UNITS offers commercial and residential customers best-in-class containers and a hassle-free method for moving or storing personal belongings. Currently, UNITS Storage and Service Centers reach over 500 cities throughout the United States.

“We’re incredibly excited to start growing internationally,” UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany said. “We have no doubt our business model and service offering will translate to success for franchisees across the globe. It is an extremely scalable model with a tremendous ROI that provides both B2B and B2C business opportunities.”

The moving and portable storage industry continues to grow and find success. Even during slower economic times, the need for moving and storage services remains strong. The flexibility of the UNITS Moving and Portable Storage model gives both consumers and businesses a local solution that works with their needs and provides a necessary service during these uncertain times.

As a result of their partnership with World Franchise Associates, there are now UNITS franchise opportunities available across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. International expansion markets are now available in the following countries and regions: Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, KSA, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Scandinavia.

UNITS’ ideal candidates can manage a small team and hold them accountable for the daily activities, with many of the responsibilities able to be handled remotely. UNITS is also looking for empire builders who are looking to grow their portfolio with a proven model of success. While UNITS is expanding internationally, there are key markets still available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with UNITS Moving and Portable Storage, visit https://www.unitsfranchisegroup.com/.

ABOUT UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage

Established in 2003, UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is an Inc. 5000-ranked franchise that was founded by Michael McAlhany during the emergence of the moving and portable storage industry. The company’s mission was to provide personal customer service and supply the most innovative and highest quality equipment. Nationwide UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage are locally-owned and operated and familiar with the communities they serve. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage offers high-quality constructed containers featuring barn-style doors and all-steel construction. The UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage container is clean, weather-resistant, spacious, and available in 16-ft. lengths. The UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage robotic delivery system is the most technologically advanced in the industry, virtually eliminating any shift in contents when lifting containers on and off transport vehicles. The container may be placed in a UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage service center or at the customers’ desired location, always at ground level for easy access. The national network of UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage and Service Centers currently services over 500 cities in North America with additional locations scheduled to open in 2020 and 2021.

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Shanghai, China, February 24, 2017 /Xinwengao.com/ - Thirty years ago, foreigners were coming to China for travel and leisure. Now Chinese themselves are both the biggest domestic consumers of travel and also the fastest growing segment of outbound international travel.

With this enhanced exposure to Chinese tourism, China Hospitality News, the leading online Chinese-language travel publication for over a decade, is expanding its offering to readers with free email alerts and newsletters to keep travel insiders abreast of the latest critical business news emanating from China.

Maintaining a keen eye on the machinations of Chinese tourists and inbound foreign travelers is a herculean task, and China Hospitality News stays on top of the news. The National Tourism Administration of The People’s Republic of China reports that Brazil’s Tourism Ministry has authorized 316 travel agencies to receive Chinese tourists in 2017, and Beijing saw 285 million tourist arrivals across all transportation modes in 2016, according to the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development. And just a few weeks ago, 51.99 million passengers traveled by train during the Spring Festival break, an increase of 8.8% from a year earlier, according to China Railway.

The new email newsletters and alert offering is located at https://www.chinahospitalitynews.com/cn/subscribe and gives subscribers timely information to make important travel industry decisions. With an eye towards hospitality, hotels, airlines, MICE, and travel industry professionals, China Hospitality News is seeking to serve travel professionals on all platforms and with all data needs.

About China Hospitality News
China Hospitality News is owned and managed by Shanghai Boshiyuan Advertising Co., Ltd, which has a history of over 10 years serving the needs of domestic and foreign partners seeking to have exclusive online media and advertising exposure. More information at http://www.boshiyuan.com.

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Shanghai, China, November 15, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - The most respected hotel exhibition in the Asia Pacific region AccorHotels Showcase kicks off in Greater China on Tuesday 15 November 2016.

AccorHotels Showcase is the largest and most successful hotel exhibition and sales mission series staged across Asia Pacific. This is the 13th year for the event to tour the region, starting in the Pacific in early September with events in Auckland and Sydney, moving to North Asia and Southeast Asia, finishing in Singapore on 24 November 2016.

The showcase provides travel agents, wholesalers, corporate clients, tourism partners and MICE organisers the opportunity to discover AccorHotels accommodation trends, news and stunning hotels & resorts from around the world.

In attendance will be AccorHotels’ executives representing more than 4,100 hotels and resorts worldwide from Europe, the USA, Asia, Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. The Showcase will offer an insight into the group’s newest developments, products and services, alongside key industry partners.

This year, the AccorHotels Showcase will kick off at Parklane Hong Kong, a Pullman hotel, on 15 November, before moving on to Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich on 16 November and Fairmont Peace hotel (Shanghai) on 17 November. The highlight will also include the group’s newest members of Raffles, Fairmont and Swissotel, and the first time for the AccorHotels Showcase to be held in a Fairmont hotel.

Opening hours for the hotel exhibition are from 10.30am – 3.30pm. Registered visitors will have opportunities to win a range of travel and accommodation prizes throughout the day.

AccorHotels Showcase already well-established as a must-visit event on the industry calendar in Greater China, with positive feedbacks and results from clients and partners.

About AccorHotels

AccorHotels is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,000 hotels, resorts and residences, as well as in over 2,500 of the finest private homes around the globe. Benefiting from dual expertise as an investor and operator through its HotelServices and HotelInvest divisions, AccorHotels operates in 95 countries. Its portfolio comprises internationally acclaimed luxury brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel Legend,  SO Sofitel, Sofitel, onefinestay, MGallery by Sofitel, Pullman, and Swissôtel; as well as the popular midscale and boutique brands of Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter and Adagio; the in-demand economy brands including ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget and the regional brands Grand Mercure, The Sebel and hotelF1.

With an unmatched collection of brands and rich history spanning close to five decades, AccorHotels, along with its global team of more than 240,000 dedicated women and men, has a purposeful and heartfelt mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome. Guests enjoy access to one of the world’s most rewarding hotel loyalty programs – Le Club AccorHotels.

AccorHotels is active in its local communities and committed to sustainable development and solidarity through PLANET 21, a comprehensive program that brings together employees, guests and partners to drive sustainable growth.

Accor SA is publicly listed with shares trading on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY) in the United States.

