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The Indispensable Travel Industry Read Luxury Travel Feature Highlight Vol. 2 Issue 28 | 06 September 2011 | www.travelweeklyweb.com | Published by Travel & Meetings Group, Ten Alps Communications Asia Pte Ltd Conrad Macau to open in 2012 News Autograph Collection continues to grow in Europe News Page 3 Jetstar offers low fare-gateway to NZ Conrad Macao. MACAO – Hilton Worldwide and Sands China Ltd., a majority-held subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp., have announced the signing of a franchise agreement to open the fi rst Conrad hotel in Macao. Comprising 636 rooms, the Conrad Macao, Cotai Strip is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2012 at Cotai Central. Conrad Macao, Cotai Strip joins existing Conrad hotels in Hong Kong and Sanya Haitang Bay, and seven hotels under construction in Dalian, Beijing, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Qingdao, and Xiamen in Greater China. John T. A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide said, "Adding a Conrad in an exciting location like Macao refl ects the brand's intent to have a presence in the world's gate- way cities and most sought-after resort destinations. Offering a world of style, service, and connection, Conrad Hotels & Resorts are designed for today's af- fl uent traveller. On fi ve continents, Conrad Hotels & Resorts offers stylish, sophisticated global guests the ultimate luxury – The Luxury of Being Yourself® Andrew Clough, senior vice president, develop- ." ment, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide, said, "This is a key project for us as it marks the en- try of the Conrad brand, one of Hilton Worldwide's luxury segment brands, into an exciting new market like Macao. To be able to do this on this with a well- respected hospitality company such as Sands China Ltd. which has a deep understanding of the luxury seg- ment, is indeed benefi cial to the brand and we believe the partnership will deliver mutual benefits to both corporations. Conrad Macao now joins a pipeline of 18 Conrad Hotels & Resorts scheduled to open within the next four years, thereby making it one of the fastest grow- ing luxury brands in the hospitality segment." A world of style, service and connections, Conrad offers guests one-of-a-kind experiences with sophis- ticated, locally inspired surroundings. The Conrad Macao, Cotai Strip will boast four food and beverage outlets; including Chinese and Macanese specialty res- taurants, a health club, spa and outdoor pool. It will be integrated in a development that includes expansive meeting and convention space, two casinos, and a wide and diverse offering of luxury retail outlets, entertain- ment and dining options. Edward Tracy, president and chief executive offi cer of Sands China Ltd said, "Sands China is pleased to Page 6 introduce our newest integrated resort – Sands Cotai Central – to this fastest growing hospitality market in the world. Cotai Central will specifically provide both high-end branded products for premium guests seeking a luxury life- style, and accommodation for affordable luxury on the Cotai Strip. We are ex- cited about bringing the fi rst Conrad to Macao. Renowned for its sophisticated, stylish and luxurious hospitality for af- fluent travellers, Hilton Worldwide's experience and brand promise will cer- tainly complement existing anchor Sands China properties to further increase and enhance Macau's reputation as the premier and most diversified tourism destination in the region." Conrad Macao joins a pipeline of 18 Conrad Hotels & Resorts scheduled to open within the next four years, includ- ing hotels in China and other global des- tinations such as Koh Samui (Thailand), New York, Seoul (Korea) and Dubai.

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