“We are thrilled to welcome Christina to the growing Auberge Resorts Collection family,” said Mike Minchin, Chief Marketing Officer, Auberge Resorts Collection. “Her global expertise and comprehensive leadership abilities will prove invaluable as we aim to become the best-loved hotel company within the travel advisor community and continue to build our portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts.”

Deeny brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience including sales and marketing leadership roles with luxury hospitality brands, such as Aman, Belmond and Mandarin Oriental. Most recently, she worked at The Octave Institute, a center headquartered in China for research, mindful learning, and holistic wellness, where she led the restructuring of the global sales, marketing, communications and revenue management capabilities to achieve the company’s business objectives.

“Auberge Resorts Collection is a brand I have long admired, and it is with great pride that I join the Auberge family,” said Deeny. “I look forward to bringing my innate understanding of the luxury hospitality market and dedication as a leader to further build international awareness and support the strategic growth of Auberge Resorts Collection.”

Deeny will be based in London where she lives with her family and enjoys downhill skiing, pilates and bicycle rides along the river Thames. She holds a hotel management degree from the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne and attended Cornell University’s program on Strategic Marketing.

About Auberge Resorts Collection

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 19 hotels and resorts across three continents and eight new hotels under development, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: aubergeresorts.com

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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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Beijing, China, November 9, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - New World Beijing Hotel will be holding a “Flash Sale” on 11 November 2016 and guests booking a one-night stay at the Best Available Rate will receive the second night completely free.

Patrons reserving a winter escape at New World Beijing Hotel online between 8 a.m. on 11 November 2016 and 9:01 a.m. on November 2016 for a visit anytime from 11 November 2016 to 31 March 2017 will enjoy a “Buy One, Get One Free” offer on all room categories.  In addition, patrons spending the upcoming winter holidays at the hotel in the heart of Beijing for an unbelievable price will enjoy complimentary wireless Internet and buffet breakfast for two people.

The hotel has the distinction of being the closest deluxe hotel to the Temple of Heaven, as well as being conveniently near Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the famous shopping streets of Wangfujing.

With a low-rise design complementing the adjacent residential neighbourhood, New World Beijing Hotel features 309 spacious guestrooms and suites, ranging from 47 square metres for a Superior room to 400 square metres for the Presidential suite.

For more information, please call 5960 8888 or email reservations.beijing@newworldhotels.com.

Guests seeking the highest level of exclusivity will opt to stay on the Residence Club floors, with full access to the Residence Club Living Room, which features a library and reading room, dining areas, meeting spaces, a cosy fireplace as well as a dedicated concierge service and complimentary buffet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and refreshments throughout the day.  The Residence Club’s 1,000-square-metre outdoor terrace is the largest executive floor outdoor space among the capital’s luxury hotels, with fireplaces creating a warm welcome during the cooler months.  The terrace is also available for private events or celebrations for up to 380 guests.

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 dining café; 8 Qi Nian Chinese restaurant; TANG lobby lounge and YIN on 12 rooftop bar.  A health club, spa and indoor swimming pool provide recreational options while meeting space totalling 1,542 square metres includes a windowed ballroom and seven function rooms.  The Residence Club executive floor offers the largest outdoor terrace among Beijing’s luxury hotels.  For further information, please contact a travel professional or visit www.newworldhotels.com.

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Specifically at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 10 types of cocktails will be introduced. The Crafted at Westin menu is now available in the lobby Exchange bar.

The General Manager of The Westin Beijing Chaoyang – David Ness added, “Together with Westin hotels and resorts across the globe, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is proud to introduce Crafted at Westin. This signature beverage program allows our guests to have some fun while at the same time, enjoy in a premium and natural cocktail -a great way for our guests to unwind after a day at work or when relaxing with family and friends.”

The local cocktail creations at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang include:

• Bellini Thyme selects the house-made peach thyme syrup mix with fresh lemon juice, and top with champagne. This cocktail provides you a taste of refreshment.  • Rosemary Pineapple Margarita, is a cocktail with mild colour and passionate flavor. Combine rosemary and pineapple which bring you a unique aroma.

Crafted at Westin is part of the Eat Well pillar as part of the Westin Well-Being Movement, that encompasses programs across Westin’s six pillars of well-being – Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well and Play Well, to promote a comprehensive approach to healthy lifestyles. From the world-renowned Heavenly® Bed and nourishing SuperFoodsRx dishes, to the energizing WestinWORKOUT, RunWESTIN and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance®, among other initiatives, every element of a guest’s stay is designed with their well-being in mind.

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Shanghai, China, June 16, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - The accommodation sale that everyone has been waiting for is back, with AccorHotels annual Super Sale offering discounts of up to 40% off plus free breakfast at more than 2,600 hotels and resorts across five continents, including more than 500 in Asia Pacific. Whether you’re seeing the world’s wonders for the first time, extending your business trip into a personal getaway, travelling for the purpose of bonding with friends or going on a solo retreat, this is the best time to book.

Enjoy up to 40% off plus free breakfast for members of Accor Plus or 30% off plus free breakfast for Le Club AccorHotels’ members and the general public with the Accorhotels SuperSale. Bookings must be made directly at www.accorhotels.com and with rates from as little as US20 per room night, there is almost no excuse not to book yourself a getaway.

