Luxury Hotelier - June 2008 - (Page 11)

Inform | 11 China grows in anticipation s travel to China increases and the country braces for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, the international hotel industry is doing its part to take advantage of the unprecedented development opportunities in that country. The number of inbound travelers to China hit a high of 131.87 million in 2007—up from 124 million the previous year (www.Chinatour.com), and 2008 is expecting to see even more of a jump with the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. There’s no doubt about it: China is booming. Here is a breakdown of how and where some of the top hospitality companies are investing in China: A Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide With a plan to increase its portfolio in Asia-Pacific by 70 percent, and a focus on doubling its hotel presence in China, Starwood is taking advantage of the strong development opportunities in the region. The company is focusing its development across all brands including Westin, Sheraton, and W Hotels in such cities as Beijing, Guangzhou and Changshu. www.starwoodhotels.com Hyatt Corp. With more than 730 hotels worldwide, Hyatt already has a strong presence in Asia, and the hospitality company has been hard at work developing new hotels and brands to accommodate the increasing number of travelers in China. By 2010, Hyatt will have added nine additional properties in Greater China to significantly expand its regional portfolio. www.hyatt.com Marriott International In Beijing, Marriott is scheduled to have 10 hotels in operation in time to accommodate the 2 million visitors expected for the Summer Olympic Games in August. And in the next four years, Marriott plans to open 140 hotels (across its 18 brands) primarily in China, India, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. www.marriott.com Source: Hawkins International PR www.LuxuryHotelier.com | June 2008 | Luxury Hotelier http://www.starwoodhotels.com http://www.Chinatour.com http://www.marriott.com http://www.hyatt.com http://www.watermusicrecords.com/privatelabel http://www.watermusicrecords.com/privatelabel http://www.LuxuryHotelier.com

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