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Shanghai, China, October 25, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - The Fairmont Peace Hotel has won first place in the top 15 Best Hotels in China with a score of 95.9 out of 100 in the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Condé Nast Readers’ Travel Awards celebrates the best of the best in travel, as voted for by people who love travel. This year, travelers from around the globe were invited to vote on their choice of the finest hotels and travel destinations in the world. More than 300,000 travelers took part in the 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey.

“We are very pleased to win the Condé Nast Traveler award and proud to be recognised as the top ranking hotel in China which means so much more because it is voted on by our customers and industry partners,” said George Wee, General Manager of Fairmont Peace Hotel.

Located in Shanghai, the Faimont Peace Hotel is a ‘luxurious Art-Deco masterpiece’, brilliantly reinvented for the 21st century where old fashioned glamour sparkles with a new luster. Situated at the famous Bund promenade and the unrivaled shopping area on Nanjing Road, it is the perfect place to explore Shanghai’s spectacular scenery and vibrant lifestyle. This landmark hotel has historically served as a glamorous playground for the elite, where every night was an extravagant gala event and veritable Parisian fashion show. The Shanghai Luxury hotel offers 270 distinctive guestrooms, including 39 luxurious suites, which blends art-deco-inspired furnishings with modern amenities.

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About Fairmont Peace Hotel

Shanghai’s legendary hotel address since 1929, Fairmont Peace Hotel is a cherished city landmark set on The Bund. One of the city’s most sought-after properties, this global hotel icon combines historic grandeur with modern amenities, making it ideal for 21st Century luxury travelers.

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts connects guests to the very best of its destinations worldwide, providing travelers with memorable travel experiences, thoughtful and attentive service and luxury hotels that are truly unforgettable. Each Fairmont property reflects the locale’s energy, culture and history through locally inspired cuisine, spirited bars and lounges and distinctive design and decor. With more than 70 hotels globally, and many more in development, the Fairmont collection boasts some of the most iconic and distinctive hotels in the world. This extraordinary collection includes The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City. Fairmont is part of Accor Hotels, a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,000 hotels, resorts and residences, as well as in over 2,600 of the finest private homes around the globe. For more information or reservations, please visit fairmont.com.

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Shanghai, China, September 20, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - This 5th edition of Wine Days will provide the opportunity to illustrate Sofitel’s commitment to wine by means of a variety of events that will enable everyone to make daring new discoveries or deepen their knowledge of the world of wine.

On the occasion of its wine days, Sofitel commissioned a study in 2015 with the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) about the art of wine. This exclusive study in two parts (Image and Imaginary of Wine in 2015 and Wine Consumption in 2016) had a study sample from seven countries (Australia, Brazil, China, France, India, Russia, and the United States). Last year, the study revealed compelling findings about the image and imaginary of wine. This year, Sofitel has focused on how wine is currently consumed. Brand new graphics will be unveiled on social media under the hashtag #SofitelWineDays.

From Australia to India as well as the United States, the desire to know more about wine is everywhere. This goes hand in hand with the general increase in the number of consumers. According to a study presented by Sofitel, 34% of those surveyed define themselves as wine novices but are keen to know about French wines. Furthermore, 45% of those surveyed – across all nationalities – expressed a desire to further their knowledge of French wines. “This confirms that France is a world leader in this field, with an undeniable image of excellence that is recognised all over the world.”

Sofitel Wine Days tastings represent a unique experience for wine lovers, providing the ideal framework to benefit from the brand’s know-how, thanks in particular to its 50 years’ experience that has allowed it to refine its expertise, its master sommeliers, a high quality wine library and exceptional wines served at the event.

Now in its fifth year, the common theme of this celebration is to pay tribute to wine. In Greater China, the 2016 edition offers guests a dazzling programme of events, which have been specially designed for the occasion. Numerous tastings, events, discoveries and meetings will be held at Sofitel hotels, offering diverse wine-oriented experiences to guests. The First Master of Wine in Mainland China, Fongyee Walker, has been invited as a guest sommelier. She will conduct wine master classes and participate in opening and closing wine events at Sofitel Wanda Beijing and Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xian, as well as creating a wine dinner menu with French Chef de Cuisine Fatela Yohan at Heritage French restaurant at Sofitel Wanda Beijing.

Sofitel Kunming will host a “Dining in the dark” event, featuring a creative menu with wines and cocktails, on 28th and 29th October. At Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy, on 14th October, guests will be able to explore the pleasurable experiences hidden in the less familiar world of French organic wines including Gérard Bertrand and Château l’Hospitalet. Customers can also attend “After-work Wine & Saxophone” evenings, savour wine-based cocktails and enjoy gastronomic meals.

Sofitel Wine Days in Greater China will delight guests with a number of other surprises, for the enjoyment of amateurs and aficionados alike!

The complete study 2015 – 2016 « Sofitel Wine Days » is available on request.

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Fujian, China, July 28, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels, the leading international hotel operator, announces the opening of Pullman Shishi Mattison, the  second Pullman property in the southeast Fujian Province and the brand’s 29th property in the Greater China region.

Housed in a landmark European designed twin-tower building in downtown Shishi, the new build property is the first international upscale hotel that brings vibrant, cosmopolitan and in-style hospitality with a French soul to this county-level city of Quanzhou in Fujian.

“We are excited to introduce Pullman, AccorHotels’ fastest growing upscale brand, to Shishi as we continue to consolidate our presence around the country, not only in gateway cities but also in secondary cities where travellers’ demand for international standard, high-quality accommodation is picking up rapidly,” said Michel Molliet, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China. “The opening of  Pullman Shishi Mattison will set a new benchmark for upscale hospitality in delivering of memorable guest experiences and service standards in its segment.”

An upscale hotel experience with strategic location
Ideally located in the heart of the city, Pullman Shishi Mattison is easily accessible from Jinjiang International Airport and Jinjiang High-speed Railway Station. Shopping malls and eateries are located within close proximity to the hotel, offering guests various dining options and convenience within the area. The hotel has a rooftop helipad that provides emergency landings and VIP access, making it the only international hotel in Fujian Province to offer the service facility. 

A quiet retreat, mixing business with leisure
The hotel features 252 spacious, modern and fully-connected rooms and suites including a presidential suite. Elegantly designed and equipped with the latest in-room technologies such as broadband and satellite TV, the hotel provides guests an ideal place to work, play and rest.

Whether it is meetings, conferences, parties or corporate retreats, the hotel boasts the largest state-of-the-art pillar-less grand ballroom in Quanzhou which can accommodate up to 1,800 guests and 10 meeting rooms.

