As the world’s first international luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been pioneering travel across the globe for more than 70 years. We’re proud to share both international know-how and local cultural wisdom with our guests at every one of our hotels — from historic buildings to city landmarks and immersive resorts.

At Regal Hotels, we understand the needs and requirements of meeting planners, and we provide comprehensive meeting and event venues for all kinds of functions. For trainings, seminars, incentive events, meetings or conferences, each of our hotels provides state-of-art meeting and conference facilities, full business and professional secretarial support, and impeccable service. With an array of different meeting and conference packages on offer, Regal Hotels is able to meet every type of meeting request.

Event Planning Rips

Meeting Framework

The first thing you need to determine is the objective and scope of the event. What will be accomplished after the event? Setting clear objectives is the foundation of a successful event.

Few tips will help you to build the framework of your meetings / events.

• Define the reasons / objectives for the meeting.
• Determine the scope and format of the meeting.
• Determine who will be attending the meeting or event. Any guest speakers?
• Decide the most suitable venue for the event.

Budgeting

• Consider the provision of any gifts and extra services to certain guests.
• Reserve a small amount in your budget to accommodate unexpected expenses.
• Any third party expenses you need to prepare according to the program rundown.
• Review hotel accounts daily to avoid surprises on the final bill.

• Site Selection

• Understand your location preference. Do you prefer to be close to your office? Or you prefer to have close proximity to another site (clients’ office / airport)? Or does a resort work better?
• Estimate the number and size of function rooms required for the meetings, as well as the need for coffee breaks, breakout sessions, exhibitions and meals.
• Estimate how much time will be spent for the meeting (What type of meeting it will be – e.g. workshop, conference, etc.), then determine the types of facilities to meet your needs.
• If attendees have to stay at the meeting hotel, ensure the number of guestrooms is enough.
• If a destination or property is new to you, visit, tour around and experience the site, and put yourself in your attendees’ shoes.

Meals Arrangement

• Remember to ask the attendees about their special dietary needs (i.e., allergies, religious beliefs, vegan, etc.) ahead of time.
• Decide how much time you will allow for each meal period. Will all meals be arranged or will some meals be paid by the attendees?

Technology

• Inquire about the Wi-Fi service available in both meeting rooms and guestrooms, some attendees prefer either wired or wireless.
• Any other equipment you may need inside the meeting rooms, e.g. special lighting or portable audio equipment?

Recreational Activities

• People may need a break from the long meeting. Is there a space available inside or outside the hotel for relaxation?
• Coordinate with the hotel concierge to recommend local places for attendees to visit based on their schedule.
• If time allows, ask for a list of recreational activities (i.e. sightseeing, sports outings etc.) available for attendees so they can go exploring the city during their spare time.
• Any hotel map / location maps available for attendees inside the hotel.

Regal MICE APP

THE 1ST HOTEL MICE APP IN HONG KONG MULTI-FUNCTIONAL REGAL MICE APP

Regal Hotels launches a brand new multi-functional App for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) customers, creating a dynamic and efficient digital communications platform for both MICE organizers and participants.

Characteristics include:

• User-friendly, easy to manage and clearly state event details, such as agenda, speaker’s profiles, meeting details, attendance and etc
• Organizers can instantly communicate with the participants on site
• QR code scanning function enables simplified registration process
• Specially featuring the real-time polling during events
• Reducing paper use to facilitate green meeting environment

Regal MICE App can now be downloaded for free from App Store and Google Play Store. Meeting organizers who hold events in Regal Hotels in Hong Kong are entitled to free access and usage of this powerful App.

Packages

Meeting Packages

Regal Airport Hotel
Regal Hongkong Hotel
Regal Kowloon Hotel
Regal Oriental Hotel
Regal Riverside Hotel

Book any meeting or conference event from August 18, 2017 until the end of December 2018, enjoy a series of unique and personalized meeting experience at Regal Hotels in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Offers include:

Free Wi-Fi access, free use of meeting app, themed tea break station, activities for body & mind wellness and more……

Extra privileges for 2 days or above meeting:

2 days meeting：
Credit of 5% on the meeting master bill for the use of the next meeting

3 days meeting or above：
Options on upgrade food & beverages for breaks or luncheon
Options on leisure group activity including evening cocktail, tai chi class, walking tour, etc

Terms & Conditions:

