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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Opens First Dual-Branded Ski Resort Complex In China
STAMFORD, Conn. - July 30, 2012 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of its first
dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan, China. Owned by Dalian Wanda
Group, Sheraton Changbaishan Resort and The Westin Changbaishan Resortare
adjacent to the slopes of the Changbai Mountains, one of China’s leading ski
areas and famed resort destinations. The highly anticipated opening marks
Starwood’s first ski resorts in Asia Pacific, and further lengthens the
company’s footprint as the largest international luxury and upper upscale hotel
operator in China where the company recently celebrated 103 hotels in
operation, with another 100 hotels in the pipeline.
“We are proud to introduce the Sheraton and Westin brand to the Changbai
Mountains with this spectacular, new year-round ski resort complex where guests
will enjoy world-class amenities set against the backdrop of one of China’s
most visually stunning mountain ranges,” said Stephen Ho, President, Asia
Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
The Sheraton and Westin resort complex is close to
Yingfu Expressway and
just six milesto Changbaishan Airport (NBS). Known for its breathtaking natural
beauty, the Changbai mountain range extends through several countries and is
home to 200 animal and bird species. Guests will enjoy downhill skiing on
trails surrounded by unspoiled pineforests, as well as ice skating and ice
fishing.
The world-famous Changbai Mountains are known as one of the most beautiful
areas in China. Endowed with rich natural resources and amazing scenery, the
more than 494,000 acre nature reserve has been established to protect the
Changbai Mountains’ natural environment and eco-system.
The resort complex offers more than 37,000 square feet of state-of-the-art
function and meeting space, including a 13,362 square-foot ballroom, nine
smaller meeting rooms, and a spacious pre-function area. Six innovative food
and beverage venues, along with a professional catering and meeting team, are
capable of organizing functions for all types of occasions.
Sheraton Changbaishan Resort
Sheraton Changbaishan Resort offers297 guest rooms and suites with mountain or
ski views, as well as a Sheraton Club lounge and Sheraton Club rooms with
upgraded amenities. The heart of the lobby features the
Link@Sheraton® experienced with Microsoft®– a social hub
where connections seamlessly take place. All guest rooms are equipped with an
oversized work desk, custom-designed ergonomic chair, high speed Internet, LCD
flat panel television, iPhone/iPad docking station, and the Sheraton Sweet
Sleeper® bed, designed to meet AAA’s Five Diamond Award®
criteria. Additional amenities include full service restaurants and
lounge, and fully equipped fitness facilities featuring the brand’s
revolutionary new health and fitness program, Sheraton Fitness programmed by
Core Performance™.
With a burst of freshness, color and variety, the Sheraton brand’s signature
restaurant Feast® provides an irresistible visual and culinary
spread. The open kitchens serve up the freshest a la carte food, while the
buffet displays encourage an interactive dining experience for the whole family
to enjoy. A third restaurant, Yue®, offers traditional Chinese
favorites, with an emphasis on Cantonese cuisine. Additionally, 13 private
dining rooms are available for guests.
The Westin Changbaishan Resort
The Westin Changbaishan Resort inspires well being with expansive mountain
views, world class dining, a Westin Kids Club, the signature Heavenly® Spa, and
an indoor swimming pool. All 262 guestrooms are equipped with the world
renowned Westin HeavenlyÒ Bed, featuring lush sheets, down cushioning, and a
patented pillow-top mattress, for a truly restorative sleep. Another industry
first, the HeavenlyÒ Bath creates an invigorating spa-like experience, enhanced
with the brand’s Heavenly® Shower, Heavenly® Robe, and exclusive White Tea Aloe
bath amenities. In-room, high speed Internet and an ergonomic work space offers
convenience and productivity in a tranquil setting. Ski-in/ski-out access also
allows guests to ski straight into the hotel lobby.
With an interactive cooking show on display, Seasonal Tastes is the hotel’s
signature restaurant. Its international fare is inspired by color, freshness,
and flair. Maru, the first Korean restaurant in Starwood branded hotels, spices
things up with hearty, tantalizing cuisine.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with 1,112 properties in 100 countries and
territories with 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels,
resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St.
Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four
Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The company boasts
one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG),
allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and
flights, with no blackout dates. 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
Veröffentlichungsdatum des Artikels: 07/30/2012