Culinary treat for Asian and international palates
The hotel’s two distinctive restaurants and  lobby lounge provide guest with dining choice offerings. The all-day dining restaurant has an open kitchen concept, that serves a variety of Eastern and Western cuisines while the Chinese restaurant offers diners authentic Cantonese and local Minnan cuisines. Its contemporary and warm setting makes it ideal for intimate gatherings with friends and family as well as corporate business meetings. The Lobby Lounge serves a long list of beverages and pastries perfect for an evening drink. 

Well being for body and soul
Gym enthusiasts can look forward to revitalitasing their body and mind at the hotel’s Health Club or a refreshing swim at its outdoor pool. 

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Bangalore, India, July 12, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels and Brigade Group, Bangalore announced the opening of Grand Mercure Mysuru in South India’s popular growing tourist destination, Mysuru. Set in the historical city’s heartland, north of the majestic Mysore Palace, the hotel boasts 146 contemporary rooms and suites. The Grand Mercure Mysuru is located on the legendary New Sayaji Rao Road that witnesses the world-famous Dasara procession. The hotel features a viewing gallery on the sixth floor that overlooks the Dasara processional pathway, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive view of the magnificent festivities, the city is globally renowned for.

Commenting on the launch, Jean-Michel Cassé, Senior Vice President, Operations, AccorHotels India said, “The opening of Grand Mercure Mysuru adds to AccorHotels’ strategic growth in the region. We have a strong presence in Karnataka, with six properties under the Grand Mercure, Novotel, ibis and Formule1 brands in Bengaluru. With the launch of Grand Mercure Mysuru, we have further strengthened our foothold in the state and expanded our presence in Southern India. The Grand Mercure Mysuru will be the epitome of our vision, combining rich local traditions with renowned French touches to deliver a fresh perspective on world-class service.”

M.R.Jaishankar, Chairman & Managing Director, Brigade Group, said, “Mysuru has been an established tourist destination where art and culture contributed significantly to the growth of the city. We are excited to reveal a new luxury landmark in the heart of this city. With our diverse portfolio of accommodation, dining destinations and meeting spaces, we are set to define new standards in the hospitality industry to cater to the city’s growing tourism and business activities.”

Guests can enjoy and experience the strong local connection of Mysuru and Karnataka’s culture and heritage. The vibrant interior décor gives one a taste of the celebrated Royalty of Mysuru with contemporary style. The chandeliers displayed exude a holistic and soulful concept of ‘bringing stories to life’ at the hotel. The philosophy of embracing the local culture and traditions is further reflected in the names of the hotel’s restaurants, delicatessen, meeting rooms and banqueting facilities.

Inspired by Mysuru’s rich culinary legacy, guests can feast on an extensive selection of cuisines at the hotel’s four restaurants and bar. Deli Shop, a delicatessen at the lobby, serves the finest bakery and confectionary creations by talented chefs paired with an array of Indian coffees. La Uppu, a 24-hour multi-cuisine restaurant with an option of indoor and al-fresco seating, serves an eclectic mix of global cuisine and local delicacies. Silk Bar, by its name narrates a story of the famous silk in Mysuru and serves a mix of single malts, cocktails, mocktails, spirits and wines. By the blue, the rooftop restaurant which overlooks the pool, serves North Indian gourmet dishes.

The hotel also features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a terrace pool, kids play area and a spa to rejuvenate the mind and body.

About Grand Mercure

Grand Mercure is an upscale network of hotels and apartments combining rich local traditions with renowned French touches to deliver a fresh perspective on world-class service. Grand Mercure is a cultural touchstone in each destination, capturing guests’ imagination and bringing local stories to life. Operating in Asia Pacific for almost 20 years, the Grand Mercure brand is uniquely adapted to each market, launching Grand Mercure Mei Jue in China and Grand Mercure Maha Cipta in Indonesia, with further expansion planned in Latin America and the Middle East – countries where there is a greater demand for hotels that truly understand the different expectations of their guests and can help guests ‘discover a new authentic’. The Grand Mercure network consists of 45 hotels worldwide with 39 hotels in Asia Pacific. Grand Mercure is a brand of AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator with 3900 hotel and over 190,000 employees in 92 countries.

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Hainan, China, July 12, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Sofitel hotels have been celebrating the French Fete de la Musique since the beginning of June. This annual music event has been held during the European summer since its inauguration in 1982 and Sofitel has been celebrating the festival amongst its 120 hotels worldwide since 2010. This year’s theme for the majority of Sofitel hotels in Greater China has been “Vivre ensemble la musique” (Musical Togetherness), expressed in diverse events. 

On 24 June, 300 guests enjoyed a special Fete de la Musique at Sofitel Sanya Leeman, the luxury resort that has brought the French art de vivre (art of living) to a spectacular Haitang Bay setting on the southern tip of China’s only tropical island destination.

Guests were fascinated by the star of the evening — multi-talented, Henry Padovani, in his newest show, Fly Like a Song. Co-founder of popular English rock band The Police, the legendary French performer has explored many genres of music in the course of his long career. His newest programme includes some of his most famous and best loved songs in an electrifying performance that ranges from dreamy blues to classic rock interspersed with abrasive and sometimes mischievous sounds. 

Nostalgia was to the fore when surprise guest participants joined Henry Padovani on-stage for some impromptu numbers. Evergreen members of The Wynners, Hong Kong’s favourite pop band from the 1970s – Alan Tam, Bennett Pang, Anthony Chan – as well as Eddie Ng delighted the audience by showing that they had lost none of their appeal in the intervening years. The audience reached fever pitch of excitement!

The promotion of French culture is one of Sofitel’s four key pillars — Design, Culture, Gastronomy and Wellness. Sofitel hotels will continue to hold various kinds of events to promote these four pillars as an integral part of the brand.

The first Sofitel beach resort in Greater China, Sofitel Sanya Leeman forms an oasis of sophistication and glamour reminiscent of the French Riviera, an infusion of timeless French hospitality and authentic Hainanese culture. Its 477 superbly appointed rooms, suites and villas, are set amidst lushly landscaped gardens, beachfront swimming pools and gourmet dining outlets. In addition to the usual resort attractions, guests can enjoy pony riding, helicopter sightseeing tours and participate in macaron making and oriental dance classes. 

