The Hotelier Awards China Shortlist Announcement

. September 28, 2015

The Hotelier Awards China is a celebration of brilliance - the pinnacle of appreciation of the people bringing life to a hotel.

Shanghai, China. September 2015 - After receiving applications from more than 40 brands and close to 100 properties the 2015 edition of The Hotelier Awards China is looking like it is going to be a fantastic one. The five judges gathered recently at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, in Shanghai to begin the selection process. They were astounded by the quality of each submission and the level of dedication and pride shown for the job. The judges faced an extremely difficult task of narrowing down the candidates to leave just 6 nominees for each of the 17 different categories.

Alison Gilmore - Senior Exhibition Director - International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), Worldwide expresses her views; “It is so fantastic to see so many talented individuals working in the hospitality industry across China. These hoteliers are truly passionate about their jobs and after reviewing the applications it is clear that they deserve this recognition. It is important for us to honour these individuals for their dedication and continued commitment to providing guests with outstanding experiences. It has been an honour and I am delighted to be a part of this process. All the applicants should be very proud of themselves.” The feedback from the judges was unanimous as they all agreed that the quality of applications was a real testament to those involved.

The category for GM of the Year was positively brimming with outstanding applications, each including impressive testimonials. The successful candidates are; Andrew C. Rogers - Multi-Property Vice President and General Manager - The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street Bede Barry - General Manager - Conrad and Holiday Inn Hotels, Cotai Strip Macao Greg Findlay - General Manager - W Beijing Chang'an Jeff Cheng - General Manager - Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Pearl Peng - General Manager - Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall Rainer Burkle - Regional Vice President and General Manager - The Ritz Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Roger Fung - General Manager - InterContinental Shanghai Puxi Shaun Campbell - General Manager - Cordis, Hong Kong

The top nominees for the Unsung Hero category include;

Barry Wang - Welcome Agent - Langham Place, Xiamen Bruce Yuan - Fitness Center Lifeguard - Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel Ines Leung - Senior Manager - Teleservices - Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Macau Mary Li - Club Floor Manager - The Peninsula Hotel Beijing Michael Liu - Asstistant Chief of Security - Hilton Beijing Suzanne Chan Chi San - Assistant Manager, Service Quality - Hard Rock Hotel Macau at City of Dreams Macau

Judge Yona He - Senior Vice President Asia Pacific & Oceania - Forbes Travel Guide comments “I was very impressed by the quality of the applications, the level of detail and the overall effort applied.  Narrowing the list down to a top six nominees was a real challenge which is a testament to.” The selection process was a further indication of the extraordinary lengths hoteliers are reaching in order to improve service and overall guest experience. The hospitality sector in Greater China is well on its way to becoming a major player on a global scale.

To find out the top nominees for all 17 categories visit www.hotelierawards.com or download our App - The Hotelier Awards China - for both iOS and Android phones. You can also keep up to date with all the latest news straight to your phone. Online voting for the Most Popular Hotelier is still ongoing, so make sure you have your say!

All winners will be announced and celebrated at the award ceremony on Thursday 10th December 2015 at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing. The Four Seasons Hotel Beijing is an internationally renowned brand admired for high-quality and luxury. The award ceremony is an opportunity for winners to receive recognition and for peers to congratulate their co-workers. There are various different ways for those working within the hospitality industry to be involved; become a sponsor, participate in the vendor show or purchase tickets to the award ceremony. For more details visit www.hotelierawards.com

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