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Shangri-La Jeddah Opens in Saudi Arabia
Shangri-La | February 23, 2022
Jeddah, KSA –February 23, 2022 – Shangri-La is making its brand debut in Saudi Arabia on 22nd February – the Kingdom’s inaugural Founding Day – with 220 new light-filled accommodations, three exceptional restaurants, extensive wellness facilities, and a dedicated kids’ club. The opening of Shangri-La Jeddah marks the dawn of a new era for Saudi Arabia as a leisure destination, welcoming discerning travellers in a location blessed by endless views of the Red Sea and set to become one of the city’s most vibrant lifestyle and dining destinations. The hotel is perfectly positioned within proximity of the city’s premier shopping ...
Tane Picken Appointed as General Manager of Island Shangri-La and Area Vice President, Operations (Hong Kong)
Shangri-La | August 24, 2021
Hong Kong – August 24, 2021 – The Shangri-La Hotels in Hong Kong are pleased to announce that Mr Tane Picken has been appointed as General Manager of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations (Hong Kong). A South African native, Mr Picken is a well-versed hotelier with over two decades of experience in hospitality management covering a variety of luxury hotel brands across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Mr Picken progressed through the ranks of hotel operations before taking his first General Manager position at Hotel Jen Penang in 2016. Mr Picken has left an indelible mark on a number of Shangri-La prope...
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London Appoints Stefan Müller as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | March 19, 2019
London, March 19, 2019 – Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, the capital's highest luxury hotel, has announced the appointment of Stefan Müller as director of sales and marketing. Originally from Germany, Stefan Müller joins Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London with over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Stefan has held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing at the Baglioni Hotel London (part of Leading Hotels of the World) and Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany (a founding member of Leading Hotels of the World). Prior to these roles, Stefan Müller spent 12 years with the M...
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa Opens on Southern Coastline of Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | June 2, 2016
BEIJING, June 2, 2016- The 300-room beachfront Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort & Spa opened yesterday on a 145-acre former coconut plantation on the southern coastline of Sri Lanka. The President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, officiated at the launch, joined by guests from Colombo and the local community to mark the arrival of a new standard of luxury in the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. "We are excited to unveil the first of two Shangri-La hotels in Sri Lanka and to add a third Indian Ocean resort to the Group's portfolio," said Shangri-La President and CEO Greg Dogan. "This stunnin...
Shangri-La Hotels Opens Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru in South India’s Capital State of Karnataka
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | September 24, 2015
Hong Kong, September 24, 2015 - When it opens on September 24 in South India's capital state of Karnataka, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru will become the city's leading destination for business and pleasure, offering a dynamic array of restaurants and bars and arresting public and meeting spaces. The 397-room Shangri-La - sited on nearly two acres of land between the central business district and residential suburb - will deliver a unique blend of the group's signature service of 'hospitality from the heart' and legendary Indian hospitality at one of Bengaluru's premier addresses overlooking Bangalore Palace and Cub...
Shangri-la Hotels and Resorts Opens the 473-key Shangri-La Hotel, Nanchang in China
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | February 9, 2015
BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2015 -- Shangri-La Hotel, Nanchang opened on 8 February in Honggutan, the new central business district of Nanchang city. Sited on the most sought-after location on the west bank of the Ganjiang River, the hotel has direct views of the magnificent 1,300-year-old Tengwang Pavilion, one of the four famous towers in China, and is a five-minute stroll from the popular Qiushui Square. Within 30 minutes' drive is the train station and Changbei International Airport. Nanchang's rich art scene has been influential in the hotel's approach to its interior style with a mix of traditional Chinese ink paintings and blue and white po...
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Appoints Steven Taylor Chief Marketing Officer
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | December 16, 2014
Hong Kong, December 15, 2014 - Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announces Steven Taylor will join the company as chief marketing officer (CMO) on January 5, 2015. He will be based in the group's corporate office in Hong Kong and report to Shangri-La President and CEO Greg Dogan. In his role as CMO, Taylor will oversee all functions across Shangri-La's Sales and Marketing Division, including revenue management, sales, digital marketing, brand communications, loyalty and partner marketing, customer insights and relationship management, reservations and distribution and corporate communications. Taylor is the former vice president of marketin...