Sofitel is the elegant answer to a luxury traveler’s quest for the good things in life. Each hotel illustrates an artful blend of local culture and French soul. With an innate sense of new French art de vivre, Sofitel hold themselves to a heightened level of excellence and refinement. 120 addresses in 40 countries across the five continents appeals to modern status seekers, who have something special and unique that makes them stand out from the crowd. Each hotel is differentiated by its “cousu-main” service, graceful design, creative and inspired gastronomy in major cities like Paris, London, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Bangkok, Shanghai… or nestled away in a country landscape in Morocco, Egypt, Thailand, French Polynesia…

Sofitel Legend, where heritage meets modernity. The network is composed of 5 timeless and iconic addresses that are generously infused with French luxury for ultimate indulgence.

SO Sofitel, rebellious lifestyle hotels bursting with local energy. In Bangkok, Singapore and Mauritius, SO Sofitel is an experience apart from the rest, recognizable for its avant-garde design, state-of-the-art technology, surprising happenings and social experience.

MGallery by Sofitel, charming boutique hotels, inspiring and singular. The intimate collection of 75 hotels stands for adventurous explorers who are clued in to travel and seek out the unbeaten path.

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Beijing, China, July 7, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - China World Hotel, Beijing collaborates with Italian luxury handmade jewellery brand Damiani to create an elegant Butterfly Collection Afternoon Tea that will be served at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge  until 31 July 2016.

Inspired by the beautiful jewellery design, China World Hotel, Beijing’s Executive Pastry Chef Jonathan Wu will present a combination of culinary craftsmanship and precious jewels in the Butterfly Collection Afternoon Tea.  The vivid luxury handbag, high-heel shoes, exquisite diamond ring and carven butterfly are all made of fine chocolate and sugar for the ladies’ epicurean delights.  The delicate desserts will spoil guests with the most fabulous high-tea experience.

Damiani Afternoon Tea was the ultimate indulgence for Ms Nicoletta Romanoff, the Italian movie star when she stayed with us at China World Hotel.  Guests can now also enjoy the same beautiful Afternoon Tea in our Lobby Lounge and get a chance to win a surprise lucky draw gift on the last Sunday of the month!  Live orchestra performance is available from 3pm to 5pm every Sunday while you sip on your tea.

Damiani is the only Italian jewellery company to design and produce jewels since its inception.  Maintaining tradition is important at Damiani; handwork is still the same as it was decades ago, and each piece is handmade with centuries-old skills and an accurate attention to detail.  Every Damiani jewel is the most important expression of “Made in Italy” in high-end jewellery.  Damiani is the only known jewellery company to have received as much as 18 “Diamonds International Awards”.  Calderoni also won four of these awards, in 1960, 1977, 1978 and 1996.  It also received many other prizes, including two Tahitian Pearl Trophies, one Haute Couture Design Award, one Vogue Joyas award and quite a number of entrepreneurial and communication prizes.

The lightness and delicate flutter of a butterfly’s wings are the inspiration for the Butterfly collection.  The butterflies are in white or yellow gold and enriched by white or black diamonds with coloured stones like emeralds, rubies and amethysts.  Each butterfly can be used as a pendant, brooch or set onto a ring.

Damiani’s iconic design par excellence for beautiful rings and large crosses.  Belle Époque is inspired by the graphic design of cine film and, like the cinema, brings dreams and great feelings to life.

As the only Italian jewellery company to design and produce jewels since its inception, the Damiani company was founded in 1924 in the heart of the goldsmith district of Valenza Po (North West Italy) by Enrico Grassi Damiani.  Thanks to his skills as a goldsmith, Enrico quickly became the preferred supplier to important families and notables who asked him to create special and exquisite unique pieces.  He soon began to supply the Italian royal family, the earls of Cavour, Gabriele d’Annunzio and Luigi Pirandello.  Damiano Grassi Damiani, Enrico’s son, born in 1934, launched a serious industrial processes and thought of commercial expansions in the sixties.  He promoted design research and technical innovation, the two roots of the company’s future.  Damian jewels attracted more and more fame, thanks to a very revolutionary idea at the time: to guarantee the price to clients and to create catalogues of all the collections.  

Guests may contact the Damiani boutique at China World Trade Center at (010) 6505 9890 or find it at WB 123A, B1, China World Trade Center, No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing.

China World Hotel, Beijing anchors the China World Trade Center complex, and is attached to China World mall, in the heart of the city’s diplomatic and business district.  Hailed one of the first three hotels in mainland China to be awarded a Platinum Five Star rating by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), China World Hotel, Beijing has been named one of the world’s best hotels by both Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure magazines.  China World Hotel, Beijing has also been voted “Best Hotel in Beijing” by Euromoney, Frommer’s Guide and Finance Asia; “Best Business Hotel in Beijing” by Business Traveller China and Asia Pacific, TTG Asia, The Asset and Asian Legal Business; received the “Top Ten Business Hotels in China – Golden Pillow Award” by 21st Century Business Herald; and named one of “The Top 50 Hotels in China” by Forbes and Travel + Leisure China.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently own 95 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 39,000.  Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.  Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.  The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka.  For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

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Guangdong, China, July 6, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Regal Financial Center Foshan Hotel held the “Regal Wedding” 2016 Summer Wedding Show on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Dozens of couples were invited to attend this romantic wedding event and to share the joy of this felicific gathering.

Under the simple theme of “Sweet”, the wedding show used the honey elements for creative inspiration, designed the unique hexagonal stage, matched with elegant table settings and beautiful decorative elements which created warm and romantic feeling to all.

Guests were attracted by the romantic atmosphere in the wedding show. Many couples had chosen Regal Financial Center Hotel as their wedding venue with range of special distinguished privilege offered on the spot.

In addition, Regal Financial Center Hotel presented a series of wonderful performances for guests, including: Mysterious Light Show, Wonderful Couple Dance, Wedding Dress Show, Regal Signature Dishes Display, and Exciting Lucky Draw. With the stirring band performance, bikini sweeties in stylish swimsuits showcased an enthusiastic summer party on 33/F in Regal Financial Center Hotel. From the unique design to the details, Regal Financial Center Hotel tried its best to provide a dreamlike and stylish visual feast to all the guests.

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Beijing, China, June 28, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Jonathan Howes has been appointed executive chef of New World Beijing Hotel, overseeing the culinary operations of four restaurants and bars and catering of all hotel meetings and functions.  A British native, Chef Howes has devoted himself to international hospitality food and beverage for more than 25 years.

