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? Mr. Hamish Watts, the new Executive Chef of Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa

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中国上海2007年05月28日 /新闻稿网 - Xinwengao.com/ - Sanya, China, (May 28, 2007) /新闻稿 – Xinwengao.com/ — As the new appointed executive chef in Hilton Sanya Resort & spa, Hamish Watts is experienced in cooking. He has been working in countries like Australia, England, and Netherlands. His 17 years’ working experience in catering has benefited almost a dozen of hotels. Furthermore, he understands the needs of the greater hotel and generates objectives for the kitchen, restaurants and stewarding team to assist in achieving results at a macro level. On the other hand, he enjoys a thorough understanding of nutritional, contemporary and international needs of today’s leisure traveller and guests seeking a rewarding resort experience. He feels confident about his ability to fulfill the role of executive chef as outlined.

Riding on the wave of his solid leadership skills and culinary knowledge, Hamish has introduced HACCP hygiene controls & maintenance schedules and composed new wine menu and coordinated food matching. On top of that, he has implemented many theme night promotions in restaurants for guests. Over the next couple of years, he is planning to secure a “busy hands” on executive chef role that exposes him to new cultures, cuisines and contributes to his professional growth, thus making fresh progress on his stellar record.

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 the Kinesis line of 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, resort network with a collection of 56 resorts located in exotic places, making up the world’s largest global choice. Hilton Hotels operates18 resorts in the US and 38 Resorts Internationally, including 2 Conrad Resorts. The network spans 24 countries and 8 regions, including the Americas, Arabian Peninsula, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Egypt, Europe, Israel and the Indian Ocean. Resorts soon to open are planned in India, and Egypt.

* 32 resorts are home to world-class spas
* 50 resorts are ideal for romantic holidays
* 25 resorts specialise in diving
* 26 resorts feature championship golf courses
* 49 resorts cater specifically for families
* 4 resorts offer all-inclusive holidays
* 2 resorts specialise in skiing
* 42 resorts offer dream weddings

For more information, bookings, virtual tours or to order a brochure:

Visit www.hilton.com/worldwideresorts, telephone HRCC toll free: 00 800 44 45 86 68, in the US call Hilton Resorts toll free at 1-800-HILTONS or speak to your local travel agent.

About Hilton Hotels Corporation

* Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 500,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 105,000 team members worldwide.
* The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®.
* The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.??? The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.
o The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.??? The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.

For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com, and to learn more about our be hospitable philosophy, please visit www.behospitable.com.

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For further media information and photography, visit Hilton Worldwide Resorts™ Media Centre at www.hilton.com/worldwideresorts or refer to resort’s media contact.

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

  • Ms. Aileen Fan
    Marketing & Communications Manager
    Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
    Tel: +86 (0)898 8858 8888 – 8860
    Fax: +86 (0)898 8858 8838
    Email: aileen.fan@hilton.com

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