The Peninsula Hotels recognized for its brand heritage documentary, 'Tradition Well Served'
The Peninsula Hotels has been recognized by the Cannes Corporate and Media TV Awards for its brand heritage documentary, "Tradition Well Served," which received the top Golden Dolphin award.
The Peninsula Hotels has been recognized by the Cannes Corporate and Media TV Awards for its brand heritage documentary, "Tradition Well Served," which received the top Golden Dolphin award.
Celebrating the heritage of The Peninsula Hotels, the 45-minute film documents the history of the brand as Hong Kong's oldest hotel brand, dating back 85 years to the opening of The Peninsula Hong Kong and journeys through the company's global expansion. Produced by Elaine Forsgate Marden, the film offers a rare insight into the revered Kadoorie family and its Chairman, The Hon Sir Michael Kadoorie. The film also explores the rich history and traditions of The Peninsula Hotels and showcases the company's commitment to being the heart of each respective community through rare archival footage, historical photographs and interviews with key personalities.
The film goes behind the scenes at the flagship Hong Kong property to glamorous events in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chicago. Festivals are celebrated with Manila's Christmas concert - the Philippines' annual social event of the season, Bangkok features the Loy Krathong river festival where staff vies to create the most extravagantly decorated krathong, and Tokyo brings cherry blossom season inside the hotel. Beijing and Chicago highlight the extensive training undergone by Peninsula staff, and Hollywood glamour is celebrated as actress Stefanie Powers describes Beverly Hills as "Oscar Central", while stars of the silver screen made New York their home in the 1930s and 40s. The newly opened Peninsula Paris is also included with fascinating footage of the painstaking restoration of the magnificent building to its former glory.
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Istanbul. The property portfolio of the group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John's Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.