Prior to joining New World Beijing Hotel, Chef Howes held the position of executive chef at Hyatt Regency Osaka, following positions as executive sous chef at Grand Hyatt Dubai and chef de cuisine at Grand Hyatt Beijing.

Previously, he worked with several other international hotel brands and has developed extensive experience in the management and operations of culinary teams.  With his great passion for food and cooking, Chef Howes decided to become a chef immediately after graduating from Buckingham Secondary College in 1990.

The 309-room New World Beijing Hotel is the closest deluxe hotel to the Temple of Heaven and is conveniently located near Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Wangfujing shopping district.  Hotel dining includes Tian Tan Kitchen, an all-day café; 8 Qi Nian Chinese restaurant; TANG lobby lounge; and YIN on 12 rooftop bar.  Recreational options include a health club, spa and indoor swimming pool, while meeting space totalling 1,542 square metres includes a windowed ballroom and six function rooms.  The Residence Club executive floor offers the largest outdoor terrace among Beijing’s luxury hotels.  For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional, the hotel directly on telephone +86 10 5960 8888, email reservations.beijing@newworldhotels.com.

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Shanghai, China, June 3, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels announces the opening of Novotel Daqing Haofang, the first mid-scale property under the Novotel branding in the city. This also marks the fourth AccorHotels property in Heilongjiang Province, following on the successful openings of a Sofitel and two ibis hotels in the neighbouring cities of Harbin and Qiqihar.

“We’re excited about the opening of our first Novotel hotel in Heilongjiang Province,” said Michel Molliet, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China, “The opening of Novotel Daqing Haofang enriches AccorHotels’ brand portfolio in Northern China and reinforces our continuous growth in Greater China.”

Novotel Daqing Haofang is located in the city’s East Central Business District, with Daqing City Museum only a 10-minute drive away and a five-minute drive to Daqing Longfeng Wetlands Park. Daqing East Station terminal is a short 10-minute ride by car and Daqing Saertu Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

The hotel’s 280 well-appointed guest rooms and suites are designed to provide guests with a good night’s rest. For meetings and events, the hotel offers over 2,150-square metres of banquet and conference space with natural light. Its grand ballroom and seven function rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video technology such as LCD projector and screen.

The hotel has two dining outlets : The Square is the signature all-day dining restaurant offering international buffet and a-la-carte menu options; Yue Hua Chinese restaurant features 13 private dining rooms catering for private events and serving authentic Guandong, Shandong, Si Chuan dishes and seafood.

Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy a refreshing workout at the gym or indoor pool. Pampering facial treatments and relaxing massages are available at the hotel’s in-house spa and beauty salon.

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With Novotel, AccorHotels leaves guests free to enjoy their stay to the full.

Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts provide a multi-service offer for both business and leisure guests, with spacious, modular rooms, 24/7 catering offers with balanced meals, meeting rooms, attentive and proactive staff, kid areas, a multi-purpose lobby and fitness centers. Through PLANET 21, AccorHotels’ sustainable development program, Novotel commits to Man and the Planet. Novotel has over 450 hotels and resorts in 61 countries, ideally located in the heart of major international cities, business districts and tourist destinations.

AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, has nearly 3,900 hotels and over 190,000 employees in 92 countries.

ABOUT ACCORHOTELS

AccorHotels is a Group united by a shared passion for hospitality and driven by a shared promise to make everyone Feel Welcome.

Over 190,000 women and men in almost 3,900 AccorHotels establishments look after thousands of guests every day in 92 countries.

AccorHotels is the world’s leading hotel operator and offers its customers, partners and employees:

– its dual expertise as a hotel operator and franchisor (HotelServices) and a hotel owner and investor (HotelInvest);

– a large portfolio of internationally renowned brands covering the full spectrum, with luxury (Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, The Sebel), midscale (Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio) economy (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, adagio access and hotelF1) establishments;

– a powerful marketplace and loyalty program Le Club AccorHotels;

– almost half a century of commitment to corporate citizenship and solidarity with the PLANET 21 program.

Accor SA shares are listed on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and traded in the USA on the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY)

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Kunming, China, May 12, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - The opening of Sofitel Kunming is the latest addition in the luxury arm of AccorHotels in Yunnan province.

The 400 room property is the tallest hotel in the city of Kunming to join the Sofitel network in Greater China. Located in the city’s new business district, the hotel occupies the 27th to 52nd floor of the building tower.

“Our convenient location and panoramic views add the extra appeal to the harmonious blend of French-style hospitality and colourful local culture,” says Michel Molliet, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Greater China. “We look forward to welcoming corporate and leisure guests at the Sofitel Kunming. The hotel is an ideal choice for travellers who enjoy world-class hospitality with an authentic French experience and a local touch.”

Kunming city has earned its reputation as the City of Eternal Spring in China. Historical and scenic attractions such as Nanping Walking Street, East and West Pagodas, Green Lake, Dianchi Lake and shopping district made the city a popular leisure and business destination. The hotel is easily accessible to Kunming International Convention & Exhibition Centre and New Kunming Dianchi International Convention & Exhibition Centre and it is a 35 minute drive from Kunming Changshui International Airport.

The 400 guest rooms including 42 contemporary suites offer views of the city skyline. Room décor features unique design of a peacock, an iconic symbol of Yunnan’s Dai minority with hand-crafted leather wall coverings. The rooms are furnished with luxurious amenities, wireless audio system, Wi-Fi access and an exclusive Sofitel MyBedTM, which is specially designed to give guest a relaxing and restorative sleep.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar are one of the hottest venues in Kunming. Located on the 49th floor is the hotel’s signature restaurant Kwee Zeen, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Sitting on the 50th floor is the hip Parisian Voyage Bar which serves the hotel’s signature cocktails and wine while Le Chinois Chinese restaurant offers local Yunnan cuisine and Cantonese dishes as well as Sichuan delights. Its rooftop open-air Sky Garden overlooks the beautiful mountains and surrounding lakes.

Kunming’s scenic and cultural attractions make it a popular MICE destination choice for incentive events and corporate meetings. The meetings and conference spaces at Sofitel Kunming provide state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment with a pillar-less Grand Ballroom and eight meeting rooms offering 2,100 square metres floor space and can accommodate more than 1,400 guests. Bridal couples can also choose to hold their wedding banquet in either French or Chinese theme.

For a luxurious retreat, So SPA with L’OCCITANE offers holistic treatments that combine ancient wellness traditions from around the world with the refinement and skills of modern French cosmetology. Work outs can be done at the hotel’s So FIT gym and the heated indoor pool.

