The Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of Preferred Hotel Group took place at the Regal Airport Hotel from October 27 to 29, 2009. The theme of this three-day meeting is “Strong Reasons Make Strong Actions”, a famous quotation from William Shakespeare, aiming at overviewing the global perspective and the corporate strategy, as well as reviewing the Asian market trend.

Around 80 professional hoteliers from the member hotels in Asia-Pacific attended the meeting. A cocktail reception was hosted by Regal Airport Hotel on October 27, 2009 to extend the warmest welcome to all participants. The Chairman of the Board and CEO of Preferred Hotel Group, Mr John Ueberroth, kicked off the meeting by giving his speech of global perspective and company overview. The meeting programme included an influential line up of specialist speakers from Preferred Hotel Group and other marketplaces as well as roundtable discussion.

Mr John Ueberroth said “On behalf of all the Preferred Hotel Group teams, sincere thanks for Regal Airport Hotel’s kind hospitality and generosity to all delegates during our meeting. It was a pleasure to stay with the Hotel and understand first hand why it is the Best Airport Hotel in the World. Again, most sincere thanks to the entire team.”

Ms Linda Roark, Vice President, Meetings & Events of Preferred Hotel Group, said “First, let me thank you for the interest your Hotel took in this meeting and the time committed to oversee all the details. Your team was an excellent liaison to the planning departments within the Hotel and made sure every meeting, break and meal was prepared correctly and beautifully. Your kind banquet and audio visual associates welcomed us warmly each morning prior to the meeting and stood by to assist with any last minute or updated requests. The housekeeping polished our guest rooms and delivered surprise gifts to us with their invisible moments in the hallways and rooms. It was all so welcoming and seamless!

It is always a mixed blessing to host one of our VIP meetings. We believe it is a great opportunity for our best hotels to present themselves to their peers. Congratulations for being such gracious and excellent hosts to our members. Again, most sincere thanks to your entire staff of excellent employees.”

Mr Mark Simmons, Area Managing Director Asia of Preferred Hotel Group, stated “The 2009 Preferred Hotel Group Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting in Hong Kong was the biggest and most successful in our history and a great deal of the result was the performance, attention to details and overall staff friendliness and professionalism that the team of Regal Airport Hotel showed to all the guests. Thank all management and associates for their fantastic efforts. Preferred Hotel Group greatly values our relationship with Regal Hotels and looks forward to continuing to work closely with Regal as we grow business together.”

About Regal Airport Hotel:

Regal Airport Hotel Meeting & Conference Centre is the only hotel connected directly to the passenger terminal of Hong Kong International Airport by an enclosed, air-conditioned link bridge. With sophisticated transportation networks, the Hotel is just 23 minutes from the business, finance and shopping district of Central via the Airport Express Line (AEL). The super-speed AEL brings you to the AsiaWorld-Expo in 1 minute or you can take 5 minutes walk through the direct footpath connection, while the nearby Hong Kong Disneyland is within an easy access by hotel limousine and public transportation.

The hotel provides superb accommodations with 1,171 rooms, state-of-the-art meeting and banquet facilities including Hong Kong’s largest pillar less hotel ballroom and 31 function rooms, authentic cuisines with 6 restaurants and bar, and a complete range of recreational facilities featuring an outdoor pool and indoor heated pool and a luxurious spa.

About Regal Hotels International:

Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong. The Group operates five quality hotels in Hong Kong, namely Regal Airport Hotel, Regal Hongkong Hotel, Regal Kowloon Hotel, Regal Oriental Hotel and Regal Riverside Hotel; and three in Shanghai, namely Regal International East Asia Hotel, Regal Jinfeng Hotel and Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel. The Group has several projects under development including Regal iClub Hotel in Hong Kong, Regal Chengdu Hotel and Regal Master Hotel in Chengdu, as well as Regal Kangbo Hotel in Dezhou.

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 For details, please contact:
Ms Karen Ching
Marketing Communications Manager, Regal Airport Hotel
Tel : (852) 2286 6679
Fax : (852) 2286 8618
Email : rah.pr@regalhotel.com
Website : www.regalhotel.com