Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Favehotel Tuban Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport Grade: Economy Keys: 105…

Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…

VENESSA KOO has become senior vice president of development & technical services for the Regent Hotels Group. She returns to the hotel group, having worked at the Regent Taipei in…

OLIVER BONKE has been announced as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts' new president & chief operating officer, effective 1 September. Bonke has nearly 30 years of experience, including…

After eight months of redevelopment, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore will unveil its new-look Tower Wing on 16 May 2017. The project has included a refreshed lobby, rooms and suites, three…

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

Two of Asia's biggest hospitality names, Taj and Shangri-La, have officially integrated their guest loyalty programmes. In a reception at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Shangri-La's…

Two of Asia's best-known hotel groups have joined forces. India's Taj Hotels, Resort & Palaces has formed a new alliance with Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts,…

Shangri-La is continuing to roll-out its new Hotel Jen brand across Asia with the launch of a new property in China. Set to open in January 2017, Hotel Jen Beijing will form part of…

TOMOE MAKINO has become TripAdvisor's new country manager for Japan. He joins the travel site from Twitter, where he served as senior growth director for Japan. Makino has also held…

GREG ALLAN has been named as Pan Pacific Hotels Group's new vice president of operations for ASEAN. A UK national, Allan has more than 30 years' experience including spells with Marriott…

Shangri-La has confirmed that it will introduce its Kerry Hotels brand to Hong Kong later this year. The launch of the new Kerry Hotel Hong Kong in December 2016 will mean that Hong…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has launched two new initiatives aimed at generating more business from the meetings and events sector. An extension of its existing Golden Circle…

Shangri-La opened its second hotel in Hangzhou this month. The launch of the new Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou on 12 March comes more than three decades after the Hong Kong-based hotel…

Shangri-La will open a huge resort in Sri Lanka this summer, marking the Hong Kong-based hotel group's debut in the country. Welcoming its first guests on 1 June 2016, Shangri-La’s…

Shangri-La has signed an agreement to launch its first hotel in the Chinese city of Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Scheduled to open by the end of 2016, the Shangri-La Hotel Yiwu will form…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is harnessing virtual reality (VR) technology in a bid to boost its global sales. The Hong Kong-based company has rolled out Samsung Gear VR headsets…

Shangri-La will open its first hotel in India's 'Garden City', Bengaluru, on 24 September. Spread across more than 8,000m² of land in the city centre, Shangri-La Hotel Bengaluru will…

Shangri-La has signed an agreement to bring its Hotel Jen concept to Borneo. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu will form part of PacifiCity, a new shopping…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the latest member of its growing portfolio in mainland China, the Shangri-La Hotel Tangshan. Located in the city of Tangshan, which lies…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is opening a new property in its spiritual home - the Chinese city of Shangri-La. The new Hylandia by Shangri-La hotel will launch on 3 August 2015 in…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is set to make its debut in Mongolia. The Hong Kong-based hotel group will launch the Shangri-La Hotel Ulaanbaatar on 3 June, in the centre of the…

Saudi Arabia's first Shangri-La hotel will open in 2018, following the signing of an agreement for a new development in Jeddah. Hong Kong's Shangri-La International Hotel Management…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is opening a new hotel in Qinhuangdao, a one of the most popular seaside resorts for residents of Beijing.   The new Shangri-La Hotel Qinhuangdao is…

Shangri-La has continued the global renaming of its Traders hotels, with the official relaunch of the Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Johor. The Malaysian property, which was previously…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has embarked on a global F&B programme aimed at promoting sustainable ingredients and local produce. The 'Rooted in Nature' programme will launch…

Shangri-La's repositioning of the Traders Hotel brand has continued with the launch of the first Hotel Jen in mainland China. The former Traders Hotel Upper East Beijing has now been…

Shangri-La has unveiled a new range of rooms and suites in Penang, following a major renovation. The Garden Wing at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa recently underwent a…

Shangri-La has opened its first hotel in Nanchang, the capital of southeast China's Jiangxi province. The new Shangri-La Hotel Nanchang opened its doors on 8 February in Honggutan,…

GARETH EVANS has been appointed as chief executive officer of Qantas International and Freight. Currently the group's chief financial officer, Qantas will be hoping Evans' financial…

Shangri-La has opened a new luxury hotel in Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province. Located in the Gulou district of the city, the 450-room Shangri-La Hotel Nanjing…

Shangri-La has continued its rapid expansion in China, with the launch of its first resort-style property in the country. Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa is located at Haitang…

Shangri-La has renamed its first Traders Hotel in Asia, under a major rebranding initiative. The Traders Hotel Cuscaden Road in Singapore became the first property to undergo the change,…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for its first property in Mauritius. The Hong Kong-based hotelier will take over Le Touessrok resort in August 2014,…