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Gibraltar, February 24, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - According to Jon Meacham, executive editor at Random House, “A lot of people, including business leaders, think the future belongs to China.”

In the domain name industry, at present, this observation holds true. For example, the leading registrar for new gTLDs is west.cn with nearly 20% of the available market. That’s a full 10 percentage points ahead of the second most popular registrar AlpNames.

Things are certainly different in Asia. According to ntldstats.com, seven out of the top 10 most popular extensions in Asia have only three characters, none of them are Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and the remaining three extensions have four characters.

“It’s fair to say that our domain endings are proving very popular in Asia, and in China in particular,” declared Geir Rasmussen, CEO of Famous Four Media. “The simplicity of our extensions such as .WIN, .BID and .MEN are appealing to the Asian market and this popularity has helped Famous Four Media to smash 2 million names under management well ahead of our initial projections.”

Famous Four Media, one of the fastest growing new gTLD registry management companies, has seen an increasing contribution from the Asian geography over the past two years, rapidly outstripping European demand.

“This is a clear indicator that the new gTLD program, as a whole, has struck a chord in Asia. Prior to the launch of the new gTLD program, Asian countries including China were only mildly interested in existing extensions like .com. Now, however, China, with its aggressive focus on international trade, can really see the value in descriptive domain extensions.” continued Rasmussen. “The most popular domain extensions appear to be short, positive and punchy and .WIN fits the bill on all of those scores. For example, over 80% of the 600,000 registrations in .WIN have come from this geography. China is also playing a significant part in helping the global new gTLD premium domain name market evolve. We are seeing significant investment in premium domain names from the Asian markets.”

Famous Four Media managed registries comprise 15 new gTLD extensions including .WIN, .BID, and .LOAN. Domain names can be registered through Famous Four Media’s network of ICANN accredited registrars.

About Famous Four Media
Famous Four Media Limited (www.famousfourmedia.com) was set up in 2011 by a group of recognized domain name experts and successful financiers to actively provide products and services to TLD Registry operators under ICANN’s new generic Top Level Domains (“gTLD”) program.

Drawing on the best from both Registries and Registrars, Famous Four Media’s management team has extensive experience in the domain name industry having successfully launched, operated, marketed and run generic TLDs under previous rounds and having managed some of the largest corporate and retail domain name registrars in the world.

The 24 gTLD applications, that are currently under Famous Four Media management, include some of the most interesting and valuable domain suffixes, such as .ACCOUNTANT, .BID, .CHARITY, .CRICKET, .DATE, .DOWNLOAD, .FAITH, .LOAN, .MEN, .PARTY, .RACING, .REVIEW, .SCIENCE, .STREAM, .TRADE, .WEBCAM and .WIN

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Qingdao, Shandong, December 30, 2015 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels announces the opening of Pullman Qingdao Ziyue. The newly-built hotel featuring 238 rooms is the latest upscale address to be added in the fast growing Pullman network in Greater China where the brand’s portfolio has grown to 26 operating hotels.

‘We are thrilled with the latest opening of Pullman in Qingdao, named as one of the most livable cities in China for its rapid economic development and natural sceneries,” said Paul Richardson, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China. “The opening of Pullman Qingdao Ziyue will once again reinforce the brand’s commitment to delivering a vibrant, cosmopolitan and in-style accommodation experience for business and leisure travelers .”

Strategic location, a stone’s throw from the airport

Located in Chengyang District, Pullman Qingdao Ziyue is just a 5 minute drive from Qingdao Liuting International Airport, with easy access to Qingdao city centre and local attractions including the Laoshan mountain, often regarded as one of the “cradles of Taoism”. The Qingdao International Expo Centre is only at 30 minutes away.

Peaceful environment offering comfort and connectivity

The 238 well-appointed rooms and suites feature the signature Pullman bedding concept with memory foam pillows, a separate bath and rain shower, coffee and tea making facilities, flat-screen TVs with a broad satellite channel selection, a docking station for electronic devices, and Wi-Fi connections, connecting guests with enjoyment, efficiency and well-being, business and leisure.

Palate pampering gourmet dining featuring international and local delicacies

Pullman Qingdao Ziyue provides an extensive line up of dining options for guest to experience different culinary cultures. The hotel’s Chinese restaurant “Feng Fu” serves authentic Shandong cuisine and also has a spacious private dining room that can host up to 20 people making it ideal for a business lunch and an intimate family gathering. The all-day dining restaurant “Le Cafe” offers a selection of international buffet and à la carte menu option. At the hotel’s Shanxi restaurant “Jin Fu”, guests can relish in traditional Shanxi cuisine such as noodles, pork, beef dishes and experience the unique Northwestern cooking style.

High profile business and event venue with innovative Co-meeting concept

Pullman Qingdao Ziyue boasts a 1,700 square metres’ conference and banquet facility including a 900-square-metre pillarless ballroom that can host up to 600 guests and five meeting rooms that can be configured into various sizes for corporate events, weddings, meetings and gala dinners.

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Zhuhai, China, December 22, 2015 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels, is continuing the rapid expansion of its upscale Pullman brand with the rebranding announcement of Novotel Zhuhai in the Guangdong Province, which adds a further 268 rooms to Pullman’s network in Greater China.

The rebranding of Novotel Zhuhai to Pullman will see the hotel joining the Pullman network on December 19, 2015 exactly a year after the hotel’s official opening.

“We are excited to welcome the hotel to the Pullman family, one of the fastest-growing brands in AccorHotels’ luxury and upscale segment since its launch in 2007 amid continuously robust demand from both property owners and travellers,” said Paul Richardson, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China. “The rebranding of the property is part of AccorHotels’ on-going global endeavor to further align with its brand architecture to ensure a more consistent brand experience for its guests.”

As one of China’s five special economic zones with close proximity to Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Zhuhai is seeing a notable rise in demand for upscale hospitality. The Pullman brand strikes a perfect balance between performance and enjoyment, business and leisure, that focuses on hyper-connectivity well-being, efficiency and performance.

Located in Gongbei along the borders of Macau and 5 minutes away from the bus station that connects Guangzhou, Jiangmen and Zhongshan, Pullman Zhuhai is part of the Midtown commercial complex offering guests with numerous shopping and dining options around the area.

