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Hospitality Happenings
 Mr. Gerhard Schroeder (Left), The Chancellor of German, was welcomed by Mr. Rene Schmitt (Middle), managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre and Mr. Li Bo (Right) Deputy managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre on December 01 during his visit to Beijing.
 Peter Alatsas, General Manager of The Westin Shanghai welcomes Bob Hawke, Former Prime Minister of Australia.
 Mr Adolf Ogi, the former President of Switzerland met with the Swiss Community in Shanghai when he was in town recently, it was a Sunday Brunch, Mr Ogi had a pleasant and relaxing moment with the Swiss families who are living and working in Shanghai.
 Mr. Elijah Widjaja, Chairman of Bund Center with Former President Fidel Ramos of The Philippines at The Westin Shanghai, where the 12th Annual Asia Leadership Forum was held.
 Mr. William Ford, chairman and CEO of Ford Motors (left) greeted by general manager of Traders Hotel, Beijing, Mr. Christopher China.
 China Fever Discussion: Miguel Ko(L2), President, Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Singapore on 12th Annual Asia Leadership Forum.
 Development Research Center of the State Council hosted a New Year Party on Dec 4 at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing for over 150 honored guests including Ambassadors and representatives from various Embassies, World Organizations and Multi-National Companies. Picture shows the Hotel Christmas Choir was caroling for the participants.
 Jean Marc Perrigon, Executive Chef of Novotel Xinqiao Beijing posed with TV star Ms Zhu Xun & Star Singer Mr. Yin Xiang Jie during their recent visit in the hotel.
 Staff members of Plaza Hotel donated Winter Jacket, Schoolbag, new Shoes, new Clothing, School book, Toy, Stationery etc. to Henans orphans of AIDS contaminated parents.
 Female football fans of Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing are picturing with Si Chuan Guan Cheng team in hotel lobby during their recent trip to Beijing for the last round of China Football League competition with Beijing Xian Dai team.
 During a promotion tour of the Rhňne-Alpes in Shanghai, 4 chefs Mr. Paul Bocuse,Mr. Georges Blanc,Mr. Pierre Troisgros and Mr. Marc Veyrat with world famous 3 star Michelin restaurants, stayed in Okura Garden Hotel. During their cooking lessons many guests learned how to cook a nice French dish.
 Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai organized its third "Opera Night" on 6 December 2003, at its grand ballroom. A series of well-known songs such as Bella Figlia from Rigoletto; Habanera from Carmen; Libiamo from La Traviata etc., have taken the audience along on a dreamy opera journey.
 Having been lauded by the employees as the number one place to work in Asia in the 2001 inaugural awards, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai emerged triumphant again in the Top 20 Best Employers in Asia awards.
 Continuing the success of year of 2002, The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing is organizing the Angel, Angel, Everywhere charity activity from 1 Dec to 26 Dec 2003 in the Hotel Lobby, where a beautiful Christmas Tree of 5-meter in height will be placed.
New Appointments
 JOACHIM FRECHE
Joachim Freche has been appointed as the new Food and Beverage Director of the Great Wall Sheraton Beijing. A German native, Joachim arrives at the hotel with nearly fourteen years of luxury hotel experience, having headed food and beverage teams at some of the most prestigious hotel groups in a number of European cities,most recently Stockholm, where for three years he was the Food and Beverage manager at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel & Towers.
 PETER LAM
Peter Lam has recently been appointed as Resident Manager of Novotel Xinqiao Beijing. He has been in the industry for the last 20 years and brings with him a rich experience working with major hotel chains. His solid and extensive knowledge in hotel management put him in a good stead and he looks forward to the challenges in the new posting.
 VINCENT MERCURIO
Vincent Mercurio has been appointed manager of the Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai. In his new role, he will oversee all hotel operations. Having been with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. since 1994, Mr. Mercurio was most recently vice president of operations and human resources, international. He oversaw 20 hotels located throughout Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
 MAC KARLSSON
Radisson SAS Hotel has announced the appointment of Mac Karlsson as Executive Assistant Manager. Mr. Karlsson has extensive international hospitality experience. Starting his career in the 1980's, he has held various positions within Food & Beverage working in Kuwait, Russia, Egypt, Beijing, Sweden, Australia, UK and Norway. Mr. Karlsson joined the Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts in 1985 and worked in Radisson SAS Hotel in Beijing as Executive Chef during 1993 to 1997.
