China Newswire

Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa Opening Soon

englisheditor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:16:08 +0000

Wanning, China (August 13, 2008) /China Newswire/ — Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa is located in the Shimei Bay Resort District, southeast of Wanning City, Hainan Island, China. Shimei Bay is developed by China Resources Pte Ltd, Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort and Spa is the first of 6 high end hotels to be built on this integrated complex. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2017.

With 6 kilometers of white sandy beaches, dipterocarpceace forest and surrounded by the tranquil nature, Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort and Spa is the perfect getaway! The hotel consists of 275 guestrooms including 25 spectacular villas with amazing views. The state of the art 1,071sqm Presidential Villa is with two dining rooms, a fitness centre, a swimming pool and a few meters away from the pristine blue waters of the South China Sea.

The Resort also consists of 6 restaurants and bars, a fully equipped fitness centre, a Spa with indoor and outdoor cabanas, Penguin kids club and a wide range of water sport activities. There are also a number of stunning golf courses surrounding the resort for either a morning or afternoon tee off.

The hotel has 5 meeting rooms and a Grand ballroom for a variety of events ranging from small to medium sized conferences to tailor made MICE events.

Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa is scheduled to open in September 2008.

Le Meridien
Le Meridien brand, currently represented by approximately 113 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in November 2005. With close to 80 percent of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Meridien provides a strong international complement to Starwood’s primarily North American holdings. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Meridien-branded hotels and resorts within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China.

Le Meridien is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Meridien®, and the recently launched aloftSM, and elementSM. 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 and www.starwoodpressclub.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Shirley Zhang
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: 86 898 6252 8888
Fax: 86 898 6252 8999
E-mail: shirley2.zhang@lemeridien.com

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Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Held The 7th Beach Concert Successful

englisheditor — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:09:01 +0000

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Sanya, China (March 27, 2008) /China Newswire/ — The award-winning Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa held its 7th beach concert successfully on 22 March 2008 starring top Singaporean singer Shaun and his band. The two-hour concert attracted over 400 guests who enjoyed the romantic ballads amidst the tropical environment and culminated with splendid fireworks. Proceeds from this event will be donated to children from Hainan who is suffering from eye disease and needs financial assistance.

Multi-talented Singaporean balladeer Shaun performed several of his popular songs including: "You Are Whom I Love Deepest", "Venetian's Tear" and "Every Time I Want to Cry Your Name" with some famous English songs for audiences. The audiences were captivated by the showmanship of Shaun and his 4 – piece band and some of Shaun's fans went onstage to perform some songs with him. The touching moment was when a couple had their engagement announced in front of the live audience.

Jean-Pierre Mainardi, General Manager of Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa remarked, "I'm very pleased that our beach concert becomes more and more popular in Hainan island and around China. We aim to continue making the beach concert series a signature Sanya event and do our part for the community. Since the launch of our beach concerts in December 2005, Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa has become renowned not only for our operational and service excellence, but also for providing entertainment offerings with a difference. We look forward to welcoming more guests to experience Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa and our musical spectaculars over the next few years".

About Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
•Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa features a total of 501 guestrooms, suites and villas. It commands a prime location on 400m of unspoilt beach front at the western end of Yalong Bay, a 30-minute drive from the city of Sanya and the international airport. The average room size will be 48.5sqm, with over 70% of the rooms overlooking a wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach and the South China Sea. The remainder has vistas over the surrounding National Park. A 6780sqm Spa Retreat that encompasses a spa with eight treatment pavilions, a fitness centre offering exercise equipment, a reflex zone for traditional massages and foot reflexology, a relaxation area with deck lounges, steam room and sauna, and a tea lounge. Other facilities include six restaurants and bars, a 3800sqm resort pool resort, two tennis courts, Kidz Paradise, and a one-stop Yalong Bay Adventure Club. The resort also features a detached all-inclusive MICE Pavilion that offers extensive meeting and banquet facilities, more than 3000sqm of space in two storeys as well as two spacious outdoor event lawns.
•Hilton International has linked up with one of China’s foremost developers, the China Jin Mao Group Co – the company behind the striking Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai.
•The island enjoys a year-round tropical climate. It offers a treasure trove of activities including fishing, scuba diving, golf, visits to minority villages, cultural sites as well as proximity to the mainland and visa-free access. Infrastructure in Hainan is fast developing, with two international airports, wide railway network and accessible ports. The Island has been chosen venues for several prominent events including the Hong Kong-Sanya International Sailboat Race held every November, Hainan Discovery Triathlon in 2002 and 2003, as well as the recent Golden Rooster Film Awards, Sanya Happy Festival, and more.

About Hilton Worldwide Resorts™
•Hilton Worldwide Resorts™ is an upscale, global network of 59 resorts in exotic locations
•The network spans 23 countries and 7 regions including Asia Pacific, the Indian Ocean, Europe and Israel, Egypt, the Arabian Gulf, the Caribbean and the Americas.
•32 resorts are home to world-class spas
•41 resorts are perfect choice for wedding
•50 resorts are ideal for romantic holidays
•35 resorts specialise in diving
•23 resorts feature championship golf courses (with a choice of over 290 courses!)
•53 resorts cater specifically for families
•7 resorts offer all-inclusive holidays

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ms. Judith A. Los Banos
Marketing & Communications Manager
Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
Tel: +86 (0)898 8858 8888 - 8860
Fax: +86 (0)898 8858 8838
Email: judith.los.banos@hilton.com

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Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Gets The First Glimpse Of Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch

englisheditor — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:15:43 +0000

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Hainan, China (October 24, 2007) /China Newswire/ — The award-winning Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa warmly welcome the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch "Xiang Yun" recently with its team members and guests showing their excitement for this memorable event.

