Shenzhen, China (August 19, 2008) /China Newswire/ — Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, a new five-star, US$200 million, flagship Shangri-La hotel, has opened in the heart of Futian, the bustling business district of Shenzhen, one of the largest and busiest cities in southern China.

With a population of more than eight million, Shenzhen is located adjacent to the international city of Hong Kong. The hotel itself is a mere stone's throw away from thriving retail areas and office towers and just a few minutes’ walk from Shenzhen's mass transit railway system, which links directly to Hong Kong via the Huanggang border crossing and Futian port. It also offers easy access to Shenzhen International Bao’an Airport, the Shekou ferry terminal and the city's major tourist attractions, making it ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

The new hotel, which adds a 40-storey luxury building to the city's impressive skyline, offers 498 guestrooms, 50 suites and 53 serviced apartments, as well as two ballrooms, an auditorium, function rooms, a health club, spa facilities, a business centre, wireless Internet access that is available in all public areas, including the lobby, and a wide range of restaurants and bars.

Guests at Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen will find a lively yet relaxed atmosphere that is guaranteed to make the hotel the talk of the town and ensure that guests feel just as comfortable in a tuxedo as they do in jeans. International interior design company BBG-BBGM was responsible for the hotel's strikingly modern, contemporary decor.

A typical guestroom at Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen measures an average of 45 square metres, and has a feel that is both classic and contemporary, while also being warm and comfortable, with the hotel's six-star quality expressed through the design, colour and textures used. The rooms also feature cutting-edge electronic equipment that is placed alongside discreet touches of Chinese inspiration that remind guests that they are in southern China. Among the facilities available are an iPod dock, a 37-inch LCD television in the room with a 15-inch version in the bathroom, wired and wireless Internet connectivity, and DVD and CD players.

The hotel's suites are particularly comfortable and measure between 96 and 288 square metres. In addition to being warm, elegant and inviting, each suite offers a large entry foyer with marble floors. Bedrooms feature a large work area with a desk, a multi-purpose fax machine and wired and wireless Internet access. The living area has comfortable seating, a wall-mounted 40-inch LCD television and DVD player with a stereo sound system. The spacious bathroom has a separate toilet and bidet, a whirlpool bath, two hand basins and a 15-inch LCD television.

In addition to the guestrooms, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen has 53 serviced apartments located on levels six to 11 with a separate entrance, entrance lobby and lifts. The apartments, which are available in one, two and three-bedroom versions, as well as a two-bedroom apartment with a study room, offer a contemporary and elegant layout with a residential feel, yet with all the services and facilities of the hotel immediately to hand. Guests of the serviced apartments have access to the hotel's restaurants, health club, spa, indoor swimming pool and outdoor tennis court.

Food lovers throughout the city will be particularly excited about the opening of Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, which promises to set the standard for fine dining in Shenzhen.

The hotel's all-day dining outlet on level one is a fun and comfortable restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night supper. Here, diners enjoy both buffet and a la carte options, as well as live cooking stations serving specialties and local favourites typically found in Hong Kong's well known dai pai dong street stalls and cafes, including Dim Sum, Peking Duck, Congee, Noodles and a variety of healthy double-boiled soups. Diners have the choice of eating inside this charming restaurant or, in good weather, alfresco style on the terrace.

The hotel's Italian restaurant offers diners a warm and rustic ambience, along with authentic, traditional Italian cuisine and an extensive wine wall of some 750 wines. Diners can choose from the main dining room, one of two private rooms or the outdoor terrace seating area in which to enjoy their tasty yet simple meal.

On the ground floor of the hotel is the bar, where guests can revel in the club-like, chic and elegant atmosphere that is also warm and comfortable as the enjoy drinks and antipasti. This area also features LCD televisions on two walls to offer guests an eclectic mix of news, entertainment, sports and music throughout the evening.

