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Langham Hospitality Group lands in the heart of China with Cordis Xi’an
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co. Ltd. to bring its modern upper-upscale Cordis brand to Xi’an, home of the terracotta warriors. The 250-room Cordis Xi’an will open in 2026. One of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Xi’an traces its foundations back more than 7,000 years and was once the start of the old Silk Road. Today, the city remains at important crossroads in the country along major trading corridors. In that same vein, Cordis Xi’an – as part of an innovative transportation and urban hub – will play an integral role in a hub that is now an important part of the Silk Road Economic Belt and Road Initiative. “The introduction of Cordis to Xi’an marks an important strategic milestone for the brand’s development in the heart of China. We’re also thrilled to be managing a property at the start of the old Silk Road given our development project in Venice, which was once known as the end of the old Silk Road,” said Bob Van Den Oord, Chief Executive Officer, Langham Hospitality Group. Cordis, which is Latin for “heart”, is the ideal LHG brand for the project. Focused on guest experiences and wellbeing while serving as the heart of the local community, it’s an apt choice for a facility that aims to play such a connective role in Cordis, Xi’an. The Cordis project will be located just 3 kilometres from the airport, which is adjacent to a multifaceted urban development that includes a convention and exhibition centre and vast numbers of cultural, entertainment and commercial facilities. As for facilities at the project itself, the property will see the introduction of three world-class restaurants. These will include Ming Court, a sibling to the Michelin-starred innovative Cantonese restaurants of Hong Kong and Shanghai fame, and a casual dining restaurant that will serve guests with international and local cuisine throughout the day. With its proximity to commercial partners in the area, Cordis Xi’an New City will also offer access to extensive meeting and event facilities, including a grand ballroom for large showcase events, as well as three multi-function rooms for smaller private meetings. Business-and-leisure travellers will additionally be able to have downtime between meetings by enjoying a few laps in the property’s heated indoor pool, or a workout in its expansive fitness area.
Langham Hospitality Group opens Cordis, Xuzhou in China
Langham Hospitality Group officially opened Cordis, Xuzhou, on August 31, 2023, marking their first collaboration with China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings. Located in the northwest of Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou is the largest city of Jiangsu and is designated as a national famous historical and cultural city. The sixth Cordis in Greater China and the seventh opening for the Brand internationally, is nestled in the China Merchants Xuzhou Centre. It joins properties located in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Ningbo, Hangzhou, and Auckland. It also represents the first venture for Langham Hospitality Group in Jiangsu Province, marking a continued strategic expansion into key Chinese cities and regions which enjoy strong economic and cultural offerings. This pivotal development in the heart of the financial centre of Xuzhou’s New City District, offers breathtaking panoramic view over the stunning Dalong Lake and the vibrant, captivating Xuzhou Financial Centre. "The Xincheng District in Xuzhou is a significant development that symbolises its importance, often referred to as the "double heart". It serves as the administrative centre and emerging economic growth centre of the city. China Merchants Shekou, in collaboration with the Urban Industrial Group, has strategically invested in Xuzhou. Yunlong District, located in the Huaihai Economic Zone, is designated as the core functional area of the city, with a focus on high-quality development. Efforts have been dedicated to the construction of a financial services centre project. Today, Cordis, Xuzhou stands proudly in the heart of Yunlong New Town CBD, bringing new energy to the area and revitalising the city with a fresh perspective,” said Li Jie, Deputy General Manager at China Merchants Aden Hospitality. “Cordis, Xuzhou will undoubtedly become a new landmark at the heart of Xuzhou City’s Huaihai Financial Service Centre. With a visionary approach, unwavering dedication, and a deep understanding of the local market, we are certain that Cordis, Xuzhou will set a new standard for excellence in hospitality. It offers our guests a unique experience which will bring to life the heart of the community, with its sense of place centred around local heritage,” said Mandy Fan, Senior Vice President of Development & Strategic Owner Relations of Langham Hospitality Group in China during the opening ceremony. The narrative of Cordis, Xuzhou seamlessly blends artistry and elegance with a theme inspired by a renowned art concept known as the “Urban Ink-Wash Reception Hall”. Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of China, the design encompasses concepts such as “Dawning East”, “Ink Triumphs Colour”, “Charm of Ingenuity”, “Serene Contemplation” and “Tranquil Simplicity”, which set the tone for the heartfelt service of the hotel. Beyond the art, Cordis Xuzhou touches other senses. World-renowned perfumer Christophe Laudamiel has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind fragrance, infused with a fresh modern touch— the invigorating essence of sparkling mint. The hotel features 269 modern guest rooms and suites, ranging from 38 to 220 square meters. Each has been thoughtfully designed to offer a sophisticated tranquil haven. Guests staying in-house can relax and enjoy the sweeping 360-degree vista of the picturesque Dalong Lake and the cityscape of Xuzhou. Located on the 20th floor, the Club Lounge offers extra privileges for guests staying in the hotel’s executive rooms including snacks, light refreshments, cocktails and a space to relax with views over the lake. A world of gastronomic delights awaits at Cordis, Xuzhou. Located on the second floor, Ming Court, a sister to the renowned Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai and Hong Kong, promises every guest the highest quality Cantonese Cuisine. Meanwhile, Cordis Market offers a choice-filled dining experience in a carefully designed art-inspired space, that frames a showcase of international and local dining options. On the Ground Floor, the Lobby Lounge offers a haven to unwind or conclude a successful business meeting over cocktails or afternoon tea. With conference facilities spanning over 1,000 square meters with natural light and views over Dalong Lake, Cordis, Xuzhou is destined to be the preferred venue for the city’s most prestigious events and weddings. From the built-in LED wall and the dazzling chandeliers to the carefully designed elegant interiors, every element is created to be flexible and interactive, empowering event planners to tailor their own unique events. The hotel's wellness centre offers a sanctuary for guests to rejuvenate. The 25-meter indoor heated swimming pool, framed with floor-to-ceiling windows, invites swimmers to enjoy their laps in the naturally lit interior or guests can workout in the gym with breathtaking panoramic views of Dalong Lake. The spa centre also provides distinctive treatments to replenish both body and soul, leaving guests refreshed and revitalised.
Refurbished Cordis, Auckland to be biggest hotel in New Zealand
Following the multi-million dollar refurbishment of Cordis, Auckland, Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group has announced new expansion plans that will make the upper upscale hotel the largest in New Zealand in terms of room count. Set to be completed by late 2020 with a total of 650 rooms and suites, the recently rebranded hotel will reinforce its position as the city’s leading meetings and conference property with its new and extended event space, complemented with exciting food and beverage enhancements. The new tower adjacent and connected to the existing hotel will house an additional 250 premium rooms and Cordis signature suites. The size of the new rooms will start from 32 square metres and the brand new Club Lounge will feature panoramic views of the harbour and Auckland Tower. The hotel currently has event space in excess of 2,000 square metres, including the elegant Great Room which is one of New Zealand’s largest pillar-less ballrooms. There are plans to add a new event space of approximately 400 square metres that will offer natural light and multiple configurations, allowing for more flexibility in hosting special occasions and key events. “The successful repositioning of Cordis, Auckland combined with the economic growth and positive tourism outlook in New Zealand makes us confident that this is the right time for the owner of the hotel to commit its financial resources for the expansion of the hotel,” said Simon Manning (below), chief sales and marketing officer of Langham Hospitality Group. “We believe that the core essences of this new hotel brand, which are individual in style and design, reflective of its location and culture, and a provider of heartfelt service to our guests, will resonate well with corporate and leisure travellers to Auckland.” “The successful repositioning of Cordis, Auckland combined with the economic growth and positive tourism outlook in New Zealand makes us confident that this is the right time for the owner of the hotel to commit its financial resources for the expansion of the hotel,” said Simon Manning, chief sales and marketing officer of Langham Hospitality Group. “We believe that the core essences of this new hotel brand, which are individual in style and design, reflective of its location and culture, and a provider of heartfelt service to our guests, will resonate well with corporate and leisure travellers to Auckland.” “On a broader outlook, with New Zealand’s International Convention Centre scheduled to open in 2020, Cordis, Auckland’s enhanced facilities and increased inventory will be in a strong position to support the country’s development of the robust conventions and events sector,” added Manning. “In addition, Langham Hospitality Group is very much committed to New Zealand and is in active discussions to manage other hotels in Auckland.” The hotel’s new tower is scheduled to be opened in the fourth quarter of 2020, in time for The America’s Cup and Asia Pacific Economic Forum (APEC), two major events slated to be held in Auckland the following year.
