Celebrity guests

Three actresses welcomed

Christian Wiendieck (second left), general manager of Kempinski Hotel Dalian, poses with actresses Zhang Xinyi, Jiang Xin and Tong Yao (from right to left) during their stay.

Enjoying Shanghai

Annie Ino, a singer, actress and writer, was warmly welcomed by Gottfried Bogensperger, general manager of Hyatt on the Bund.

What's new

Promotional rates

Regent Beijing is offering four different well-appointed guest rooms and suites at promotional rates, plus a 15-percent surcharge, during the National Day holiday. Until Oct 7, guests can book their stay in a deluxe, premium or executive room or executive suite from Sept 27 to Oct 7.

010-8522-1888

Expansion in China

The Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the joint venture hotel management company, has been launched in Shanghai by the Dusit International, a preferred Thai hotel group and Changzhou Qiaoyu Group.

021-6287-7108

New hotel opening

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, opened its first hotel in Enshi, Hubei province, the first international five-star hotel in the city. By 2015, the hotel brand will have three more new hotels in China.

Award-winning hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street has won the 2013 Gold List Award from Cond Nast Traveler (US) and been rated among the 'World's Best Places to Stay' by the magazine. It has also been listed by Travel + Leisure (US) as the 2013 "World's Best Business Hotel".

Cuisine

Mojito refresher

Swissotel Grand Shanghai is introducing a selection of cool mojito summer cocktails at the Flow Lounge & Bar. The mint leaves brings the fresh, sweet, ice-cold sensation to cool down an irritable mood. Various flavors such as the apple, kumquat, lychee, kiwi and strawberry-flavored Mojitos are offered.

021-5355-9898 Ext 6361

Philippine food festival

Hilton Shanghai is hosting its Philippine Food Festival at the Atrium Cafe, an all-day dining restaurant with the Philippine consulate-general in Shanghai. The annual culinary competition for professionals and students in the Philippines features live Philippine folk dances in the lobby.

021-6248-7777 Ext 1860

Champagne brunch

The Westin Beijing Financial Street launches the classic '80s Retrolicious Champagne Brunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm every Sunday starting from Sept 1 at 458 yuan and a 15-percent service charge per person. It includes free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne, wines, beers, juices and soft drinks. 010-6629-7810

Promotion

Patrick Martinez has been appointed general manager of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.

Chef's expertise

The Regent Hotel Beijing welcomes the arrival of their Daccapo restaurant's new chef de cuisine Samuel Zucca, who grew up in a famous wine-producing region and had worked at Michelin-starred restaurants and numerous luxury properties. 010-85221888