Marco Polo Appoints New General Manager in Beijing

Marco Polo Hotels announces the appointment of Mr. David Sproul as General Manager of Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing, effective from 25 October 2007.

Mr. David Sproul is a graduate of the Hotel Management School at Strathclyde College, Glasgow, Scotland. Recognized as an industry expert, he has opened and managed a number of hotels in Shanghai, Beijing and Dongyang. His background also includes a wealth of experience in food & beverage operations and development for various hotel management companies as well as a restaurant group in Hong Kong. His international experience includes assignments in China, Vietnam, Australia, Egypt and the Philippines.

A mere 1000 meters from the 2008 Beijing National Main Stadium, the recently opened Marco Polo Parkside offering 315 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. The hotel features a wide variety of food & beverage options including Marco Polo’s Café Marco, a Chinese Restaurant and a spectacular lobby lounge featuring the finest in designer coffees and exotic teas as well as nightly entertainment. The Lifestyle Club - Club S – an exclusive private membership Leisure/Fitness Club & Spa (also open to hotel guests) is a welcoming haven for both the business travelers and sophisticated local residents seeking a truly unique experience.

The abundance of banquet space will accommodate the most demanding of meeting planners and provide a venue for meetings, functions and social events.