Celebrity guests

David Beckham (right), the renowned former soccer player is warmly welcomed by J. Edward Brea (left), general manager of Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.

George Benney (right), managing director of Regent Beijing, warmly welcomed Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission during his stay at the hotel.

What's new

Winter events

The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai is introducing special winter meeting events with 357 elegant rooms and suites and almost 2,000 square meters of meeting space. One breakfast, free Internet, two coffee breaks and conference facilities are available. In addition, one gift certificate for lunch buffet except Saturday and Sunday brunch is offered.

021-2330-2585

Festival skating rink

The Peninsula-Shanghai is launching the hotel's inaugural skating rink with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The 200-square-meter ice rink is located at the culture square of Waitanyuan, right on The Bund, which is regarded as one of the highlights of the 2013 "The Magical Waitanyuan", the first event ever jointly staged by buildings in Waitanyuan. 021-2327-2888

Kerry golf event

Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai is holding the second annual Kerry Cup golf event supported by Singapore Tourism Board and Honma Golf at the Agile Binhai Golf Club in Shanghai. Forty guests have been invited to meet and mingle with important professional players. 021-6169-8888

Art in hotel

The Opposite House in Beijing is exhibiting the Pink Collar installation by artist Ma Han until Dec 30. He likes to use different colors of collars to symbolize social classes.

Special packages

Kerry Hotel, Beijing introduces two packages: "Holiday Escape" package available until Feb 10 starts at 1,500 yuan for a one-night stay and "Kristmas Adventure" package available from Dec 6 to 7 starting from 1,300 yuan. 010-6561-8833

Charity Bazaar

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing will launch the Charity Bazaar Share of Love on Dec 5. Designed to raise funds for children in poverty, the event, co-held by the hotel and non-profit organization Right To Play China, includes sumptuous Christmas cuisine, wonderful performances, a lucky draw and a wide selection of luxury brands at big bargain prices.

New room to check

New World Beijing Hotel opens in Chongwenmen, one of Beijing's fastest growing commercial areas. Until Feb 28, the hotel's introductory offer starts from 1,388 yuan single occupancy and 1,488 yuan double occupancy, for a superior room, with the second night complementary, including full daily buffet breakfast and wireless Internet access. The package is subject to availability and 15 percent tax. 010-5960-8888

To the fairy land

Come and join the Children's Carnival at Shangri-La Hotel Beijing on Dec 21 and 22. For the kids, this will be a feast for the eyes, ears and tummy, with a sumptuous children's buffet lunch followed by games and a show. The cartoon living theater will bring to life the story of Snow White, transporting the kids to the fairy land of princes and princesses. For parents, this is a wonderful time with your little ones and perhaps an opportunity to relive your own childhood.

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Appointment

Adrian Rudin has been appointed general manager of NUO Hotel Beijing.

(China Daily 11/30/2013 page13)