The hotel's lobby lounge is open all day, offering snacks, pastries and desserts, as well as high tea in the afternoons, in an international ambience. Nightly entertainment includes a pianist or Chinese instrumentalist in the early evening, followed by professional bands playing a wide range of music, from light jazz, R&B and contemporary favourites to Latin fusions and ballads.

On level two, the hotel's Chinese restaurant, Fook Lam Moon, entices diners from all over the city with its authentic and delicious Cantonese cuisine. Open for both lunch and dinner, Fook Lam Moon also features nine private dining rooms offering a lounge-style seating area, a private bathroom and an LCD television, making this the ideal choice for both top-notch business events and warm, cosy family gatherings.

For event organisers, Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen offers a 1,800-square-metre grand ballroom with a high ceiling of 9.5 metres and a hydraulic built-in stage, as well as direct access to a huge lift that makes the ballroom ideal for car launches and similar events. Also available is an auditorium, a junior ballroom, a boardroom and a range of 10 function rooms that can meet all requirements, as well as video conferencing facilities and simultaneous translation services. A professional team of event specialists are on hand to ensure that all events are a success. In addition, the hotel is located adjacent to the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre and the city's Civic Centre, offering both organisers and delegates supreme convenience as well as access to an even wider range of events and facilities.

For extra special events, the hotel has an exclusive function venue, the Chairman's Room. Located on the top floor, the Chairman's Room offers guests spectacular views over the city and comes complete with a kitchen, making it the ideal place for small-scale private entertaining.

Guests travelling on business will find that the hotel offers a fully equipped business centre staffed by a professional team that is able to handle all requirements, including photocopying, secretarial, translation and courier services, and business information and advice. The business centre also offers three meeting rooms and four offices that are available for rent.

For guests more inclined to relax, the health club at Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen is designed to be a retreat that offers a relaxing yet revitalising combination of exercise and spa facilities and treatments. The fully equipped gymnasium features the latest cardiovascular equipment and an assessment room, while the spa offers guests five single and three double deluxe treatment suites, a steam room, a sauna, a whirlpool and a wide range of services, including massages, facials and other specialist treatments. For the more active
guest, the hotel also features an indoor swimming pool with a whirlpool area, and an outdoor tennis court.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 55 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 28,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 50 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles,
Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Meanne Dizerens-Lau
  Director of Communications
  Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen
  Tel: (86 755) 8828 4088
  Fax: (86 755) 8828 4388
  E-mail: meanne.dizerenslau@shangri-la.com
  

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Berlin, Germany (June 13, 2008) /China Newswire/ — Air Berlin, the second largest German airline, will be doubling its direct flights to Copenhagen and Helsinki when its new winter schedule comes into operation. From November 2008 onwards there will be a morning and evening flight to the two Scandinavian cities from Berlin on weekdays. At weekends there will be one flight a day. While the capacity from Berlin-Tegel to Copenhagen is being increased, the number of flights available from Düsseldorf to Helsinki will be doubled.

"The Scandinavian market is becoming increasingly important to Air Berlin. We are pleased that we can expand our capacities to cater for the strong demand," commented Joachim Hunold, Air Berlin's CEO. "On account of the convenient times of the flights, the two routes to Helsinki and Copenhagen are particularly attractive for anyone travelling on business between Germany and Scandinavia."

About Air Berlin:

Air Berlin is the second largest German airline and the fourth largest airline in Europe. It was founded in 1978 and has been enjoying steady growth ever since. Its route network includes major international cities and holiday destinations, as well as an extensive network of flights within Germany. The attractive price-performance ratio appeals equally to passengers travelling on business and for pleasure. The airline has won several awards for its high standard of service. In 2007 Air Berlin welcomed approximately 28 million passengers on board and achieved a turnover of 2.54 billion Euros. The Air Berlin Group is comprised of Air Berlin, the Austrian airline NIKI (24 %), the Swiss airline Belair (49 %), the Munich-based airline dba (100 %), and since March 2007 also the Düsseldorf based airline LTU (100 %). The Air Berlin Group currently operates 127 aircraft.