The sale applies to selected hotels across AccorHotels’ Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery by Sofitel, Grand Mercure, The Sebel, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, ibis, ibis styles and ibis budget hotels worldwide.

From wellness travel or adventure to food and wine getaways, the Super Sale means you will save enough to really treat yourself in your favourite destinations across the world.

Bookings can be made online from 13 to 24 June for members of Accor Plus and Le Club AccorHotels from 15 to 24 June as well as the general public from 20 to 24 June, for stays between 8 July and 30 October 2016.

To take advantage of the best deals, join AccorHotels’ loyalty program – Le Club AccorHotels – today.  Membership is simple and free of charge – visit www.accorhotels.com/leclub and start earning points towards future hotel stays and other great rewards including advance access to future Super Sales.

Reservations are subject to availability and conditions apply. Visit www.accorhotels.com for your perfect getaway.

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Foshan, Guangdong, June 15, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Regal Financial Center Hotel Foshan has won the “China’s Best Newly Opened Business Hotel” from “2016 China Tourism and Hotel Award”.

2016 China Tourism and Hotel Award, adhering to the international accreditation criteria, select and issue the most credible and influential annual brand excellence award through the public selection, media publicity and expert review. It praises the most influential brands in Chinese tourism and hotel industry which effectively enhance awareness and influence of the enterprise.

As the first international business hotel with direct access to the metro line in Foshan, just opened in 26th October, 2015, Regal Financial Center Hotel Foshan has received the highly recognition and gained professional experience in food & beverage, banquet service, guest relationship and so on. Mr Patrick Lau said, “It is our honor to receive China’s Best Newly Opened Business Hotel which encourages us to provide detailed, distinguished and thoughtful residential experience and excellent services for our guests.”

About Regal Financial Center Hotel:

Regal Financial Center Hotel sits right on top of the metro station and is situated in the heart of Guangdong Financial High-Tech Zone, Foshan City. As part of Foshan’s top-notch Metro City Urban Commercial Complex, shopping, entertainment and local sightseeing are within a short stroll from the Hotel. Regal Financial Center Hotel features 230 exquisite guest rooms, four restaurants, one 500m2 pillar-free Regal Ballroom and 11 mutil-function rooms, offering optimum flexibility to cater to any kind of gala events, banquets, meetings and weddings.

About Regal Hotels International:

Regal Hotels International (00078) is a member of the Century City Group (00355) which is a conglomerate publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong and manages a fine collection of hotels.

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Shanghai, China, June 6, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Sofitel hotels & resorts will be celebrating the annual Fete de la Musique event for the seventh consecutive year this June. Fete de la musique is a French musical event held annually during the European Summer since its inception in 1982. This year, the theme for World Music Day is “Vivre ensemble la musique” (Musical Togetherness).

Promoting French culture is one of Sofitel’s four key pillars that incorporates Design, Culture, Gastronomy and Wellness under the brand. Each Sofitel property will feature its own musical programme that represents this year’s theme as a major highlight under the brand.

In Greater China, guests staying at the Sofitel hotels and resorts can look forward to exciting performances during the week of 21 June. Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich and Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort will stage an artistic “Fly Like a Song” musical, composed by the legendary French singer and guitarist Henry Padovani, and co-founder of the English rock band The Police. The programme will showcase Padovani’s favourite classical rock songs in French and English. The event will be held in the following cities starting in Macau, on 18 June Guangzhou on 21 June followed by Sanya on 24 June.

Sofitel Wanda Beijing celebrates its week-long festivities from 21 to 26 June with a special tribute to the late singer “Prince”, at the same time features the Cuban pianist, Bombom, African guitarist, Teddy together with a group of Chinese orchestra and an international Jazz band.

Sofitel Chengdu Taihe has partnered up with the Consulat General de France à Chengdu on 18 June to feature a group of talented performers from a local music school. This event will be held in conjunction with the  French Gourmet Week where the hotel lobby will be transformed into a French Chateau for guest to relish and savour authentic French cuisine and wine.

Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake will be holding a romantic moonlit event  under the stars at the Sky Garden Rooftop Lounge with performances by leading DJs from the local music scene on 21 June.

Join us and celebrate the musical highlights and events taking place this June at the Sofitel hotels & resorts in Greater China!

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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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.

Opening Special Package

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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Shanghai, China, June 1, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels announces the opening of three new hotels under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure branding with Wanda Group in Nanchang, as a key development of the Nanchang Wanda Cultural Tourism City, which is the largest investment project in three decades in Jiangxi Province.

Pullman, Novotel and Mercure Nanchang Wanda will form part of the biggest hotel cluster featuring 1,388 guest rooms, 4 restaurants, 3 bars and 1,310 square metres of banquet and meeting space including an 800-square-metre pillar-less ballroom in addition to wellness facilities. The three properties combined will offer the largest guest room inventory under the AcccorHotels Greater China portfolio.

