Weihong Hu is a Chinese American businesswoman based in New York City, United States, known for her involvement in the hotel industry. In 2024, she gained public attention after being indicated on charges related to fraud and bribery in connection with city-awarded contracts. Early Life and Career. Little is publicly known about Hu's early life and educational background. She established herself as a hotel developer in Queens, New York, where she owns multiple properties. Some of these hotels were contracted by the city to house formerly incarcerated individuals and vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 Pandemic.