Shanghai, China, September 8, 2006 - Members of the International Branded Hotels Shanghai (IBHS) recently attended a Lion King performance at the Shanghai Grand Theatre followed by a dinner gathering at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. More than 40 IBHS members together with their partners were invited for the performance and dinner.

The program for the evening was as follows: There was a pre-show cocktail at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai just opposite the Grand Theater. After this get together the group walked across the street to the Theater to experience the world-famous show - The Lion King. After enjoying this outstanding show, members returned to the JW Marriott Hotel to enjoy their dinner. All those in the group excitedly discussed the Lion King Show and the creative costumes. Each person seemed to like all the different animal costumes in particular.

The program for the evening was as follows: There was a pre-show cocktail at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai just opposite the Grand Theater. After this get together the group walked across the street to the Theater to experience the world-famous show - The Lion King. After enjoying this outstanding show, members returned to the JW Marriott Hotel to enjoy their dinner. All those in the group excitedly discussed the Lion King Show and the creative costumes. Each person seemed to like all the different animal costumes in particular.

After the dinner, on behalf of IBHS, William Hall and John Northen presented a generous cash donation to Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo representatives who had loaned the lion cubs for the evening.

The tropical jungle theme dinner set up at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Junior Ballroom	William Hall (left), chairman of the IBHS and John Northen (right), treasurer of the association wearing jungle style loin cloths, just like Tarzan.	William Hall (left), chairman of the IBHS and John Northen (right), treasurer of the association , holding a three month old lion cub.
	John Northen (1st left) treasurer of the association, and William Hall (1st right), chairman of the IBHS, presented a generous cash donation to Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo representatives

The weather was certainly in the favor of the 25 teams that signed up for the 3rd IBHS Charity Golf Tournament held on Friday 26th May 2006 at the Shanghai Links Golf Club.

An increase of 5 teams over last year meant that more players were able to enjoy, not only the fine weather, but also the food and beverage animation at each hole provided by member IBHS hotels and also various key sponsors.

Chairman of the IBHS William Hall said "This event, our major fundraiser of the year, is an excellent showcase for the IBHS raising funds for the Shanghai Charity Foundation in an atmosphere that is enjoyed by General Managers of our member hotels together with their guests and associates. This year saw a good increase in corporate sponsorship and feedback both from the hotels and sponsors was very positive."

Banner showing corporate sponsors Sofitel Hyland Hotel team signing up Players Erik Rufer, Chris Bachran, Maurice Cook welcomed by William Hall Chairman William Hall prepares for the "shotgun" start IBHS tees off to a perfect day at the 3rd Charity Golf Tournament on 26 May 2006 Ramada Plaza Pudong Sofitel Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong Shanghai Ramada Pudong Airport Hotel Novotel Atlantis Shanghai Hotel Equatorial Shanghai ASC Fine Wines Crowne Plaza Shanghai Accentiv' Platinum Alliance Marriott Hotels Renaissance Yangtze Hotel InterContinental Pudong Foster's Beer Emporio Asia Team Refreshments for Franck Lafourcade (R1) General Manager Sofitel Hyland Final Scores ! Awards Dinner Bruce Jellard (centre) collecting 3rd Prize for TBC Wines Peter Weber (R2) General Manager Four Seasons Hotel collects 2nd Prize Mr Wu (L4) collects 1st prize for the Hotel Equatorial team IBHS Ladies team (L2) Kelly, April Cheung, Sherry Zhang and Connie Kong cart away the wine Robert Rippon (centre) General Manager Novotel Atlantis Shanghai collects a team prize Thanks from the IBHS Board William Hall, Peter Weber and Erik Rufer to the Shanghai Charity Foundation team and the party continues