Shangri-La’s new hotel in Tianjin has opened for reservations. The 304-room Shangri-La Tianjin is located in the Hedong district of the city, next to the Haihe River.  All rooms and…

Shangri-La finally opened its hotel in London’s The Shard skyscraper today. Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Lord Sebastian Coe helped cut the ribbon to the hotel, which is located…

The Traders Hotel Yangon has been rebranded as a Shangri-La. Following a renovation, the 484-room property has been rebadged as the Sule Shangri-La Yangon. The name reflects the…

Shangri-La has opened its first ever hotel in Tibet. The brand new 289-room Shangri-La Hotel Lhasa is being positioned as an "urban retreat", offering an "authentic window onto…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts will replace approximately two million complimentary print newspapers. The Group has launched environmentally-friendly digital versions with a partnership…

MOHAMED TAHER has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ Dubai-based regional sales office (RSO). Prior to moving to Traders Hotel, Taher held…

The much-awaited announcement has been made by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The Company recently revealed that Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London will open on 6 May 2014. The…

The Shangri-La hotel due to open at The Shard has finally had its launch date announced. The hotel will finally open on 6 May 2014 after several construction delays to both the…

Shangri-La Hotels will open its first hotel in Tibet this year. Scheduled to welcome its first guests on 17 April 2014, the Shangri-La Hotel Lhasa will be a 289-room hotel located in…

Hong Kong showcase for UAE travel agents The Hong Kong Tourism Board, Cathay Pacific Airlines and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts hosted six travel agents from UAE to a five-day tour…

In an effort to enhance its global MICE offerings, the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts have launched a new ‘Experience It’ programme. The programme features engaging activities tied to…

Construction work has commenced on Shangri-La's new hotel in Yangon. The new-build Lakeside Shangri-La Yangon is expected to open in 2017, on the banks of Kandawgyi Lake. It will…

Shangri-La has signed a management agreement to operate a new 336-room hotel in the Yangtze River Delta region of China. Shangri-La Hotel Shaoxing will be located in the city of…

The Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi have tied up with Fairmont Bab Al Bahr for the joint gate opening between Qaryat Al Beri complex and Fairmont Hotel on…

The Chinese Visitor Summit scheduled to be held from 2-3 September 2013 is gearing up for the launch. The event will witness participation from 75 of China's travel buyers with annual…

The Shangri-La Hotel’s Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi will transform its Arabesque Tent into a shisha lounge for its month-long of Signature Nights.  The Arabesque Tent will showcase…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has opened its third hotel in Shanghai. Located on the Puxi side of the Huangpu River, the new Jing An Shangri-La West Shanghai forms part of the new…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts is on the verge of opening its second hotel in Shenyang, the capital of northern China's Liaoning province. Located on Qingnian Avenue in the Shenhe…

Shangri-La has unveiled plans to launch its first hotel in Qufu, the birthplace of famed Chinese philosopher, Confucius. On 1 August 2013, the Hong Kong-based hotelier will open the…

Shangri-La’s hotel opening in The Shard has been postponed due to problems with fitting the hotel and “design changes”. The luxury hotel between the 34th and 52nd floors was…

France is still the preferred travel destination for wealthy Chinese travellers, a new report has found. The latest edition of the 'Chinese Luxury Traveler' study by Hurun Report,…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts will launch its third Traders hotel in Malaysia on Saturday 1 June 2013, with the opening of the 283-room Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour in Johor, close to…

The Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo having emerged well out of a difficult year with both the earthquake and Tsunami is optimistic about its growth trend.  As Jens Moesker, general manager of the…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid growth in China with the opening of a new property in Changzhou, in the eastern province of Jiangsu. Located in the Wujin Hi-tech…

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has officially assumed management of Traders Hotel Brisbane, marking the brand's entry into the Australian market. The 191-room property, which was formerly…

Toronto has continued to see its luxury hotel product expand in the last year with several new names opening in the city. Back in July last year we told you Le Germain, Thompson and…

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has entered into an agreement to acquire and assume management of Traders hotel, operated by Holiday Inn Brisbane.  This will commence from August 7th, 2012,…

Following eight months of renovation, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore’s Garden Wing has reopened. The new Garden Wing has 158 rooms and suites contained within 6.1 hectares of tropical gardens.…

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), together with Shangri-la Hotel, Qary'at Al Beri and Etihad Airways will be hosting Russia's leading MICE producers on their first,…

Shangri-La will extend its existing hotel Dalian with the addition of a further 192 rooms and residences. The existing Shangri-La Hotel Dalian, which overlooks the harbour in the northeast…