Starwood signs Four New Hotels in China
Posted November 6, 2008 , add a commentLe Meridien has signed an agreement with Wanda Group to open two new properties in China, one in Qingdao and one in Chongqing. Scheduled to open in 2011, the two new Le Meridien hotels further strengthen the Le Meridien brand’s growing portfolio in China.
In addition, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the parent company of Le Meridien, has also signed an agreement with Wanda Group to add a Sheraton in Wuxi and a Westin in Taiyuan to the Starwood portfolio in China.
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Fairmont to Manage New Hotel in Sanya
Posted October 2, 2008 , add a commentFairmont Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for a new hotel in China. The Fairmont Haitang Bay Resort in Sanya on Hainan Island, is scheduled to open in 2011. The resort enjoys a beachfront location and 702 spacious guestrooms and suites including Fairmont Gold, the brand’s exclusive lifestyle offering more personalized service with amenities such as a private reception desk and a comfortable guest lounge.
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Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa earns Five-Star Rating
Posted , add a commentThe first Hilton Worldwide Resort in China, the Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa, has secured its place as one of China’s top hotels after earning the prestigious five-star rating from the China National Tourism Office.
Situated on the powdery white sands of the Hainan Island’s Yalong Bay, the luxurious Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa was commended for its superior service and facilities as well as the excellent operation of the hotel.
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Singapore welcomed 916,000 visitor arrivals
Posted August 29, 2008 , add a commentIn July 2008, Singapore welcomed 916,000 visitor arrivals. While this is a decline of 3.8% compared to a year ago, July 2008 recorded the highest number of visitors since January 2008. Visitor days were estimated to reach 3.8 million days, an increase of 4.7% in comparison with July 2007. Indonesia (167,000), P.R. China (105,000), Australia (80,000), India (63,000) and Japan (47,000) were Singapore’s top five visitor-generating markets. These markets accounted for 50% of total visitor arrivals for the month.
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Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown
Posted August 27, 2008 , add a commentIn Nestled among the newer buidings are many reminders of the ethnic distinctiveness of this vibrant part of Kuala Lumpur. Buddhist temples resplendent in the red and yellow so loved by Chinese people everywhere face trendy, very up-scale stores like “Peter Hoe’s” where everything sold is subtle and elegant, not a trace of red or yellow in sight. On the streets, traditional stands sell fried seafood, spicy tofu, bean curd,fish garnished with chilis, and, of course, noodles everywhere. At one stall Miriam, my wife, stopped to consider the purchase of a (genuine, I swear) Rolex for only $20 US. At another I considered the bright red t-shirts with a Canadian Tire logo reading “Cannabis Tire” and featuring the familiar green five-leafed plant.
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