Shanghai Lixing Group appoints Jumeirah to manage Shanghai's leading hotel development at Xintiandi
Dubai, 22 February 2006 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group, manager of the world famous Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, has been appointed by Shanghai Lixing Hotel Limited, a joint venture between Shanghai Hotel Investments Limited and Shui On Private Group, to manage Shanghai's most prominent and prestigious new hotel development in the downtown Luwan District. The project brings to reality the vision of Leo Koguan, Chairman of Shanghai Lixing and through the appointment of Jumeirah creates a partnership of excellence. This partnership is expected to redefine the luxury hotel standard in China.
HanTang Jumeirah Shanghai will be part of Xintiandi, the exciting food & beverage, retail and entertainment component of a master-planned 52 hectare development in the heart of downtown Puxi, Shanghai, which will encompass prestigious office space, high-end residential complexes and quality retail facilities. The luxury hotel, designed by New York based Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects and Japanese interior design firm Super Potato, will feature 338 spacious guestrooms, suites and villas, extensive, state-of-the-art conference & banqueting facilities as well as a luxury spa. The hotel will also feature unique food & beverage concepts that will reflect the commitment to quality and innovation that will be evident throughout the development. The hotel is scheduled to open in mid 2008.
Shanghai is considered to be one of the world's most vibrant and progressive cities, striving to become one of the most prominent financial centers in the world. The unique nature of this development will further enhance the destination's global standing and will create a memorable experience for both business and leisure travellers to the city.
This management agreement with Shanghai Lixing follows Jumeirah's recent announcement of its intention to accelerate its portfolio growth, and closely follows the group's entry into the North American market with the launch of Jumeirah Essex House in New York on January 15th this year.
Leo Koguan, Chairman of Shanghai Lixing commented: "Life is magical and precious, therefore we have to celebrate life. I am delighted to partner up with Jumeirah and together we will redefine the meaning of luxury. We will treat each of our guests as a VIP and provide facilities that enable them to celebrate his or her life to the maximum."
Gerald Lawless, CEO of Jumeirah commented: "We feel privileged to have been appointed by Shanghai Lixing to manage this luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Shanghai, China's primary commercial city, and are proud to be associated with such a high profile and prestigious development." He added: "The essence of Jumeirah can be expressed in two words - 'Stay Different' - and we believe that this hotel development represents a unique opportunity to create one of the world's greatest and most individual hospitality experiences."
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Note to Editors:
Jumeirah
Jumeirah properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The Dubai based luxury international hospitality group encompasses the world renowned Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel, the multi-award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Club Resort and Spa, Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
The group's activities are however, not restricted to hotel and resort management. The Jumeirah portfolio also includes Wild Wadi, regarded as one of the premier water parks outside of North America and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region's only third level academic institution specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Jumeirah has also expanded internationally and manages the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London's Belgravia.
Building on this success, Jumeirah has become a member of Dubai Holding, a collection of leading Dubai based businesses and projects, in a step that aims to initiate a new phase of growth and development for the group.
As of January 15th 2006, Jumeirah has assumed management of the Essex House, one of New York's most prominent hotels.
Shanghai LiXing Hotel Limited
Shanghai LiXing Hotel Limited is a joint venture between Shanghai Hotel Investments Limited and Shui On Private Group. Both groups are private investment companies active in the PRC especially Shanghai real estate market.
For further information please contact:
Anne Bleeker
Director of Public Relations & Communications
Jumeirah
PO Box 73137
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4 3300111, Extension 762
E-mail: anne.bleeker@jumeirah.com
Visit us at: www.jumeirah.com
Humbert Pang
Executive Director
Shanghai Li Xing Hotel Limited
E-mail: humbertp@shi.com
© Press Release 2006