• The offer is applicable for the new MICE group booking with minimum 15 materialized rooms daily and at least 1 full day meeting
• The offer is applicable for booking made and confirmed from August 18, 2017 to December 31, 2018 with event completed before December 31, 2018
• The offer is exclusively for corporations, licensed event planning companies, destination management companies and travel management companies
• The offer is applicable for Regal Hotels in Hong Kong and Mainland China (except Regal Kangbo Hotel, Regal Kangbo Hotel & Residence and iclub Hotels)
• The 5% credit on the meeting master bill must be used for the next meeting within 12 months
• Meeting app is applicable for hotels in Hong Kong only
• The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount
• The offer is subject to change without prior notice
• In case of any dispute, the decision of Regal Hotels International Limited is final and conclusive

Mr. Ozzy Oh is from Singapore, his hospitality career is mostly with Shangri-La Hotels Group, has a wealth of knowledge and experience.He worked in Shangri-La Harbin,Shangri-La Shenzhen and Shangri-La Xian.Priorto joining InterContinental Wuhan,Mr. Oh was the General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel Lhasa.

Mr. Oh started his career with in food and beverage and preserved rich experience in this area, whereby he has worked and developed his way up to General Manager with Shangri-La Hotels Group. Mr. Oh has a keen business instinct, creative and passionate towards the hospitality industry.He is committed to training, developing, retaining talent and promoting corporate responsibility, to strive a better environment for the new generation.We believe he will lead the InterContinental Wuhan to a more brilliant future.

In his spare time, Mr. Oh enjoys cooking and readingin his spare time.

InterContinental Wuhan has announced the appointment of Ms. Paula Liuas Resident Manager.

Ms. Paula had worked in Wanda Reign Chengdu, IHG ETG Portfolio Hotels, InterContinental Wuhan, Wanda Vista Quanzhou, Sheraton Wenzhou Hotel, Crowne Plaza Shenzhen and other International luxury brandhotels. As a skilled international hotel executive with proven track record of successfully operating luxury hotels and resorts.Ms. Paula is always sensitive to hotel operation, Sales and Marketing, F&B revenue and talent development.Ms. Paula brings to her new role a great passion and inspirational leadership with assets management, market insight, financial acumen as well as results driven ability。

In the spare time, Ms. Paula likes Yoga. With herrich experience in hospitality industry and good knowledge of Wuhan market, we are confident that Ms. Paula will lead InterContinental Wuhan to a continued success.

IHG® presents you with 10 super-value reasons to have a meeting with us this fall and winter. All designed to help you to get the most out of your event; while saving you both time and energy.

• More rewards when booking annual meeting

An IHG®Business Rewards member enjoys 50% extra bonus points and events hold in December 2017 can earn 100% extra bonus points.

• Feel at home with us

1600 plus meeting rooms with more than 300 hotels in over 80 cities, all available for you to choose. Member-exclusive benefits of IHG®Rewards Club offer you an opportunity to relax yourself after your busy time.

• Discounts off master bill and more

You can also get 5% off on master bill and 1 room upgrade for every 20 paid rooms. More great deals are waiting for you here in IHG®.

Holiday inn Shanghai Hongqiao enjoys a strategic location west of downtown, is 5 star hotel standards build. located within the immediate vicinity of Qibao Ancient Town and strategically situated near Hongqiao Business District, with easy access via Metro Line 9. With unique landmark façade and ambient interior hotel offers 361 spacious rooms with extensive facilities and amenities, which ensure your stay whether on business or pleasure is a memorable experience.

Hotel Rewards

“Silver Dragon Award” in Year 2015

“Golden Dragon Award” in Year 2015

Guest satisfaction ranking the first in Shanghai area in IHG group, ranking the second in the great china in IHG group

“Silver Dragon Award” in Year 2016

“Golden Dragon Award” in Year 2016

Completed IHG seasonal target KPO, such as Guest satisfaction, brand standards, Green hotel audit, food safety standards, guest safety audit.

Completed IHG full year’s target KPO, such as Guest satisfaction, brand standards, Green hotel audit, food safety standards, guest safety audit.

A Dutch national, Marcel N.A. Holman has been appointed as the General Manager for The Sukhothai Shanghai, a contemporary design hotel managed by The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts, scheduled to debut in December 2017.

Prior to joining The Sukhothai Shanghai, Mr Holman was formerly the General Manager of Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipeiand MEGA50, an external Food & Beverage lifestyle Complex from 2012 till mid-2016, followed by General Manager Projects for Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts properties based in Singapore, Shanghai and Jakarta.