“The opening of three hotels in a single day symbolizes AccorHotels’ continuous growth and development in the Greater China region,” says Michel Molliet, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Greater China, “This is our first and biggest hotel project in Central China. The development of these three new hotels brings our Greater China network to 181 operating hotels and resorts across the country. The hotel cluster is strategically located at the heart of Nanchang’s landmark development, a major cultural tourist destination in its own right.”

Pullman Nanchang Wanda has 403 guest rooms including 16 suites. The rooms feature a garden and lake view with distinctive signature touches under the Pullman brand. The hotel also has an 800-square-metre pillar-less ballroom with a 9-metre high ceiling offering direct access to a lush garden courtyard, ideal for weddings, social events and evening cocktails. Dining options include Food Exchange, an all-day dining restaurant offering international buffet and a la carte menu options, whilst the Chinese restaurant Pin Xuan Ge features Cantonese cuisine, local Jiangxi dishes, Hunan and Sichuan delicacies. For an informal get-together, the hotel’s Lobby Lounge offers a perfect setting for an evening wind down. Fitness facilities include a well-equipped gymnasium and an indoor pool.

Novotel Nanchang Wanda offers all the brand’s customary multi-service facilities geared to the needs of business and leisure travellers. The 481 spacious, modular guest rooms include eight suites and a family suite. Food and beverage outlets include The Square, an all-day dining restaurant and a Lobby Lounge.  The hotel also has a gymnasium for daily work-outs.

Mercure Nanchang Wanda features 504 modern-style guest-rooms. Like all Mercure hotels, this mid-scale property combines the strength of an international network with a strong quality commitment and a distinctive local heritage.  Guests can enjoy a variety of authentic Western and Asian cuisine at the Terrace Café or an evening drink at the Lobby Bar.

Nanchang City has a history stretching over 2,200 years. In addition to its rich cultural influences, the city is renowned for its scenic views of the mountains, rivers and lakes.

The hotels are located in the heart of Nanchang Wanda Cultural Tourism City at Jiulong Lake in Honggutan District. It is only a 50-minute drive from Nanchang Changbei International Airport and a ten-minute drive from Nanchang West High Speed Railway Station. The iconic complex features Asia’s largest aquarium, a cinema, a theme park surrounding the beautiful landscaped lake, a shopping mall as well as various restaurant and bar joints.

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Shanghai, China, May 27, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels Luxury & Upscale brands proudly open the new 77-room SO Sofitel Hua Hin in Thailand, the first SO Sofitel resort in Asia Pacific. SO Sofitel Hua Hin’s ‘Imaginative Escape’ concept combines the destination’s beachside style and the resort’s soul.

Hua Hin has long been known as an aristocratic retreat – making it the perfect destination for luxury accommodation with a sense of refinement and a nostalgic seaside charm. Conveniently located just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Bangkok, SO Sofitel Hua Hin will especially appeal to design enthusiasts and trendsetters hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The resort also features private access to Cha-am beach.

“SO Sofitel Hua Hin acknowledges the growing market of travellers, particularly in Thailand and within Asia, who seek a fun- and design-led atmosphere with a distinct style and attitude,” said Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer for AccorHotels, Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia. “There is an opportunity to create a fresh, vibrant scene in Hua Hin, and the perfect catalyst is the SO Sofitel brand, which is known for its progressive design, modern technology, surprising happenings and social experience.”

Energetic, social and bursting with character, SO Sofitel playfully combines sophisticated French elegance with the dynamic style of each hotel’s locale. Each SO Sofitel is an avant-garde masterpiece inspired by and featuring the work of a signature fashion designer: Kenz? Takada at SO Sofitel Mauritius, Karl Lagerfeld at SO Sofitel Singapore and Mister Christian Lacroix at SO Sofitel Bangkok. Since opening in 2012, SO Sofitel Bangkok has become a marquee destination for international travellers and locals alike, drawn to the urban hotel’s stunning design, beautiful views and stylish restaurants and bars. Following such success, SO Sofitel Hua Hin is poised to become the next sought-after resort destination.

The resort benefits from the creative signature of fashion designer Polpat Asavaprapha, the founder and creative director of ASAVA, a brand that reinterprets classic timeless style for the modern woman. Prior to creating his own brand, the Thai designer and fashion icon gained a wealth of experience working for names such as Marc Jacobs, Isaac Mizrahi and Max Mara, and serves as President of the Bangkok Fashion Society. Guests will notice the designer’s pronounced playfulness and attention to detail throughout the property in his signature sophisticated urban artwork as well as the SO Sofitel Hua Hin uniforms and emblem “The Butterfly Effect”.

Award-winning Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag created the resort’s original bold structure, featuring an interwoven maze of open courtyards and private pathways. The property’s geometric lines and solid shapes, softened by a palette of naturally aged woods that blend with the beauty of the surrounding nature, create an environment of contemporary tranquillity.

Painting the canvas is Donatien Carratier, who brings to the new resort over 20 years of design experience in Asia. The forward-thinking interior designer, who focuses on luxury projects that demand iconic styling, is famed for creating deeply resonant environments in which vivid dreams blur with reality. Drawing inspiration from the Grand Gallerie de l’Evolution natural history museum in Paris, he is the visionary behind SO Sofitel Hua Hin’s ‘Evolution of Life’ theme, which begins with friendly animal statues that greet guests on arrival and proceeds to wild animal sculptures around the reflecting pond and rabbits hiding throughout the resort, literally putting a whimsical surprise around every corner.

