(24 October 2023, Hong Kong) Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House hosted an event this evening to celebrate both hotels being recognised in the top five best hotels in the world by the inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels list. This recognition reflects the city’s homegrown talent and reaffirms Hong Kong as a world-class destination and a leader in the global hospitality industry. The celebratory event was held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and was attended by Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism as Guest of Honour and some 150 guests from public, hospitality, tourism and sectors.
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Mr Kevin Yeung commended Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House for showcasing Hong Kong’s vibrant culture and hospitality to the world. He said, “Having two hotels from Hong Kong not just on the list but top on the list speaks volume of the professionalism of our hospitality industry. I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the entire hotel industry, it is all your dedicated efforts which make our hotel industry strong, and your passion and commitment which contribute to Hong Kong’s success.”
“This honour is testament to the hard work and unwavering dedication of our teams in curating extraordinary experiences for our guests. Hong Kong has many undiscovered talents, who the industry must engage and galvanise to reinvigorate the city’s reputation as a vibrant, world-leading tourist destination and international cultural hub. Through our initiatives such as Rosewood Bridges Internships, we are offering homegrown talent unparalleled opportunities to grow and thrive, building a strong pipeline of talent for Hong Kong’s hospitality sector,” said Ms. Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group.
“We are all immensely proud of The Upper House. What makes The Upper House truly a rare gem is the incredible team of young professionals who are passionate about delivering an unscripted guest experience,” said Mr. Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties and Chairman of Swire Hotels. “The reopening of the borders provided a vital boost to the industry this year, and we’re encouraged by the concerted efforts of the Government and Hong Kong Tourism Board to develop exciting campaigns and host mega events, which are attracting a global audience. We will continue to look for new ways to engage our guests and introduce new, memorable experiences.” The highly anticipated list identifies the world’s finest luxury hotels based on votes from over 580 travel industry experts. The list includes industry-defining hotels from 35 different locations across six continents. Both Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House are the only Hong Kong hotels to be placed on the list.
Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism (centre) attended the celebratory event with Ms Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group (left) and Mr Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties and Chairman of Swire Hotels (right). 
Secretary Yeung (left 6), Mr Joe Wong, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism (left 4), Ms Vivian Sum, Commissioner for Tourism (left 3) and Mr Dane Cheng, Executive Director of HK Tourism Board (right 5), Mrs Betty Fung, Chief Executive Officer at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (right 4), raising a toast with Ms Cheng (left 5), Mr Blackburn (right 6), and Mr Toby Smith, Deputy Chairman for Swire Hotels (right 3), Mr Dean Winter, Managing Director for Swire Hotels (right 1), Ms Kristina Snaith-Lense, General Manager for The Upper House (right 2), Mr Hoss Vetry, Vice President of Operations for APAC at the Rosewood Hotel Group (left 2), and Mr Hugo Montanari, Managing Director for the Rosewood Hong Kong (left 1) during the event. 
Mr Dean Winter, Managing Director of Swire Hotels (right), Mr Dane Cheng, Executive Director of HK Tourism Board (centre), and Mr Hoss Vetry, Vice President of Operations APAC at the Rosewood Hotel Group (left) discussed the future of Hong Kong’s hospitality industry during a fireside chat session. 
Four associates from Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House reflected on their experiences in contributing to the success of the two hotels.
The full list of the 2023 World’s 50 Best Hotels can be found here.
