CHICAGO, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on Thursday the opening of Hyatt Regency Zhenjiang in East China's Jiangsu province, according to a press release by Hayatt.

The company said in the release that with Suning Group endowing Hyatt with best location, the 318-room Hyatt Regency hotel is set to provide travelers and locals alike with a fresh perspective of the city of Zhenjiang.

Stephen Ho, President, Greater China, Global Operations for Hyatt highly praised the potential of China tourism industry, "China continues to see strong development momentum due to the increase in business and leisure travel." he said.

Ho said "With the upscale offerings and energizing spaces that the Hyatt Regency brand is known for, we hope Hyatt Regency Zhenjiang will provide our guests with a seamless experience that connects them to who and what matters most when visiting Zhenjiang."

Suning Group is one of the largest non-government retailers in China, headquartered in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Suning has more than 1,600 stores covering over 700 cities of China.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 14 premier brands. As of Dec. 31, 2017, the Company's portfolio included more than 700 properties in more than 50 countries.