On Dec. 13th, 2006, Board Members of the IBHS (International Branded Hotels of Shanghai), Mr. William Hall (middle), the General Manager of the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, Mr. Franck Lafourcade (left 1), the General Manager of the Sofitel Hyland, Mr. Peter Hierzi (left 2), the General Manager of the Ramada Pudong Airport and Mr. John Northen (right 1), the General Manager of the J.W. Marriott presented new year's gifts to Mr. Dao Shuming (right 2), the Chairman of Municipal Tourism Administration of Shanghai for their great support to IBHS during the year of 2006.

The IBHS launches its Chinese Language Web Site Shanghai, China, 12/06/2006- The IBHS proudly launches its new Chinese language web site in order to promote and raise awareness of its 45 member hotels. This new web site features information on each member hotel, in addition to visitor information on the city, Shanghai video clips and a book a meeting feature to book any meeting at any member hotel. This web site is targeted at both the end consumer- business travelers and also at meeting or exhibition organizers throughout the world. Through this web site, the IBHS plans to market Shanghai as a leading tourist and business destination and encourage in-bound travel to Shanghai. The launch of this new Chinese language web site, is also geared at tapping into the large and growing domestic travel market in China.

EmporioAsia, a full service interactive marketing agency based in Shanghai who has been the IBHS' marketing partner since 2002 designed and developed this new web site for the IBHS and will continue to market Shanghai and the IBHS aggressively through online media.

Mr. William Hall (left), Chairman of the IBHS (International Branded Hotels of Shanghai) and General Manager of the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai and Mr. Vincent Kobler (right), CEO of EmporioAsia, celebrate the launch of the Chinese version of the IBHS web site www.cometoshanghai.com

The 3rd International Branded Hotels of Shanghai (IBHS) Soccer Tournament was held during the month of October 2006.

Following on from the success of last 2 year's inaugural competition, this year the tournament featured 30 teams from IBHS hotels, including some new member hotels. There were 2 weeks of matches with qualifying games played on a pool basis and the top two teams from each group then progressing to the knock out.

The final game was between the Renaissance Pudong and the InterContinental Pudong Shanghai on Friday, October 27th 2006. Finally the Renaissance team eventually ran out winners 4-2. This is the second time for the Renaissance won this Soccer Tournament. Last time is the year of 2004. IBHS Chairman and Vice Chairman每 William Hall and David Travers presented the trophies and individual medals to the top three teams 每 they are Renaissance Pudong Shanghai, InterContinental Pudong Shanghai and Eton Hotel.

All matches were very friendly but spirited played. This year the organizing committee set a Fair Player award, which finally goes to Regal East Asia Hotel.

Since this is already the 3rd year of the Soccer Tournament, the IBHS is confident to welcome more hotel teams to join this annual hotel event. Many hotels are already working out new game plays for the new season.

3rd IBHS soccer tournament second runner up Eton Hotel	Cheergirls from InterContinental Pudong Shanghai	Group photo of the top 3 hotels - Renaissance Pudong - InterContinental Pudong Shanghai - Eton Ho
Group photo of the top 3 hotels - Renaissance Pudong - InterContinental Pudong Shanghai - Eton Ho	IBHS 3rd Soccer Tournament Runner Up - InterContinental Pudong Shanghai	IBHS Soccer Tournament award presentation on Oct 27
Organize committee	Renaissance Pudong - The winner of the 3rd IBHS Soccer Tournament	Second runner-up - Eton Hotel - General Manager Paul Gill
The General Manager from Renaissance Pudong with their team	The team leader of InterContinental Pudong Shanghai received award of the IBHS 3rd Soccer Tournam	The winner of Fair Player - Regal East Asia Hotel-General Manager Christian Henkemeier
trophy for the winners	William Hall(middle) IBHS chairman with David Travers(left) IBHS vice chairman on the award prese	Winner from Renaissance Pudong and runner up from InterContinental Pudong Shanghai group photo wi

Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai General Manager Stephen J Alexander and selected Associates attended the re-opening of the Cha Kou Elementary School in An Hui Province, eight hours by car from Shanghai. Hotel Guests and Associates collected RMB50,000 for the total refurbishment and purchase of chairs, desks and equipment for the school of sixty students. The Hotel also provided school satchels and an assortment of stationary for each student, ages ranging from five to twelve.

