

Smile Asia

Ritz-Carlton hotels in the Asia-Pacific region launched Smile Asia Week 2018 on Monday, an annual regional fundraising initiative to support Smile Asia, a global alliance of independent charities working together to treat facial deformities like cleft lips and cleft palates. By early May, the luxury hospitality brand had already raised more than $1.8 million for the global charity.

Concierge Services

InterContinental Hotels and Resorts initiated a branding promotional event across China from April 23 to 27 to advertise its concierge services and help customers better experience local culture. Some 21 InterContinental hotels and resorts nationwide participated in the event.

Culinary Delight

Rosewood Beijing will launch special offerings for Mother's Day, which falls on May 13 this year. They include a themed brunch at Bistrot B restaurant, an Apple of Love cake at Bistrot B Lounge, flowers and gifts at its lobby shop, a variety of Chinese cuisines at the House of Dynasties restaurant, and a spa treatment with a complimentary one-hour yoga class at its spa center.

(China Daily 05/12/2018 page10)