    The 2nd annual Charity donation from International Branded Hotels Shanghai (IBHS) was made on Friday 7th April at InterContinental Pudong Shanghai.
    IBHS now have forty-one members and on behalf of the growing membership Mr. William Hall 每 chairman of IBHS presented the contribution to the Shanghai Charity Foundation.
    Chairman of the IBHS William Hall said "International hoteliers have a warm sense of hospitality and are also very much aware that we can extend helping hands to those that need our assistance. We are delighted to continue work closely with the Shanghai Charity Foundation and to continue this as an annual event. "
    This 2nd charity donation will be used to help Shanghai Sunrise 每 a one to one educational sponsorship program for underprivileged children in the Shanghai Community. The rest of the funds will be used to provide nourishing lunches for younger school children for 12-month period.
    All future IBHS fundraising activities will contribute to the IBHS Foundation, whose funds will be used to support local organizations, and groups of people in need, in association with the Shanghai Charity Foundation.
Note to Editors
    The IBHS (International Branded Hotels of Shanghai) represents some of the best 4 and 5 star international hotels in Shanghai with 41 hotels and over 15,000 rooms. The IBHS is a division of the Shanghai Hotel Industry Association. Meeting on a regular basis since 1993 with initially 9 member hotels, the IBHS has been able to exchange ideas and network not only amongst themselves but also with key agencies such as Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administrative Commission and International bodies like the ICCA - International Congress & Convention Association.

William Hall(right) donating the cheque to Mr. Yuan Cai Vice Presidental of Shanghai Charity Foundation General Managers of IBHS group photo with students General Managers of IBHS group photo with students William Hall Chairman IBHS making a speech at press conference William Hall Chairman IBHS (right3), David Travers Vice Chairman IBHS (right 4) , Mr. Yuan Cai Vice Pres David Travers vice chairman IBHS cheers with children

IBHS has just passed the 40 hotel mark with 3 new hotels joining the ranks of the best four and five star international hotels in Shanghai. At the recent members meeting held at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel IBHS Chairman William Hall had great pleasure in introducing the new members. "Our Association is going from strength to strength with new members bringing new experiences and helping to promote Shanghai as a key world city" The IBHS has been able to exchange ideas and network with each other and also work closely with important contacts such as the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administrative Commission" said Chairman Hall.

IBHS members gather round the celebration cake to welcome the new member hotels The IBHS International Hotel Association Chairman William Hall (left) and Vice Chairman David Travers (right) welcomes three new members Rick Erdos (L2), General Manager of Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park, Ronald Kang (L3),General Manager of Hyatt Regency Shanghai and Paul Gill, General Manager of ETON Hotel.

The first ever IBHS Karaoke Idol inter-hotel competition was recently completed here in Shanghai.

30 of the leading four and five star hotels competed to show who has the best singer and rising star
amongst their employees. A host of prizes were on offer including the grand prize for the winner
to record their own CD of music in a professional recording studio.

The trophies and certificates IBHS Chairman William Hall introducing the judges Anticipation and excitement back stage The 10 finalists Sofitel Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong Phoenix Yang JW Marriott Shanghai Felix Shen Four Seasons Hotel Tristan Huang Pudong Shangri-La Ding Xiao Qin NewWorld Mayfair Cindy Li Shanghai JC Mandarin Qiao Jing Xiong Radisson Plaza Xing Guo Hu Yi Panorama Century Court Sissi Gao Grand Hyatt Shanghai Andy Zhou 1st Prize to Sissi Gao Panorama Century Court congratulated by William Hall Chairman IBHS (left 2), David Travers Vice Chairman IBHS (right), Francis Wang, General Manager Panorama Century Court (left 4), Dominic Brennan IBHS Karaoke lead organiser (left) 2nd Prize to Qiao Jing Xiong, JC Mandarin Hotel (left 2) 3rd Prize to Angela Ye, The Westin Shanghai See you next year !

Shanghai, China 每 The world-renowned travel publication Resorts & Great Hotels has designated ?Sheraton Grand Tai Ping Yang Hotel Shanghai a ※Connoisseur＊s Choice§ for the year 2006.

Since 1987, the glossy pages of Resorts & Great Hotels 每 The Connoisseur＊s Guide to the World＊s Best 每 have featured an elite mix of the finest hotels and resorts worldwide. Since 1997, the distinctive properties also appear on the annual publication＊s Web site, www.ResortGreatHotels.com. The RGH annual singles out each ※Connoisseur＊s Choice§ property for recognition of that hotel＊s exceptional commitment to quality, service, and the overall guest experience.

Sheraton Grand Tai Ping Yang Hotel Shanghai shares the ※Connoisseur＊s Choice§ designation in 2006 with such legendary properties as Hotel Casa Del Mar California, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Canada, Hotel Eden Italy, King George ll Greece, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Hawaii, The Peninsula Bangkok Thailand, Taj Mahal Palace & Tower India among other extraordinary establishments.

