The law has been criticized by governments of the West and many international agencies. A 2005 renovation saw its triumphant return, extending lavish features such as private outdoor terraces, hot tubs and soaking baths to many rooms. A new security law passed June 30 by the Chinese government gives it broad powers to arrest and imprison for life those it convicts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. This Art Nouveau jewel, formerly the Belmont Motor Hotel, sadly fell into disrepair for many years and was obscured by a tangled garden. However, for the past year, the region has been rocked by protests and a crackdown by the Chinese government. The region is supposed to maintain a special status under the “one country, two systems” agreement made by Britain and China when the former handed over control of Hong Kong to the latter in 1997. Lai has been an outspoken critic of the Chinese government and a pro-democracy voice within Hong Kong. From tie-dye and tiki to vintage signs and record players, retro details are making modern hotels feel totally fresh. “With his situation, obviously we support him, but it doesn’t have an impact on our business,” Jackson added.
“We’re praying for him here,” said the CEO of Vintage Hotels, which includes 12 hotels and 20 to 25 restaurants and spas in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jordan and outside Niagara. The news, which made international headlines and drew condemnation from the Canadian government, had a unique connection to Jackson, since Lai owns the Ontario hotel, restaurant and spa company that Jackson runs as chief executive officer. Like most Canadians, Bob Jackson found out about the arrest of Jimmy Lai by Hong Kong police when he turned on the news Monday morning, Aug.
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