Happy Students of the Cha Kou Elementary School

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

Shanghai, China (5th June 2006) Sheraton Grand Shanghai Tai Ping Yang Hotel was presented with the coveted and the most prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciencesㄛby Mr Vittorio Gai, Five Star Diamond Award＊s International General Manager.

The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is the only international organization that awards excellence in the global travel and luxury services sector. It is governed by a board of internationally renowned trustees, which oversees the decision to recognize establishments and organizations worldwide for their outstanding commitment to hospitality within their category and classification. Each year the Academy bestows its coveted INTERNATIONAL STAR DIAMOND AWARD exclusively to five star establishments, restaurants, chefs, airlines, cruise lines and products that are deemed to be the pinnacle of quality by its Board of Trustees. The INTERNATIONAL STAR DIAMOND AWARD is the most prestigious emblem of achievement and true quality; an award many strive for, but few obtain. The American Academy seeks only the highest quality experiences for their guests as our awarded recipients are the benchmark of the Academy＊s success. We invite you to experience the INTERNATIONAL STAR DIAMOND quality first hand - wherever you are in the world.

Sheraton Grand Shanghai Tai Ping Yang Hotel was selected by the Board of Trustees who refines the selection to those who qualify for the anonymous visit by erudite inspections and upon achieving the commitment to excellence in luxury and service. This standard of dedication is what sets the American Academy＊s internationally recognized INTERNATIONAL STAR DIAMOND AWARD apart from all others.

Hotel＊s General Manager Mr Andre G. Rolli, who was also award by American Academy of Hospitality Sciences as ※One of Its Finest Hoteliers§ stated that ※It＊s our great honor to win the most prestigious and renowned ＆Five Star Diamond Award＊. This award speaks to the tremendous effort by our dedicated associates and management team to continue to provide guests the ultimate luxury experience and impeccable standard of service. With Shanghai being one of the greatest destination for business and leisure, Sheraton Grand Shanghai Tai Ping Yang Hotel will strive to achieve an even higher level of grandeur in serving its guests and the hospitality industry.§ Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood? Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis?, The Luxury Collection?, Sheraton?, Westin?, Four Points? by Sheraton, W?, Le M谷ridien and the recently announced AloftSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Sheraton Grand Shanghai Tai Ping Yang Hotel has been honored with the most prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award 2006 by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.

SHANGHAI, CHINA 每 May 30, 2006 每 Having received the ※Best Hotel in Shanghai§ awards in 2002 and 2005, The Portman Ritz-Carlton is honored once again by Global Finance readers in the 2006 ※World＊s Best Hotels and Airlines§ survey.

Elated by the recognition, Vice President and Area General Manager Ralph Grippo said, ※Engaging our guests is key to providing them with an exceptional experience in our hotel. We are proud this achievement validates the consistent service delivery of our ladies and gentlemen every single day.§

The Global Finance award surveyed 15,000 readers around the world via an email questionnaire. Readers were asked for details of their travel preferences and nomination of companies for the awards.

Awarded the "2006 World's Best Business Hotel, Shanghai," by Travel + Leisure readers, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai has been honored thrice as the "Outstanding Best Employer in Asia" and "Best Employer in China" by Hewitt Associates and 21st Century Business Herald. The hotel has also won "Overall Best Business Hotel in Asia" Award for the 4th year and remains "Best Business Hotel in China" Award for the 5th time by Business Asia magazine.

The 578-room hotel 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 favorites. An extensive health club with swimming pool, gym, squash and racquetball courts is featured alongside a 24-hour business center.

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