For the private spaces, Donatien developed two vibrant room styles: SO Nature and SO Arty.

SO Nature rooms are a mix of simple natural elements and lavish French refinement, providing a relaxing environment that is in line with Mother Nature, showcasing the acclaimed photographs of New Zealand environmental artist Martin Hill.

The elegant SO Arty rooms blend the sophistication of the past with chic, contemporary design. These rooms offer an atmosphere of dreamlike luxury, featuring the award-winning work of American photographer Lois Greenfield, known for her distinct approach to capturing the human form in motion.

The resort presents a guest experience with a mix of pleasure, style and soul and brings to Hua Hin three innovative food and beverage outlets destined to spark the local scene:

Designed around its eponymous white oven, White Oven restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine exquisitely revisited to showcase the gifts of the garden, the sea, and the artistry of the chefs.

HI-SO, the picturesque and panoramic rooftop bar is a place to chill, socialise and Instagram photos of the magnificent view while sipping cocktails crafted by a master mixologist.

Within steps of the ocean, the playful and lively Beach Society serves à la carte beachside bites for a lazy day and seafood BBQs – all superbly crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients. Complete with stunning sea views, this is the venue for not-to-be-missed beach parties and the new place in town to see and be seen.

For guest wellness, the resort offers SO SPA and SO FIT, as well as two pools – the adults-only Solarium Pool and family-friendly SO Pool.
The SO Ballroom is equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual equipment and integrated smart solutions for business meetings and company outings, as well as lavish galas and weddings for up to 150 guests.

Each of the 77 rooms including six SO pool villas features flat-screen TVs with interactive DirectStreams programming, a Mac Mini from Apple, and complimentary local goodies and drinks.
Last, the art Galerie will feature exhibitions from local and international talent, focusing particularly on up-and-coming artists. The exhibitions rotate every three months and offer guests a quiet moment to appreciate art.

SO Sofitel, AccorHotels’ sparkling brand, offers international travelers and cosmopolitan residents the ultimate blend of French audacity and local color.

SO Sofitel’s hallmark sociability and epicureanism, as well as its youthful dynamism and cosmopolitan identity, attract eclectic, festive guests. In Bangkok, Singapore, Mauritius and Hua Hin, SO Sofitel offers a unique experience, with its unmistakable avant-garde designs, state-of-the-art technology and amazing events.

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

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Shanghai, China, May 23, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Sébastien Bazin, the Group’s Chairman and CEO, stated, “The commitment and energy demonstrated by our teams in deploying Planet 21 worldwide, are both valuable levers for our sustainable performance. After five years, the results of the first phase of the plan are very encouraging. Today, we want to scale up our ambitions by banking on innovation and accountability. Planet 21 Season 2 must enable us to create wealth sustainably and curb our negative impacts through the mobilization of our employees, guests, partners and local communities. Our vision is to drive the change towards positive, more responsible and inventive hospitality, wherever we are.”

Planet 21 Season 1 [2011-2015]: results for Greater China
– 97% of hotels use eco-labelled products
– 97% of hotels promote balanced dishes
– 96% of hotels organise disease prevention training for employees
– 91% of hotels recycle their waste
– 48% of hotels have at least three eco-friendly designed room components
– 93% of hotels purchase and promote locally-sourced products
– 99% of hotels ban endangered seafood from restaurant menus

Planet 21 Season 1 [2011-2015]: a solid track record

The Group achieved solid results regarding the actions taken over the 2011-2015 period. In five years, it has delivered two-thirds of the programme’s 21 objectives and over 90% of its hotels have embarked on a continuous-improvement drive. Planet 21 allowed the Group to unite its teams and engage its guests and partners in a structured approach which is recognized by several ethical stock market indices.

It has made significant progress, in particular with regards to well-being in the workplace, child protection, biodiversity, and water and energy consumption management. In five years, water consumption has been cut by nearly 9%, energy consumption by 5.3% and carbon emissions by 6.2%. At the end of 2015, all its hotels were committed to protecting children from abuse (in-house awareness programme, WATCH) and more than 4.5 million trees had been planted worldwide since 2009.

A green campaign was led by Sofitel Shenyang Lido that involved the team to help plant Chinese roses and advocate the community to keep the environment clean.

Planet 21¬ [2016-2020] is structured into four areas of action enlisting its employees, customers, partners and local communities, and two priorities, namely food & beverage, and buildings.

Charter 21, the in-house sustainable development management system for hoteliers, has evolved and been renamed Planet 21 in Action. The new system aims higher and is more accommodating as regards local specifics and operational realities. It is more flexible and is based on a participative approach allowing each hotel to set its own objectives and map out its own action plan. A common baseline comprising 16 mandatory actions sets a demanding first level of commitment (bronze status). To upgrade their status (to silver, gold and platinum), hotels then select the actions they wish to implement from a wider range of initiatives. This system encourages ownership of the issues at stake as well as employee and guest accountability regarding social and environmental responsibility.

