[invest]Carlson plans May 2009 launch for The Park Plaza Chengdu Wuhou
Posted:2007-4-19|Source:Hotel & Mortel Investment|No. of Views:
SHANGHAI, - 18 April, 2007 – Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific today announced the development of The Park Plaza Chengdu Wuhou. Owned by Chengdu Zhixin Industrial Group Co. Ltd, the 240-room hotel will be designed by architectural firm, Woodhead International Shanghai, an Australian-based company, and is scheduled to be launched in May 2009.
Paul Kirwin, president, Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific, says, “Chengdu is one of the fastest growing cities in China. It provides a critical role in developing the country’s economy. As a key target market for Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific’s continuing growth in China, we believe The Park Plaza Chengdu Wuhou is an important addition to our expansion plans because of its strategic location and the potential it brings to our growing portfolio and investment in the region and around the world.”
Chengdu is the fifth most populous city in China. It is also one of the most important economic centres and serves as a transportation and communication hub in China. It is not only the gateway of West China for foreign financial institutions, but also a booming town for Chinese domestic financial firms. As a result of the flourishing local economy, an increase number of financial service firms are being lured to the city to capitalize on the economic growth.
The 240-room Park Plaza Chengdu Wuhou comprises of a 14 storey tower with a connecting podium that incorporates retail and office space.
Mr. Yang Hao, director and chairman, Chengdu Zhixin Industrial Group Co. Ltd, says, “We are very pleased to embark on this partnership with Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific. We believe The Park Plaza Chengdu Wuhou will bring convenience to business and leisure travelers by offering a premier and convenient location with a friendly, casual style of service that is synonymous with the Park Plaza brand across the world.”
The Park Plaza Chengdu Wuhou brings the number of Carlson hotels currently under development in China to three. There are currently nine hotels already operating in China under Carlson hotel brands including Regent Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts brands.
(0) Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts currently include 44 locations worldwide in 13 countries. The brand is part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a global hotel industry leader encompassing over 944 hotel and resort operations in 71 countries. Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the major operating groups of Carlson Companies, Inc., a global leader in providing corporate solutions and consumer services in the marketing, travel and hospitality industries. Other names in the Carlson family of brands and services are: T.G.I. Friday’s® restaurants, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, Carlson Wagonlit Travel®, and Carlson Marketing Group®, the largest relationship marketing services company in the United States. Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific is the regional headquarters for Carlson Hotels Worldwide in the Asia-Pacific region;
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