Mr Holman started his international hospitality career in Asia Pacific 24 years ago as the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager in Queenstown, New Zealand followed by several assignmentswith InterContinental Hotels Group, Rotana Hotels and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts in Australia, China, United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.

In July 2005, he joined the Shangri-La Fuzhou, China as Resident Manager and was responsible for the entire hotel's operations during the soft opening period. After a year tenure with the Shangri-La, Fuzhou, China, Mr Holman was transferred to Shangri-La Chengdu, China in a similar capacity for the pre-opening of the hotel and one year after opening, he took up his first assignment as General Manager with the China World Summit Wing, Convention Centre (A Shangri-La Hotel) Beijing in 2008. In this capacity, Mr Holman was tasked to set-up the structure and streamline the process in preparation for the pre-opening of this flagship Shangri-La hotel.

He remained until his move to Wuhan to oversee the USD25 million renovation. After two years, Mr Holman was assigned to the Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Taipei, Taiwan to execute the USD52 million renovation project and the hotel relaunch program. In 2015, he was instrumental in the conceptualization, preparations and execution of Shangri-La’s first external Food & Beverage complex consisting of 3 lifestyle venues and a ballroom located on the 48th, 49th and 50th floor which opened successfully in 2016.In mid-2016, Mr Holman took on the position as General Manager - Projects for the various Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts properties in Singapore, Shanghai and Jakarta.

One of his greatest achievement was being awarded the winner of “Food & Beverage Creativity Award” InterContinental Hotels North Asia.

Mr Holman now heads a team of 249professionals in the operation of the 17-storey - The Sukhothai Shanghai with 201 uniquely designed guest rooms and suites, five lifestyle venues and event space accommodating up to 350 persons for reception, a state-of-the-art 198 square metre fitness centre and a Spa. In addition, Mr Holman will also oversee the leasing and catering management of the “Cha House”, a restored heritage 3-storey building annexed to the Hotel.

During his career, Mr Holman has been involved in 6 hotel openings and 3 hotel renovation projects in senior roles and studied International Hotel Management in The Netherlands, complimented with several Cornell courses and has completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2014.

Mr. Holman holds a duel role as Vice President Mainland China for The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts responsible for the brand development and expansion of the Sukhothai brand within Mainland China.

“Hospitality business is a very dynamic business where our teams playing the key roles and make the difference through passion and attention to detail. The Sukhothai Shanghai will create a guests’ journey that includes the familiar impeccable service touch-points throughout The Sukhothai Shanghai” said Mr Holman

The Sukhothai Shanghai is an integral part of the HKRI Taikoo Hum mixed-use complex which is jointly developed by HKR International and Swire Properties. It is bounded on the north by Nanjing Road (West) and on the west by Shimen Yi Road. The hotel is designed by the world-renowned inter-disciplinary design practice, Neri& Hu and it’s defined by custom built details enriched by carefully handpicked natural materials that are prominent within all areas in the hotel.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expands Landmark Hotel in Southern China

The Nanhai Wing, an incorporation of the historic Nanhai Hotel, will deliver unparalleled hospitality in the heart of Shenzhen

SHENZHEN, China and MCLEAN, Va. – July9, 2017– Hilton (NYSE: HLT)today announced the opening of the Nanhai Wing at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai. The new wing is an incorporation of the former Nanhai Hotel, one of Shenzhen’s earliest and most renowned hotels, and will bring a host of new amenities and experiences to guests including three dining outlets, multiple recreation facilities and 218 additional guest rooms featuring sweeping views of Shenzhen Bay.

“Hilton has proudly welcomed the world’s travelers for nearly 100 years, continuously innovating and redefining the meaning of hospitality,” said Martin Rinck, President, Asia Pacific for Hilton. “The introductionof the Nanhai Wing atHilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai elevates our commitment to deliver world-class service to travelers visiting one of China’s most important and fastest growing cities.”

Boasting 218 comfortable and well-appointed rooms, including 122 suites and 31 apartments, the new Nanhai Wing features modern Chinese décor as well as sea, garden, or mountain views. Apartments provide kitchen facilitiesto make guests feel even more at home.

