HAIKOU, China, Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Hills Group
today announced its joint venture with world-leading hotel company,
Marriott International. This shows the development of the
Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance Hotels at Mission Hills Haikou.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121018/CN95741 )
With a total investment of RMB1.3
billion, both hotels will open to the public in the second
quarter of 2015. It will be the first golf hotel management project
operated by Marriott International in the Greater China region.
Dr. Ken Chu, Chairman and CEO of
Mission Hills Group, said, "The Ritz-Carlton will offer 180 rooms
and 20 villas whereas The Renaissance will have over 300 keys. It
will be the icing on Mission Hills' Haikou development of a township of 300 shops
and Hainan's first ever real ice skating. Our partnership will
yield both economic and cultural benefits to the local tourism
industry, while offering guests the ultimate golf and holiday
experience."
Simon Cooper, President and
Managing Director of Marriott International, Asia-Pacific, added, "Hainan represents a
massive growth market for the hotel industry, and it's a market
which Marriott International is very keen on. Mission Hills' vision
is impressive, and we look forward to our groundbreaking
partnership providing visitors to Mission Hills Hainan."
The new Ritz-Carlton hotel is designed by AECOM, a Fortune 500
design and engineering company, and HBA, one of the top interior
design consultants. It will feature traditional oriental design
blended with contemporary living in an intimate setting. The design
will offer discerning guests a completely new golf vacation
destination.
The Renaissance Hotel style will be modern and sophisticated. It
will be surrounded by green space and trees, thereby creating a
natural harmony with the environment. It will also incorporate the
latest sustainable technology to provide guests with first-class
leisure facilities and an unparalleled vacation experience.
About Mission Hills Group
Mission Hills Group (www.missionhillschina.com), owner and
operator of Mission Hills Shenzhen and Mission Hills Hainan, is the
pioneer in China's fledgling
hospitality, sports and leisure industry.
Mission Hills, recognized as the leading golf brand in the world
and synonymous with high-end, luxurious residences of rare and
exquisite design, has created two superb leisure and wellness
resorts. It has held more than 100 international tournaments,
including the 1995 World Cup of Golf and the Tiger Woods China
Challenge in 2001. In 2007, Mission Hills began its role as the
host of an unprecedented 12 editions of the Omega Mission Hills
World Cup.
Mission Hills‧Haikou
Mission Hills‧Haikou lies in the volcanic region of exotic
Hainan Island, China. The resort sets a new standard in
leisure, recreation and wellness experiences. Nestled amid lush and
green gardens, it caters to golf enthusiasts and has
specially-designed golf courses, each incorporating native lava
rock formations. Other state-of-the-art features include 518
elegantly-designed guest rooms and suites, a three-story clubhouse,
China's first Hank Haney Golf
Academy, conference facilities, 12 world-class restaurants, a
fully-equipped sports and recreation center, Hainan's only aquatic
theme park, therapeutic volcanic mineral springs, a spa oasis and a
shopping arcade.
Mission Hills Haikou's Blackstone
Course hosted the inaugural Mission Hills Star Trophy in
October 2010, a ground-breaking
celebrity pro-am golf tournament for Asia. It will also host the Omega Mission
Hills World Cup in November 2011. As
a magnificent addition to Hainan's tropical island paradise,
Mission Hills is poised to become the island's premier sanctuary,
attracting visitors from around the globe.
How To Get There: Mission Hills Shenzhen is a 45-minute drive
from Hong Kong International
Airport (HKG). Mission Hills Hainan is 15 minutes from Haikou
Meilan International Airport (HAK). Flights from major cities
throughout Asia -- including
Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong
Kong, Shanghai and
Singapore -- to Haikou are available.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging
company based in Bethesda,
Maryland, USA with more than 3,700 properties in 74
countries and territories and reported revenues of over
$12 billion in fiscal year 2011. The
company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation
ownership resorts under 18 brands, including Marriott Hotels &
Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Bulgari,
EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC
Hotels by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites,
SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Marriott
Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by
Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. There are
approximately 300,000 employees at headquarters, managed and
franchised properties. Marriott is consistently recognized as
a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it
conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue
excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our
world. For more information or reservations, please visit our
website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit
www.marriottnewscenter.com.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and
management support services to a broad range of markets, including
transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and
government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world,
AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.
AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation
and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create,
enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social
environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more
than 130 countries and had revenue of $8.0
billion during its fiscal year 2011. More information
on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
About HBA
HBA, a global leader in Hospitality design, was founded in the
year 1964 by the late Mr. Howard
Hirsch and Mr. Michael
Bedner. HBA will be approaching its 50th anniversary in
2014.
Headquartered out of Los
Angeles, HBA today has more than 800 worldwide employees in
13 offices over 4 continents that work in 50 different countries in
2012.
As the world's first and foremost hospitality interior design
firm, Hirsch Bedner Associates has mastered every design challenge.
Our designers work with clients to create fantasy, provide comfort,
and add a sense of drama and theater -- "a stage for the guest's
experience as actor and audience." This philosophy guides and
motivates us to stay on the forefront with new directions and
innovations in hospitality design.
Augmenting HBA's renowned design talent is sound technical
expertise and a pragmatic approach to project management. Our
primary objective is to create value -- excellent design, completed
on time and with budget. From our inception in 1964, HBA
revolutionized the practice of hotel design by establishing it as a
professional discipline. Today, our system, specifications and
methods of documentation are recognized as the international
standards of the industry.
HBA's experienced group of design professionals has a unique
understanding of hospitality projects -- from cultural and
geographical considerations to financial and programmatic
requirements. This knowledge and expertise encompasses luxury
hotels, resorts, boutique hotels, specialty restaurants, casinos as
well as residential showflats, clubhouses and cruise ships.
For further information, please contact:
Mission Hills Group:
Sundi Shi
Tel: (86) 136 3298 5365
Email: sundishi@missionhillschina.com
Marriott International
Jane Cai
Tel: (852) 2192 6204
Fax: (852) 2192 6046
Email: jane.cai@marriott.com
SOURCE Mission Hills China