Carlson Continues China Expansion With New Hotel In Sanya
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Carlson Continues China Expansion With New Hotel In Sanya
Carlson Continues China Expansion With New Hotel In Sanya Radisson Plaza Hotel Sanya Lu Hui Tou to Open in 2011 SINGAPORE – 1 December, 2008 – Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific (CHW-AP), one of the world’s largest privately-owned hotel companies, has signed an agreement with China’s Sanya Lu Hui Tou Tourism Development Co., Ltd, to manage a new Radisson Plaza hotel in Sanya, the southernmost city in Hainan. This latest addition to the Radisson Plaza portfolio, the premium extension of Radisson® Hotels & Resorts, supports CHWAP’s development plans to more than double its presence in Asia over the next four years. Radisson is the upscale, fullservice brand in the Carlson portfolio. Radisson Plaza Hotel Sanya Lu Hui Tou, which is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2011, will be located 1.5 kilometres from Sanya city on the Lu Hui Tou peninsular. The 240-room property will have direct access to a 700 metre private beach with spectacular views of Sanya Bay, one of the five major bays in the area. “Sanya is Hainan’s most popular tourism destination and Lu Hui Tou peninsular is a key development area. There is currently a conference centre as well as several leisure and entertainment districts under development, and the expansion of the airport is also underway. It is exciting to introduce the Radisson brand in this fast-growing market,” said Xerxes Meher-Homji, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific. Radisson Plaza Hotel Sanya Lu Hui Tou will be surrounded by upscale shopping, dining and entertainment outlets and is in close proximity to an 18-hole golf course. The property will also include approximately 60 one, two or three-bedroom villas. “Radisson Plaza is fast becoming a recognised brand name in China, known for superior service and quality. This hotel will have shared emphasis on both leisure and business travellers, as well as the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions segment,” said Yan Qi, Chairman, Sanya Lu Hui Tou Tourism Development Co., Ltd. CHW-AP currently has another five hotels under development in China including the Radisson Plaza Hotel Tianjin and Radisson Hotel Liuzhou. Photo caption: Xerxes Meher-Homji, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific (to the left) with Wang Zhiming, Deputy General Manager, Sanya Lu Hui Tou Tourism Development Co., Ltd (to the right) at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Sanya Lu Hui Tou Signing Ceremony. Radisson® Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading, full-service hotel companies. Radisson® Hotels & Resorts currently encompasses more than 400 properties worldwide. Radisson is focused on being the hotel of choice by understanding the independent mindset and changing needs of today’s frequent travellers. Showcase Radisson® Hotels & Resorts are located in many of the world’s primary travel destinations serving both business and leisure customers with a distinctive “Yes, I Can” service culture. www.radisson.com Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific (CHW-AP) is fast expanding its portfolio of hotels in Asia Pacific which includes five brands: Regent® Hotels & Resorts, one of the most respected brands in the luxury segment of the hospitality industry; Radisson® Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, positioned in the mid-scale segment of the fullservice hotel category; Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a mid-scale hotel brand; and Park Inn, a growing global brand offering fresh and affordable accommodation. CHW-AP currently has more than 100 hotels in operation and under development with close to 20,000 rooms in 11 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, it is supported by reservations, sales and development offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Delhi and Sydney. www.carlsonhotelsasiapacific.com The parent company, Carlson Hotels Worldwide includes nearly 1000 hotels in 74 countries and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the major operating groups of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel and hospitality industries. Other names in the Carlson family of brands and services are: T.G.I. Friday’s® restaurants, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, Carlson Wagonlit Travel®, and Carlson Marketing Worldwide®. www.carlson.com Global Coffee Partnership between Nespresso and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Zurich, 2nd December 2008 – Friends of Nespresso don’t have to abstain from their favorite coffee anymore when traveling around the globe and staying with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The international hotel chain has chosen Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in premium portioned coffee, as their preferred supplier of coffee and coffee machines. What Nespresso and Swissôtel unites is the passion for perfection and the ultimate coffee experience in a modern and contemporary yet unique style. But there is more to this new