AccorHotels has been actively pursuing sustainable hotel management practices for over 20 years in order to protect people and the environment.

As part of a policy of progress and transparency, the Group asked its customers for their views on these issues, updated its environmental footprint and assessed its socio-economic footprint to construct its new 5-year programme. The programme for 2020 reinforces some of the Group’s fundamental commitments, such as curbing its environmental footprint, and identifies new objectives which dovetail with both the changes to the business model and its strategic priorities, such as Food & Beverage and the sustainable management of its property portfolio through HotelInvest.

In the same vein, AccorHotels first published its large-scale international barometer study, “Sustainable Hotels: Ready To Check In?” in June 2011. This year, AccorHotels published the results of a new survey, carried out at the end of 2015. This survey aimed at measuring changes in guests’ behaviours and current awareness of sustainable development.

For example, just as they do not change their towels and sheets every day when they are at home, it has become normal for guests to reuse them for two to three days when staying at a hotel. More than half of guests are in favour of reusing their towels, especially if some of the money saved in doing so is reinvested in planting trees for the benefit of the local community.

The key lessons from this survey are:
1) Globally, eight out of ten hotel guests declare they are sensitive to sustainable development.
2) Guests want hotels to show commitment to concrete, daily aspects of sustainable development: water, energy, waste and child protection.
3) One out of three guests considers that citizens are first and foremost responsible in terms of sustainable development. Hotel guests seem aware of their impact in terms of social, corporate and environmental responsibility. Governments and companies are also considered to have a critical responsibility.
4) Hotel guests declare they are ready to act and change their behaviour. Virtually unknown 20 years ago, sustainable development is now often taken into consideration by one in two guests when choosing a hotel. This criterion still has a significant growth rate but should progress considerably due to guests’ evolving expectations and the sector’s increasingly numerous initiatives.

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Beijing, China, May 10, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Mr. Christopher Chia has been appointed vice president at Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and general manager of China World Hotel, Beijing. He will be responsible for the whole operations and services of three hotels, including China World Hotel, Beijing; China World Summit Wing, Beijing; and Traders Hotel, Beijing.

Mr. Chia has more than 30 years of management experience. Prior to joining China World Hotel, Beijing, he was the vice president and general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. He started his hospitality career with the group as front office executive at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. He has since held management positions within the group in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing.

China World Hotel, Beijing soars over the China World Trade Center complex, including the China World Exhibition Center and shopping 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 owns 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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Shanghai, China, April 7, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - 2016 sees AccorHotels continue the Stay for Brightness programme, a three-year corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, in partnership with Orbis. Launched in 2014, the programme helps to prevent blindness and saving eyesight of children in rural China. The objective of the programme is to build a comprehensive pediatric treatment network in China for children in need of affordable quality eye care services and training facilities for eye specialists and doctors through donations in kind or in cash.

So far, the funds raised by AccorHotels have brought greater awareness of the Orbis programme in the provinces of Heilongjiang and Gansu. In Heilongjiang, AccorHotels has sponsored 75 pairs of spectacles for underprivileged children and provided 1,005 preventive programmes to educate parents and teachers on eye care. In Gansu, AccorHotels has provided surgery subsidies for eight children with various forms of eye diseases.

Earlier this year, Michel Molliet, COO for AccorHotels Greater China, said, “This programme reinforces our commitment to corporate social responsibility and giving back to local communities. Thanks to the initiative shown by individual hotels, the programme got off to a great start, successfully promoting awareness and raising money to help alleviate the widespread eye problems in rural areas.”

Darkness To Go Dinner in Hong Kong was one of the CSR fund raising initiatives organized by AccorHotels together with various charity walks and an open golf event in Beijing. In 2014 and 2015, Stay for Brightness fund-raising campaigns were major focuses during AccorHotels’ Solidarity Week where hotel staff were encouraged to support an association that helps the underprivileged within their local community.

Every minute, a child goes blind somewhere in the world and 80% of them do not have access to proper eye care. George Smith, Director of Orbis North Asia, said, “Orbis is honored to partner with AccorHotels for the Stay for Brightness programme again this year. The programme has not only provided funds to prevent and treat eye diseases in young children, but also raised significant awareness surrounding childhood blindness. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with AccorHotels to continue improving lives of the underprivileged.”

This year, AccorHotels Greater China will continue to seek co-operation and support for the programme by involving hotel staff in charity walks and various charity sales as well as other events. Hotel clusters are encouraged to organize themed fund-raising events that include charity bike rides targeted to involve some 15 AccorHotels general managers, to raise funds for Orbis. Supplier engagement will be an important part of the programme.

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Shanghai, China, April 7, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Rudy Oretti as general manager of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. Rudy Oretti reports to Daniel Welk, vice president luxury – Asia Pacific, Greater China & Mongolia, and he is responsible for managing the overall operations of the hotel.

Bruce McKenzie, senior vice president – operations, Greater China & Mongolia says, “Rudy Oretti’s extensive experience in luxury hotel operations will be invaluable as we continue to build the legacy of the Waldorf Astoria brand in China.”