Lifestyle elements within the new Nanhai Wing include a fitness center, basketball/badmintoncourt, tennis/volleyball court and putting green. Guests may enjoy a rejuvenatingswim in atwo-meter-deep outdoor pool thatcan accommodate water sports from water polo to synchronized swimming. Spacious indoor and outdoor kids’ playgrounds, measuring 765 square meters,are ideal for cultural and educational classes and family events.

“Hilton is strengthening its footprint across China in locations that appeal to both business and leisure travelers,” said Qian Jin, area president, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton. “With more than 270 hotels in the pipeline, we will provide guests from China and around the world with more choices and opportunities to experience our best-in-class service, wherever their travels may take them.”

For those looking for the perfect meeting and event location, the Nanhai Wing offers 1,164square meters offlexible meeting space, including the324-square-meterNanhai Hall ballroom, two private meeting rooms and a 546-square-meteroutdoor garden. Coupled with the main Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai building, the expanded hotel boasts 4,064 square metersofevent space as well as state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, catering services and Wi-Fi in all public areas.

The Nanhai Wing offers three tantalizing culinary options:

• KITCHENCRAFT: specializes inSichuan and Fujian dishes,and offers cuisine and live cooking experiences via an open kitchen.
• ZEST:a combination concept of Lobby Lounge and Grab & Go, witha deli shop and espresso bar offering a tasty range of patisserie and bakery delights.
• LEAF: a tea bar servinga selection of carefully curated teas from China and other areas in a contemporary and relaxedsetting. Charming tea accessories and loose leaf teas are also available forpurchase as gifts.

Guests of Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhaibenefit from close proximity to the Shekou Cruise Center, Design Society (Shekou’s cultural center)and theSeaWorld commercial coastal city complex. The hotel is conveniently located 30 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport by ferry, with Hong Kong’s Central district, Macau and Zhuhai International Airport one hour away via ferry transfers.

Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in and choose their room.To mark the new wing’s opening, Hilton Honors members will earn 1,000 Bonus Points per night on the best available rate on stays through September 30, 2017.

• Could you please give us a brief introduction about Raffles Hainan？

Our spectacular property features 289 elegant guestrooms and suites, starting from 80 square meters. Each room enjoys magnificent ocean and golf course views from private balconies. Offering even greater levels of privacy and exclusivity, our 32 exquisitely appointed private villas are located by the beach, each offering private pools and gardens. Dining is a highlight at Raffles Hainan with five superb restaurants including Italian, Chinese, Asian and Western cuisines, while the legendary Raffles’ Long Bar has also travelled to Hainan. An ideal destination for high-level meetings, events and paradise weddings, Raffles Hainan has a 790 square meter ballroom, complemented by seven multifunctional meeting rooms. The beachfront Pavilion is a uniquely romantic venue for beach weddings, banquets and anniversary celebrations. The first Raffles Spa in China is a sumptuous 1,400 square meter sensory retreat designed to resemble a small Chinese village. Finally, I cannot complete any description of our beautiful property without highlighting the unbeatable beach we have. The sand is for sure among the purist and finest you will find anywhere in the world, and it is one of the key elements of our property that sets us apart from the rest in Sanya.

• Could you please give us an introduction about the meeting facilities?

We are an ideal destination for high-level meetings, events and paradise weddings, the resort features almost 2,000 square meters of distinctive indoor event venues that include 790 square meter ballroom and and 7 multifunctional meeting rooms equipped with the latest audio-visual technology, accommodating from 10 to 500 guests. The beachfront Pavilion is a uniquely romantic venue for beach weddings, banquets and anniversary celebrations. Meanwhile we have beautiful gardens throughout the hotel that offer outstanding outdoor opportunities for receptions, dinners and team building events. In addition I always enjoy showing our prospective clients to other unique spaces such as our Presidential Villa at 4000 sq meters in size. Our Presidential Villa is equipped with 2 boardroom meeting facilities and residential spaces that can be converted for any kind of meeting or event. It is an all in one private space for our clients to be able to get out of the conventional meeting rooms and into a more creative and engaging environment.

• How does the hotel give great support to the MICE?

We cater for every guest or group to their individual requirements and always keep ourselves updated and look at new trends and needs of the client. For us it is very important that we are able to personalize each group’s needs. Our team has many products to offer but one of our strengths is we can surprise the guests and the organizers with unexpected touches and authentic local experiences through our offerings. No meeting organizer or group is the same, so nothing from our team is a cookie cutter experience. We want our clients to remember how special a place this really is and how engaged our people are.

