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OAKWOOD RESIDENCE HANGZHOU AWARDED “BEST HOTEL APARTMENT IN CHINA” BY THE CHINA HOTEL STARLIGHT AWARDS
Hangzhou’s first internationally managed serviced apartments
HANGZHOU, CHINA (April 13, 2009) – Oakwood Worldwide, the leading, global temporary housing provider, is pleased to announce Oakwood Residence Hangzhou, the first internationally managed serviced apartments in Hangzhou, has been awarded “Best Hotel Apartment in China” by the China Hotel Starlight Awards. The awards ceremony was held on the 19th March during the 2009 Asia Hotel Forum, at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center, China. The China Hotel Starlight Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry in China. This award ceremony has been held successfully for three years, and has become the largest and most influential in the China hotel industry.
“This award is a testament to the innovation and hard work for both the hotel’s management and associates, and the unwavering support of our guests. Congratulations to all parties who have made this property such a resounding success”, says Wang Chuxiang, Chairman of Jiangong Real Estate, the owners of the property. “We are extremely proud of this accolade that comes just months after our opening. We continue to enjoy a successful relationship with Oakwood and are confident we can achieve excellence in our partnership long into the future”, he added.
Malcolm Hines, General Manager of Oakwood Residence Hangzhou said “Oakwood Residence Hangzhou has made an immediate impact on the hospitality market of Hangzhou. We have received extremely positive comments from our guests who enjoy the high quality of service, our furnished apartments with fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, high speed broadband Internet and many more facilities aimed at ensuring a comfortable, convenient Oakwood experience. So far Oakwood Residence Hangzhou has gained long-term and short-term guests from several well-known multinational and domestic companies.”
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou is the latest addition to the company’s growing portfolio of serviced apartments in Asia. The opening of this property further demonstrates the exceptional brand growth of Oakwood in Asia Pacific, with nine serviced apartments having opened in the space of slightly more than two years. Oakwood Residence Hangzhou is one of Oakwood’s twelve properties that are part of the company’s expansion plans in the country, which would increase Oakwood’s portfolio to close to 2,500 apartments across five cities in China by 2012. Oakwood already manages properties in Beijing and Guangzhou.
About Oakwood Worldwide
Oakwood Worldwide is the global leader and provider of furnished and serviced apartments. For one need or many, local or around the globe - Oakwood offers flexible, easy-to-use, custom solutions to meet any temporary housing need.
A wide range of inventory and supplier management options allows Oakwood to provide the optimal housing solution whenever and wherever needed. With more than 3,500 Oakwood associates worldwide, nearly 23,000 apartments, and more than 300 network partners, Oakwood can meet any need and delivers with reliability clients can trust.
Their staff of trained professionals throughout the world, innovative technologies and unparalleled customer service have made Oakwood the premier choice in temporary housing solutions for nearly 50 years.
A division of Oakwood Worldwide, Oakwood Asia Pacific manages Asia's finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Thailand. An additional 26 properties are scheduled to open by 2012 in strategic locations across Asia Pacific. Oakwood Asia Pacific operates Oakwood Premier, Oakwood Residence and Oakwood Apartments with Oakwood Premier Resorts and Oakwood Resorts coming soon.
In addition, Oakwood Asia Pacific is part of Oakwood’s Worldwide Alliance Network, ensuring customer’s housing needs are met seamlessly around the world, in 70 cities across 36 countries. Alliance partners extend Oakwood’s inventory and global availability so Oakwood can meet every housing need, no matter how challenging.
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