Accor adds 4th Sofitel in China. (Global update: construction).(Brief Article)

Hotels, August, 2003

SHENYANG, CHINA Paris-based Accor announced it has signed an agreement to manage the Sofitel Jinsui Shenyang. Sofitel is Accor's premier brand. The Liaoning Jinsui Group, a major, local Shenyang conglomerate, owns the project and has extensive business interests in real estate, importing and trading.

Scheduled to open in early 2004, the 370-room Sofitel Jinsui Shenyang complements Accor's existing Sofitel network in China, which includes the Sofitel Hyland Shanghai, Sofitel Zhenghou and Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan. "This will be our fourth Sofitel in China, significantly strengthening our position as the leading international, 5-star brand in the country," says Richard Kaldor, vice president Accor, China. "Accor is committed to developing Sofitels in China's...

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