Can you introduce Pullman Lijiang as a meeting destination?
From the perspective of our hardware, we are the newest resort with the best facilities in Lijiang. We have six breakout rooms in addition to the main ballroom which is 380 square metres in floor area and inspired by traditional local Naxi design.
From the perspective of software, our meeting center is called the Co-Meeting and Events Centre. Co-Meeting is Pullman’s special offer for meetings and events, the ‘Co’ represents; Commitment from the Co-Meeting and Events Managers to reply to inquiries within 24 hours, Connectivity with the expert IT Solutions Manager available at all times to ensure WiFi/Cable internet connectivity and smooth use of any meeting technology, Comfort in the unique ‘Chill-out Space for meeting organisers and or guests/speakers to use as a private organizational/administration or relaxation area and Cohesion … brought about by ‘Innovative Breaks’ … activities and/or information sessions during the coffee breaks to keep delegates active and invigorated (we like to incorporate information about the Naxi and many other local minority groups into the Innovative Breaks, if organisers are interested in that element).
Our professional Co-Meeting team help meeting and event organizers from before arrival, throughout and even after the event … it creates a smooth and hassle free meeting experience.
What are the attractions you would like to recommend around the hotel?
Lijiang has so many attractions within close range of hotel, it’s hard to keep the list short, and everyone has different interests, but I’ll share some of my favorites with you! Shu He Ancient (just a 10 min walk or 3 minute horse and carriage ride (available with the hotels compliments!) from the resort, Baisha where the Naxi people originated and where Joseph Rock the famous biologist and photographer lived, YuHu Village, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Jade Dragon Golf Course (you can drive about an extra 50m here due to the thinner air!), DaYan Old Town, Black Dragon Pool. There are so many things to see and do … it’s good to leave some things for people to discover themselves as they explore the ‘Forgotten Kingdom’ and ‘Romantic City’ of Lijiang.
What is your offering for meeting planners?
Our meeting packages start 665RMB net (includes two coffee breaks) per person for full day and 468RMB net (includes one coffee break) for half day.
All of the breakout rooms have natural light and private courtyard areas which give them a real energy and contemporary design. The Co-Meeting Innovative Breaks are something different and really only limited by the imagination! Besides the cultural aspect to them mentioned above, we should also mention that a coffee break can also include things like XBOX 360 Kinect, Wii and Play Station games or racing radio controlled boats on the resorts central lake! We’ve found that all types of meetings (Product Launches, Training, Team Building, Board Meetings …) really like activities such as treasure hunts around ShuHe, head & shoulder massages during the coffee breaks (by Mandara Spa at the resort) and even bike racing around the resort !
Meeting Bookers can also participate in the Accor AClub Meeting Planners programme whereby they can accumulate AClub points which can be redeemed at 1000’s of Accor hotels around the world, the details of the Meeting Planners programme can be found at www.a-club.com
Can you introduce Pullman brand hospitality and service standards?
Pullman is about new attitude hotels for international travelers, be that for business or leisure travel. We offer a contemporary, fresh approach with many special features and services, they can be explored at www.pullmanhotels.com. My favourites include; our ‘Get Closer’ approach to really knowing our guests; the Co-Meeting offer and many things which might seem like very small details, but make the whole experience … the Pullman Bed, Nespresso Coffee machines in the rooms and Villas, the Vinoteca which makes wines easy to understand and even easier to try different wines as many are available by the glass. At Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa we really have a very special spa … Mandara Spa, that name is very well known of course and the spa at the resort is just fantastic with a huge range of treatments, I like the ones that incorporate the use of local products, like Yunnan Coffee!