Hilton recently announced the appointment of Mr. Stefan Schmid as the General Manager of Hilton Shenzhen ShekouNanhai, effective June 1.

Schmid started his hospitality career in 1986 and has worked in various countries including Austria, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman and China. He has an abundance of experience in different areas of hotel management, especially food, beverage and operations. This was gained from experience working with various international hotel groups and brands such as Sofitel, Sheraton and Le Meridien.

Schmid joined Hilton in 2000. He started his first General Manager position at DoubleTree by Hilton Qingdao in 2009, and was transferred to DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing and in 2013 to Hilton Beijing in the same capacity. In 2015, Schmid was awarded the title of APAC Leader of the Year by Hilton Worldwide.

In his new role, Schmid will report to Joseph Zitnik, area general manager for Shenzhen.

About Hilton Shenzhen ShekouNanhai

As the perfect venue for leisure, weddings and events, Hilton Shenzhen ShekouNanhai offers stunning views of Shenzhen Bay. It houses two adjoining buildings and enjoys proximity to Shekou Cruise Centre, which conveniently connects to Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai.

With 540 rooms and suites, 4,064 ㎡versatile meeting and banquet facilities, 6 distinct outlets, leisure and business travelers alike will find a fine selection of culinary delights at the hotel, as well as comfortable accommodations, efficient services and well-equipped facilities.

Hotel address: NO.1177Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Learn more by contact us via +86 755 2162 8888 or visit shenzhenshekounanhai.hilton.com.

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