The World of Hospitality Issue 28 2018 | Page 6

6 the World Of Hospitality As the business owner of the Bellagio Shanghai, Suning Real Estate will oversee and co-manage the hotel’s operations alongside the Chinese arm of MGM Resorts International: Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality. The deal reflects the importance that Suning, one of the largest non-state owned enterprises in China, is embarking on a new chapter of diversified consumption scenarios and luxury experience spaces. Mr Zhang Jindong, Chairman of Suning Holdings Group, says: “Bringing the Bellagio to China demonstrates Suning’s expertise and ambition not only in general retail commerce but also to create the unique experience for consumers by providing more trendy and high-end products and services through partnership with the world’s most distinguished brands.” Suning has big ambitions for the high-end consumption development in China. For the hotel scene the real estate group of Suning is aiming to open 100 more luxury hotels and become the country’s future flagship operator in the hospitality industry. Along with the Bellagio, the company has already opened dozens of high-end hotels in partnership with prestigious brands covering several 1st tier and 2nd tier cities of the country. Bellagio ShanghaI