Shanghai, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th China Hotel Investment Summit, hosted by HVS, was held on May 14 at the Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai. John Kidd, President of HNA Hotels Group, was invited to attend the event as a key interview guest.
At the 11th China Hotel Investment Summit, John Kidd, President of HNA Hotels Group, was interviewed on-site regarding the topic of new opportunities in hotel investment from the investors' perspective. Mr. Kidd said: "China's tourism economy is gradually transitioning from the initial stage of mass tourism to that of vacation tourism. Under the macro-regulation of national mechanisms, the hotel investment industry will present even more opportunities in the future."
The China Hotel Investment Summit (CHIC) is the most influential hotel investment summit in China and serves as a platform for numerous leaders and investors in the hospitality industry to network, communicate, and conduct business. The advisory committee of CHIC consists of over 30 renowned leaders in the global hotel industry. Its distinguished speakers come from China, the Asia-Pacific region, and other parts of the world, bringing fresh perspectives and sharing professional knowledge and business models in the hotel industry. Additionally, CEOs and senior executives from leading hotel management groups participate in this annual event, using CHIC as a platform to better develop their businesses. It is expected to attract nearly 500 attendees from over 28 countries and regions each year.
HNA Hotels Group is managed under HNA Tourism Group. Established in 1997, HNA Hotels Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HNA Group and is ranked among the top 300 hotel groups worldwide. Currently, it owns 450 hotels domestically and internationally, with a total of nearly 80,000 rooms. Its hotel brand portfolio includes three major series: Tangla, Jinhaima, and NH. HNA Hotels Group has always taken it upon itself to "create a world-class hotel brand with Chinese characteristics" and strives to achieve breakthroughs and innovation in China's hotel management models.
John Kidd, President of HNA Hotels Group, Invited as Key Interview Guest to Attend the Event