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May 27 2005 - The International Branded Hotels Shanghai (IBHS) recently made its first charity donation by presenting a RMB100,000 cheque to Shanghai Charity Foundation. During the ceremony held at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, IBHS President, Mr Hans R Hauri highlighted that the funds will be used to provide nourishing lunches, and to assure education expenses for high school and primary students in a programme managed by Shanghai Sunrise - a charity body.

“The concern of IBHS is the welfare within our immediate living environment and our donation supports programmes that stay within the administrative boundaries of Shanghai,” Mr Hauri said in his speech. He also stressed the commitment of IBHS to support such designated programmes in the future. In recognition of the work carried out by Shanghai Charity Foundation, (SCF) Mr Hauri thanked the Foundation for being the link between donor and beneficiary. Not only that, SCF through its good management has proven itself to be a foundation that assures funds are appropriately used for selected cause. IBHS is pleased to have found a partnership with SCF.

Following the cheque presentation, an appreciate plaque was presented to IBHS by Mr Yuan Cai, Vice Chairman of SCF. Mr Yuan in his speech thanked IBHS for its support and assured that the funds will be put into the selected cause as mentioned.

Present at the ceremony were members of IBHS, representatives of Shanghai Charity Foundation, and Sunrise Shanghai, student representatives and the media. IBHS currently has thirty five 4 and 5 star international hotels. A division of Shanghai Hotel Industry Association, IBHS has since its establishment in 1993, contributed and supported tourism activities in Shanghai.