InterContinental Shenzhen became one of “China’s Top Hotels”

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InterContinental Shenzhen recognized as “2008 Most Dynamic Business Hotel China” by China Hospitality Industry.

(2008,October 28, 2008) 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of China’s economy revolution, as an important force of this revolution – glorious history of development in China’s hotel industry was paid much attention. October 17th, 2008, over hundred of professionals from hotel management, tourism, hotel investment, real estate development gathered in Beijing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of China Hotel Development, followed by 2008 China Hotel Industry Development Forum. InterContinental Shenzhen was recognized as “the Most Dynamic Business Hotel” in China.

Since the establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Shenzhen Bay Hotel (former InterContinental Shenzhen) became the first choice for foreign investors, celebrities and national politicians. The hotel was an important part of the City’s young history. “It is amazing to manage such a luxurious hotel with very convenient transportation access while enjoying the benefit of having occupied a land of 63,000 square meters, we are able to create an resort environment meanwhile being surrounded by shopping malls, convention center, art gallery and high end residence.” Said Martin van Kan, General Manager of the hotel, “We have successfully set a landmark on ADR of the city, with the vision of making us “a great hotel guests love“ we will continue to challenge ourselves on creativity and quality”.

InterContinental Shenzhen is owned by Overseas Chinese Town Group (OCT), a large-scale enterprise governed by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. 20 years of development turned the original 4.8 square kilometers OCT Group-owned area in the Nanshan district from a desolate land into a modern town with an environment conducive for business and leisure activities. OCT Group owns Crowne Plaza Shenzhen, an upscale brand of InterContinental Hotels Group, and other hotels in China.

The company owns over CNY20 billion in assets and numerous subsidiaries such as KONKA Group, Shenzhen OCT Holdings Company, OCT Properties; and attractions in their recreation zone such as Splendid China, Chinese Folk Culture Village, Window of the World and Happy Valley. Its tourism division has served over 85 million visitors and OCT Group was awarded the National Civilized Model of Tourism Resorts and Model Base of Chinese Culture Industry.

The hotel is managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 3,680 hotels and 540,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world

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