The hotel features 268 well-appointed guest rooms, three restaurants, a lobby and an executive lounge, two ballrooms, five meeting rooms and a chapel located at the garden terrace – a multifunctional specialty restaurant and event space, as well as recreational facilities including a fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, an outdoor pool and a bar for an evening chill out.

The latest rebranding will add to the growing Pullman network of 25 hotels in 22 cities with another 69 hotels in the globe.

Both ownership and management of the hotel remain unchanged after the rebranding.

Address: No. 2029 Jiuzhou West Avenue, Zhuhai, 519000, P.R.China
Tel: +86 (756) 899 8688

Pullman, in style upscale hotels connecting performance with enjoyment
Pullman Hotels & Resorts strike the perfect balance for a new generation of hyper-connected and sophisticated travelers. Whether connecting performance and enjoyment, efficiency and well-being, business and leisure – it’s always patently Pullman. Pullman appeals to new professional travelers, the Pullman ‘global nomads’, featuring best-in-class business and fitness facilities, functional contemporary design and balanced food and beverage. Pullman is AccorHotels international upscale brand, with a network counting more than 95 hotels & resorts in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

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Beijing, China, December 16, 2015 /Xinwengao.com/ - New World Beijing Hotel has been named “Best Business Hotel” at the Voyage Best Hotel and Resort Value Awards and is included on the Top 50 Must-Stay Hotel List. Voyage is a leader in luxury travel magazines, designed for high-end travellers with a passion for exploring the world. Read by travel and business professionals throughout the region, Voyage has a monthly circulation of close to 900,000.

The prestigious “Best Business Hotel” honour is one of a great number of awards bestowed upon New World Beijing Hotel since the property launched two years ago.

The Voyage Best Hotel and Resort Value Awards have become important travel industry recognition, since its inception in 2009. The annual event showcases stellar travel suppliers across airlines, hotels and resorts, and travel services in China.

“We are very honoured to receive this award by such a prestigious magazine and look forward to welcoming the editors and readers of Voyage, along with travellers from around the globe, to our modern Oriental oasis in the heart of Beijing,” said Henrik Iversen, New World Beijing Hotel general manager.

The 309-room New World Beijing Hotel is the closest deluxe hotel to Temple of Heaven, and is conveniently located near Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Wangfujing shopping district. Hotel dining includes Tian Tan Kitchen, an all-day café; 8 Qi Nian Chinese restaurant; TANG lobby lounge; and YIN on 12 rooftop bar. Recreational options include a health club, spa and indoor swimming pool while meeting space totaling 1,542 square metres includes a windowed ballroom and seven function rooms. The Residence Club executive floor offers the largest outdoor terrace amongst Beijing’s luxury hotels. For more information and reservations, please contact your travel professional, the hotel directly at telephone +86 10 5960 8888, e-mail reservations.beijing@newworldhotels.com, or visit newworldhotels.com.

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Manila, Philippines, December 15, 2015 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels launched the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in this October, bringing the world’s most recognized international business class hotel brand to the Philippines. Located within the Araneta Center, the premier lifestyle hub of Quezon City, the 24-storey hotel features 401 contemporary rooms and suites and an executive sky-lounge with a 360-degree view of the metropolis. The hotel offers the largest number of rooms in Quezon City to date.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is part of a massive development plan in the Araneta Center which is bustling with life and activities including weekend night markets, food festivals and street performances. The hotel opens at a time when tourism to the Philippines is growing fast, with visitor arrivals up 7.65% for the first half of the year, and just one month before the city hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Summit in November.

“We are excited to add AccorHotels’ first Novotel brand in Quezon City, Metro Manila, which aims to bring a more diverse crowd of travellers to the area,” said Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer for AccorHotels Southeast and Northeast Asia. “Novotel Manila Araneta Center reflects a more youthful energy, incorporating the new branding of Novotel along with vibrant decor and interiors. The brand’s globally acclaimed service standards, spacious modular rooms and facilities contribute to the well-being of guests, attracting both business and leisure travellers.”

The Philippines is known as the Pearl of the Orient and boasts six UNESCO heritage sites including the Palawan Underground River, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Located 15 kilometres from the airport, Novotel Manila Araneta Center is also a few steps away from light rail and metro rail stations, bus stops and jeepney terminals to places of interest such as the Sining Saysay Gallery in Gateway Tower 1, the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Gateway Mall and Ali Mall.

The hotel is also situated near the re-opened Kia Theatre (formerly New Frontier Theater), a 2,500-seat indoor music performance and event space, and Gateway Tower 2, a dedicated facility for information technology, telecommunications and business processing-oriented companies within the Araneta Center, which will open in the first quarter of 2016.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is home to two new dining concepts. Food Exchange Manila is a 208-seat contemporary restaurant serving an array of international cuisine with dishes prepared at live cooking stations. Gourmet Bar by Novotel is perfect for those looking to enjoy refreshing signature drinks or simply relax with a novel over a cup of freshly brewed coffee. What stands out about the Gourmet Bar is its focus on using organic produce grown and harvested from a dedicated farm in San Mateo, Rizal.

For relaxation, guests can also enjoy a workout at the hotel’s In Balance Wellness Center which includes a gym, spa and swimming pool. Young guests can head to the Gymboree Kids Area, a unique space on the fifth floor to explore and learn new things in a fun atmosphere.

Whether it is meetings, conferences, parties or corporate retreats, the hotel boasts a state-of-the-art pillar-less grand ballroom, which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests, six meeting rooms and a boardroom. Its 2,500-square meter landscaped outdoor garden area is ideal for distinct cocktail events, soirées and fashion shows, and perfect for couples seeking to tie the knot in an open and romantic setting with a trellised garden and air-conditioned marquee.

Novotel is the world’s most recognized AccorHotels brand for business and leisure travellers, with hotels located in the heart of major international cities, business districts and tourist destinations. With over 100 hotels in Asia Pacific and five hotels in the pipeline for the Philippines, the opening of Novotel Manila Araneta Center reflects AccorHotels’ continued expansion in the region and will drive the growing demand for tourism and business in the vibrant hub of Quezon City. Novotel Manila Araneta Center will join a global network of more than 400 Novotel hotels and resorts in 59 countries.

For more information, please visit www.novotel.com or www.accorhotels.com.

