Hilton secures its future in Beijing

Hilton International has secured an extension of the Hilton Beijing's management contract for a further 10-year period.

Located in the business and diplomatic district with easy access to the Beijing International Airport, the 364 guest room hotel has established itself as one of the capital's most successful five-star properties since opening in January 1994.

Business facilities - available in all rooms and suites - include Broadband Internet access, voice mail messaging system, computer data port, in-room safe and luxurious bathroom with separate shower.

The existing contract was due for renewal between Hilton International (HI) and Oriental Arts Building Company Limited (OAB), which is a sino-foreign joint venture of China Travel Service (Holdings) Corporation of China and  Chinese Estates Holdings Limited of Hong Kong, in the end of the year.

David Michels, Chief Executive, Hilton Group plc, said: "The extension of our management agreement underlines the quality of our partnership with OAB and the long-term commitment that both parties have in developing the full potential of the Hilton Beijing. This reflects positively on the brand  value of Hilton International and the standing of its cutting edge management systems and worldwide reservation and sales network."

Mr. Fang, OAB Chairman, said "We are very pleased with the management expertise demonstrated by Hilton International over the past 10 years and the way in which they have strengthened the hotel's market position over the past couple of years despite the opening of a number of additional new five-star hotels in the city. We look forward to the next 10 years with great  expectations and are certain that the business relationship between both parties will be further strengthened".

Hilton International operates five hotels in China locateed in Beijing, Chongqing, Dalian, Nanjing and Shanghai.