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch "Xiang Yun" arrived at the Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa and was warmly welcomed by team members who witness the torch hand-over to the resort's General Manager, Mr. Dirk De Cuyper who then paraded the torch to show to the guests who were gathered in the lobby. Guests were given the rare and memorable chance to take photos while holding the torch themselves. To culminate the event, the management and team members of Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa along with its guests express their best wishes for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games by signing on the commemorative banner.

As the Forever Tropical Paradise - Sanya will be the first city in China for the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay, the Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa is truly honored to have the first glimpse and to welcome the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch. We are proud to join the celebration of this global sports event next year. We look forward to join and promote prestigious events to make Sanya more renowned in the world map and to attract more guests to come and spend their holiday in this tropical island." said General Manager of Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Mr. Dirk De Cuyper.

About Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa

•Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa features a total of 501 guestrooms, suites and villas. It commands a prime location on 750m of unspoilt beach front at the western end of Yalong Bay, a 30-minute drive from the city of Sanya and the international airport. The average room size will be 48.5sqm, with over 70% of the rooms overlooking a wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach and the South China Sea. The remainder has vistas over the surrounding National Park. A 6780sqm Spa Retreat that encompasses a spa with eight treatment pavilions, a fitness centre offering exercise equipment, a reflex zone for traditional massages and foot reflexology, a relaxation area with deck lounges, steam room and sauna, and a tea lounge. Other facilities include six restaurants and bars, a 3800sqm resort pool resort, two tennis courts, Kidz Paradise, and a one-stop Yalong Bay Adventure Club. The resort also features a detached all-inclusive MICE Pavilion that offers extensive meeting and banquet facilities, more than 3000sqm of space in two storeys as well as two spacious outdoor event lawns.

•Hilton International has linked up with one of China's foremost developers, the China Jin Mao Group Co – the company behind the striking Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai.

•The island enjoys a year-round tropical climate. It offers a treasure trove of activities including fishing, scuba diving, golf, visits to minority villages, cultural sites as well as proximity to the mainland and visa-free access. Infrastructure in Hainan is fast developing, with two international airports, wide railway network and accessible ports. The Island has been chosen venues for several prominent events including the Hong Kong-Sanya International Sailboat Race held every November, Hainan Discovery Triathlon in 2002 and 2003, as well as the Golden Rooster Film Awards held in 2005, Sanya Happy Festival, and more.

About Hilton Worldwide Resorts™

•Hilton Worldwide Resorts™ is an upscale, global network of 59 resorts in exotic locations

•The network spans 23 countries and 7 regions including Asia Pacific, the Indian Ocean, Europe and Israel, Egypt, the Arabian Gulf, the Caribbean and the Americas.

•32 resorts are home to world-class spas

•41 resorts are perfect choice for wedding

•50 resorts are ideal for romantic holidays

•35 resorts specialise in diving

•23 resorts feature championship golf courses (with a choice of over 290 courses!)

•53 resorts cater specifically for families

•7 resorts offer all-inclusive holidays

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ms. Judith A. Los Banos
Marketing & Communications Manager
Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
Tel: +86 (0)898 8858 8888 - 8860
Fax: +86 (0)898 8858 8838
Email: judith.los.banos@hilton.com

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Michel L. Goget Appointed General Manager Of The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya

englisheditor — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:13:47 +0000

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Shanghai, China (October 22, 2007) /China Newswire/ — Having acquired a wealth of hospitality experience in seven countries over the past two decades, Michel L. Goget has been appointed to helm The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya as general manager. The 450-room resort, which is the first China resort in the company, is slated for a December 2007 opening in Yalong Bay, Hainan Province.

Goget began his career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in 1999 at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, where he embarked on a 35-day General Manager Fast Track Training Program. In November that year, he was named General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn in Dearborn, Michigan and subsequently joined The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson's Corner in McLean, Virginia in the same capacity; a position he held prior to his current appointment.

Before joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Goget held several general manager and senior executive positions for 10 years in Dolce International, Europe; Disneyland Paris, Marriott Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, Sheraton Hotels, Hotel Loews Monte Carlo/Fairmont and Marco Beach Hotel and Villas in Florida. Under his stewardship, The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson's Corner was awarded "Keys to Luxury – Transient Sales Team of the Year 2005″ and "Meetings and Special Events Leader of the Year for the North-east/Mid-west Region 2005." Additional recognition included "Nomination for Host Hotels and Resorts General Manager of the Year for Large Hotels" and "Host Hotels and Resorts Sales and Marketing Award for Large Hotels" both in 2004 and 2006.

Goget also lent his expertise as an opening and task force member with The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Tokyo, Dearborn and Washington, D.C.; Euro Disney, Newport Bay Club Hotel, Paris and Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Florida, to name a few.

Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Hotel Management from Florida International University in Miami, Florida and a degree from the College d'Enseignement Technique Hotelier in St. Amand Montrond, France, Goget was an advisory board member of the James Madison University, School of Hospitality in 2004 and 2006. He was also a guest lecturer at Virginia Tech School of Business, ESSEC/Cornell, Paris, New York University, Georgia State University and Florida International University.

To support the growing hospitality industry in Sanya, Goget was recently appointed Vice Director of the Sanya Hotel Association. The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya will be the fifth resort opening for Goget.

INTERNET LINKS

http://www.ritzcarlton.com

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md operates 67 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and Africa. Over 35 projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Guangzhou, Dublin, and Beijing. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognized outstanding customer service. For more information, contact The Ritz-Carlton toll free reservations line at 1 (800) 241-3333, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, or consult a travel professional.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Vivian Deuschl
Tel: (703) 941-6225
Fax: (703) 941-7492
Cell: (202) 255-5786
Email: vivian.deuschl@ritzcarlton.com

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