The 2006 edition of Resorts & Great Hotels represents an amazing array of luxury hotels and resorts from around the world. It is with great pride and pleasure that we showcase Sheraton Grand Tai Ping Yang Hotel Shanghai in recognition of its ultimate commitment to hospitality.

※We are honored to be associated with such a prestigious group of hotels and resorts for 8 consecutive years now,§ said Mr Andre Rolli, General Manager of Sheraton Grand Tai Ping Yang Hotel Shanghai. ※We know that hotel will continue to provide its guests an extraordinary degree of comfort and leisure in the years to come.§

Recently, the Hotel has been honored with several awards including the coveted and the most prestigious "Five Star Diamond Award 2006" by The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for the Hotel's exceptional overall quality of commitment to hospitality, service and gastronomy as well as the top three Best Business Hotel in Shanghai by Business Traveler China Readers' Poll 2005; top five Best Business Hotel in Shanghai by Business Traveler Asia Pacific Readers' Poll 2005."

Photo: General Manager Mr Andre G. Rolli and Deputy General Manager Mr Wang Gu Xiang ( second row in the middle ) together with staffs representing various departments, including senior staffs holding the plaque of ＆ Connoisseur＊s Choice＊ from Resorts & Great Hotels.

SHANGHAI, CHINA 每 January 24, 2006 每 In yet another testimony of the fine, personalized service by its ladies and gentlemen, business travelers honored The
Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore in the ※2005 Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards§ by Business Asia magazine.

Awarded ※Overall Best Business Hotel in Asia§ for the fourth consecutive year was The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai.? The hotel remains ※Best Business Hotel in China§ for five years running.? Continuing its winning streak for the seventh consecutive year, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore won ※Best Business Hotel in Singapore.§? The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul were respectively awarded ※Best Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur§ and ※Best Business Hotel in Seoul§ for the sixth consecutive year.

In recognition of the hotel company＊s consistently unparalleled service excellence, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. was named ※Hotel Group of the Decade 1997 每 2005.§

Expressing his elation at the string of accolades, President, International Herve Humler said, ※We are very proud to celebrate the success of each hotel with our employees.? With the ever-changing and demanding business conditions, the bar for service excellence is always being raised in the luxury hospitality industry.§? Continuing, he said, ※In winning these awards so many years in a row, I salute their passion and determination in providing our guests with exceptional experiences; thus benchmarking us as the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences.§

BEST BUSINESS HOTELS IN ASIA AWARDS/2

In its eighth year, ※The Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards§ recognize 110 top business hotels in 17 different categories across 14 countries.? The award is based on online votes by the readers of Business Asia magazine published in Australia and circulated internationally.? Started in 1993, Business Asia is read primarily by senior executives doing business in Asia Pacific and offers a platform for in-depth analysis of business news, emerging market trends and opportunities in the region.?

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is a landmark located in a retail, dining and entertainment complex on the famous Nanjing Road in the heart of the city.? The
Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is a 608-room luxury hotel located in Marina Centre, the largest and fastest growing business and commercial center in Singapore.? Located in Kangnam, south of the Han River, The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul stands amidst affluent business, residential and entertainment areas.? Enjoying a prime address near Bintang Walk, Kuala Lumpur's upscale and trendy business and entertainment hub, The
Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's first luxury boutique hotel with butler service for all rooms.
The Ritz-Carlton, Asia-Pacific Hotels are located in Bali, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore.? For more information or reservations, please call a travel professional; toll free from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand by dialing the international access code followed by (800) 241 33333; or dial (800) 241 3333 for United States and Canada, or visit The Ritz-Carlton web site at www.ritzcarlton.com

December 2005 - With Christmas just a few days away, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai was all ready to send off the gifts that patrons have left under the Hotel's Christmas Tree to Hui Xin Welfare Home. Just before Christmas General Manager, Mr Peter Weber together with some of the hotel employees loaded the gifts onto the trolley and have them sent off to the home.

