Shanghai, China (May 18, 2011) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — On 9 May 2011 Monday night, the Radisson Blu Hotel Pudong Century Park successfully presented a premiere party for its art exhibition series 7 "Austria Special" with an evening of beautifully prepared Thai cuisines and live band.

This time, the hotel cooperates with THE GALLERY STEINER & ART & WINE – a modern Austria art gallery which locates in the heart of Vienna. The gallery is led by Ms. Corinna Steiner and who stands for professionalism, modernity, diversity and internationalism towards modern artworks.

Total 26 modern artworks from 3 artists Hernan Garcia Lanza, Herwig Peschka and Martin Hesz are featured throughout the hotel. Artist Hernan from Argentina and artist Herwig from Austria traveled far to Shanghai to attend the premiere of the art exhibition on Monday night at the hotel. This is the first time the artworks are being exhibited in China and then around Asia. The artworks have successfully fuse contemporary exotic art with Chinese influences.

The "Austria Special" art exhibition will lasts for 2 months till July 9, 2011.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Pudong Century Park is devoted to a pure artistry hotel that will appeal to discerning business or leisure travelers seeking style as well as comfort and convenience.

Radisson® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading, full-service hotel brands, offers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality that is defined by its distinctive “Yes I Can!” service philosophy. Radisson includes more than 415 locations in 72 countries. It is part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a leading global hotel company with more than 1,050 locations in 77 countries under the brands of Regent® Hotels & Resorts; Radisson® Hotels & Resorts; Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts; Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Park Inn®.

In Asia Pacific, Carlson Hotels Worldwide is fast expanding its portfolio of hotels. It currently has more than 120 hotels in operation and under development and close to 22,000 rooms in 14 countries. With regional headquarters in Singapore, it is supported by reservations, sales, operations and development offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Delhi and Sydney.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Lily Yao
  Director of Marketing & Communications
  T: +86 21 5130 0000 Ext:6017
  F: +86 21 5130 0111
  lyao@radisson.com
  www.radisson.com/shanghaicn_pudong
  Radisson Blu Hotel Pudong Century Park
  1199 Ying Chun Road Pudong Shanghai 200135 China
  

Beijing, China (October 25, 2010) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — The Westin Nanjing has announced the appointment Richard Deutl as General Manager and Ms. Lily Chen as Director of Sales and Marketing. The Westin Nanjing is currently the first Westin branded hotel in Jiangsu province and, together with the successful Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers, is the second Starwood property in Nanjing.

Mr. Richard Deutl has almost 30 years experience in the hospitality industry and is a native of Salzburg, Austria, the city of "Sound of Music" and Mozart. He has been with Sheraton and Starwood Hotels & Resorts for 22 years, working across Sheraton and Westin hotels in Austria, Germany, France, Belgium and Georgia. Four years ago he came to China; The Westin Nanjing is a "coming home" as he started his career in China at the former Sheraton Wuxi Hotel. He joins The Westin Nanjing from Tianjin, where he had held the role of General Manager at Sheraton Tianjin Hotel for the past two years. "To join such a well excited property and start from pre opening is indeed an honour. The opening of The Westin Nanjing witnesses the increasing importance of Nanjing as a tourist and business destination, and also I am proud of contributing my knowledge and experience to the hospitality industry of Nanjing and developing local talents." Comments Mr. Deutl. He is a veteran with an ingrained understanding of the core value of the Westin; and it is certain he will bring his enthusiasm and inspiring passion to his appointment at The Westin Nanjing.

The Westin Nanjing also welcomes Ms. Lily Chen as Director of Sales & Marketing. She has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry including the pre-openings of Four Points by Sheraton Daning and The Westin Bund Center Shanghai where she developed her professional and leadership skills. Ms. Chen has held various posts with international hotel brands including IHG, Marriott and Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Ms. Lily Chen has extraordinary achievements in accomplishing sales goals, and has won the honors "2005 The Best Sales Award" and "2008 The Platinum Award of the Starwood Asia Pacific Elite program". Now Ms. Lily Chen has joined The Westin Nanjing and will be fully responsible for the successful establishment of The Westin Nanjing on all markets. It is certain that the Sales and Marketing department of The Westin Nanjing led by Lily Chen will bring distinguished personal service to the Nanjing Hotel market, making sure that business partners and guests will find in The Westin Nanjing the one and only partner they want to send to their guests, friends and families.