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MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS

Beijing, China (May 6, 2008) /China Newswire/ — 2 May 2008 Air Berlin today inaugurated new nonstop service from the Chinese capital city Beijing and the commercial metropolis of Shanghai to Dusseldorf in the heart of Germany and central Europe.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremonies Dieter Hofele, General Manager China remarked: "We are delighted to bring this new service to the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, introducing a new alternative with nonstop flights to Dusseldorf, providing more convenience and choice for Chinese travellers". Initially five flights a week are offered on each route on Airbus A330 aircraft in a two-class configuration. At Dusseldorf, passengers arriving from China now have access to Air Berlin's extensive route network to popular German and European holiday and business destinations.

Air Berlin flights depart daily except Wednesday and Saturday at 10.45am from Terminal 2 at Beijing's Capital International Airport, arriving Dusseldorf at 3.15pm the same day. From Shanghai Pudong International Airport the Air Berlin jet leaves daily except Thursday and Sunday at 12.15pm and reaches Dusseldorf at 6.20pm for convenient same-day connections to destinations throughout Europe. The return flights both depart Dusseldorf at 5.25pm for Beijing and Shanghai, arriving at 9.00am and 10.20am the following day respectively.

Air Berlin passengers will initially enjoy the comfort of Business Class, with 30 comfortable "Contour" seats. Lie-flat individual seating in the new "Premium Business Class" will be introduced on the routes later this year.

For reservations and information please contact Air Berlin at:
ServiceTeam-China@airberlin.com
or call 010-8527 6060 in Beijing, or 400 628 0600

Visit us at airberlin.com

About Air Berlin:
Air Berlin is the second largest German airline and the fourth largest airline in Europe. It was founded in 1978 and has been enjoying steady growth ever since. Its route network includes major international cities and holiday destinations, as well as an extensive network of flights within Germany. The attractive price-performance ratio appeals equally to passengers travelling on business and for pleasure. The airline has won several awards for its high standard of service. In 2007 Air Berlin welcomed approximately 28 million passengers on board and achieved a turnover of 2.54 billion Euros. The Air Berlin Group is comprised of Air Berlin, the Austrian airline NIKI (24 %), the Swiss airline Belair (49 %), the Munich-based airline dba (100 %), and since March 2007 also the Dusseldorf based airline LTU (100 %). The Air Berlin Group currently operates 124 aircraft.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Dieter Hofele, Country Manager China
  Air Berlin Beijing Representative Office
  Suite 2250, Beijing Sunflower Tower 37 Maizidian Xijie Chaoyang District Beijing, 100026
  

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Shanghai, China (January 08, 2008) /China Newswire/ — Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, will open two luxury hotels in Puxi, Shanghai in 2011. The hotels will be the focal points of the new Jing An Kerry Centre, Shanghai on famous Nanjing Road — a new business, retail, entertainment, dining and conference complex designed to become a city landmark in the heart of the prestigious Jing An District.

The luxury Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai will open mid-2011. The hotel will occupy the top 24 floors of a 58-storey, Grade A building, with the lower floors comprising restaurants, offices and retail shops. The 347 guestrooms will measure an average 62 square metres. The hotel will offer an array of dining experiences, including a lobby lounge, all-day cafe, Chinese and Japanese restaurants. Also included will be CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, the group's signature spa brand, health club and pool.

The sleekly styled Shangri-La's Jing An Kerry Centre Hotel will be modelled on the group's similarly contemporary Kerry Centre Hotel in Beijing. The 600-room, 43-storey hotel will open the end of 2011. Designer retail shops will face Nanjing Road at street level. Guests on the 116-room Horizon Club floors will have access to a spacious club lounge with its own bar, with express check-in and check-out and complimentary breakfast and cocktails. Dining options will include a signature lounge, a Chinese restaurant, and a glass-enclosed all-day restaurant. Additional facilities will include a 3,100-square-metre health club and swimming pool with outdoor terrace. A fifth-floor roof garden will be used for weddings, events and as a conference pre-function area.