Presenting these gifts to the children at Hui Xin were hotel employees led by Director of Public Relations, Hilda Looi. The home houses over 120 children who require special care. Many of these children have been abandoned since childbirth because their parents were not able to afford the medical or special care expenses. The home, managed by Ms Lu Hui Li depends on government funds and donations from the community. For the last 3 years, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has been supporting this home by donation, visits and gifts. This year the hotel, once again featured the Festive Gift Campaign whereby patrons were invited to buy a gift for a child. In addition to this campaign, this coming Chinese New Year - Year of the Dog, the hotel will produce its own greeting cards featuring "Dog" drawings by the children of Hui Xin . As a token of appreciation, the hotel contributed RMB2000 to the home. " The hotel and its patrons are happy that we can help those who are in need especially young children like these in Hui Xin. During this festive season, it is very timely to do so as we spread the sprit of giving to all, ' said Hilda Looi.

For those who are interested to visit or know more about the home, please contact Ms Lu Hui Li at 13311906990.

General Manager, Mr Peter Weber (3rd from right) together with hotel employees loaded the gifts onto the trolley and have them sent off to Hui Xin.		The hotel contributed RMB2000 to the home. " The hotel and its patrons are happy that we can help those who are in need especially young children like these in Hui Xin. During this festive season, it is very timely to do so as we spread the sprit of giving to all, ' said Hilda Looi, (Standing 2nd from left) on her left is Ms Lu Hui Li. (Standing 3rd from left)

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October 2005 - All over the world, almost at this time of the year the Terry Fox Run will take place. It was no different in Shanghai. October 23 2005 was selected as the Shanghai 8th Terry Fox Run whereby residents took part in run held at the Century Park, Pudong. Despite the slightly cloudy and cold day, everyone was in great spirit to make it another successful event. People from all walks of life contributed to the event by joining efforts to raise funds for cancer research through donations, setting up water stations, helping in the organizing and running of the event, and simply by being there to show support.

This year approximately a total of RMB500,000 will be donated to the research projects in Shanghai. "We are very pleased to be able to raise this year's amount which once again will go into cancer research projects right here in Shanghai. A big 'Thank You' to everyone present today and those who made the event possible," quipped Mr. Robert B Mackenzie, the Consul-General of Canada in Shanghai who is the event's Co-Chairperson together with Mr. Peter Weber, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai.

This is a special year as the run celebrates its 25th anniversary. In conjunction with this occasion the Shanghai Cancer Society was invited to give a dance presentation as part of the closing ceremony programme. On hand to celebrate as well, were representatives from the cancer research centre. A lucky draw was held and over 45 prizes were given away, including a Grand Prize - a return air ticket to Vancouver and a 3-night accommodation at Fur Seasons Hotel Vancouver.

Member hotels of International Branded Hotels Shanghai (IBHS) showed their support by participating in the run, helping to setup water stations and contributing lucky draw prizes. Spotted at the run were also general managers of some of the hotels who took the opportunity to have a well-spent Sunday with their respective families.

The IBHS also supports other worthy charitable events and organizations as a way of contributing to the Chinese community that they are a part of.

For those who are interested to know more about the Terry Fox Run and it foundation please go to their website at www.terryfoxrun.org

The 2nd International Branded Hotels of Shanghai (IBHS) Soccer Tournament took place between the 16th and 30th September 2005.

Following on from the success of last year's inaugural competition this tournament featured 25 teams from IBHS hotels. There were 2 weeks of matches with qualifying games played on a pool basis with 8 individual groups and the top two teams from each group then progressing to the knock out stages.

The four finalists were the teams from the Four Seasons, Mayfair, Howard Johnson & JC Mandarin.

The 2 final matches took place on Friday September 30th and were really a show case for the tournament with two very closely-fought matches, a lot of very vocal support and both games ＆going down to the wire＊, the results of each being decided through a penalty shoot out.

In the third and fourth match play off, the Howard Johnson defeated the JC Mandarin on penalties, with a score of 2:2 at full time. In the final, the Four Seasons led 2:0 at half time against the Mayfair Hotel, but were caught during the second half with the score at the final whistle being 2:2.

The Four Seasons eventually won the penalty shoot out 3:2.

IBHS Chairman and Vice Chairman 每 William Hall and David Travers together with key sponsor Aaron Randolf of Coca Cola presented the trophies and individual medals to the Mayfair Hotel and overall winners Four Seasons.

The Soccer Tournament has now become an annual event, the dedication and excitement generated by this competition is welcomed and many hotels are already working out new game plays for the new season.

