Accor Hotels: Guan Hongcai will take over as General Manager of the Shanghai Peace Hotel starting January 12

According to Opinion Network: On January 15, Accor Hotels Group announced that starting from January 12, 2026, Francis Kuah will serve as the General Manager of the Peace Hotel in Shanghai, fully responsible for daily operations and strategic planning, and promoting the hotel's upgrade from the Fairmont brand to the Raffles brand.

According to the information, Francis Kuah has 26 years of international luxury hotel management experience, having worked with brands such as Fairmont, Raffles, and Shangri-La, and has led multiple openings and operational enhancements in various locations, covering countries like China, Singapore, and the UAE. Upon returning to this landmark on the Bund, he will integrate historical context with contemporary luxury service, consolidating the Peace Hotel's benchmark position in the high-end market