Both hotels will overlook a 3,000-square-metre "town square" central courtyard featuring pathways, gardens, water features and al fresco dining. Within the courtyard, amidst the modernity, a piece of history will be preserved for all to enjoy: Shangri-La will work with the Jing An District Government to restore and preserve the existing home in which Chairman Mao spent several months in 1920.

The hotels will share 4,570 square metres of meeting and conference space located between the hotels, which will include a 2,400-square-metre grand ballroom, the largest deluxe hotel ballroom in west Shanghai, with its own lobby and drop-off area, complemented by a junior ballroom of 1,000 square metres. In addition, together the hotels' individual function rooms will total 2,200 square metres.

Bounded by four city blocks, the development will be easily accessible, including direct access to underground subway stations. Each tower will be seamlessly interconnected by paths, enclosed walkways and bridges. The hotels will be a 45-minute drive from Pudong International Airport and 20 minutes from Hongqiao Airport.

The group has named New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates as architect. The interior design of Jing An Shangri-La will be done by Wilson Associates Singapore and by Hong Kong-based Brian Chan for Jing An Kerry Centre Hotel.

"The addition of two hotels in Puxi, together with our Shangri-La hotel in Pudong, will allow us to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for luxury accommodation and comprehensive meeting facilities in Shanghai," said Giovanni Angelini, Shangri-La's chief executive officer and managing director.

INTERNET LINKS

http://www.shangri-la.com

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, currently owns and manages 55 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and four-star Traders brands, with a rooms inventory of over 27,000. The group has over 48 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Judy Wang
  Director of Public Relations, China
  Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
  Tel: 86 10 65053293
  Fax: 86 10 65053274
  Email: judy.wang@shangri-la.com
  Website: www.shangri-la.com

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Beijing, China (December 13, 2007) /China Newswire/ — Air China Limited (hereinafter "Air China") and Shanghai Airlines, today formally joined Star Alliance at a ceremony held in the new Terminal Three at Beijing Capital International Airport. With the addition of the two Chinese airlines, Star Alliance now has 19 member carriers operating 17,000 daily flights to 897 destinations in 160 countries, offering international travellers more choice than any other airline alliance.

On domestic routes alone, Air China and Shanghai Airlines have added more than 40 new destinations to the Star Alliance network, thereby bringing alliance benefits to many more travellers.

"China is one the fastest growing aviation markets in the world and as of today, with Air China and Shanghai Airlines now formally Star Alliance member airlines, we offer an unrivalled network of flight connections to,
from, and within this market for international travellers", said Jaan Albrecht, CEO Star Alliance.

Air China is China's national flag carrier and sole designated passenger airline partner of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Air China was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange on December 15, 2004. Its operational head office is in Beijing, the capital of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and an important aviation hub for domestic and international flights. It also provides airline-related services, including aircraft maintenance, ground services and in-flight catering services in Beijing, Chengdu and other locations through its own business units and joint ventures.

Air China Chairman Mr. Li Jiaxiang said: "This is a historical moment. The world's fastest growing, and largest airline alliance - Star Alliance - has arrived in the world's fastest growing, and largest country - China. By becoming a member of Star Alliance China's premier airline, Air China, is set to undergo many years of strategic co-operation with a large group of the world's leading airlines."

Shanghai Airlines is China's first commercial airline with multiple investments. It was the first Chinese airline to list on the stock exchange and issued A Shares in 2001.

Shanghai Airlines Chairman Mr. Zhou Chi said: "We are very excited that Shanghai Airlines can from now on serve as a bridge between China and the world via its Shanghai hub by joining Star Alliance. Star Alliance can broaden its network to cover China. Shanghai Airlines can expand its network to reach more points around the world and deliver higher quality services and more rewards to its customers. By joining Star Alliance we believe Shanghai Airlines has a brighter future ahead of it."