Commenting on his appointment, Oretti says, “I am delighted to join and lead a great team full of talent at this iconic and legendary hotel in Shanghai. I look forward to ensuring that Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund remains Shanghai’s landmark address and continues to create exceptional experiences that become extraordinary memories for our guests.”

About Rudy Oretti
Oretti joins Hilton Worldwide from Louis XIII Management Limited in Macau, where he held the position of senior vice president – operations. Oretti brings more than 27 years of hotel experience in multiple leadership roles throughout APAC, including general manager positions at Banyan Tree Macau, Banyan Tree Bali and The Leela Palace, Bangalore. Oretti has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from Cardiff University. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality (FIH) and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) of United Kingdom.

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Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels and Avista Resort and Spa Patong Company Limited have signed an agreement for AccorHotels to manage three properties in Phuket. Two resorts will be rebranded as Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa and Avista Hidewaway Phuket Patong, MGallery by Sofitel on April 1, while another newly-built Avista Grande Phuket Karon, MGallery by Sofitel will open in 2018.

AccorHotels presently manages 16 hotels and resorts across Southern Thailand. The announcement brings the Group’s upcoming pipeline in the area to 10 properties, and reaffirms its commitment to meeting growing demand there.

“AccorHotels is proud to partner with Avista to manage three hotels in Phuket. As more guests visit the ever-popular island, they increasingly seek choice and consistency,” said Mr Patrick Basset, AccorHotels’ Chief Operating Officer for Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia. “Each MGallery by Sofitel luxury hotel features a unique identity and story through its architecture, interior design and services.

Novotel is well-known for its spacious rooms and service standards that stand apart in the midscale segment. Both brands are well positioned to cater to Phuket’s diverse guests, particularly as the island further develops its infrastructure and attractions.”

The 150 room Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, MGallery by Sofitel is an easy escape, located two minutes’ walk from Patong beach and Jungceylon Shopping Centre. The hotel features two restaurants, two bars, one meeting room, a business centre, three swimming pools, and a spa, fitness centre and kid’s club.

Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa, located five minutes’ walk to Kata Beach, offers 143 rooms, one restaurant, two bars, two meeting rooms, and a business centre, swimming pool, fitness centre and kid’s club.

Avista Grande Phuket Karon, MGallery by Sofitel is scheduled to have 160 rooms, one restaurant, three bars, two meeting rooms and a swimming pool, business centre and kid’s club. The resort will be located a 10 minute drive from Patong’s shopping and entertainment area.

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 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 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)

MGallery by Sofitel is AccorHotels’ collection of inimitably enchanting, unique boutique hotelsoffering the excellence of hospitality “à la française”.

MGallery by Sofitel has 82 unique and fascinating addresses in 23 countries around the world, all of which are havens for those who relish off-the-beaten-track experiences. Each address is remarkable for its singular personality and deep-rooted local history.

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

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.

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Beijing, China, March 21, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Mr. Jos Engelen was appointed as the Director of Food and Beverage of Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing in March 2016.

As a senior international hospitality manager, Jos Engelen from Netherlands with proficient language skills in English, Dutch, German and Chinese, has 14 years of extensive hotel Food and Beverage working experience, including 7 years experience in the management position. He had worked in Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, Grand Hyatt Beijing and Conrad and Double Tree by Hilton in Sanya successively as an important position. Before being the Director of Food and Beverage of Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing, he was the Cluster Food and Beverage Manager of Conrad and Double Tree by Hilton in Sanya.

Mr. Jos Engelen will be fully in charge of managing the Food and Beverage team of Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing with the Essence Restaurant, Angus Grill, Lobby Lounge, Banquet Service and Room Service.

About Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is the first Crowne Plaza hotel in Beijing and is located in the heart of the city’s international business center along vibrant Wangfujing Avenue. The hotel serves as the areas foremost provider of contemporary accommodation, comprehensive meetings solutions and outstanding leisure venues, ensuring your stay with us is truly enjoyable.

About Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts is an upscale brand located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations offering business travelers a high level of comfort, service and amenities. It is also a dynamic hotel brand currently located in nearly 50 countries around the world. Truly international, Crowne Plaza offers premium accommodation, designed for the discerning business and leisure travelers who appreciate simplified elegance combined with practicality of the latest features, as well as value for money. At Crowne Plaza, guests can enjoy 24-hour business service, wireless high speed internet access in the lobby plus fitness and leisure facilities.

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Ibis Chennai City Centre offers modern, comfortable and well equipped ibis rooms and ‘Sweet Bed’ by ibis’ offering guests a quality sleeping experience. Guests can expect the highest level of service offered when staying at an ibis with a selection of food and beverage outlets to choose from with Spice IT, its signature multi-cuisine restaurant providing an all-day breakfast concept from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and a lounge and bar area, The Hub, offering a wide selection of refreshing beverages and light snacks. These adaptations are reflective of the hotel’s commitment to service quality and modernity in meeting the needs of business and leisure travellers.

