After Hong Kong's hosting of the Olympic Equestrian Events for the first time last year, it is another important milestone for the city to host the 2009 East Asian Games (EAG) to be held in December this year. Everyone is excited to support this event! Regal Hotels International fully supports the EAG and it is our honor that the Regal Riverside Hotel will be the Headquarters Hotel for the representatives of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and Athletes' Hotel; while the Regal Oriental Hotel will provide accommodation to athletes from different countries.

Regal Riverside Hotel had provided accommodation for the Equestrian Teams and Media from around the world during last year's Olympic Equestrian Events. Their hospitality won high praise from guests. All staff was excited to get involved in this large-scale international sport event. The Hotel is confident to deliver their best services to the NOCs and the athletes, and have an excellent cooperation with EAG Organizer.

Regal Oriental Hotel is ready to take the challenge with its new look and new facilities after the renovation. The Hotel strives to provide a comfortable environment and impeccable service to all players and let them enjoy a brand new favorable accommodation experience during the event.

With its two quality hotels to be selected as one of the Official Hotels, Chief Operating Officer of Regal Hotels International Ms Belinda Yeung is truly honored about this engagement. “This appointment is the recognition of our outstanding facilities and professional services. Our professional team from Regal Riverside Hotel and Regal Oriental Hotel are committed to provide attentive service to our guests and devoted to support this exciting event together with all Hong Kong citizens.”

To make the accommodation enjoyable for all NOCs and athletes, provision of fine hotel facilities is essential. Regal Riverside Hotel offers a fine selection of eight great restaurants serving Chinese, Western, Italian, Japanese, Vietnam-Thai cuisine and a 24-hour local delicacy, perfected with cocktails and wine of two bars. There is a comprehensive range of recreation facilities including fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, etc. Food safety is always on top concern, Regal Riverside Hotel has commissioned an international accredited institution, SGS to set guidelines and monitor the hygiene on food service equipments. And the Hotel well attains the international standard and certified with ISO22000 Food Safety Management System in August 2008.

With its Oriental hip design, all rooms of Regal Oriental Hotel are equipped with double-glazed windows, while a majority of them present panoramic views of Kowloon East and the Victoria Harbour. And the Regal iClub, its Executive Floor, is designed along chic and colorful style. The culinary cuisine, state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities, and the recreation and relaxation facilities meet and exceed the needs of every guest.

Preparations have been in full speed at both Regal Riverside Hotel and Regal Oriental Hotel. 2009 East Asian Games, we are ready!

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Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong with around 6,000 fine rooms in total. Regal 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 Shanghai East Asia Hotel and Regal Jinfeng Hotel which will open in 2009 in Pudong; and one in Chengdu, namely Regal Master Hotel which will open in 2009.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms Lily Chan, Group Director of Communications, Regal Hotels International
Tel: (852) 2837 1963 Fax: (852) 2890 5073
Email: lily.chan@regalhotel.com

Ms Glynis Chan, Marketing Communications Manager, Regal Riverside Hotel
Tel: (852) 2132 1312 Fax: (852) 2649 9686
Email: rrh.pr@regalhotel.com

Ms Biamka Tse, Marketing Communications Manager, Regal Oriental Hotel
Tel: (852) 2132 3213 Fax: (852) 2718 4694
Email: roh.pr@regalhotel.com