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WANGFUJING GRAND HOTEL BEIJING GRAND REOPENING
The 405-room Wangfujing Grand Hotel is scheduled to reopen on 19 December, 2003 after a thorough renovation which took seven months. Around RMB 40 million has been invested in the refurbishment project. The lobby area, F&B outlets, meeting rooms and partial guest room floors have been renovated and updated. The hotel will be highly cultural in atmosphere presented by numerous Chinese artwork displays throughout the hotel. The staff will conduct themselves in a cultural manner with oriental hospitality. The unrivaled location on Wangfujing Avenue of Beijing will definitely appeal to those who seek the Chinese heritages like The Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, The National Art Museum and much more.
SHANGRI-LA CONTINUES ITS EXPANSION WITH NEW HOTELS IN CHENGDU
Strengthening its position in Asia, the regions leading deluxe hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, announces a new deluxe hotel development China. The 580-room Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu in the capital of Chinas Sichuan province will open in November 2006 and add to the groups growing presence on the Chinese mainland, where it operates 16 hotels and has many others under development.
The Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu will be Shangri-Las first hotel in the Sichuan province. Overlooking the Fuhe and Nanhe rivers, most of the hotels contemporary yet classically styled 580 rooms and 30 service apartments will have dramatic views of the rivers from their floor to ceiling windows and a minimum floor size of 42 square metres.
Facilities will include a Horizon Club occupying the top five floors and a variety of restaurants including a traditional Chinese restaurant, a rooftop Western restaurant and bar, an entertainment centre as well as a speciality restaurant, which will be positioned as a new dining concept in the city. In addition, there will be a comprehensive health club and swimming pool. The meeting and banqueting facilities will be the largest in the city and include a 2,100 square-metre grand ballroom able to accommodate up to 1,750 people, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a junior ballroom and supporting break-out rooms.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently manages 41 hotels in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, with a rooms inventory of over 21,000. It has more than 20 projects under development in mainland China, Malaysia, Maldives, India, Dubai, Oman and Qatar.
HOLIDAY INN HOHHOT IS THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL
HOTEL BRAND IN INNER MONGOLIA
Hohhot, November 2003 The InterContinental Hotels Group officially opened Holiday Inn Hohhot in Inner Mongolia on October 21, 2003. Owned by Inner Mongolia Yellow River Wanjiazhai Industrial and Commercial Company Limited, Holiday Inn Hohhot is the Groups 41st hotel in China.
The Holiday Inn brand is a respected and well-known brand in China. And we are proud to be the first global hotel brand in Inner Mongolia. We look forward to leading the way in providing quality accommodation and great service to both leisure and business travelers to Inner Mongolia, said Mr. Isauro Pitargue, General Manager of Holiday Inn Hohhot.
Ideally located in the heart of Hohhots main commercial and shopping district, the 198-room Holiday Inn Hohhot is within a stones throw of the citys major tourist attractions and historical sites. The hotel is also a two-minute drive from the Hohhot Railway Station and a 10-minute drive from Baita Airport.
Holiday Inn Hohhot boasts of modern and tastefully decorated accommodation options, which include two Executive Floors, a 270 sq m Presidential Suite, 5 Suites and 13 Studio Suites that are have value-added amenities such as personal saunas. The hotel is also equipped with comprehensive health and spa facilities as well as banqueting and conference facilities. Food and beverage options include the Café Champs Elysees, which serves western food, Jade Vine restaurant, which features Cantonese specialties, a lobby lounge and the Cabana Bar, a theme bar with live nightly entertainment.
We are proud to be setting the hospitality standards in Hohhot and to be doing our bit to help promote tourism in Inner Mongolia. We are confident that our excellent facilities and great service will establish Holiday Inn Hohhot as a renowned Hohhot landmark, added Mr Pitargue.
