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CARLSON HOTELS WORLDWIDE – ASIA PACIFIC ANNOUNCES PARK PLAZA BRAND FOR BEIJING HOTEL

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BEIJING, China. (8 January 2007) ---- Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific has announced the Tianhong Plaza Hotel in Beijing, China has been officially renamed Park Plaza Beijing Science Park from January 1, 2007.

A member of Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, the Park Plaza Beijing Science Park is part of a growing number of hotels in China to be added to the Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific portfolio. Paul Kirwin, president, Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific, said: “We are very pleased to announce the re-branding of the Tianhong Plaza Hotel, resulting in our second Park Plaza for China in the key global destination of Beijing. The Park Plaza Beijing Science Park will continue to provide business, meeting and leisure guests a premier, convenient hotel location with a friendly, casual style of service which is synonymous with the Park Plaza brand across the world.” Located in the north-west of Beijing, in the heart of Zhongguancun, China’s Silicon Valley, the hotel is situated within easy access to the 3rd and 4th ring roads, surrounded by Beijing's universities and research institutes. One of the official hotels for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, the Park Plaza Beijing Science Park is only 10 minutes drive to the Olympic Green which features the National Stadium, National Aquatics and National Indoor Stadium. Ronald Ma, general manager, Park Plaza Beijing Science Park said, “We are delighted to officially re-brand the Tianhong Plaza Hotel in Beijing to the Park Plaza Beijing Science Park. We look forward to leveraging the value associated with the Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand as we embrace its high standards across all aspects of the hotel operations.” The heart of Beijing is just a short 20 minute drive away where guests can make the most of shopping, entertainment and the history and cultural of China’s capital city. The Park Plaza Beijing Science Park provides quality accommodation and services with a fresh, contemporary approach. Each of the 394 guest rooms feature direct control air-conditioning and heating, safe deposit box, tea and coffee making facilities and satellite television channels, fast broadband access and a large movable work table. The hotel has 16 levels, including a spectacular three storey atrium lobby with a range of restaurants and bars. The three hotel restaurants offer a selection of Chinese, Japanese and international cuisine, designed to tempt both hotel and local guests. While the Lobby Lounge and Rumours Bar provide relaxing environments to enjoy a casual drink. Meetings facilities at the Park Plaza Beijing Science Park are extensive and well equipped, whether the purpose is for a small seminar, a cocktail party, or a large conference. A range of function rooms and modern equipment combined with efficient service guarantees the success of every event. Ronald Ma said, “As part of the Park Plaza brand, we look forward to welcoming new business and leisure guests to experience our refreshing, international standard of service.” Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts is an upper midscale, full service hotel brand offering great hospitality in more than 40 locations in 10 countries worldwide. Conveniently located in key city, regional and airport commercial areas and resort destinations, the uniqueness of each hotel and the friendly casual service style are the hallmark of Park Plaza. With a range of restaurant styles, flexible meeting and function rooms and different recreational facilities, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts is ideally suited for today’s business, meeting or leisure traveller. Park Plaza is one of the global brands of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a worldwide hotel company including 943 locations in 70 countries.

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