Appointments

XIAO JINHAI has been appointed general manager of the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East.

JOANNE LEOW is the new director of food and beverage in Guoman Hotel Shanghai.

Season's greetings

Jan Buttgen, general manager of the Grand Millennium Beijing, leads the management team in extending a warm welcome to guests for the Year of the Horse.

Elite gathering

General managers of the Hyatt group of hotels were gathered in a general meeting at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai on Jan 16.

Up, up and away!

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will raise its flag on top of the world with the debut of its 289-room urban retreat in Tibet on April 17. The Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa will be a luxurious home base for those wishing to explore dramatic scenery and some of the world's most culturally significant Buddhist sites, including World Heritage Sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka Palace.

Deal of the week

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing is offering a "Comfort You Package" with extra hotel credit for winter escape seekers. Anyone who stays two consecutive nights will receive $50 (303 yuan) credit per stay and three nights to receive $100 at deluxe room. For those stay two consecutive nights at executive club suites will get $100 credit per stay and three nights to get $200. The rate is valid until March 30 on Thursday through Sunday.

010-5908-8955

Food and drink promotions

At the InterContinental Beijing Beichen, the only international luxury hotel within the Olympic Business district and located just next to the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, the hotel is offering a Valentine's set dinner at 818 yuan and retreat at 1,314 yuan.

010-8437-1188

Xinni Cafe at the Sunworld Hotel has a Valentine's Day set menu at 398 yuan for two including roses and chocolates for the lady. There is also a Valentine's Day buffet at 138 yuan per person. The prices are subject to a 15-percent service charge. 010-5816-8999 Ext 2430

The Peninsula Shanghai is presenting a season of lunches, dinners and events in February as well as the special room deals for families in the Year of the Horse. Two special menus at Yi Long Court will be introduced, featuring typical seasonal favorites in Hong Kong and South East Asia.

021-2327-2888

Shanghai Le Royal Meridien's elegant Chinese restaurant, Ai Mei, is introducing a series of banquets to celebrate the start of the Year of the Horse. Special Chinese delicacies include wok-fried crab, braised pork leg, braised sea cucumber and deep-fried cuttlefish.

021-3318-9999 Ext 7700

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai is lifting the veil on Champagne Taittinger, one of special agent James Bond's favorite tipples. It is now the champagne of choice at the Westin's Sunday Brunch. In addition, the hotel offer two floors of food extravaganzas, wine buffets, a cocktail bar and live entertainment.

021-6335-1888

(China Daily 02/08/2014 page13)