Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Robert Kuok |
| Headquarters | Quarry Bay, Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania |
Key people | Kuok Hui-kwong (Group Chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Hotels and resorts (Shangri-La, Traders Hotels, Kerry Hotels, Hotel Jen) |
| Owner | Kerry Properties |
| Parent | Kerry Properties |
| Website | www |
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts () is an international hospitality company established in 1971 by entrepreneur Robert Kuok. Operating as a subsidiary under Kerry Properties, the group oversees more than 100 upscale hotels and resorts, offering upwards of 40,000 rooms throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania.
The organization runs four distinct brands catering to varied customer segments: Shangri-La, Traders Hotels, Kerry Hotels, and Hotel Jen. Its corporate headquarters are situated in , Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. The current chairman leading the company is Kuok Hui-kwong.
History
The inaugural property of the luxury Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts chain was the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, which opened its doors on 23 April 1971. The brand name draws inspiration from the fictional locale Shangri-La, featured in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by British writer James Hilton.
Initially, management of the Singapore hotel was handled by Westin Hotels & Resorts. However, in 1979, Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited was established, and by 1984, management of the Singapore property reverted from Westin to Shangri-La. By 1991, Shangri-La had taken over operations of all its other hotels.
The Singapore venue also serves as the host for the prominent inter-governmental security summit known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Subsidiaries
- Shangri-La Asia Limited is a Bermuda-incorporated entity with limited liability. It holds a primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 00069), along with secondary listings on the Singapore Exchange and through American Depositary Receipts (SHALY). Since 1997, it has owned Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited.
- Shangri-La Hotels (Malaysia) Berhad is registered in Malaysia with limited liability and is publicly traded on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (stock code 5517).
- Shangri-La Hotel Public Company Limited is incorporated in Thailand with limited liability and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (stock code SHANG).
Properties
As of March 2022, Shangri-La owns, operates, or manages a total of 100 hotels located in 77 destinations worldwide:
| Brand | Number of properties |
|---|---|
| Shangri-La | 91 |
| Hotel Jen | 9 |
| Kerry Hotels | 3 |
| Traders | 2 |
| China World | 2 |
| Total | 107 |
Senior leadership
- Group Chairman: Kuok Hui-kwong (appointed January 2017)
- Group CEO: Kuok Hui-kwong (appointed August 2025)
Past chairmen
- Robert Kuok (1984–1993)
- Pho Ba Quan (1993–1994)
- Richard Liu (1994–1997)
- Beau Kuok Khoon-chen (1997–2000)
- Alex Ye (2000–2003)
- Edward Kuok Khoon-loong (2003–2008)
- Kuok Khoon-ean (2008–2013)
- Beau Kuok Khoon-chen (2013–2017)
Former chief executives
- Robert Kuok (1984–1993)
- Pho Ba Quan (1993–1994)
- Paul Bush (1994–1997)
- Chye Kuok Khoon-ho (1997–2002)
- Edward Kuok Khoon-loong (2008–2009)
- Kuok Khoon-ean (2009–2013)
- Beau Kuok Khoon-chen (2013–2017)
- Lim Beng Chee (2017–2022)