BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Kent Zhu has recently been appointed as the Executive Vice-President of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. In his new capacity, Kent will play a key role in the operation of the company, including strategic direction, hotel profitability, brand standards, service standards, guest satisfaction, and operation efficiency.
Kent is from Singapore, and is a seasoned hotelier with more than 30 years of professional management experience in the hospitality industry. Before joining Wanda Hotels & Resorts, he held several key positions in Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts for many years, most recently as the global chief marketing officer. We believe with his extensive experience and knowledge, he will further consolidate and strengthen Wanda Hotels & Resorts' service culture, making Wanda the leading Chinese global luxury hotel management group.
About Wanda Hotels & Resorts
As owner and operators, Wanda Hotels & Resorts is an international luxury hotel management company incorporating hotel owner, hotel operations and marketing that is dedicated to providing profound experience of Chinese culture and considerate guest services to global travelers. Currently there are three premium 5 star hotel brands under the umbrella of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, namely the renowned five-star hotel brand Wanda Realm, upscale five-star hotel brand Wanda Vista and premium luxury hotel brand Wanda Reign. By the end of 2015, Wanda will have 85 five-star hotels in China, including 38 hotels and resorts under the management of over ten international hotel brands, and 47 hotels of the self-owned international brands. By the end of 2018, Wanda Hotels & Resorts will own and manage over 150 hotels around the world, including Wanda Vista Hotels in London, Madrid, Chicago and on the Gold Coast in Australia. The loyalty program "Wanda Club" is also under the unified management of the company. For more information or for reservations, please visit http://www.wandahotels.com.
