Italian feast shown in Changsha

　　Appointment

　　Daniel Ding has been appointed executive assistant manager of Wanda Reign Wuhan in Hubei province in Central China.

　　Opening

　　Marriott International announced the debut of the Fairfield by Marriott brand in China with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on July 6, marking the first move among its expansion in the burgeoning market for the next five years.

　　Awards

　　The 2017 Semifinal Round of Judging of 45th International Emmy Awards, which was held at Shanghai Hongqiao State Guest Hotel earlier this month, aims to inspire more creations and provide a platform to seek excellent works and business partners, its organizers said.

　　The Temple House, Chengdu, part of The House Collective by Swire Hotels, has been recognized as the No 1 City Hotel in Asia by the influential lifestyle and travel publication, Travel + Leisure. The results were announced last week. The hotel, which opened about two years ago, has established a reputation with local and international guests for celebrating the city's unique identity, while redefining luxury hospitality for modern Asia.

　　Culinary Delights

　　United States beef returned to the Chinese market for the first time in 14 years last month. The InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is among the earliest adopters, with its Char Dining Room and Lounge steakhouse already incorporating US steaks into its previously Australian-dominated menu. With wine pairings, a selection of infused salts and views over the fashionable Sanlitun Taikooli shopping district, Char offers premium sirloin and rib-eye steaks at 468 yuan ($69) per 200 grams and 488 yuan per 200g, respectively.

　　The St. Regis Changsha in Central China's Hunan province presented an Italian feast during a five-day culinary festival starting on July 14, with two Michelin-starred chefs Enrico Gerli and Paolo Gramaglia from the European country sharing their perception of food with participants. Pasqualino Barbasso, an Acrobatic Pizza World Champion, taught children how to make pizza during the event.