China Policy Update — 28 April 2026

policy • 28 April 2026

China's hospitality sector is experiencing significant expansion, with major luxury and lifestyle hotel developments underway across key regions to meet growing tourism demand. **Xiong'an New Area Emerges as Hospitality Hub** Langham Hospitality Group has announced plans to open **Cordis Hotels & Resorts and Ying'nFlo properties** in Xiong'an New Area by the second quarter of 2028[2]. The integrated hotel complex will span 23,700 square metres and represents the first time both the upscale Cordis brand and upper-midscale Ying'nFlo brand will operate together within the same development[2]. Xiong'an, a state-level urban development in northern China designed to support the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region, is being positioned to host sporting and large-scale events with purpose-built venues and direct transport links to surrounding cities[2]. **Luxury Brands Expanding Across China** Six Senses has signed an agreement to open **Six Senses Beijing** in the Haidian District[7], adding to the wave of premium hospitality development. This expansion reflects broader industry momentum: luxury and upper upscale hotel segments have significantly outperformed other categories in China's recovery, with occupancy reaching 67% by mid-2026[4]. Across Asia Pacific more broadly, Hilton is introducing eight new luxury and lifestyle brands with more than 15 hotel openings planned for 2026[5], positioning China as a key growth market within the region. These infrastructure developments align with China's positioning as a major tourism destination, offering Australian travellers enhanced accommodation options across both established cities and emerging urban centres.

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