Roundup
OPENING

Pullman Suzhou Zhonghui, a new hotel in the north of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, opened recently. The hotel is located next to Yangcheng Lake, close to Suzhou's high-speed railway and with convenient access to Shanghai, Wuxi and other neighboring cities.
PARTNERSHIP

Accor and Hainan Airlines have announced a new partnership benefiting members of their loyalty programs. The partnership will offer a range of benefits to make members' travel experiences richer and more rewarding. It enables Le Club AccorHotels' members to earn reward points when flying with the airline by converting 7,000 Fortune Wings Club points into 1,000 LCAH reward points. LCAH members will have the opportunity to convert their reward points into Fortune Wings Club miles for ticket discounts and upgrades.
CULINARY DELIGHTS

InterContinental Dalian, located at the heart of the coastal city in Northeast China, has launched a new seafood-themed buffet supper. Offerings include a range of fish, crabs, lobster, scallops, conches and crayfish. Lovers of sushi and sashimi can also find favorites such as salmon, tuna and snapper. A selection of desserts and soup, as well as alcohol and soft drinks, are also on offer.
To celebrate its first anniversary, Crowne Plaza Dalian Sports Center in Liaoning province is bringing more culinary delights to its guests with the opening of Cai Feng Lou Chinese Restaurant. The new restaurant, designed in a style combining modern comfort and traditional culture, offers a selection of regional cuisines, including 10 signature dishes, also known as the "10 bites of Cai Feng Lou". The restaurant integrates traditional and new methods of Chinese cooking, providing an ideal venue for family gatherings and business banquets.

This year marks the eighth edition of Sofitel Wine Days, part of the brand's Living the French Way campaign. Events are held in September and October across 21 Sofitel hotels in China. Sofitel has partnered with Summergate, a leading Chinese distributor of international fine wines and spirits. Its featured winery, Famille Perrin, dates back to the 16th century in France. Following a special inaugural dinner on Sept 5, all of Sofitel's properties across China will offer unique events, including a French gastronomy experience paired with wines from Famille Perrin.

(China Daily 10/12/2019 page6)