Conrad Hotels & Resorts opens Conrad Dalian – its First City Hotel in Mainland China
April 6, 2012Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of the 210-room Conrad Dalian, located in the heart of Dalian’s most sought after development area, the East Harbor. Owned by real estate development group, Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties, the landmark Conrad Dalian aims to host the city’s premiere business and leisure events and bring the “The Luxury of Being Yourself” to this bustling coastal city.
John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide, said, “Over the last 25 years, Conrad Hotels & Resorts has established itself as a leading luxury brand for discerning travelers who seek style that is sophisticated, global and thoughtful. With our first urban hotel in mainland China, we are now gearing up to deliver the brand’s distinctive style of service for business and leisure travelers from around the world who visit Dalian.”
“Dalian has established itself as a major shipping center in Northeastern Asia and is also emerging as a choice venue for international large-scale events, such as the recent Davos Economic Forum. Establishing properties to grow our brand presence and strengthen our foothold in key cities is part of Hilton Worldwide’s aggressive growth strategy in China,” said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