CLOTHED IN THE COLOURS OF SPRING AND SUMMER, THE PORTMAN RITZ-CARLTON MAKE A WISH COME TRUE CHARITY GALA RAISES FUNDS FOR THE SHANGHAI CHILDRENS HOME
Having raised funds for the Shanghai Childrens Home since its opening six years ago, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai continues its annual fundraising tradition this year with the Make A Wish Come True charity gala on Sunday, December 14, 2003.
Against the resplendent setting of the Marble Hall Ballroom, guests are feted to Executive Chef Edmund Tohs five-course menu. A fine selection of wines promises to add more sparkle to the evenings conviviality.
Highlighting the evenings activities is the Salvatore Ferragamo 2004 Spring/Summer Collection, a showcase of the Italian fashion houses sartorial excellence. Making a debut on the catwalk is a special fashion feature by parents and children. For a donation of RMB6,888 for one parent accompanied by a maximum of two children, the children will be entitled to keep their outfits after the event, while the parents clothing is available at a special price.
Throughout the evening, guests are invited to bid for items such as the exclusive Salvatore Ferragamo and Paul & Shark Christmas trees, premium wines, celebrities memorabilia, accommodation in Ritz-Carlton Hotels and a Toys R Us shopping spree in Hong Kong. A Salvatore Ferragamo teddy bear drawing competition will be held for the orphans of Shanghai Childrens Home. Winning entries will be auctioned to raise more funds for the Home, with the overall winner receiving a Salvatore Ferragamo teddy bear.
Gracing the charity gala are four Vice Presidents of the Shanghai Charity Foundation - Madam Ren Wen Yan, Mr. Yuan Cai, Mr. Mao Jing Quan and Dr. Shi De Rong.
A company table of 10 is priced at RMB15,000 or RMB18,000. Alternatively, an outright donation can be made for those unable to attend the charity dinner. All donations are tax exempt and receipts will be issued by the Shanghai Charity Foundation.
In an effort to drum up more donations, a limited number of Salvatore Ferragamo teddy bear key cum cell phone chains will be on sale in the boutiques from November 14 through December 14, 2003. Priced at RMB650 per piece, partial proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Home.
 CAL OATWAY
Presidential Plaza State Guest Hotel has appointed Mr. Cal Oatway as new Executive Chef effective from November 20. With more then 30 years experience in the international culinary industry, Cal brings his value knowledge to the Presidential Hotel. Prior to this position, Cal has worked in Canada, America, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Pakistan.
 JOHN WANG
John Wang has been appointed the new executive assistant manager, rooms at the Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai. In his new capacity, Mr. Wang will be responsible for the general administration and profitability of the operations of the rooms division including front desk, guest recognition, the Club Level, concierge, bell service, airport representatives, transportation, business centre, telephone, housekeeping, laundry, uniform and lines, gift shop, beauty salon, health club and security.
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Famous singer Jing Gang Shan received an interview at The Peninsula Palace Beijing. Pictured Manfred Weber, Resident Manager of The Peninsula Palace Beijing (right) & Jing Gang Shan, whose song Only you in my eyes is known to all in China.
Gloria International Hotels President Mr Wang Jinjun (left) and Mr Nan Longzhu - President of Yanji Daezoo Real Estate Development Co. Ltd sign the management contract of the new Gloria Plaza Hotel Yanji.
Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang has been awarded the Official 5 Star Plaque from the National Tourism Association. Pictured is Ms Anna Stackler, General Manager; Ms Sharon Fraser, Director of Sales & Marketing; Mr Diederik Brinkman, Director of Food & Beverages.
Jimmy Shen, Fu Tian-Zhu (GM of Jianguo Hotel), Tony Kohn, and Gordon Chan played in the Jianguo Hotel Beijing Golf Tournament on 24 October 2003.
Mr. Steven Robinson received a lucky draw prize from Mr. Fu Tian-zhu, GM of Jianguo Hotel Beijing in the Golf Tournament on 24 October 2003.