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ABOUT NOVOTEL

Novotel is the midscale hotel brand of AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, present in 92 countries with 3,800 hotels and 180,000 employees. Novotel’s consistently high standard of service contributes to the wellbeing of both business and leisure travelers: think spacious, modular-design guestrooms, balanced cuisine available 24/7, excellent meeting facilities, attentive staff, dedicated children’s areas and rejuvenating wellness facilities. With PLANET 21, AccorHotels’ sustainable development program, Novotel commits itself to the planet! To meet today’s challenging environmental and social issues, the brand has chosen to rely on a world renowned environmental certification, ISO 14001. Novotel offers more than 400 hotels and resorts in 59 countries, situated in the center of major international cities from business districts to tourist destinations. More information at: www.novotel.com

ABOUT ACCORHOTELS

AccorHotels is a Group united by a shared passion for hospitality and driven by a shared promise to make everyone Feel Welcome.
Over 180,000 women and men in 3,800 AccorHotels establishments look after thousands of guests every day in 92 countries.

AccorHotels is the world’s leading hotel operator and offers its customers, partners and employees:
– its dual expertise as a hotel operator and franchisor (HotelServices) and a hotel owner and investor (HotelInvest);
– a large portfolio of internationally renowned brands covering the full spectrum, with luxury (Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery by Sofitel, Grand Mercure, The Sebel), midscale (Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio) economy (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, adagio access and hotelF1) establishments;
– a powerful marketplace and loyalty program Le Club AccorHotels
– almost half a century of commitment to corporate citizenship and solidarity with the PLANET 21 program.
Accor SA shares are listed on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and traded in the USA on the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY)

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Shanghai, China, December 8, 2015 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels, the world’s leading international hotelier, is pleased to announce the opening of Mercure Shanghai Royalton, the 8th property in the group’s midscale Mercure brand to open its door in Greater China. Located in the heart of China’s largest and most vibrant metropolis, Mercure Shanghai Royalton provides guests with globally renowned standards of service and accommodation infused with authentic local touches.

With a host of retail and dining options including the famous Cloud Nine Shopping Mall all within walking distance, and the charming Zhongshan Park nearby, this impressive new hotel is the ideal choice for guests looking to take advantage of all that the city has to offer.

“Mercure Shanghai Royalton is a fantastic addition to the Mercure brand, a global network of hotels that fuses international hotel standards with authentic local culture to provide an unparalleled hotel experience,” said Paul Richardson, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China. “Shanghai is one of the world’s most exciting destinations, and with central location offering the best accommodation, dining experience and meeting facilities in its segment, with the opening of Mercure Shanghai Royalton we will continue to expand our network in the region.”

Mercure Shanghai Royalton features 239 guest rooms and suites, warm, comfortable spaces that come fully equipped with the latest equipments, including free high-speed WiFi and flat-screen LCD TVs. Guest rooms are cozy yet contemporary, providing the perfect space to unwind after a long day spent in meetings or exploring the city. The hotel also features six meeting rooms accommodating up to 200 people, with state-of-the-art conferencing technology and a dedicated professional support team on call to make sure your event is held successfully. Meanwhile, for those who want to unwind at the end of the day, Mercure Shanghai Royalton also features a fully equipped spa and fitness centre where guests can go to let off some steam.

Mercure Shanghai Royalton also provides a wide range of international and local dining options. The hotel’s trendy Lobby Lounge Bar is fully stocked with a host of international beverage options. Fuji Restaurant offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with ingredients imported all the way from Japan, while the unique, cellar-like ambience of the Grand Bodega Spanish Restaurant offers a wide range of traditional Spanish dishes. Meanwhile, R Kitchen, the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, employs some of the best chefs from the local area, cooking up authentic Cantonese and Shanghainese dishes guaranteed to tantalize the taste buds.

Seamlessly incorporating modernity and tradition, Mercure Hotels offer global standards of service and hospitality with a genuinely local experience. With over 750 hotels in 51 countries, no two Mercure hotels are exactly alike, offering a superior midscale hospitality experience that is in perfect harmony with the people and places where the brand is represented. From friendly, fast-track check-in in the stylishly designed and welcoming lobby, to contemporary, fully equipped rooms, delicious international and local dining options and flexible, customized meeting facilities, Mercure Hotels are the perfect way for guests to get the most out of the world’s most exciting destinations.

About Mercure

Mercure is the midscale non-standardized brand of AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator with 3,800 hotels and 180,000 employees in 92 countries. Mercure hotels share common quality standards and are driven by passionate hoteliers. Whether they are located in major city centers, by the seaside or in mountain resorts, each establishment offers an authentic experience for both business and leisure travelers. The Mercure network spans 732 hotels in 55 countries around the globe, represents a real alternative to standardized or independent hotels, and combines the power of an international network with professional and digital expertise. For more information, visit http://www.mercure.com.

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Shanghai, China, November 29, 2015 /Xinwengao.com/ - Le Club AccorHotels has launched an exclusive points offer for its Asia Pacific hotels to reward and recognise members from 2 November 2015 to 29 February 2016. The offer gives members the opportunity to earn double points from Mondays to Thursdays and triple points from Fridays to Sundays. Over 500 hotels are taking part including selected Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, The Sebel, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis hotels across the region.

The promotion will provide members the opportunity to accumulate points much faster in exchange for more perks and privileges when they stay at selected AccorHotels from luxurious city-centre hotels to resorts. Members can burn points at gorgeous locations from the beaches of Bali and Fiji to the Gold Coast, Koh Samui or Bora Bora.

“Members can take the opportunity to earn more points with their loved ones for a special getaway this holiday season,” says Javier Cedillo-Espin, AccorHotels’ Senior Vice President Loyalty & Customer Experience Asia Pacific. “The exclusive points offer provides members the opportunity to discover exotic locations and enjoy travel experiences at our hotels and resorts around the world or to gain faster access to member events and book hotel stays.”

Members must register to be eligible for this offer and the campaign is valid at participating hotels in Asia Pacific for bookings made online at www.accorhotels.com or via the AccorHotels Reservations Service. Joining Le Club AccorHotels is simple. Anyone who has not signed up yet can do so before making their booking to enjoy the exclusive points offer. For full information on the program, visit http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/leclub/

Le Club AccorHotels is the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to use their points at more than 2500 hotels globally, without any validity or availability restrictions. For every €10 spent, members earn 25 points; as soon as they reach 2,000 points, members are entitled to a €40 voucher, which they can use towards future stays or convert into privileges with one of the program’s many partners (airlines, car rental firms, etc.) and exclusive Le Club AccorHotels VIP member events.

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