The Westin Nanjing is strategically located in the Hunan Road central business district, on top of the Nanjing International Center (NIC), and has 234 innovative deluxe rooms of which offeri a retreat overlooking the scenic Xuanwu Lake. From the hotel you can see the bustling and vibrant city of Nanjing. From the hotel is only a casual walk to Nanjing Construction Planning Exhibition Hall which conveniently connects you to the subway station. Westin Heavenly® Bed, the SuperfoodRX™ concept, the Westin Workout® Guestrooms and an area including a 25m heated indoor swimming pool plus Westin's unmistakable, elegant interior design, features and other services will elevate the hospitality level in Nanjing and support the endeavor of the municipality to attract more tourists and business guests. And a dedicated team of highly motivated professionals, carefully selected and trained up to the typical world-class Westin Service Standards will ensure that they deliver the promise we make when saying "This is how it should feel".

For more information please call 25.5862.9740.

Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 170 hotels and resorts in over 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with over 1000 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Vivian Wei
  Marketing Communication Manager
  Tel: 86.25.5862.9740
  Fax: 86.25.8556.9999
  vivian.wei@westin.com
  

Since its inception in 1997, Golden Circle's 1.7 million members have enjoyed special recognition and benefits during their stays at Shangri-La hotels, resorts and Traders hotels. From 25 October 2010, the revamped programme now enables members to also earn and accumulate points that can be redeemed for complimentary room nights, room upgrades, dining, and spa privileges at CHI, The Spa and Airline Miles. GC members can earn one GC Award Point for every USD1 or local currency equivalent spent. Rewards are available for as little as 500 GC Awards Points and members can share rewards with family members. Golden Circle regularly invites top members to join exclusive events each year, for example the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train journey or a Formula 1 Race.

Members earn GC Awards Points by staying at Shangri-La or Traders hotels, dining at participating restaurants or enjoying spa treatments at CHI, The Spa. At the same time, members continue to receive their customary exclusive privileges according to their membership tier.

"From feedback and surveys, we understand that there is a group of our members who appreciate rewards in addition to personalised service and recognition. With the enhanced features we are raising the bar yet again and provide an even higher level of privileges to all Shangri-La guests." said Ng Wee Kee, director of corporate loyalty and partner marketing." What makes this programme different is that we recognise and reward our members every time in every Shangri-La, resort or Traders hotel no matter whether they are staying in the hotel or not."

To signify the change, Golden Circle has adopted a new tier system of GOLD, JADE and DIAMOND levels. Transition to the next level is based on qualifying nights or stays per year. Membership to Golden Circle is free and open to anyone over the age of 18.

To join, visit Golden Circle’s new dedicated website, Goldencircle.shangri-la.com, where members can also manage their profile, set their preferences, check and redeem points, and learn all about the new programme.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's most respected hotel companies, currently owns and/or manages 68 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands, with a room inventory of over 30,000. Over almost four decades the group has established its brand hallmark of 'hospitality from the heart.' The group has a substantial development pipeline with projects in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Mongolia, Russia, Qatar, Seychelles, Turkey and United Kingdom. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Judy Wang
  Director of Public Relations, China
  Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
  Tel: (86 10) 8529 8303
  Fax: (86 10) 8529 8992
  E-mail: judy.wang@shangri-la.com
  Website: www.shangri-la.com

The "Ten Best"  hotel award series by the 2010 China Hotel Industry Summit was approved following comprehensive investigation, including expert assessment, Internet voting based on the 8.4 million members' voting and the 30 million daily visitors to HC360.com, third-party customer satisfaction surveys from the managing personnel and experts of different industries such as commercial, trade, manufacturing as well as hotel experience tours, etc.

"We are very delighted and honoured that Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing has been recognised. This is achieved with the dedication and the hard work of our staff and support from our honourable guests and the friends of Beijing. We will continue not just to deliver our services and standards but also exceed the expectations of our guests,"  said Mr. Phillip Couvaras, the hotel's general manager.

Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing is strategically located in the north-eastern area of Beijing's central business district, just 20 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport and the new China International Exhibition Centre. Well positioned between the Third Embassy District, Wang Jing Hi Tech Park and Lido Place, the hotel features 419 guestrooms and suites with open views of the adjacent park and city skyline. Close by is the fashionable 798 art district, Sanlitun Village and the Olympic mega-structures, the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, making the hotel an ideal base for exploring the city. The hotel's Grand Ballroom and 15 flexible meeting rooms are all fitted with the latest conferencing systems, making the hotel an ideal choice for MICE participants and delegations.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 67 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands, with a rooms inventory of over 30,000. Traders Hotels are designed to satisfy the needs of the fast growing mid-market travel segment by offering a wide range of facilities, and efficient, practical and friendly hospitality, at competitive rates. Traders Hotels are located in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Changzhou, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Penang, Shenyang, Singapore and Yangon, with scheduled openings in Iskandar and Macau. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Republic of Mongolia, Russia, Qatar, Seychelles, Turkey and United Kingdom. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.tradershotels.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Lisa Ciao
  Director of Communications
  Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing
  Tel: (86 10) 5907 8313
  Fax: (86 10) 5907 8038
  E-mail: lisa.ciao@shangri-la.com
  Website: www.tradershotels.com

The "China Hotel Gold Star Award" ranks high on the list of hotel industry awards in China. Accorded by China National Tourism Administration to 100 hotelsl, the selection process involved an in-depth review of the hotels through Internet voting, third-party customer satisfaction surveys, members' voting and expert assessment. Beijing hotels totalled eight out of the 100 hotels selected across China.

"For China World Hotel, Beijing to be selected as one of the China Golden Star Hotels is indeed a tremendous honour. Our team is always grateful for the opportunity to serve our guests and regard this accolade as a compelling reason to strive even harder to please all our guests." said John Rice, area manager and general manager of China World Hotel, 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 as one of the first three hotels in mainland China to be awarded with 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 Conde Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure magazines. China World Hotel, Beijing was also voted "Best Hotel in Beijing" by Euromoney, Frommer's Guide and Finance Asia; "Best Business Hotel in Beijing" by Business Traveller Asia Pacific, TTG Asia, The Asset and Asian Legal Business; ranked one of 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 and/or manages 66 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 30,000. 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, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Seychelles, Turkey and United Kingdom. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Sue Meng Chan
  Director of Communications
  China World Hotel, Beijing
  Tel: (86 10) 6505 2266 ext. 6644
  Fax: (86 10) 6505 3165
  E-mail: suemeng.chan@shangri-la.com

Trends.com, the official website of Trends Publication Group, is renowned for its leading role in promoting quality lifestyle. After online voting, editor's pick and comments received from a senior panel of experts, the results were released in March 2010.

"As one of the most comprehensive sports facilities available in Beijing, Kerry Sports has always kept a high standard, from facilities to services. We never compromise our endeavour to deliver 'Sports the Difference' to our members and guests." said Teddy Schrijvers, the manager of Kerry Sports.

Kerry Sports has become known as the mecca of sports and fitness in Beijing. Fully-equipped gymnasium, huge 35-meter indoor swimming pool with a separate children's wading pool; spacious locker and changing rooms, 2 indoor tennis courts, 4 badminton courts, basketball court, and squash court; pool/billiards, snooker, and tables tennis. In addition, there are plenty of activities for everyone, of all ages. Wide variety of daily classes from Step to Latino Dance to Tai Chi, children's fitness, and private coaching and group clinics.

Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing has received various accolades, including all the categories of "Hurun Presidential Awards" in 2009, Zagat Survey's "Top 10 Most Popular Hotels" in Beijing in 2008 and Travel + Leisure China magazine's "China's Top Hotels 2007" award. It also received the Hewitt Associates' awards as "Best Employer in Asia 2007" and "Best Employer in China 2007".

Located within the central business district and just 30 minutes from the international airport, the hotel provides easy access to the commercial, shopping and historical sightseeing spots of metropolitan Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Heavenly Temple, the Lama Temple, Ritan Park, the Pearl Market, the Silk Market and the Friendship Store.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 66 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 30,000. 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, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Qatar, Seychelles and United Kingdom. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com. For digitised pictures of the group's hotels, please go to http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Sue Meng Chan
  Director of Communications
  Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing
  Tel: (86 10) 6561 8833 ext. 6666
  Fax: (86 10) 8529 6272
  E-mail: suemeng.chan@shangri-la.com

ISO 22000 refers to the internationally recognised standard for food safety management systems and quality food safety principles for organisations operating within the food supply chain. HACCP employs internationally recognised standard principles for food safety risk analysis as well as the identification, evaluation and control of hazards considered significant for food safety. For hotel kitchens, these principles involve an entire range of activities, from food purchasing to storage and food preparation while also requiring extensive staff training and coordination from other hotel departments such as engineering and food and beverage service operations.