• What’s the recent development and challenge to your hotel?

Sanya is the best resort destination in the China and has one the densest populations of hotels in Asia with many more on the way. With this, clients looking at Sanya have so many choices to consider from economy through Luxury when deciding to come. The biggest challenge for us is how to attract new guests and earn their loyalty to Raffles Hainan. Fortunate for our resort we have so many differentiators and we are so well equipped to handle anything with the best in class experience that we forge ahead with total confidence. Upon any clients first impression of Raffles Hainan we know we can have an advantage in such a competitive market.

• As a westerner, how do you feel about your work in China? What’s the main challenge you’ve got?

I love China. In fact I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to come here many years ago and meet my wife who is a native of Guangxi Province. So needless to say China is now a home for me. The main challenge I am constantly aware of is to be respectful of Chinese culture and ensuring that I am always communicating well and understanding that right ways to move forward and improve what we do each and everyday.

• According to your stay at hotel industry all these years, what’s the biggest change of the hotel market?

Today’s guests and especially Chinese guests are much more focused on emotional experiences and the expectation of high-end quality service. Fortunately through one of our brands key identities the “Raffles Butlers”, we are able to meet the needs of our guest in every way. Elegantly presented private butlers are a traditional hallmark of Raffles culture. As consummate ambassadors for Raffles Hainan, they provide a range of bespoke services to ensure that guests enjoy their stay to the fullest.

Sofitel Guiyang Hunter sits elegantly above Guiyang’s tallest skyscraper. The first French luxury hotel in Guiyang, Sofitel Hunter is an impressive addition to Accor’s growing portfolio in this emerging hospitality market. The building has 60 floors with total height of 298 meters.The interior design comes from international design firm HBA.Elegantly chic design is a hallmark of Sofitel Hotels & Resorts. Outstanding and meaningfuldesign is created with colour, texture and form carefully considered. Sofitel blendscontemporary French aesthetics with local touches, immersing theguest in the Sofitel Experience.

Sofitel Guiyang Hunter is located right in the centre of Guiyangs most fashionable and pulsating urban area of the new Central Commercial district with surrounding up-market shopping, residences, offices and entertainment centers.It’s 11km to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, 3.8km to Guiyang Railway station.

Room Features–Luxurious comforts, thoughtful technology

The hotel features 274 rooms which enjoy Nanming River, Jiaxiu Pavilion or mountain views. All rooms are equipped with the comforts of Sofitel MyBedTM , Lanvin and Hermès amenities, free- standing bathtub, eco-friendly infrared sensor energy system and High Definition interactive entertainment system to provide a contemporary and luxurious living experience for our guests.

The exclusive 53th floor CLUB MILLÉSIME is for those who appreciate an enhanced level of personal service and dedicated facilities. It’s the ideal environment in which to relax or network, hold a business meeting or catch up on the latest news from around the world.

CLUB MILLÉSIME

Food & Beverage Highlight – Distinctive “sky dining” venues provide delicious flavours from all over the world

KWEE ZEEN

Located on the 57th floor, this interactive restaurant serves a wide range of international and regional cuisine from live action kitchens, with buffet and a la carte options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests may also enjoy outdoor terrace dining above Guiyang, in the mild sunlight or under the stars.

LE CHINOIS

Located on the 4th floor, this Chinese restaurant serves authentic Sichuan cuisine complemented by signature dishes from Guizhou and Canton, with twelve contemporary private dining rooms, perfect for business events or family get-togethers.

LE BAR

Located on the 55th floor, this lounge and intimate bar offers stunning views, and serves a wide selection of teas and coffees, an impressive wine list, creative cocktails and temptations fresh from our pastry kitchen throughout the day.

MagnifiqueMeetingsTM – Well-equipped event and meeting facilities with natural light

Event and meeting facilities include 2 ballrooms and 11 function rooms all equipped with state of the art audio-visual and sound equipment, video conference facilities and natural daylight. Our MagnifiqueMeetingsTM team will always be on hand to ensure a Magnifique Experience.

Well-being

So FIT provides the latest TechnoGym fitness equipment, personalized exercise planning, 25 meter swimming pool and Jacuzzi. At So SPA, 11 tranquil and beautifully appointed treatment rooms await you, including 2 couples treatment rooms. Our experienced Spa staff are ready to pamper you!

The team of Ambassadors of Sofitel Guiyang Hunter look forward to welcomingyou soon.