Friday, October 24, 2008

Le Meridien Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific, Announcing the Signing of Two New Hotels

Le Méridien Qingdao and Le Meridien Chongqing join the brand’s growing portfolio in China


Growth Accelerates On the Heels of Four New Le Méridien Hotels in China and Thailand to open by year end

QUINGDAO and CHONGQUING, CHINA- - Le Méridien continues its expansion in Asia Pacific, today announcing an agreement with Wanda Group to open two new properties in China, one in Qingdao (top left photo) and one in Chongqing.

Scheduled to open in 2011, the two new Le Meridien hotels further strengthen the Le Meridien brand’s growing portfolio in China, and will offer travelers a unique European flair and sophisticated environment designed to appeal to the creative guest.


In addition, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the parent company of Le Meridien also announced an agreement with Wanda Group to add a Sheraton in Wuxi and a Westin in Taiyuan to the Starwood portfolio in China.

"We are thrilled to announce what will be two stunning Le Méridien hotels in Qingdao and Chongqing, two of China’s most exciting destinations!” said Miguel Ko (middle right photo) , President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.

(Chongquing retail sector in Yuzhong District, bottom left photo)

Ko says, “Chongqing is the biggest inland river port in western China and one of the most established industrial bases in China, while Qingdao attracts travelers with its rich cultural heritage and sound economic strength.
"Both cities are a great fit with Le Méridien brand, which is committed to providing guests with an interactive and culturally enriching experience.”

Le Meridien is also set to open Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa in China this year, as well as three Le Meridien hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai by the end of the year.

“It’s no surprise that tourists and business travelers are flocking to Thailand and China in droves, drawn by these two countries’ rich landscapes, exciting metropolises and luxurious resort enclaves,” said Eva Ziegler, (bottom right photo) Brand Leader of Le Meridien.

Le Meridien Qingdao will be strategically located at the intersection of Xu Zhou Road and Yan Ji Road in Shi Bei District of Qingdao, Shandong Province, the new Central Business District of Qingdao.

Le Meridien Chongqing, Nan’an will be located between Nanping Avenue and Shanhu Road in Nan’an Nanping Business District of Chongqing.

CONTACT:

Hwee-Peng Yeo
Director, Corporate Communications
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Ltd
9 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Tower 2
#24-02, Singapore 038989

Tel : +65 6335 4837; Cell : +65 9768 6087; +65 9248 0424
Fax : +65 6335 4820
www.starwoodhotels.com;

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