"The issue of food safety has been making headlines around the world with increasing frequency. Therefore, it is becoming imperative for organisations such as China World Hotel to prioritise food safety for our hotel guests and employees. With previous HACCP certification, China World Hotel moved one step closer to achieving internationally recognised principles for food safety. Now, with ISO 22000-certification for the entire kitchen team, China World Hotel fully demonstrates its ongoing commitment in giving priority to the safety of hotel guests and employees", said John Rice, general manager of China World Hotel, Beijing.

As part of the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group, China World Hotel, Beijing is compliant with the group's food safety management requirements, with its entire kitchen team having successfully completed training and certification through the Shangri-La Food Safety Management System.

The international founding members of the Codex Alimentarius Commission first pioneered the principles and processes for food safety hazard analysis. The commission eventually developed the principles for HACCP, which currently form the foundation of all global food safety standards. Moody International, a leading global supplier of management system certification, technical and inspection services, product certification and technical training, was one of the first organisations to take these principles and develop a formal globally recognised certification standard.

Hailed as one of the first three hotels in mainland China to be awarded with a Platinum Five Star rating by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), China World Hotel, Beijing was also named by both Conde Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure on its lists as one of the world's best hotels, making it the leading address for discerning travellers visiting China's capital city. The award-winning hotel, with its highly acclaimed restaurants, soars over the China World Trade Centre complex, including the China World Exhibition Centre and shopping mall, in the heart of Beijing's diplomatic and business district.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, signed a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy into effect in 2007 and launched a two year development strategy to enhance its existing CSR activities. A corporate CSR committee, spearheaded by the group's chief operating officer, guides fulfilment of the group's responsibilities in the five key areas of the environment, employees and the community, health and safety, supply chain management and stakeholder relations. For more information, please access the CSR section on the group's website at www.shangri-la.com.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 65 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, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, 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

• PRESS CONTACT:
  Diane Fermin (Director of Communications)
  China World Hotel, Beijing
  Tel: (86-10) 6505-2266
  Fax: (86-10) 6505-3165
  Email: diane.fermin@shangri-la.com
  Website: www.shangri-la.com

A total of 27 Shangri-La and Traders hotels will join forces in this fund-raising activity. Previous years' efforts, in 2007 and 2008, resulted in total sales of around 80,000 boxes of charity mooncakes and helped raise more than RMB3 million (USD452,838) for Care for Children.

Four mooncakes in two assorted flavours, in red and white lotus paste, will be packaged in specially designed Shangri-La metal mooncake boxes in striking silver and red, priced at RMB138 each box. From every box of charity mooncakes sold, RMB40 will be donated to Care for Children.

Established in 1998, Care for Children works in partnership with local governments to introduce foster care and other strategic initiatives for orphans and other needy Chinese children. Today, Care for Children is active in over 220 orphanages throughout China and has helped place thousands of Chinese children living in orphanages into Chinese foster homes. Shangri-La became Care for Children's first and only hotel group corporate partner in 2005. For more information on the charity, please visit www.careforchildren.com.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, currently owns and/or manages 63 hotels under the deluxe Shangri-La and mid market Traders brands, with a room inventory of over 28,000. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Judy Wang
  Director of Media Relations, China
  Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
  Tel: (86 10) 6505 3293
  Fax: (86 10) 6505 3274
  E-mail: judy.wang@shangri-la.com
  Website: www.shangri-la.com
  For digitised pictures of the group's hotels, please go to www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary.

  Kay Zhang
  Public Relations Manager
  Care For Children
  Tel: (86 10) 8470 2735
  Fax: (86 10) 8470 2235
  E-mail: kay@careforchildren.com.cn
  Website: www.careforchildren.com

Shenzhen, China (August 19, 2008) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — 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
  

[smpr_tags]Futian Shangri-La, New Opening [/smpr_tags]

Berlin, Germany (June 13, 2008) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — 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.

[smpr_tags]Air Berlin, More flights to Copenhagen and Helsinki[/smpr_tags]

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
  

[smpr_tags]Air Berlin, New Service[/smpr_tags]

Shanghai, China (January 08, 2008) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — 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

[smpr_tags]Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Jing An Shangri-La, Jing An Kerry Centre Hotel[/smpr_tags]

Beijing, China (December 13, 2007) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — 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

[smpr_tags]Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Star Alliance[/smpr_tags]

Beijing, China (November 22, 2007) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — 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

[smpr_tags]Shangri-la, Business Traveller China, Best Business Hotel Brand[/smpr_tags]

Shanghai, China (November 12, 2007) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — 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

[smpr_tags]Hotel, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, New Opening[/smpr_tags]