“The opening of the ibis Chennai City Centre is a strategic milestone for the ibis brand in India. Offering consistency, quality and affordability, the brand combines the ultimate comfort of modern and well-equipped rooms with the highest level of service for business and leisure travellers. The opening of ibis Chennai City strengthens our brand presence in Chennai and adds to the growing ibis network of 12 hotels in the region.” said Jean-Michel Cassé, Senior Vice President, Operations, AccorHotels India.

J.B. Singh, President & CEO, InterGlobe Hotels, said, “Chennai has a growing demand for quality affordable rooms, and the ibis brand innovates constantly to illustrate its values of modernity, comfort and availability. The opening of ibis Chennai City Centre further consolidates the strategic partnership between AccorHotels and InterGlobe with the aim to enhance the ibis network growth in India”.

About ibis Chennai City Centre
ibis Chennai City Centre is located at Seethakathi Centre, 684-690 Anna Salai (Mount Road), Block No 6, Thousand Lights Chennai 600006, India, 20 km from the Chennai airport and 5 km from the Chennai Central Railway station. For more information, please visit www.accorhotels.com, email h8020-re@accor.com or contact +91-44-71225588 for general enquiries or reservations.

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Shanghai, China, February 1, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels (CAC 40 – AC.FR) and Huazhu Hotels Group (also known as China Lodging Group – Nasdaq: HTHT) are pleased to have sealed their extensive, long-term alliance, initially announced to the market on 14th December 2014. Under the arrangement, AccorHotels takes a 10.8% stake in Huazhu and a seat at the Chinese group’s board of directors. Huazhu will take a non-controlling stake of 29.3% and two board seats in AccorHotels’ Luxury and Upscale operating platform for Greater China.

This unprecedented partnership creates a hospitality giant in China whose strength lies in a newly formed joint distribution system and the combination of two ambitious loyalty programs which together boast over 75 million members worldwide. This strategic alliance will also enable the Group to accelerate the development of Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and ibis Styles brands in China, Taiwan and Mongolia, with 350 to 400 hotels due to open over the next five years.

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 nearly 3,800 AccorHotels properties 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, Adagio) and economy (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, adagio access and hotelF1) properties;
-the strength of its marketplace and its Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program;
-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 stock exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and traded in the USA on the OTC market (Code: ACRFY).

About HUAZHU Hotels Group Ltd.
HUAZHU Hotels Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:HTHT) is a leading and fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China with more than 2,700 hotels across over 350 cities. Founded in 2005, HUAZHU has been ranked as the 12th largest hotel group globally in 2014 and listed in the Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands in 2015. HUAZHU Rewards loyalty program allows frequent guests to earn points and enjoy special benefits and privileges and has attracted nearly 50 million individual members.

Aiming to become one of the world’s leading hotel operator, HUAZHU has formed an extensive and long-term alliance with Accor since 2014, offering the customers of both loyalty programs (together over 75 million members) the opportunity to access a network of more than 6,000 hotels globally, covering the full spectrum of the market from Upscale (Grand Mercure, Joya, Manxin) to Midscale (Novotel, Mercure, Ji, Starway) and Economy (ibis, ibis Styles, HanTing, Elan, Hi).

With joint efforts of over 50,000 employees, HUAZHU commits itself to provide both business and leisure travelers with impressive and cost-effective travel experiences. In 2014, the group launched a ground-breaking brand, namely, H World, to build an alliance of 10 thousands hotels, billion level membership system, and even a comprehensive travel ecosystem in the coming future.

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Beijing, China, January 22, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - Since it’s opening in 2013, Hotel Eclat Beijing has been widely recognized for its remarkable design, setting a trend for creative accommodation ideas with its luxurious quality service within a unique location which has garnered much international icons and media attention. As such, Hotel Eclat Beijing triumphed with five industry heavyweight awards yet again!

“Travel + Leisure” magazine is one of the most prestigious global tourism to organize “China Travel Awards 2015” with a panel of judges from readers’ experience, expert evaluation , online voting and other numerous aspects to have awarded Hotel Eclat Beijing the “2015 Reader-Selected Hotel”.

Subsequently, China’s leading SEEC media group’s flagship magazine “Voyage” in its annual award ceremony launched “2015 Top50 Hotels in China”, with choices of high-end luxury hotels all over China, screening through stringent criteria of high quality service standards and unique characteristics to be in the running of recommended hotels to stay. Hotel Eclat Beijing is honored to be listed.

At the same time on 16 & 17 December 2015 respectively, one of the world’s most prestigious travel and lifestyle magazine “Conde Nast Traveler” awarded Hotel Eclat Beijing with the global “2016 Best Boutique/Design/Art Hotel” and “Urban Space” awarded Hotel Eclat Beijing with “2015 Best Boutique Hotel with Overall Design” accolade.

At the beginning of this year, with Hurun Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2016 launched by “Hurun Repot”, Hotel Eclat Beijing was bestowed as the Best Art Lifestyle’s Hotel in Beijing and the exclusive hotel in Beijing in the list preferred by Chinese luxury consumers. The recognition re-defines the upscale luxury hotel experience for contemporary. Hotel Eclat Beijing becomes a bespoke, inspiring symbol of 21st century lifestyle.

