May 8th 2014 (Sanya, China) – With a clean sky, vast blue ocean providing the background, Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya has been selected as one of the official hotels to welcome the 2014 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 14th Global Summit from 23 to 25 April.
2014 World Travel and Tourism Council
Kempinski Ladies in Red welcomed global guests for WTTC
A welcome cocktail reception was held at the Pavilion of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay
Following the cocktail reception, a welcome gala dinner was held at the Vienna Grand Ballroom at Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya. All delegates were invited to share their insights into collectively boosting the industry’s development and build a new tourism ecosystem. The Gala Event at Kempinski took place in the grandest hotel ballroom on the island, which is fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology and 11-metre high ceilings creating a sense of space and luxury.
Gala event at Vienna Grand Ballroom
“As one the official partners hotels of the Summit, Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya proved that it is one of the best upscale international hotels to enhance the advantages of Sanya in hosting conferences and receptions of all kinds. We are proud to be part of this high-level travel & tourism event.” said Rudiger Hollweg, General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya.
Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya is Kempinski China’s first and only beach resort, providing a lively yet intimate hideaway. This luxurious new resort is located in the premier area of Haitang Bay, Sanya, a 20km continuous strip of beach. The hotel features 374 guest rooms and suites, as well as 25 residential-style pool villas. In addition, there are 14 MICE facilities, including the grandest ballroom on the island and a 4,000 sq. m beachfront venue, making Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya the first venue of choice for grand weddings and events. Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya also features 15 private dining rooms, a rare Wood Art Museum housed in a century-old mansion, pagodas from the Qing Dynasty, a dragon boat experience on a 1,200 metre long seawater river, and an 18-hole golf course with putting greens and bunkers. This award-winning resort has direct access to a white, sandy beach, the first and only state-of-the-art beachfront venue, AURA, complete with its own helipad, for private weddings or other exclusive celebrations.
About Kempinski:
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 74 five-star hotels in 32 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2014.