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W Hotels Launches First Mainland China Property In Guangzhou
With parent company Starwood investing heavily in the China market over the past several years, it was only a matter of time before the stylish W Hotels imprint made its… Read MoreChinese Tourist Arrivals In US To Hit 1.7 Million In 2013
Aided by ramped-up marketing efforts and more efficient visa procedures, Chinese tourism to the United States is expected to rise some 13 percent this year, pushing arrivals from 1.5 million… Read MoreThree Down, One To Go: Mandarin Oriental Opens In Guangzhou
Following previous mainland China openings in Beijing and Shanghai, this week Mandarin Oriental unveiled its much-anticipated Guangzhou hotel. Read MorePeninsula Hotels Go All-Out For Chinese New Year
Catering to the growing number of tourists who now escape the domestic travel crunch during Chinese New Year, the Peninsula Hotels are rolling out a set of promotions at each… Read MoreMeliá’s New China Partnership A Two-Way Street
Last week, the Spanish hospitality group Meliá Hotels International signed a strategic agreement with Chinese real estate developer Greenland Group to join forces in the pursuit of greater international growth. Read MoreFour Seasons Has High Hopes For New Beijing Hotel
Taking reservations starting this month, the Four Seasons Beijing marks the leading hotelier's first foray into the Chinese capital following recent openings in Guangzhou and Shanghai. Read MoreLe Méridien Etoile Taps Artist An Xiaotong For FIAC 2012
Partnering with the FIAC for the third year in a row, the Le Méridien Etoile in Paris is poised to outdo last year's events with a new series of promotions… Read MoreJumeirah Inks Digital Agreement With Ctrip To Woo Chinese Tourists
In an effort to lure more outbound Chinese travelers to its properties in Dubai, the Maldives and elsewhere, this week Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts signed a global direct connectivity partnership… Read MorePeninsula Shanghai Hopes To Launch Bund Helicopter Tours
Undaunted by strict low-altitude airspace controls and the regulatory nightmare that is applying for air traffic permission, the five-star Peninsula Shanghai has drawn up plans to shuttle guests on helicopter… Read MoreFierce Competition In China’s Hotel Industry Spreads To Second-Tier Cities
If there's one major distinguishing factor about the current state of China's luxury hotel market, it's the contrast between saturated top-tier cities and "blank slate" cities further inland. Read More