Niccolo Changsha Hosts First Anniversary Gala Dinner

CHANGSHA, China, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth luxury hotel in the Niccolo collection of Wharf Hotels, Niccolo Changsha - a landmark hotel in Central China – held its First Anniversary Gala Dinner on 29 October 2019. Nearly 300 guests attended the event, including consulate staff, government representatives, famous artists, national and local media, and senior management of hotel's partners.

Niccolo Changsha's Gala Dinner was a celebration of Changsha's art and culture. On 29 October, the hotel was decorated as an Art Palace, with a contemporary art exhibition at Arrival Lobby and 3 art masterpieces showcased at the Niccolo Ballroom Foyer.

One Golden Year, A Celebration of Changsha's Art and Culture

One Golden Year, A Celebration of Changsha's Art and Culture

The gala dinner kicked off with a stunning holographic light show. Mr Jorgen Christensen, General Manager of Niccolo Changsha, delivered a welcome speech. Dr Jennifer Cronin, President of Wharf Hotels, shared the essence of the Niccolo brand and its road to success. The first anniversary celebration ceremony was officially launched with all distinguished guests, followed by a piano performance by Ms Shen Shizhe, the first Steinway Artist in Hunan Province, an amazing Shadow Puppetry performance and an extraordinary magic show by Mr Daly Tang, two-time winner of the Merlin Award, an international magic award. Following the spectacular ceremony, guests were treated to an unforgettable dinner.

Since opening on 29 October 2018, Niccolo Changsha has been committed to developing a reputation for excellent service, promoting the Niccolo brand regionally, domestically and internationally. Within one year of opening, Niccolo Changsha achieved first place in the RevPAR Generation Index, and all segments have exceeded business projections. Looking forward, Niccolo Changsha will continue its efforts to improve the quality of lifestyle, art and culture to Star City.

About Wharf Hotels
The Spirit of Discovery

Emanating the spirit of discovery, Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, is based in Hong Kong and currently operates 17 owned or managed hotels under Niccolo or Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong, mainland China and the Philippines. Niccolo Hotels was added to the group's portfolio in 2015 as the new luxury collection, positioning the brand as contemporary chic. The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, opened in January 2018 as the brand's flagship, with one new Niccolo hotel currently under development in China following successful openings in Chengdu, Chongqing, Hong Kong and Changsha. Marco Polo's 13 international deluxe hotels in established locations within mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines maintain their ethos to explore, discover and experience a destination, drawing on the philosophies of their namesake, Marco Polo: an adventurer, a traveller, an entrepreneur and a connoisseur of culture - just as Marco Polo's modern travellers are today. Further details are available at wharfhotels.com.

About Niccolo Changsha

New Encounters. Timeless Pleasures.

Niccolo Changsha is located in Hunan capital's premier address in Furong District entertainment and business hub. Open in October 2018, the hotel offers 241 contemporary urban chic rooms and spectacular suites between the 86th and 92nd floors of Changsha IFS Tower One. Situated in the most vibrant part of the city, the hotel's facilities include contemporary function and meeting spaces offering scenic views of the city and Xiang river, elaborate conference and social event venues including The Conservatory, the luxurious Niccolo Ballroom, a sophisticated Tea Lounge, Bar 93, Niccolo Kitchen, The Spa at Niccolo and Fitness Centre. Reservations may be made at niccolohotels.com.

About Global Hotel Alliance

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together 30 brands with over 550 hotels in 75 countries. GHA uses a shared technology platform to drive incremental revenues and create cost savings for its member brands. GHA's award-winning loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, provides 13 million members exclusive opportunities to immerse themselves in local culture wherever they travel. For more information, visit discoveryloyalty.com.

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