DUAL HUB STRATEGY FOR CHINA
In order to provide better interconnectivity between international flights and domestic destinations in China, Air China, Shanghai Airlines and the other Star Alliance member carriers serving China, are currently working on improving the two main hub Airports Beijing and Shanghai-Pudong.

In Beijing, Terminal 3 is scheduled to open in March 2008 and will be the new home for all Star Alliance member carriers serving the Chinese Capital.

At Shanghai-Pudong, Terminal 2 will also open in March 2008 and will permit all Star Alliance member airlines with flights to thriving metropolis to operate from the same terminal.

FREQUENT FLYER BENEFITS
By joining Star Alliance, Air China and Shanghai Airlines will be able to provide added benefits to their frequent flyers.

Participants in Air China's PhoenixMiles and Shanghai Airlines' Crane Club Frequent Flyer Programmes (FFP) will now be able to collect and redeem miles on all other Star Alliance member carriers. In addition, miles collected on flights operated by Star Alliance member airlines will count towards achieving either Air China Platinum, Gold or Silver Status or Crane Club Gold or Silver in Shanghai Airlines' FFP.

Customers who are enrolled in the other member carrier FFPs can now collect and redeem miles on Air China and Shanghai Airlines flights, increasing the attractiveness of all member carrier FFPs.

FARE PRODUCTS
Air China and Shanghai Airlines are now also participating and selling the 11 Star Alliance Fare Products. Included in these is the popular round the world fare, which has now more flight options for customers to choose from, as it now includes the routes served by the two Chinese member carriers.
Additionally, both carriers can now be included in itineraries of the Star Alliance Circle Asia and Circle Pacific fares. Moreover, Air China and Shanghai Airlines are now also part of the dedicated conventions and meetings product, Star Alliance Conventions Plus.

About Air China:
Air China is the national flag carrier of China and a leading provider of air passenger, air cargo and airline-related services in China. Its operational head office is in Beijing, the capital of the PRC and an important aviation hub for domestic and international flights. It also provides airline-related services, including aircraft maintenance, ground services and in-flight catering services in Beijing, Chengdu and other locations through its own business units and joint ventures. Air China was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange on December 15, 2004 under codes 0753 and AIRC respectively. On July 2, 2006, Air China issued its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing in New York under the code AIRYY. On August 18, 2006, Air China's A share was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under code 601111. Air China was designated on August 4, 2004 as the sole passenger airline partner of the Beijing Olympic Games; As at 30 June 2007, Air China’s flights are connecting 26 countries and regions over the globe, including 39 international cities and 1 region; 19,334 employees; fleet 212. Hubs: Beijing, Chengdu.

About Shanghai Airlines:
As a Shanghai-based carrier, Shanghai Airlines takes “safety first, customer priority, quality service and excellence orientation” as its business and corporate philosophy. Shanghai Airlines has inaugurated over 140 domestic routes, 11 international and regional routes. The regional and international network is integrated with domestic trunk and feeder lines. In accordance with its plan to build-up the Pudong hub, Shanghai Airlines will improve its domestic flight network and plans to commence long-haul flights to Europe and America to built easier connections. Shanghai Airlines is building its fleet numbers up to 100 aircraft from its current fleet of 59 by 2010. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is expected to join Shanghai Airlines in 2008. In 2004, SAL was accredited by IATA with IOSA certification becoming the first Chinese airline to achieve this honour. SAL has also won numerous awards, including top honor for airline safety performance in China aviation, first rank amongst airlines in the "China Aviation Customer Satisfaction Annual Survey" and first prize for flight punctuality in China.

Total revenue, USD 1 billion; countries served 8; airports served 71 [60 domestic and 11 international] passengers, 7.48 million; employees 5460; fleet 59. Hub: Shanghai.