Miss France and company stayed at the Grand Regency Hotel in Qingdao and participated in fashion shows.
On November 1, 2003, a ribbon cutting ceremony for "Harley Davidson Riders Group"-China Trip, was held at Lido Fountain Piazza. Picture:The riders from America are ready to start their Beijing Tour.
On 30 October, over 30 China mayors and CEOs from Fortune Top 500 Companies participated in the first "China Mayors & Worldwide CEOs Summit" which was held at the Crowne Ballroom of The New Place To Meet - Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing. The Press Conference, VIP Conference, Cocktail & Banquet were held afterwards in hotel.
Students from Yang Jing Secondary School (front row) and Mr. Charles Abbott (back row second from right), Mr. Lu Xiong (back row first from right), Vice President of Pudong New Area Trade Union and Mr. Xu Lianxi (back row first from left), Deputy General Manager for Shanghai Hongta Hotel Company participated in the meaningful fun run and clean up activity.
The Oriental Wheel Company has been formed to make investment to build the largest amusement park wheel in the world. This wheel will be 210 meters in diameter, far surpassing the size of any wheel currently built. Oriental Wheel will employ hundreds of local staff to manage and operate the wheel and related attractions.
A cocktail reception was held in The Grill restaurant at Radisson SAS Hotel on Oct 28th to exhibit Artist Pang Yongjie's latest paintings. Anders Johannesson, the hotel's GM took the opportunity and auctioned a few paintings drawn by the children from Shunyi Children's village. The sale of the auction will be donated to the children.
Mr. Severi Adriano, the General Manager of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing handed over a cheque of RMB95185.46 to Dr. Christian Voumard - the UNICEF Representative for China on UN Day Celebration Ceremony, to support the immunization program of Chinese Children.
November 11, 2003 Mr. Bill Clinton, The former president of U.S.A, was welcomed by Mr. Rene Schmitt, managing director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre on November 10 during his visit to Beijing.
Mr. Chen Xuhua, General Manager of Beijing International Hotel welcomed Mr. Francesco Frangialli, the WTO Secretary-General who attended the 7 Provincial Night held in the hotel on 22nd, October. 
Mr. A. A. KUSTIA (left), Indonesian Ambassador to China recently joined the Gala Dinner and Cultural Performance held at Novotel Xinqiao Beijing.
Mr. Alderman Gavyn Arthur, the mayor of London was warmly welcomed to Presidential Plaza State Guest Hotel by Mr. David Sproul, hotel General Manager(right 1), Mr. Stuart Jakins, Director of S&M (left 2), Mr. Gary Waugh, Director of F&B (left 1)
Philippe Caretti, General Manager of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai pictured with H.E. Annika Billstrom, Mayor of Stockholm upon her arrival to the hotel during the 15th IBLAC Conference.
Mr. Russell Shalders, the Deputy Commander of Australian National Defense, was welcomed by Mr. Chris Lu - Deputy General Manager of The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing.
Mr. Brigadier Michael Atherly (left),Chief of General Staff of Guyana, was welcomed by Mr. Rene Schmitt, Managing Director of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre on October 15 during his visit to Beijing.
Hilton Beijing created a remarkable Movable feast for the Chaine des Rotisseurs on 18 October 2003. Guests first had their appetizer in Sui Yuan .(From Left: Mrs Metz; Mr Erich Badertscher, Bailli Delegue De Chine at Chaine des Rotisseurs; Ms Mabel Shao; Mr Jurg Metz, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Switzerland; Mrs Donnelly; Mr and Mrs Vlad and Teresa Reyes, General Manager of Hilton Beijing; Mr Martin T. Donnelly, Counselor at the Embassy of the U.S.A).
The Five Star Presidential Plaza State Guest Hotel Beijing welcomed to the hotel a 100 International Incentive and Convention organizers, hosted by Beijing Tourism Administration and the Kingsway Incentives.
Lido Place sponsored the Meritus Racing team for the final formula BMW Championship round. After racing, the Meritus Racing team invited the Holiday Inn Lido Place managers and their VIP guests to experience driving the FBMW champion car.