collaboration of the two up-market lifestyle brands: Both companies enjoy a very high customer acceptance and recognition, share an uncluttered and contemporary style and are always determined to create a unique customer experience that awakens emotions. “With Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts we have won a partner who corresponds with our high standards in terms of quality, service and experience”, says Niels Kuyer, Head of B2B Channel. “Together we are able to deliver a superior guest experience and provide the highest level of luxury hospitality, indulgence and relaxation in the guest’s private environment.” And Stephanie Hilgers, Director Partner Marketing at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, adds: “Nespresso is an ideal partner for us. Not only do we love the product with the wide ranging variety of coffees and superb taste, but also the fact that their brand dimensions mirror our contemporary design dedicated to deliver pure moments of joy. Together we can provide a superior Swiss hospitality experience across the globe from Shanghai to Lima.” As part of this new ongoing corporation, Nespresso will equip most of the guest rooms and suites with the latest Nespresso Essenza range. In order to present the Nespresso Grands Crus adequately in the elegant Swissôtel environment, the Grands Crus selection will be offered in an innovative design-box with operation instructions for the in-room machines. Celebrate the Year of the Ox in Style at The Excelsior, Hong Kong Hong Kong, 2 December 2008 — Situated on the waterfront of Causeway Bay, The Excelsior, Hong Kong is the ideal location from which to enjoy the spectacular Chinese New Year fireworks display. To this end the hotel has prepared a Hong Kong Fireworks package featuring a selection of accommodation, dining and spa amenities so that guests can celebrate this most colourful holiday in style. The Excelsior’s Hong Kong Fireworks package allows guest to take in the impressive New Year display from a luxurious Harbour View Room. The package starts at HK$ 1,988*and offers: One night accommodation in a Deluxe Harbour View Room Daily American buffet breakfast for two persons 10% discount on any facial or body treatments at The Excelsior Wellness Centre HK$ 288 lai-see dining credit Complimentary use of The Excelsior Wellness Centre Welcome amenities Late check-out until 4 pm (subject to availability) Special rate of HK$ 800 supplement for an upgrade to a Deluxe Suite * Rates are subject to 10% service charge, are valid from 24 to 31 January 2009 and are subject to availability. All bookings must be guaranteed by credit card. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel’s reservations hotline on +852 2837 6840, by e-mail at [email protected] or through the hotel’s direct online reservations service at www.excelsiorhongkong.com. The Westin Leipzig is one of the TOP TEN of Germany’s best business hotels Leipzig, 2 December 2008 – The Westin Leipzig is in business hotels 2008 TOP TEN, chosen by the Hotel und Restaurant Guide 2009, a publication by the famous gourmet-magazine “Der Feinschmecker”. The Leipzig luxury hotel keeps heading for success. Just recently its gourmet restaurant FALCO was chosen by the well known city guide Marcellino’s Restaurant Report to be the best restaurant in Leipzig in luxury class and the restaurant SEASONS to be the second best premium restaurant in town. Right after that the restaurant FALCO was decorated by the renowned Michelin Guide 2009 with the second star. After these three awards for the Westin Leipzig restaurants there is another announcement: 8th place of the best business hotels in Germany. Once a year the international gourmet magazine “Der Feinschmecker” judges business hotels. This year the judges visited the Westin Leipzig for the first time and straightaway the hotel came in eighth. General Manager Andreas Hachmeister is very proud of his staff and its ambitious efforts. He also liked that it was mentioned by the editors that “The Westin Leipzig comes up to the claims of business guests and has an excellent cuisine”. In first place of the ranking is undisputedly Hotel InterContinental in Berlin. It is followed by Hilton and InterContinental in Frankfurt/Main. The Westin Grand Arabellapark in Munich ranks number four. The Feinschmecker Guide 2009 was published in October 2008. Background The Westin Leipzig The Westin Leipzig belongs to the Westin Hotels & Resorts Group. It is located in the city centre of Leipzig. It has 32 modern meeting rooms and more than 2.500 square meters of exhibition space as well as 436 completely renovated rooms and suites. Special for The Westin Leipzig besides the impressive building are the delightful views from the rooms and the gourmet restaurant FALCO at 27th floor. Since its opening in 2005 the restaurant got several awards: Gault Millau, a famous gourmet guide, awarded three so called “Hauben” and 17 points, the FALCO restaurant also got the first star by Guide Michelin and is “restaurant of the year 2007”, awarded by restaurant magazine “Der Feinschmecker”. In 2008 the restaurant was also taken into the list “50 best restaurants in 2008” and got its second star