About Star Alliance:
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer customers worldwide reach and a smooth travel experience. Star Alliance was voted Best Airline Alliance by Business Traveller Magazine in 2003, 2006 and 2007 and by Skytrax in 2003, 2005 and 2007. The members are Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS, TAP Portugal, THAI, United and US Airways. Regional member carriers Adria Airways (Slovenia), Blue1 (Finland) and Croatia Airlines enhance the global network. EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines have been accepted as future members and are expected to join Star Alliance soon. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers more than 17,000 daily flights to 897 destinations in 160 countries.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Air China, Ms. Rao Xinyu, General Manager Investor Relations
  Tel: +86-13-910391619

  Shanghai Airlines:
  Mr. Wang Wan Long
  Tel: +86-13-901885862
  Mr. Zhao Wei
  Tel: +86-13-564869096

  Star Alliance Press Office
  Tel: +49 69 96375 183
  Fax: +49 69 96375 683
  Email: mediarelations@staralliance.com

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Beijing, China (November 22, 2007) /China Newswire/ — Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, was named the "Best Business Hotel Brand in China" for the third consecutive year in the Business Traveller China magazine readers' poll. In addition Shangri-La Hotel, Changchun; Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian; Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou; Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai and Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong also garnered honours, each winning "Best Business Hotel" in their respective cities.

The poll was conducted between July and October this year among the magazine's readership of frequent travellers based mainly in China. Business Traveller China is the Chinese edition of Business Traveller magazine which has 10 editions around the world.

INTERNET LINKS

http://www.shangri-la.com

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and manages 54 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 27,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 48 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Judy Wang
  Director of Public Relations, China
  Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
  Tel: (86-10) 6505 3293
  Fax: (86-10) 6505 3274
  E-mail: judy.wang@shangri-la.com

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Shanghai, China (November 12, 2007) /China Newswire/ — Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, will open Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Pudong Shanghai in mid-2010. This will be the group's second Shanghai hotel in addition to the Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Designed by US-based Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC and Hong Kong-based Aedas Ltd, the 574-room hotel will be located in the Kerry Centre, Pudong Shanghai, a 230,000-square-metre multi-purpose complex that will include serviced apartments, a retail mall and an office tower. It is a 30-minute drive from Pudong International Airport and a 15-minute drive to the World Expo site. The city's underground subway Route No. 7 terminal station is being built adjacent to the new centre.

Contemporary styled and featuring Century Park views, the hotel's guestrooms will measure a minimum of 42 square metres. The five floors of Horizon Club accommodation, Shangri-La’s exclusive retreat for discerning travellers, will offer a host of special amenities and privileges, including the Horizon Club lounge for daily breakfast and cocktails, meeting rooms, and express check-in and check-out services.

Dining and entertainment options will include an all-day cafe, a Chinese restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a lobby lounge.

The hotel will feature a 6,000-square-metre recreational "mega sports club." Occupying two floors, the sports club will include a gym, a swimming pool, tennis and badminton courts, a yoga studio, a lounge and juice bar. A 600-square-metre "adventure zone" will be a play fantasy come true for children. The club will also provide outdoor areas for team building and exercise.

Meeting and banqueting facilities will include a 2,400-square-metre grand ballroom and a 1,200-square-metre junior ballroom, which can be connected to create one space, with a large pre-function area.

A business, conference and office centre will provide secretarial support, courier services, copy shop, travel desk, workstations, meeting rooms and conference facilities in addition to serviced offices for short and long term rental.

INTERNET LINKS

http://www.shangri-la.com
http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, currently manages 54 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and four-star Traders brands, with a rooms inventory of over 24,000. The group has over 45 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Judy Wang
  Director of Public Relations, China
  Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
  Tel: (8610) 6505 3293
  Fax: (8610) 6505 3274
  E-mail: judy.wang@shangri-la.com

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