After the very successful charity golf tournament held last year the 2nd IBHS Charity Golf Tournament was held on Friday 23rd September 2005 at the Shanghai Links Golf Club.

There were a total of 20 teams with 80 players, an increase of 6 over last year, competing for the coveted trophies and contributing to the Shanghai Charity Foundation at the same time.

Chairman of the IBHS William Hall said "Shanghai presents us with many business opportunities and we intend to pay this back by raising funds for charity. All of us involved in the charity tournament feel it is very important for every business, big or small, to be a concerned, active and contributing partner with the people and communities in which they are located"

All future IBHS fundraising activities will be added to the Foundation, whose funds will be used to support local organizations, and groups of people in need, in association with the Shanghai Charity Foundation.

This 2nd Charity Golf Day expects to raise approximately RMB100,000

IBHS member Mr. Taniguchi Kazunari, General Manager of the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, was presented with the Magnolia Award on the 5th September 2005. This award is a municipal honor given by the Foreign Affairs Office to foreign executives who have made an outstanding contribution to the city's economy, social or cultural advancement.

The photo shows Mr. Taniguchi receiving the award from Mr. Yang Guo Qiang, Director of the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office.


Mr. Taniguchi Kazunari

Shanghai, China, September 8, 2005 求 Just 22 months after opening its doors on October 1, 2003, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square has received the official five-star rating. General Manager, John Northen, together with Director of Marketing, Chris Tsoi personally attended the official award presentation ceremony in Beijing during August this year.

"We are very honoured to receive this award and especially happy to be presented it within two years of opening. This recognition is a great credit to all our 900 staff in the hotel, and is a true reflection of their team work, hard work and dedication to excel in their jobs," comments John Northen, General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai.

In China's tourism industry, a star rating is used to grade tourist hotels. The ratings are divided into five categories, from one to five, with a Platinum Five Star being the most prestigious. The platinum rating can only be awarded to a hotel that has held a five-star rating for a minimum of two years. Up until now, no hotel in Shanghai has received this special star rating. Hotels can apply for a star rating after having been open for a minimum of one year. After a rating is confirmed, it is effective for five years and the hotel concerned is given an engraved brass plaque featuring the golden star symbol.

The criteria for the different star ratings depend on the architecture, facilities, d谷cor and service, as well as a plethora of policies, procedures and standards in the hotel. Within a month of receiving an application for star rating, the Star Rating Evaluation Authority arranges an anonymous inspection of the hotel by specialists, after which an evaluation report is presented to the Evaluation Authority headquarters in Beijing and the final grade is decided.

In addition to the recently received official 5-star rating, the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has been recognized with a number of accolades, including the "Best New City Hotel" by TTG Asia, "Best of the Best" by Robb Report and "20 most Romantic Hideaways in the urban oases category" by DestinAsian Magazine. The Tomorrow Square landmark commercial complex also received some well-deserved attention with the Emporis' "2003 Skyscraper Award."

General Manager, John Northen (1st row centre) presents the official five star rating award with his senior executives at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai.

May 27 2005 每 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.

May 2005 每 In conjunction with Children's Day, employees of Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai made a special visit to Hui Xin Welfare Home. Together with their children, they brought a soft toy and stayed to help feed the children in the home. The children in the home have disabilities and were abandoned by their families. It was a morning of much merry-making as the visitors played with the children at the home. "I believe this is a good experience for my daughter to see how lucky she is to be born normal and learn to appreciate everything she has now, " says hotel's Assistant Director of Catering and Group Services -Vicky Gong who went with her 7-year old daughter Anna.

The Hotel's Union Chief 每 Robert Zhao then presented 10 cartons of milk powder to the Home's Principal, Ms Lu Hui Li. In recognition of the Hotel's support, an appreciation plaque was presented to the Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has for the past 2 and a half years supported the Home through various charity campaigns. A highlighted event is the yearly Festive Gift campaign held during the Christmas period, which invites patrons to contribute a gift to a child of the Home. In addition to this, the Hotel makes a monetary contribution.

For more those who are interested to know more about Hui Xin and how they can support the home, please contact Ms Lu Hui Li at mobile : 13311906990. Day volunteers are also welcome to the home of 120 children aged from babies to late teens.

SHANGHAI, CHINA 每 April 25, 2005 每 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/