by Guide Michelin 2009, which proves its continuously successful development. Address By Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman, The Oberoi Group During The Press Conference The last few days have been traumatic for all of us. In these circumstances, I would like to recognize the heroism shown by the law enforcement agencies and by our staff. They have risked their lives for the safety of our guests and in doing so some of them have made the supreme sacrifice. We have received hundreds of messages of support and sympathy from people in India and from around the world. We all must stand united against such acts of terrorism. These acts of terrorism seek to disrupt our normal daily lives. If we bow down to such pressure, we are helping the terrorists to succeed in their mission. Our hearts go out to the families of all those who have lost their lives or have been injured due to this act of terrorism. Tragically, 4 resident guests, 18 visitors who were dining in our restaurants and 10 of our staff members lost their lives. Of the 4 resident guests, 3 were foreigners. 3 resident guests, 4 visitors and 2 of our staff members were injured and are presently in hospital. The courage and dedication shown by the National Security Guards, Marine Commandos, the Army, Police and the Fire Brigade is to be commended. My heartfelt sympathies to the families of all those involved in the operation who have laid down their lives. I must mention that had it not been for the courage and presence of mind shown by our staff members, the casualties may have been much more. 135 guests were evacuated from The Oberoi and 316 guests were evacuated from the Trident hotel. During the ordeal, many resident guests called our executives and the helpline number we had announced on our website and on the television channels. All those guests who called were advised to stay in their rooms till the arrival of the rescue teams. This saved the lives of many people. We are assessing the damage of the Trident and The Oberoi. From our preliminary assessment, the damage at The Oberoi appears to be much more than at the Trident. At this point, to is very difficult to tell you when we can re-open each of these hotels. However, our effort is to open both hotels as soon as we can. L’Hôtel Novotel Survilliers (95) change de main – Une vente signée Christie + Co Christie + Co, spécialiste et leader européen des transactions et évaluations hôtelières, vient de procéder à la cession d’un établissement de 79 chambres, 4 salles de séminaire et un barrestaurant sous enseigne Novotel. La cession porte sur les murs et le fonds de commerce du Novotel Survilliers (Val d’Oise) qui, de par son emplacement, son positionnement et sa stratégie marketing, affiche d’excellentes performances annuelles. L’hôtel bénéficie en effet d’un emplacement privilégié au cœur de la région Parisienne, il est situé à seulement 30 km de Paris Nord, à 5km du Golf de Bellefontaine et du Parc Astérix et à 10km de l’aéroport Roissy – Charles de Gaulle. Cette transaction révèle un marché des transactions hôtelières toujours actif malgré une économie nettement ralentie. Si la demande sur l’immobilier résidentiel enregistre une forte baisse, il n’en est pas toujours de même pour l’immobilier commercial. En effet, un investisseur réalise son projet sur plusieurs années et cette crise peut avoir un effet déclencheur sur les acquéreurs, se disant que les prix devraient baisser et que des opportunités seront à saisir. Dans cette configuration, le marché reste tendu avec une offre et une demande qui s’accordent peu ou prou. Aussi, Christie + Co France ne souffre aucunement d’une baisse de la demande, celle-ci restant tout à fait constante à la suite de l’excellente année 2007 qu’ont connu les secteurs de l’hôtellerie et de la restauration. Le Meridien Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific, Announcing The Opening Of Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa on Hainan Island Hainan, China – December 1, 2008 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the opening Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa. Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa is the first five-star resort to open in Wanning City on China’s Hainan Island. Owned by China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd., this magnificent property boasts an idyllic setting on more than three miles of pristine, white sandy beach with majestic views of the South China Sea. Surrounded by lush forest, the resort features 275 luxurious guest rooms, including 25 villas, all with private balconies overlooking either the sea or the mountains. “We are very excited to open in Shimei Bay, which is a new destination for the traveler to discover on Hainan Island, and will become a stunning option for our sophisticated, forwardthinking guests. We are committed to providing them with an interactive and a culturally enriching experience”, Mr. Terry Ko, General Manager remarked. Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa offers an experience that is enriched by its European coffee culture and close ties with contemporary art institutions. In this sophisticated setting, guests will enjoy a choice of three stylish restaurants and three lounges. The signature breakfast menu with a selected number of dishes created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten is available at Breakers, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, as well as an enticing selection of western, continental and Asian dishes. Ai Mei Chinese restaurant offers popular dishes from mainland China, Hainan specialties and Cantonese cuisine, while Horizon Bar + Grill serves signature cocktails and a diverse menu in a poolside setting. The hotel’s three lounges – Latitude 18, Lagoon Bar and Sensations – offer a range of exotic cocktails, freshly squeezed tropical juices, Illy Coffee and live musical entertainment. Inspired by the rich traditions of European and Asia, the hotel’s 3,700 square-foot Spa features six spa villas with individual dipping pools, steam rooms and spa cabanas, as well as luxury suites, massage rooms, a hair salon, Spa boutique and Spa bistro. State-of-the-art meeting facilities include a nearly 6,000 square foot ballroom and five meeting rooms. About Le Méridien Le Méridien brand, currently represented by approximately 110 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 Méridien provides a strong international complement to Starwood’s primarily North American holdings. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Méridien-branded hotels and resorts within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and AsiaPacific, 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 Méridien®, 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 Park Hotel Group Expands Into Japan With Acquisition Of Hilton Otaru Singapore, December 1, 2008 – Park Hotel Group has further expanded its fast-growing stable of properties in Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Hilton Otaru in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture. With the acquisition, the 296-room property will be rebranded as Grand Park Otaru. The 5-star hotel is located on Ishikari Bay, just 35 kilometres away from Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido. The 18-storey hotel is strategically located in the picturesque sea-trading port of Otaru, one of Japan’s top tourist destinations, renowned for its quaint old streets, Victorian-style buildings and canals, and glass-blowing cottage industries. Grand Park Otaru’s 296 rooms and suites either have an ocean view, facing Ishikari Bay, or a mountain view, overlooking the town area of Otaru and Mount Tengu. Besides four F&B outlets, conference rooms and a wedding chapel, the hotel also houses Wing Bay Otaru, one of Hokkaido’s largest shopping malls, with a wide range of dining, retail and entertainment options including cinemas and spa facilities. It is also in close proximity of top-notch golf courses and ski resorts. Otaru is also famous for its fresh seafood and Sushi Street is where you can find restaurants serving the freshest sushi, giant scallops and Hokkaido King Crab. Surrounded by mountains and forests on three sides, the idyllic hotel is very popular with outdoors lovers during the summer months and skiing enthusiasts in the winter as the nearby Mount Tengu boasts some of Japan’s finest powder-snow ski slopes as well as stunning views of the bay. The acquisition of Grand Park Otaru is in line with Singaporeheadquartered Park Hotel Group’s aggressive expansion plans to be a leading regional hospitality brand. “Hilton Otaru is our first Japan acquisition and we have plans to further expand into various areas in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa. After establishing ourselves in Singapore and China, our first acquisition in Japan is yet another step towards expanding our network of strategicallylocated hotels in key cities throughout Asia-Pacific,” said Park Hotel Group director Mr Allen Law. Besides three hotels in China, Park Hotel Group also owns and manages Park Hotel Hong Kong and three properties in Singapore including the new-built Park Hotel Clarke Quay due to open in March 2009. Website: www.parkhotelgroup.com Hôtel Horizon – Best Western : 1er hôtel international à Ghislenghien! En construction depuis le mois de janvier, le nouvel Hôtel Horizon, tant attendu dans le zoning de Ghislenghien, vient enfin de terminer la pose des châssis et vitres pour entamer la finition intérieure. Il ouvrira ses portes dès le mois de juin 2009, créant d’emblée une trentaine d’emplois. L’Hôtel étoiles chaîne qualité Horizon est un hôtel « 3 étoiles luxe » aux normes « 4 » par la superficie de ses chambres. Il est lié à la Best Western en ce qui concerne les standards de et les facilités de réservation. Son directeur général, Claude Gérard, n’est pas peu fier de voir son futur hôtel d’ores et déjà sélectionné par Best Western pour servir d’hôtel témoin à la chaîne durant les cinq années à venir. Une situation Bruxelles. exceptionnelle sur l’axe Lille-Tournai- L’Hôtel Horizon est situé à l’entrée du Zoning Ghislenghien, visible depuis l’autoroute A8. de Pour les dizaines d’entreprises installées dans la région, l’Hôtel Horizon représente un atout de taille. Ils pourront enfin bénéficier de salles de réunions aux derniers standards technologiques et profiter, d’un restaurant de qualité au service rapide et, surtout, installer confortablement leurs visiteurs étrangers à quelques pas de leurs bureaux. 