Westin Hotels & Resorts is planning a wider hospitality network in China with new openings in Hainan, Qingdao and Chongqing.

The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort, The Westin Haikou, The Westin Qingdao and The Westin Chongqing will consolidate the group's foothold in China's second- and third-tier cities.

"China is a very important market for the Westin brand and we will continue to grow and expand our portfolio of hotels here, ensuring that guests will leave feeling better than when they first arrived at our hotels," says Vincent Ong, senior brand director, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element, Asia-Pacific.