Shanghai, China, September 26, 2016 /Xinwengao.com/ - AccorHotels and Wanda Group have jointly announced the opening of three new hotels under Pullman, Novotel and Mercure branding in Hefei, Anhui Province. This latest project is a key development under the Hefei Wanda Cultural Tourism City. This is the province’s largest hospitality investment with a total construction land area covering over 900,000sqm.

Pullman, Novotel and Mercure Hefei Wanda form part of the project’s hotel cluster, featuring 1,570 guest rooms, 4 restaurants, 3 bars and 2,940 square metres of banquet and meeting space, including an 800-square-metre ballroom in addition to the wellness facilities. Together, the three properties offer the largest guest room inventory in the Greater China portfolio for AcccorHotels.

“This is our major project with Wanda Group to date in Greater China. The opening of these three hotels brings our network to 187 operating hotels and resorts in the region,” said Michel Molliet, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Greater China. “The project marks another milestone in our commitment in developing China’s dynamic tertiary cities. We feel upbeat and excited with this development as the tranquil landscaped surrounds and private lakeside area provide the ideal space for business and leisure travel.”

Pullman Hefei Wanda features 404 guestrooms and suites, with the brand’s signature bedding, linen and amenities. Food and beverage options include Lakeside Restaurant, an all-day dining restaurant offering local specialities and Hui Chinese restaurant offering authentic local cuisine. The hotel also has a lively Lobby Bar and a Deli. State-of-the-art meetings and events space of over 2,200 square metres including the Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 800 guests. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, Fit Lounge, a private beach, billiard room, table tennis room, plus jogging track, cycling trail and an outdoor children’s playground.

The 589 guestrooms at Novotel Hefei Wanda features a private balcony with stylish designs that reflect a local charm. The hotel’s three meeting rooms offer natural daylight and are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology. Dining options include Food Exchange Restaurant, a signature all-day dining restaurant, a Gourmet Bar and the Deli offering light snacks and a variety of sandwiches.

Featuring 577 guest rooms and suites with a private balcony, Mercure Hefei Wanda offers guests warm experience with its locally inspired room designs and architectural surrounds. Dining options include one restaurant and a bar that offer an extensive range of international cuisine. Fitness enthusiast can look forward to a complete work out at its indoor gym. For meetings, events and team building activities, the hotel features four meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 140 guests.

Hefei is a prefecture level city, the provincial capital of Anhui. It is less than an hour from Nanjing and two hours from Shanghai by high-speed train, and one hour from Shanghai by plane.

The triple AccorHotels’ opening form part of Hefei Wanda Cultural Tourism City, a multi-faceted investment project in the heart of Wanda Hefei International Resort Complex at the centre of Binhu District which is a 10 minute drive from the city’s downtown area. The resort complex offers a world-class holiday and tourism destination for travel, shopping, and recreation which includes a cultural theme park, a high-tech film park, an indoor aquatic park with constant year-round temperature, a shopping Mall and various food and beverage outlets.

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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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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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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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