Beijing, China (June 18, 2010) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — China World Hotel, Beijing received the "China Hotel Gold Star Award" at the award event's inaugural ceremony held during the China Tourist Hotels Association's sixth council meeting at Shandong Hotel in Jinan on 11 May 2010.

The "China Hotel Gold Star Award" ranks high on the list of hotel industry awards in China. Accorded by China National Tourism Administration to 100 hotelsl, the selection process involved an in-depth review of the hotels through Internet voting, third-party customer satisfaction surveys, members' voting and expert assessment. Beijing hotels totalled eight out of the 100 hotels selected across China.

"For China World Hotel, Beijing to be selected as one of the China Golden Star Hotels is indeed a tremendous honour. Our team is always grateful for the opportunity to serve our guests and regard this accolade as a compelling reason to strive even harder to please all our guests." said John Rice, area manager and general manager of China World Hotel, Beijing.

China World Hotel, Beijing, soars over the China World Trade Center complex, including the China World Exhibition Center and shopping mall, in the heart of the city's diplomatic and business district. Hailed as one of the first three hotels in mainland China to be awarded with a Platinum Five Star rating by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), China World Hotel, Beijing has been named one of the world's best hotels by both Conde Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure magazines. China World Hotel, Beijing was also voted "Best Hotel in Beijing" by Euromoney, Frommer's Guide and Finance Asia; "Best Business Hotel in Beijing" by Business Traveller Asia Pacific, TTG Asia, The Asset and Asian Legal Business; ranked one of the "Top Ten Business Hotels in China – Golden Pillow Award" by 21st Century Business Herald; and named one of "The Top 50 Hotels in China" by Forbes and Travel + Leisure China.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 66 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 30,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Seychelles, Turkey and United Kingdom. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Sue Meng Chan
  Director of Communications
  China World Hotel, Beijing
  Tel: (86 10) 6505 2266 ext. 6644
  Fax: (86 10) 6505 3165
  E-mail: suemeng.chan@shangri-la.com