Thursday, January 1, 2009

Starwood Opens 3 Le Meridien-Brand Hotels in China and Thailand


SINGAPORE---Continuing its multi-million-dollar Asia Pacific development surge, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened three Le Meridien-brand hotels, totaling 782 rooms, in China and Thailand.

They are the 275-room Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa (top right photo) in Wanning City on China’s Hainan Island; the 159-room Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort (middle left photo) near the Chiang Rai International Airport in Thailand; and the 348-room Le Meridien Chiang Mai (bottom right photo) in the center of Downtown Chiang Mai, Thailand’s dynamic northern capital.

The opening of the three Le Méridien properties highlights the growing development of the brand in Asia Pacific. Le Méridien currently operates 23 hotels in the region, including Le Royal Méridien Shanghai and Le Méridien Cyberport, Hong Kong.

“Le Méridien is proud to broaden its reach in Asia Pacific with the addition of these three stunning properties, where guests can enjoy a unique experience that combines contemporary European refinement with distinct Asian influences curated by Le Meridien’s Cultural Curator and a range of established and emerging innovators, part of LM100,” says Eva Ziegler, (middle right photo) Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and W Hotels Worldwide.

“A favorite among progressive, curious, open minded and forward-thinking international travelers, Le Méridien facilitates guest discovery of a new perspective of the arts, architecture, design, and cuisine at each of its destinations around the world.

“Hainan Island in China and Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in northern Thailand will certainly provide fertile ground for this voyage of discovery.”

Miguel Ko, (bottom left photo) President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific, says “Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are both well known for their stunning landscape and rich cultural offerings while Shimei Bay is an unspoiled getaway for travelers to Hainan Island, with spectacular views of the South China Sea, and surrounded by lush forest and rustic Li minority village.

“These locations are a great fit with Le Méridien brand, which is committed to providing guests with an interactive and culturally enriching experience.”
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
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/; http://www.starwoodpressclub.com/

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