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Sanya and Singapore – Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa, the first Hilton Worldwide Resort in China, has been awarded “Best Resort in China” by the Business Traveller China magazine, adding yet another remarkable accolade to its growing list of notable awards since its opening in December 2005. The award ceremony, held on 15 November 2006, recognised Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa for its concept of “True Resort Experience with a Difference” and for setting the benchmark of service and operational excellence among resorts in China.

General Manager Dirk De Cuyper(right) receiving award on behalf of Hilton Sanya Resort an Spa

Commenting on the significance of the award, Mr Dirk De Cuyper, General Manager of Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa, said “We are greatly encouraged by the recognition given by readers of Business Traveller China magazine, which affirms our capability of offering guests a true resort experience. We are very pleased to introduce the first Hilton Worldwide Resort to China and leverage on this resort product to enhance the leisure market in Sanya and attract travellers to enjoy the beautiful beaches and resort facilities along Yalong Bay. Hilton will strive to raise the bar and further tailor our services to meet the leisure needs of increasingly sophisticated travellers.”

The poll was conducted among readers of Business Traveller China magazine, who were based largely in China. The results of the poll were compiled by Taylor Nelson Sofres Hong Kong Limited and will be published in the January/February 2007 issue of Business Traveller China.

About Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa

  • Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa features a total of 501 guestrooms, suites and villas. It commands a prime location on 750m of unspoilt beach front at the western end of Yalong Bay, a 30-minute drive from the city of Sanya and the international airport. The average room size will be 48.5sqm, with over 70% of the rooms overlooking a wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach and the South China Sea. The remainder has vistas over the surrounding National Park. A 6780sqm Spa Retreat that encompasses a spa with eight treatment pavilions, a fitness centre offering the Kinesis line of exercise equipment, a reflex zone for traditional massages and foot reflexology, a relaxation area with deck lounges, steam room and sauna, and a tea lounge. Other facilities include six restaurants and bars, a 3800sqm resort pool resort, two tennis courts, Kidz Paradise, and a one-stop Yalong Bay Adventure Club. The resort also features a detached all-inclusive MICE Pavilion that offers extensive meeting and banquet facilities, more than 3000sqm of space in two storeys as well as two spacious outdoor event lawns.
  • Hilton International has linked up with one of China’s foremost developers, the China Jin Mao Group Co – the company behind the striking Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai.
  • The island enjoys a year-round tropical climate. It offers a treasure trove of activities including fishing, scuba diving, golf, visits to minority villages, cultural sites as well as proximity to the mainland and visa-free access. Infrastructure in Hainan is fast developing, with two international airports, wide railway network and accessible ports. The Island has been chosen venues for several prominent events including the Hong Kong-Sanya International Sailboat Race held every November, Hainan Discovery Triathlon in 2002 and 2003, as well as the recent Golden Rooster Film Awards, Sanya Happy Festival, and more.

About Hilton Worldwide Resorts™

  • Hilton Worldwide Resorts™ is an upscale, global network of 59 resorts in exotic locations
  • The network spans 23 countries and 7 regions including Asia Pacific, the Indian Ocean, Europe and Israel, Egypt, the Arabian Gulf, the Caribbean and the Americas.
  • 32 resorts are home to world-class spas
  • 41 resorts are perfect choice for wedding
  • 50 resorts are ideal for romantic holidays
  • 35 resorts specialise in diving
  • 23 resorts feature championship golf courses (with a choice of over 290 courses!)
  • 53 resorts cater specifically for families
  • 7 resorts offer all-inclusive holidays, 4 of which are Coral by Hilton resorts in the Caribbean

About Hilton

  • Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,800 hotels and 495,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 150,000 team members worldwide.
  • The More than 2,300 hotels are owned, managed or franchised in North America withcompany owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™.
  • The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all 10 brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.
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Angela Lau
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