Four Seasons to open third hotel in China, joining Shanghai and Hong Kong
November 09 2004 - 7:38AM
PR Newswire (US)
Four Seasons to open third hotel in China, joining Shanghai and
Hong Kong Asian Portfolio Now Includes 16 Hotels and Resorts in 8
Countries TORONTO, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Four Seasons
announced that it has signed an agreement with Evergreen Pte Ltd.
to manage a new hotel in Beijing, scheduled to open in mid 2006.
With this announcement, Four Seasons establishes itself in China's
three most important markets. Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai opened in
2002, and Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is scheduled to open in
2005. "We look forward to opening the doors of Four Seasons Hotel
Beijing as the city prepares to welcome the 2008 Olympic Games,"
said Isadore Sharp, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "China continues to grow in importance
as a business and cultural destination for travelers from around
the world. Four Seasons will now be there to welcome them in
China's key city centres." Located in Beijing's diplomatic and
commercial center, the Hotel's location is ideal for business and
leisure guests. Four Seasons will be part of the Sunny Region
Development on Xiao Liang Ma Qiao Road in the Chao Yang District.
The new United States Embassy will be across the street, and the
Japanese Embassy just steps away. Within five minutes are two major
exhibition centers and numerous international corporate offices,
while the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Silk Market are
all within fifteen minutes of the hotel. The General Manager will
be Stefan Simkovics, most recently the GM at Four Seasons Hotel
Berlin. Four Seasons Hotel Beijing will offer approximately 300
guest rooms and suites built around a central atrium. Complete
meeting facilities include two ballrooms and additional function
spaces that will be easily accessed from the adjacent commercial
office tower. Three restaurants and a lobby lounge will offer a
variety of local and international dining experiences, and private
rooms will be available for more intimate business and social
events. Both the business traveler and tourist will appreciate the
extensive spa and fitness facilities planned at the Hotel. The spa
will offer a full range of treatments, and guests can exercise
using the most advanced cardiovascular and strength training
equipment in the gym, or workout in the indoor pool. Four Seasons
entered the Asian market in 1990 with its first hotel in Tokyo.
Today, travelers can enjoy the Four Seasons experience in major
business centres across the region, including Tokyo, Singapore,
Bangkok, Jakarta, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei. Leisure
travelers can choose from five Four Seasons resorts in Asia,
including Chiang Mai, the Maldives, Bali and Langkawi, scheduled to
open in 2005. Dedicated to continuous innovation and the highest
standards of hospitality, Four Seasons invented luxury for the
modern traveller. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality,
to caring, highly personalised 24-hour service, Four Seasons
embodies a true home away from home for those who know and
appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is
personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and
are inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons
has followed a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in
major city centers and desirable resort destinations around the
world. Currently with 63 hotels in 28 countries, and more than 20
properties under development, Four Seasons will continue to lead
luxury hospitality with innovative enhancements, making business
travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more
information on Four Seasons, visit http://www.fourseasons.com/.
DATASOURCE: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts CONTACT: Barbara
Henderson, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, (416) 449-1750, ;
Elizabeth Pizzinato, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, (416)
449-1750,
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