Looking Back, Stelliers 2019: Celebrating Excellence in South Asia and Beyond
Join us on a journey through the years with Stelliers as we take a closer look at our history, major achievements, and notable honourees of the hospitality industry!
2019
Under our new branding “Stelliers”, we began expanding our award portfolio to cover the South Asian region, welcoming participants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The prestigious awards ceremonies took place at the Four Seasons Macau, recognising the outstanding achievements of hoteliers across China, while the iconic Marina Bay Sands played host to the Asia awards, honouring the exceptional talent and accomplishments in the broader Asian region.
Heidi Tang
From Corporate Sales to Hospitality Leadership
Award Won in 2019: Sales Hotelier of the Year
Position in 2019: Director of Sales Marketing at Niccolo Changsha
Current Position: Area Hotel Manager, Niccolo Changsha and a lifestyle hotel in Changsha IFS Tower 2
Heidi Tang, a distinguished figure in the hospitality industry, and a sales and marketing professional with over 16 years of experience, embarked on her career in hotel corporate sales back in 2007. Her exceptional abilities and remarkable track record in delivering results quickly earned her recognition within her company. She soon seized the opportunity to assume more significant roles, first as the Director of Events at The Westin Ningbo, followed by her appointment as Director of Sales at the InterContinental Changsha.
Over the years, Heidi demonstrated her exceptional skills throughout a variety of positions at Wanda Hotels, including as Director of Sales and Marketing at Wanda Realm Nanchang. Her strategic initiatives resulted in an immediate increase in revenue, and she was later promoted to the role of Cluster Director of Sales Marketing in Hefei Wanda Vista & Wanda Realm. During her tenure, she grew the revenue and awareness of each hotel year-on-year and positioned each property as the market leader in their competitive set.
In March 2018, she joined Niccolo Changsha as the pre-opening Director of Sales and Marketing. With her expertise, she was able to build a highly efficient team, ignited market opportunities, and consistently delivered results in performance indices through innovative incentives. Within 4 months, she successfully led the team with strategies effectively implemented to position the hotel as the undoubted market leader.
Heidi’s career reached a new height after winning a Stelliers Award in 2019. Leveraging her expertise and past accomplishments, she spearheaded successful strategies that propelled Niccolo Changsha to become the city’s leading landmark hotel. Heidi’s efforts also played a pivotal role in establishing Niccolo Changsha as a prime destination for nightlife and entertainment. Furthermore, Niccolo Changsha secured its position as the 10th best art performance hotel among 50 in China and international hotels in 2022, making it the sole representative from Central China and the Niccolo portfolio. Heidi was promoted in 2020 to Executive Assistant Manager, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to driving hotel revenue and enhancing the guest experience.
Not only does Heidi excel in her role, but also as a mentor; nurturing and developing talents in the hotel industry and continuously welcoming fresh insight and ideas. Her agility and rapid adaption, coupled with an open mind for self-development and a keen focus on developing younger generations and future trends, make her an exemplary figure.
As of April 2023, Heidi has taken on a new role as the Area Hotel Manager, assuming full responsibility for the operation of two hotels: Niccolo Changsha and a second Changsha property slated to open in September, a lifestyle hotel in Changsha IFS Tower 2.
Heidi’s illustrious career, marked by exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication, continues to shape the landscape of the hospitality industry, and we can’t wait to hear what comes next!
Is there any advice that you would like to pass on to aspiring hoteliers, or hoteliers applying to Stelliers this year?
Keep an open mind and stay agile in what is an ever-challenging and evolving industry. Always be curious and driven, and have clearly defined goals so you can inspire your team and create opportunities for development.
Applications for the Stelliers 2023 awards will be closing in just one day! This is your final opportunity to showcase your exceptional talent, dedication, and the contributions you have made to the industry over the past 12 months. Click “Read More” at the end of this article to submit your application today!
Applications Close:
June 16, 2023