60 chambres « standard »… pour commencer. 60 chambres « standard » sont réparties sur les 3 étages du bâtiment, dont 2 suites et 2 chambres pour personnes à mobilité réduite. Toutes les chambres « standard » sont identiques et offrent une superficie de 22m² avec vitres phoniques. Dans un prochain envisagée. stade, une extension de l’hôtel est Des salles de réunion aux derniers standards. Pour répondre aux attentes des entreprises situées sur le zoning de Ghislenghien et sur la commune de Ath, l’Hôtel Horizon a équipé ses salles de réunions d’écrans, beamers, accès internet, etc. Pouvant accueillir des groupes de 15 à 250 personnes, toutes les salles sont ouvertes vers l’extérieur et, bien qu’une occultation complète soit possible, elles profitent agréablement de la lumière du jour. La grande salle de réunion de 300m² est modulable en deux parties, pour accueillir 120 à 250 personnes. Elle s’ouvre sur la terrasse du restaurant, donnant ainsi la possibilité aux groupes en séminaire de profiter d’une restauration à l’extérieur par beau temps. Deux plus petites salles ou boardrooms accueilleront des groupes de maximum 25 personnes. Au total, l’Hôtel Horizon pourra accueillir 250 personnes par jour en séminaires « Buffet » et « plancha » au restaurant. Le principe du restaurant (90 couverts à l’intérieur) repose sur une restauration à la fois rapide, de qualité et savoureuse. Dans cet esprit, la formule « buffet » a été choisie. Long de 10 mètres, il sera garni de plats chauds et froids variant de jour en jour. Une carte de grillades viendra le compléter. L’été, des mets préparés « à la plancha » seront servis sur la terrasse de 250m². Autres facilités. L’Hôtel Horizon disposera également : D’un parking pour 96 voitures, D’un bar ouvert sur le lobby, d’une salle de fitness, d’un espace multimédia, d’une agence de voyages. Hôtel Horizon Best Western Avenue des Artisans 1 – 7822 Ghislenghien Tel.: 068/44.51.11 Mail: [email protected] Internet : www.bestwesternhorizon.be Le Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place se met à l’heure suisse ! En cette fin d’année, tout le mois de décembre durant, le Chutney’s, le restaurant du Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place à Bruxelles, membre de Warwick International Hotels, se met à l’heure suisse et se pare de ses plus beaux atouts pour vous faire découvrir le meilleur de la gastronomie du pays de la neige et des montagnes. Pendant le mois de décembre, l’Hôtel Warwick Genève, le Grand Hôtel du Parc à Villars-sur-Ollon et le Central Plaza Hotel à Zurich, membres de Warwick International, s’associent au Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place en transformant le Chtuney’s en refuge montagnard proposant quelques plats de la gastronomie helvétique. Il faut dire qu’à la même période, les deux cents chalets du Marché de Noël enchanteront les petits comme les grands, offrant de multiples attractions et idées cadeaux de saison. Les féeries lumineuses battront également leur plein sur la magnifique Grand Place, une raison suffisante pour venir découvrir ou redécouvrir la beauté de notre ville. La situation privilégiée du Royal Hotel Windsor Grand Place ainsi que son parking souterrain vous permettront de profiter pleinement de votre sortie en famille. Venez y prendre refuge de la foule des rues bruxelloises au Chutney’s et restaurezvous dans une ambiance festive détendue, d’ « après-ski », autour de délicieuses spécialités helvétiques accompagnées d’un fendant ou d’un vin chaud. Le Chutney’s vous fera découvrir ou redécouvrir la saveur des cantons suisses et de ses vallées dans une atmosphère chaude et typique. La cuisine suisse est avant tout une cuisine du terroir aux ingrédients simples et délicieux dont chacun des cantons apporte ses spécificités. A la carte : de multiples préparations agrémentées de différents fromages suisses, viande de Grisons ; la Fondue valaisanne ou vaudoise, la Croûte au fromage, la légendaire Raclette, mais aussi différents Rösti Bernois ou encore la fabuleuse poire Williams… Cette gastronomie Suisse est complétée par le célèbre Fendant Pirouette et la Dole du Valais. En collaboration avec Visa/Mastercard, l’Ambassade de Suisse en Belgique, Cheese Marketing, Suisse tout naturellement et Les Grands Vins Suisses. Croûte au fromage accompagnée d’un verre de vin : 9.50 euro par personne Fondue au fromage moitié moitié : 15 euro par personne A propos de Warwick International Hotels Warwick International Hôtels rassemble plus de 40 prestigieux hôtels, resorts & spa. Les hôtels Warwick conjuguent Luxe, Charme et Services Personnalisés. Vous êtes fin gastronome, passionné de golf, vous rêvez de farniente sur une île paradisiaque ou de vous revitaliser en thalassothérapie ? Partez à la découverte de la collection d’hôtels Warwick et laissez-vous surprendre : http://www.warwickhotels.com A découvrir à partir du 4 décembre au Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place 5 Rue Duquesnoy 1000 Bruxelles Tél : 00 32 2 505 55 55 Fax : 00 32 2 505 55 00 [email protected]