MARCO POLO XIAMEN ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHRISTOPHER CHENG AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
Marco Polo Hotels
Hotel news, 27 February 2026
Originally from Malaysia, Mr. Cheng brings more than 17 years of experience as an Executive Chef in internationally renowned hotel brands. Prior to joining Marco Polo Xiamen, he served in leadership roles at several prestigious properties, including Conrad Tianjin, Hilton Zhengzhou, and Sofitel Harbin.
Mr. Cheng is widely recognized for his strong capabilities in staff supervision, team leadership, and time management. Beyond cultivating his own culinary artistry, he is adept at building highly effective and collaborative culinary teams through clear communication and motivational leadership. His extensive hands-on experience has equipped him with comprehensive professional competencies across multiple core disciplines. With a keen understanding of market trends, he excels in menu research, development, and conceptual design—consistently delivering innovative and memorable dining experiences.
Fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hainanese, Mr. Cheng combines rich practical experience with a solid theoretical foundation. He remains passionately dedicated to the continual exploration and refinement of international cuisine, which he views as a dynamic and evolving art form.
Management at Marco Polo Xiamen commented:
“We are confident that with his extensive experience and diverse background, Mr. Cheng will lead our culinary team to new levels of excellence and further strengthen the hotel’s reputation within the competitive culinary market.”
About Marco Polo Xiamen
Marco Polo Xiamen boasts 300 well-appointed rooms and suites, a Marco Polo ballroom and nine meeting rooms, which can cater to events of different sizes. The hotel provides impeccable service and offers unrivalled views of Lake Yundang and the white egret protection zone. Located near the famous Coffee Street, Marco Polo Xiamen is within a 20-minute drive to the city’s International Airport and business district. Facilities include nine dining outlets, a recreation complex with an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, billiards and kids’ club.
About Marco Polo Hotels
Marco Polo Hotels’ premium hotels in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and the Philippines reflect the adventurous ethos of their namesake – Marco Polo. Located in key destinations, each property is active in their community, committed to sustainability, and a central hub for gatherings and meaningful local experiences. The brand is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Visit marcopolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 50 brands and over 950 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 34 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in member hotel revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.
For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
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