Larsen Moves To Hilton Sanya

August 15, 2006

Dirk De Cuyper, General Manager of Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, has appointed Jesper Bach Larsen as the Director of Operations for the first Hilton resort in China.

Before joining Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Jesper worked at Hilton Shanghai as Food and Beverage Manager, and as F&B Operations Manager in Hilton Copenhagen Airport.

Born in Denmark, Jesper speaks fluent Danish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, German and Spanish. He will add new energy and inspiration to every aspect of operations with his 15 years experience in the hospitality industry.

Hilton Sanya Team Gains Leadership Training

September 17, 2007

Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa's management team led by General Manager Dirk De Cuyper recently participated in the "Oz Principle" leadership training workshop conducted by Ester Zheng, director of human resources of Hilton Shanghai, and Susan Wang, learning and development manager of Hilton Beijing.

Hilton Sanya Wins Development Award

July 18, 2006

Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa was awarded the "China Hotel Development of the Year", presented at the China Hotel Development and Financing Seminar in Beijing. The seminar was organised by Horwath Asia Pacific, Sonnenblick-Goldman and the China Tourist Hotels Association. The award recognised Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa's leadership and contribution to the hospitality industry in China.

Hilton Hotels Makes New Top Appointment For Sanya Resort

March 19, 2008

Hilton Hotels has appointed Jean-Pierre Mainardi as general manager of Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa.

With 35 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Mainardi joins Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa from the Nile Hilton in Egypt, which he managed for five years and after helping the pre-project team of the new Conrad hotel in Shanghai for a few months. Prior to this, Mainardi worked in management positions at Hilton Hotels worldwide in Brussels, London, New York, Bangkok, Lahore, Bahrain, Turkey, Strasbourg and Glasgow.

A French national, Jean-Pierre has a degree in English Literature from Cambridge University, United Kingdom, and a financial degree from the University of Economic Science, France. He is fluent in a number of languages

BEIJING & CHONGQING, CHINA: Hilton Chongqing & Hilton Beijing

With the 2008 Summer Olympic Games just around the corner, China is attracting more and more attention from international travelers. And with its sexy Valentine’s Day special, the Hilton Beijing is prepared to help add a little spice to the most romantic day of the year. Spend the evening at the hotel’s Zeta Bar indulging in a four-course meal of dishes said to contain aphrodisiacs: fresh French oysters, marinated toro, roasted fillet of Japanese beef capped off by a chocolate trilogy dessert and a bottle of Moët champagne. Couples can end the evening with a nightcap before heading up to a deluxe room. After a leisurely breakfast (included in the package) lovers can leave the urban surroundings of Beijing and head to the Hilton Chongqing, an oasis of calm and luxury. Taste traditional Kong Fu tea or a delicious cocktail while listening to live music at the River Lounge. Ease away the tension at the cloud 9 spa with a couples treatment, including aromatherapy foot bath and massage using the spa’s secret Romeo & Juliet Love Potion to inspire romance and uplift the spirit.

VENICE, ITALY: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

There are few destinations more romantic than Venice, Italy, and the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice provides the ideal setting to truly enjoy the magic of the city. Built in a 19th century flour mill on Giudecca, the hotel, opened in June 2007, houses the city’s largest spa, its first rooftop pool and bar and two restaurants from Cipriani chef Franco Luise. With sweeping and singular views of Venice, guests can take a five-minute ride on the hotel’s complimentary water shuttle to the mainland, where they can spend the day strolling cobblestone streets, enjoying a coffee in the Piazza di San Marco, or shopping for the beautiful glass the city is known for. The hotel’s Venetian Honeymoon packages include upgrades to a Venice-view room, Hilton Breakfast buffet, a special honeymoon amenity and bottle of champagne upon arrival, and a 3:00 p.m. late check-out to ensure couples enjoy every last minute of their stay.

HAWAII: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

Anyone can plan a romantic vacation to Hawaii, but the staff at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa can take your romantic inclinations to the next level. A beautiful ocean-front chapel is the ideal spot for a destination wedding or for renewing vows before a sparkling Pacific sunset. To celebrate the occasion couples can enjoy a three- or five-course chef’s dinner paired with selections from an award-winning wine cellar at the resort’s spectacularly situated Bali by the Sea restaurant. Though Waikiki Beach offers enough activity to keep lovers relaxed and entertained, the hotel’s Mandara Spa offers a sweet treat to help them ease into the evening after a day of hiking to majestic waterfalls or kayaking to alluring deserted islands. The spa’s Exploration In Chocolate package for two begins with side-by-side massages in a deluxe, private spa suite before couples treat each other to a rich chocolate scrub that is “good enough to eat.” End the day with a custom aromatic bath and you’ll surely have sweet dreams.

BANGKOK, THAILAND: Millennium Hilton Bangkok

Situated on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok’s original temple precinct, the Millennium Hilton Bangkok features romantic dining spots, stunning river views from each guest room and a spa featuring a range of exotic treatments for couples. Relax with your sweetie in the hotel’s special couples spa treatment room and a backdrop of sacred Banyan trees to provide a rejuvenating haven. A massage with wild mint oil and specially blended Thai natural herbs is followed by a romantic floral bath in a private whirlpool spa. Enjoy a cocktail at ThreeSixty lounge with panoramic views of the city and soft jazz music before dining at Prime, the hotel’s romantic steak house featuring succulent fare and spectacular river views.

CANCUN, Q. ROO, MEXICO: Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort

Set between the azure Nichupté Lagoon and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Hilton Cancun Golf and Spa Resort provides a setting that feels worlds away from the cosmopolitan Mexican Caribbean city around it. Mexican hospitality is the hallmark of this world-class resort that features 426 ocean view guest rooms including the Villas at the Hilton Cancun. Couples can indulge their senses with a beachfront couples’ massage at the intimate Spa cabin, the secluded Zen Garden or the Beachside Palapa, followed by a succulent dinner at Mitachi Seaside Grill, Cancun’s only seaside fine dining restaurant. The resort’s three- and seven-day romance packages include the essential elements of a romantic vacation – flowers, chocolates, sparking wine and breakfasts and dinner at the hotel’s two restaurants. More adventurous couples will be delighted by the myriad activities available to visitors. Parasailing, jet-skiing, scuba diving, golf and a world-renowned nightlife scene are sure to help make this romantic getaway one to remember.