Shanghai, 30 November 2024 — In the vibrant heart of Shanghai’s city centre, where Art Deco chic meets timeless elegance, Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown celebrated the start of the festive season with its glamorous 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This enchanting evening blended luxury, warmth and the magic of the holidays, inviting domestic and international distinguished guests to experience a true “home away from home” during this special time of year.
Beneath Shanghai’s romantic winter skies, the evening began with a heartfelt welcome from Florian Heiner, General Manager, who introduced the international musical artist, Robert Gabriel Vicencio. Attracting an audience with his powerful performances of Nessun dorma and This is the Moment, Vicencio created an unforgettable atmosphere of passion and joy.
The night reached its peak as General Manager Mr. Heiner was joined by Nancy Zheng, a representative of the hotel’s ownership, to light the grand Christmas tree. With the press of a button, the beautiful Tiffany Blue-inspired tree sparkled to life, its glittering lights casting a festive glow across the elegant art deco hotel lobby. The uplifting harmonies of a live choir from Huaxia Oriental Children's Art School added to the magic, wrapping guests in a warm and celebratory spirit.
Guests were treated to a feast of flavours from traditional German culinary buffet stations featuring exquisite dishes crafted by the hotel’s talented Executive Chef Jason. Including traditional Gluhwein and flowing bubbles and with laughter filling the air, the evening reflected Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown promise to make every guest feel at home while surrounded by the Art Deco chic environment.
As the festive season begins, Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown invites domestic and international guests to embrace the joy of the holidays in a setting that combines glamour with the intimate warmth of a “home away from home.” Featuring spacious and luxurious suites, a prime location in the heart of Shanghai and a series of thoughtfully curated festive activities, the hotel offers an experience that is both extraordinary and deeply personal.