Beijing, China (December 11, 2009) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — Henk Meyknecht, Area General Manager for China, has been awarded by the World Hotel Association as "Top Ten Hoteliers in China 2009".
The World Hotel Association consists of several professional organizations within the Tourism and Hotel industry such as Travel Channel, Asian Council of America and World Hotel Branding Association. They elect on an annual basis outstanding professionals for their contribution to the regional hotel industry.
The award ceremony took place in November 2009 in Haikou, Hainan island, China.
Henk Meyknecht upon receiving this award: "This is not only a great recognition for our hard work, but also for the growing Marco Polo brand in China".
Marco Polo Hotels has currently 5 properties in China (Beijing, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Wuhan, and Jinjiang) and projecting an aggressive growth during the next few years.
Henk Meyknecht, was recently promoted to Area General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels China, as well as being the General Manager of the Marco Polo Parkside Hotel in Beijing.
On the picture: Henk Meyknecht surrounded by the management team at Marco Polo Parkside Beijing.
Marco Polo Parkside enjoys a great location, just minutes away from major conference and exhibition facilities. It is simply a short walk to the world famous Olympic National stadium and the Water Cube center. With a contemporary style, this refined Marco Polo Hotels enjoys a grand yet cozy surrounding, offering a wide range of restaurants and banquet facilities. 315 oversized and luxurious rooms and suites come with marble bathrooms and state-of-the-art internet systems. The modern fitness centre, indoor pool and Spa will complement the ambiance as a perfect choice in Beijing.