25 April 2005 |  Print |  Email

Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai Top “Outstanding Best Employers in Asia” Awards

SHANGHAI, CHINA - April 25, 2005 - Awarded “Best Employer in China” and “Best Employer in Asia” in 2001 and 2003, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai was honoured with the “Best Employer in China” award for the third consecutive time. Together with The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, the hotel also scooped up the “Outstanding Best Employer in Asia” award among eight other companies in Asia.

Organised by Hewitt Associates and 21st Century Business Herald, the study also recognised The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong as “Best Employer in Hong Kong” for the third time and The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur as “Best Employer in Kuala Lumpur” for the second time.

“Our ladies and gentlemen in Asia are instrumental to our company’s success and having three of our hotels recognised as the best in Asia demonstrates the long-term engagement they have in their work and the delivery of service excellence to our guests,” said Herve Humler, president, international, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

Based on a study that seeks to provide an insight into a company’s principles and practices on being an exemplary employer, the “Best Employers in Asia” survey determines how organisations achieve a competitive advantage through their employees, and overcome challenges by selecting and retaining skilled employees. The survey spanned 244 organisations and nearly 70,000 employees in Asia, and comprises an employee opinion survey, a detailed survey of the company’s people practices and a CEO questionnaire.

The 578-room Portman Ritz-Carlton is a landmark located in a retail, dining and entertainment complex on the famous Nanjing Road. Situated right in the heart of the commercial, shopping and entertainment district of the city, services and facilities include six restaurants and lounges serving Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Western favourites. An extensive health club with swimming pool, gym, indoor tennis court, squash and racquetball courts is featured alongside a 24-hour business centre.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. features seven award-winning hotels in Asia strategically located in Osaka, Hong Kong, Shanghai,Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bali. The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta openson May 1 and features 278 spacious guest rooms and Ritz-Carlton ClubLevel rooms plus 55 suites including three Ritz-Carlton Suites and aPresidential Suite.For more information or reservations, please call a travel professional; toll free from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand by dialling the international access code followed by (800) 241 33333; from Indonesia by dialling 001 803 657 794; or dial (800) 241 3333 for the United States and Canada, or visit The Ritz-Carlton web site at http://www.ritzcarlton.com/