Twinning the art of contemporary luxury with the luxury of contemporary art, Hotel Eclat Beijing re-defines the upscale boutique hotel experience in the Chinese capital. Along with 100 well-appointed rooms and suites, the hotel is also home to the largest privately owned collection of contemporary art in China. Like its spectacular landmark address, comfortably cocooned in its own microclimate, Hotel Eclat Beijing sets new standards in both form and function in the heart of Beijing’s CBD.

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Shanghai, China, January 11, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - – GuocoLand Limited (“GuocoLand”) has signed a landmark deal with AccorHotels for the management of the Group’s two new-built hotels at Tanjong Pagar Centre, Singapore and Damansara City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Sofitel Singapore City Centre and the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, adds a total of 534 rooms to the AccorHotel’s luxury brand portfolio.

“Our upcoming world-class mixed use developments in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are set to bring modern, liveable spaces to the heart of the business districts in both cities. GuocoLand is pleased to appoint AccorHotels as the hotel manager for both properties as we see strong synergies with the Sofitel luxury brand and services that will cater to the differing needs and demands of our office tenants, residents, visitors and guests,” said Mr Raymond Choong, President and CEO of GuocoLand Group.” The hotels’ business and dining facilities will be easily accessible to office tenants and residents within both developments, providing them with quality working and living experiences in a cosmopolitan setting.”

“We are very excited that GuocoLand has entrusted us to manage these two flagship hotels under our luxury Sofitel brand in what will be very prestigious lifestyle and business hubs,” said Michael Issenberg, Chairman and CEO AccorHotels Asia Pacific. “These two new hotels are set to become icons in their respective cities, being at the centrepiece of landmark developments that will reinvent urban living in two of Asia’s most dynamic destinations.”

The 222-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre will be part of the upcoming multi-billion dollar Tanjong Pagar Centre, which will redefine mixed use developments in Singapore. Located between historic Chinatown and the vibrant CBD, Tanjong Pagar Centre will feature Singapore’s tallest building at 290 metres, a prestigious residential and office tower, premier retail and event spaces and luxury Sofitel hotel, all set around beautifully landscaped parklands and with direct MRT station access.

Guests at Sofitel Singapore City Centre will appreciate the unique, state-of-the-art equipment and programmes offered at the Virgin Active gym, as well as a host of health and fitness-related public activities and events at Tanjong Pagar Centre’s Urban Park which can accommodate up to 2,000 people. The 150,000 sq ft Urban Park will be an ideal location to host public fitness events, such as Zumba and yoga, for the broader community, including hotel guests. Positioned as an ‘Integrated Vertical City,’ Tanjong Pagar Centre will provide a holistic, end-to-end hospitality service for hotel guests.
The Sofitel Singapore City Centre will offer guests the finest luxury accommodations complete with outdoor pool, a plush executive lounge with stunning city views, a 620 sqm ballroom and eight meeting rooms plus world-class restaurant and bars. Surrounded by a wide array of dining and entertainment options, the Sofitel will be exceptionally positioned to take advantage of strong corporate and leisure demand.

In neighbouring Malaysia, the 312-room Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is also an integral part of a new 8.5 acre integrated development in the upmarket Damansara Heights enclave called Damansara City which will feature two Grade A office towers, two luxury high-rise residences, and an F&B-centric lifestyle mall in addition to the luxury hotel.

The Sofitel will be the first internationally branded luxury hotel in the area and is part of the prime and exclusive Damansara Heights precinct, which boasts close proximity to KL Sentral transportation hub, as well as established townships like Bangsar and Petaling Jaya. The hotel – and indeed the whole precinct – will target corporate clients in the surrounding area, leisure travellers and the MICE market, with Damansara Heights having a reputation as a choice destination for some of Malaysia’s most elite and influential people thanks to its unparalleled value, heritage and distinction. A new MRT station next to the Damansara City development will provide high connectivity to the rest of Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley.

The Sofitel will feature a lobby lounge, deli, three restaurants and bars, a Club Millesime executive lounge on the 22nd floor, a So Spa, So Fit gym and outdoor swimming pool complete with pool bar. There will also be outstanding meeting facilities including an 840sqm ballroom and five meeting rooms.

The announcement of these new flagship Sofitels comes as the brand is undergoing a renaissance to better meet the needs of today’s luxury guests. Sofitel hotels provide authentic luxury, where innate French elegance artfully blends with local culture to create exceptional experiences.

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About GuocoLand Limited
GuocoLand Limited (“GuocoLand”) is a public company listed on the Singapore Exchange since 1978. The principal business activities of its subsidiaries are property development, property investment, hotel operations and property management.

GuocoLand and its subsidiaries (“Group”) have established property operations in their geographical markets of Singapore, China, Malaysia and Vietnam, comprising residential, hospitality, commercial and retail developments. As a premier regional property company, GuocoLand is focused on achieving scalability, sustainability and growth in its core markets through its property development, investment and management businesses.

The parent company of GuocoLand is Guoco Group Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Guoco Group Limited is a member of the Hong Leong group of companies.

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 almost 3,800 AccorHotels establishments look after thousands of guests every day in 92 countries.

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