New World Langfang Hotel Appoints GM

Mr. Tony Chick has been appointed General Manager of the 294-room New World Langfang Hotel, scheduled to open late 2016.

Mr. Chick was previously resident manager of New World Beijing Hotel where he was one of the pre-opening team members.

Prior to joining New World Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Chick worked at hotels in mainland China and Hong Kong including being part of the pre-opening teams at BC Hotel & Residence in Beijing and East Beijing.

He has also worked at East Hong Kong and Hyatt Regency Tianjin, in addition to holding various positions with the Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.

Mr. Chick started his hospitality career in 1988 by joining The Regent, Hong Kong immediately after completing his hotel management studies in Switzerland.

Langfang is a rapidly developing city designated as an information technology and advanced technology hub, while environmental conservation is integral to its city planning. Only one hour drive from the Beijing Capital International Airport, the city is also accessible via the Beijing to Shanghai High Speed Railway.