LISTEN HERE FOR CITY SOUNDS - NICCOLO CHANGSHA CELEBRATES ITS 7TH ANNIVERSARY

CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This autumn, Niccolo Changsha proudly celebrates its 7th anniversary with a series of exclusive limited-time offerings and special privileges. In collaboration with renowned city sound curator Da Wu (大悟), the hotel successfully hosted an episode of 'Niccolo Lectures' event and a multimedia submission campaign, inviting the public to share cherished auditory memories of the city.

Continuing its artistic spirit as a cultural landmark within the city, Niccolo Changsha once again hosted its signature event­ — Niccolo Lectures — this time featuring Da Wu as guest speaker. Held on 19 October at The Conservatory on the hotel's 8th floor, the event brought together hotel guests, social media followers, and local influencers to explore the theme 'Changsha City Sound Walk'. Mr. Da Wu began by sharing a variety of sounds captured throughout Changsha: the resonant bells atop Yuelu Mountain (岳麓山), crashing waves at Orange Isle (橘子洲), the sizzle of stinky tofu being fried, hawkers' calls and murmured conversations in alleyways, catchy local dialect rhymes, and even the distinctive traffic signals at Jiefang West Road's (解放西路) bustling intersection. These familiar soundscapes, collected over more than a decade of Mr. Da Wu's fieldwork, stirred deep emotional responses among attendees. Guests then engaged in heartfelt discussions around topics such as 'What sounds define Changsha', 'The disappearing voices of the city', and 'The gap between evolving urban sounds and feelings'. These exchanges, along with Mr. Da Wu's insights, inspired thoughtful reflection and brought the event to a memorable close.

Building on this artistic dialogue from 'Niccolo Lecture', Niccolo Changsha has launched an online image submission contest themed 'Listen Here for City'. Participants are invited to share treasured moments captured in Changsha that reflect themes such as 'past and present', 'fast and slow', or 'city and nature'. The submission period is from now until 3 November 2025. Entries can be submitted via Niccolo Changsha's official WeChat account, RedNote or email. Prizes include Niccolo Changsha guest room complimentary experience and Niccolo Kitchen signature steak menu for two. Winning submissions will be creatively integrated into Mr. Da Wu's audio works to produce a series of immersive audiovisual features - capturing and preserving the soul and essence of life in Changsha.

Niccolo Lectures is an exclusive event series that embodies Niccolo's brand spirit of exploration and its motto of "New Encounters and Timeless Pleasures." Dedicated to creating compelling experiences, Niccolo Hotels presents these events as a platform for contemporary and future entrepreneurs, fashion leaders, and business innovators to share their insights and remarkable life stories.

For more information, please visit the hotel, follow the hotel WeChat Official "Niccolo Changsha" (长沙尼依格罗酒店 in Chinese) or call +86 731 8895 8888.

About Niccolo Changsha

New Encounters. Timeless Pleasures.

Niccolo Changsha is located in Hunan capital's premier address in Furong District entertainment and business hub. Opened in October 2018, the hotel offers 241 contemporary urban chic rooms and spectacular suites between the 86th and 92nd floors of Changsha IFS Tower One. Situated in the most vibrant part of the city, the hotel's facilities include contemporary function and meeting spaces offering scenic views of the city and Xiang River, elaborate conference and social event venues including The Conservatory, the luxurious Niccolo Ballroom, a sophisticated Tea Lounge, Bar 93, Niccolo Kitchen, The Spa at Niccolo and the Fitness Centre. Reservations may be made at niccolohotels.com.

About Niccolo Hotels

Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand's first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels is part of Wharf Hotels' portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.

About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850 properties in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 32 million members 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 revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through GHA membership, brands significantly expand their global reach, generating incremental revenue and reducing dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.

For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or www.ghadiscovery.com.

source: Niccolo Changsha