Langham unveils Asia Pacific growth plans for Cordis
Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao will open this month Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled plans for the expansion of its new upper-upscale brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, across Asia Pacific. Following Cordis' global debut in Hong Kong in 2015, with the rebranding of the Langham Place Mongkok, the company is now planning to expand its regional footprint to mainland China and New Zealand. The first new property to open will be Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao, which will welcome its first guests on 26 May 2017. Directly connected to the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and close to Hongqiao International Airport and the National Exhibition & Convention Centre, the new hotel will offer 396 rooms, extensive meeting space, four F&B outlets and a spa. The hotel is also linked to a shopping mall. A suite at Langham Auckland, which will be rebranded as a Cordis hotel Then on 1 November 2017, Langham will relaunch its luxury hotel in Auckland under the Cordis brand. The 411-room Langham Auckland will undergo a refurbishment in line with its rebranding, with work expected to be completed in February 2018. And Langham has also signed an agreement to manage a Cordis hotel in Hangzhou. This 200-room property will form part of a new mixed-use development in the eastern city's Future Technology City area, which is home to the headquarters of e-commerce giant Alibaba. Scheduled to open in 2019, Cordis Hangzhou will also offer more than 1,500m² of event space, a spa and two restaurants. "These three new additions to the Cordis Hotels & Resorts portfolio are exciting developments for the brand," said Robert Warman, CEO of Langham Hospitality Group. "Asia Pacific is a great foundation for the group’s pipeline, and we are confident that the Cordis brand will increase its presence in the major cities around the world within the next five years." These three new properties could also be joined by a fourth Asian Cordis hotel in future, with a resort in the upmarket Nusa Dua area of Bali also in the pipeline.
Hong Kong Airlines pursues international transformation with strengthening route network
From left： Christopher Lai, Executive Director of Lucullus Group, Leo Ko, Director of Beverage of Cordis Hong Kong, Li Yuet Faat, Chinese Cuisine Executive Chef of Ming Court, Purple Yao, Deputy Director of Branding, Communications & Live Streaming, HKA, YAN Bo, Chairman of HKA, Charles Zhao, Deputy Director, Service Delivery of HKA, Edmond Lam, Executive Chef of Man Yuen, Homer Yu, CEO of Cheong Hing Store ltd Hong Kong Airlines recently celebrated its 18th anniversary and unveils its strategic development plan. This milestone marks the airline's robust growth momentum and confidence in the Hong Kong aviation industry, as it announces its return to the long-haul market in early 2025. Going International: Returning to long-haul market Firstly, Hong Kong Airlines will resume its Gold Coast direct service on 17 January 2025 (four times weekly), providing passengers with convenient travel options between Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the Gold Coast. It will also resume its Vancouver route on the following day, 18 January 2025 (two times weekly, ticket reservations will be available soon), which marks its official return to the long-haul international market. This strategic move signifies the airline's transformation from a regional carrier to an international airline, with a focus on expanding its global route network. Following a successful restructuring last year, Hong Kong Airlines has been actively improving its services and expanding its business. Through strategic planning, the airline has demonstrated a strong recovery capability by optimising its route network and adjusting its fleet structure, which now covers more than 30 destinations. This year, the number of flight sectors has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with an average passenger load factor of approximately 85%. The airline expects to reach its annual traffic target of carrying more than 5 million passengers by the end of 2024. Additionally, bookings for the Christmas and Lunar New Year period have already reached 85%, with that for the ski resort routes in Northeast Asia reaching 90%. In response to this strong demand, the airline will increase flight frequency on relevant routes from December. Expands the fleet to increase carrying capacity To support its business growth, Hong Kong Airlines has significantly expanded its fleet this year, introducing multiple Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft to support medium- to long-haul routes. The airline has also introduced its first A321 aircraft, configured with 220 all-economy class seats, to increase passenger capacity and operational efficiency. By the end of this year, Hong Kong Airlines’ fleet is expected to grow to around 30 aircraft and the company will continue to expand the fleet size as needed to further increase its capacity. The diversified fleet configuration will support flight flexibility and coverage, facilitating passengers with convenient access from Hong Kong to popular tourist destinations in mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to operating its own routes, the airline will continue to collaborate with partners to expand its codeshare network, provide seamless sea-land-air intermodal transportation, and strive to offer service diversity. Capitalises on 3RS opportunity & expands intermodal transportation in GBA The third runway system (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport is scheduled to fully commence operations at the end of November, which will significantly enhance the airport's throughput, optimise flight departure and arrival processes, and improve operational efficiency and passenger experience. Leveraging Hong Kong's unique geographical advantages to, connect mainland China with the rest of the world, as well as the opportunity brought by the 3RS, Hong Kong Airlines will utilise the "airport city" infrastructure and surrounding aviation network to deepen cooperation with cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and promote intermodal transportation, such as seamless "air-land-air" transfers via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, to provide passengers with a more convenient travel experience. Starting this winter, the airline will increase flights to Seoul (twice daily) and Tokyo (five times daily), while Sapporo will become a daily flight. It will also launch Sendai route in December and resume flights to the Gold Coast and Vancouver in January 2025, demonstrating its confidence in the capacity of the 3RS and commitment to exploring more potential routes to strengthen ties with Belt and Road countries and international markets. Active recruitment to expand the workforce To cope with business growth, Hong Kong Airlines has recruited over 600 new employees this year, many of whom have already filled the frontline positions, bringing the total number of cabin crew to more than 1200. Looking ahead, the number of employees is expected to increase by 60% next year, with a 60% increase in pilots and a 1.6-fold increase in cabin crew. Recruitment will continue in the local market as well as the GBA, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and beyond. Enhances passenger services for elevated travel experience Hong Kong Airlines is committed to providing passengers with safe, high-quality, and comfortable flying experiences, and incorporates Hong Kong's cultural characteristics into its services. This year, the airline has optimised its cabin and airport lounge services to provide the best passenger comfort possible. To create a unique in-flight dining experience for business class passengers, the airline has partnered with Michelin recommended local restaurant, Man Yuen, as well as Michelin starred Cantonese restaurant, Ming Court, at the Cordis Hotel, to offer exquisite Chinese creative cuisine. To start with, Man Yuen has been providing signature dishes since September, including its renowned Steamed Pork Mince with Anchovies, King of Stir-fried with Stir-fried Garlic Chive with Prawns and Dried Scallop Egg White Fried Rice, Braised Curry Beef Brisket with Potato and etc, whereas from the second half of 2025 onwards, Ming Court will launch its innovative fusion cuisine in Business Class, featuring dishes such as Pork Rib Trio Onion, Baked, Wagyu Beef Cheek, 15-year Aged Dried Tangerine Peel, Braised. Paired with the airline's signature "Bauhinia Blossom" welcome drink, desserts, and local brand chocolates, the overall dining experience has been elevated. In parallel, Corelle’s eco-friendly, lightweight, and durable tableware has also been introduced to Business Class, reflecting the airline's commitment to green and sustainability. Meanwhile, to embody its "Very Hong Kong" brand positioning, the airline offers economy class passengers a taste of Hong Kong's unique specialties such as "Rice with Two Sides (This This Rice)" and Nestle ice cream on selected routes, making inflight dining a pleasure of the journey. Furthermore, this year, the airline has prioritised the restoration of in-flight entertainment systems on multiple A330 aircraft, with some of them introducing wireless streaming technology, allowing passengers to access and enjoy a wide range of content using their personal mobile devices. The airline targets to fully restore full service by 2025. Additionally, Hong Kong Airlines has reopened its VIP lounge Club Autus since 2023. Located at the Hong Kong International Airport's midfield concourse, Club Autus is the only lounge that offers exclusive lounge services, including massage chairs, and traditional Hong Kong-style delicacies such as cart noodles, egg tarts and congee, to make passengers’ travel experience more relaxing and enjoyable. 18th Anniversary Special Offer To celebrate its 18th anniversary, Hong Kong Airlines will launch a year-round upgrade service from 28 November for passengers flying on their birthday with upgrades throughout their journey. Passengers flying with Hong Kong Airlines on their birthday can enjoy buy-one-get-one free upgrades, priority boarding, complimentary lounge access, and birthday surprise gifts. Children aged 3-11 who accumulate a certain number of flights will be invited to visit the Hong Kong Airlines Training Academy.
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