Steve Kleinschmidt, President of Marco Polo Hotels holding the 'Best International Hotel Management" plaque — Photo by Wharf Hotels
Simon Pearson, VP of Marketing and Business Development of Marco Polo Hotels accepting the award from Mr. Giovanni Angellini — Photo by Wharf Hotels
Simon Pearson, VP of Marketing and Business Development of Marco Polo Hotels with the other award winners. — Photo by Wharf Hotels

Marco Polo Hotels has been awarded the "Best International Hotel Management Group of China", in recognition of the company's commitment to provide excellence in hospitality products and services. The ceremony was held at the Asia Hotel Forum 2011 in Shenzhen, China. The award was presented by Mr. Giovanni Angellini on behalf of the China Hotel Starlight Awards; in their 6th year of recognizing excellence in the hotel industry. Simon Pearson, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development accepted the award for Marco Polo Hotels.

Steve Kleinschmidt, President of Marco Polo Hotels stated," this award is recognition of Marco Polo's continuous efforts to create value in every encounter with its guests; truly experiencing the Marco Polo Way. " The group's extensive experience in managing 5-star business hotels is fueling aggressive expansion plans in China and the Asia Pacific region with nine new hotels under development.

The China Hotel Starlight Awards are jointly conceived by Chinese mainstream media, the hotel industry and the banking and investment sectors and are presented annually as part of the Asia Hotel Forum.

About Wharf Hotels

The Spirit of Discovery | Emanating the spirit of discovery, Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, is based in Hong Kong and currently operates 16 owned or managed hotels under Niccolo or Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines. Niccolo Hotels was added to the group's portfolio in 2015 as the new luxury collection, positioning the brand as contemporary urban chic. The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, opened in January 2018 as the brand's flagship hotel, with 2 new Niccolo hotels currently under development in China following successful openings in Chengdu and Chongqing. Marco Polo's deluxe hotels in established locations maintain their ethos to explore, discover and experience a destination, drawing on the philosophies of its namesake, Marco Polo: an adventurer, a traveller, an entrepreneur and a connoisseur of culture - just as Marco Polo's modern travellers are today. Further details are available at wharfhotels.com.

About Ultratravel Collection

Ultratravel Collection brings together hotels of distinction for the discerning traveller. Its membership is reserved for the very best hotels and resorts in the world - genuinely luxurious and iconic properties that deliver the finest service and personalised guest experiences. Member hotels share an integrated global platform for guest recognition and loyalty rewards, the DISCOVERY programme from partner Global Hotel Alliance, as well as beneficial relationship with the multi-media brand Ultratravel, the other founding partner of Ultratravel Collection. For more information visit ultratravelcollection.com.

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