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Lanson Place Expands the Presence in Shanghai

Envisioning Increased Demand of Premium Serviced Apartments


Other Lanson Place projects already opened in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore


May 31, 2010, Hong Kong Lanson Place is pleased to announce that a brand new development in Asia, Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences (“Lanson Place Jin Qiao”) has opened last week in Pudong New District, Shanghai. Following the success of Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Residences (in Puxi), Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences (in Pudong) is the second project in Shanghai. Lanson Place Jin Qiao has 206 one and two-bedroom apartments and this project is jointly developed by Shanghai Chengtou Corporation and Shanghai Urban Construction (Group) Corporation. This project is accredited as one of the Designated Serviced Residences for Shanghai World Expo 2010.

Lanson Place Jin Qiao offers residential comfort and five-star hotel services to expatriate customers who are working away from their home countries. Special attention is paid to enhance the living comfort, hospitality convenience and privacy, hence providing a “Home more than Home” environment to the customers.

Lanson Place Jin Qiao is located in Pudong New District, at the junction of Zhang Yang Road and Zao Zhuang Road. It is adjacent to Pudong’s high tech zones and international community. A new grand shopping mall named Life Hub @ Jin Qiao has just opened next door.

Lanson Place Jin Qiao has a total of 206 one and two-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom apartment is 860 sq ft and two-bedroom apartment is 1,200 sq ft. All the apartments enjoy garden view and have a fully equipped kitchen. Additional guests’ facilities include a resident’s lounge, business center and a 24-hour gym.

Lanson Place Jin Qiao is designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA). HBA is an international renowned interior design firm in the hospitality industry. Their landmark projects include the Fairmont Peace Hotel renovation in Shanghai, St Regis Shanghai and the Four Seasons Seychelles. Landscape designer is Belt Collins and they have created a remarkable European garden in this project.

“Lanson Place Jin Qiao is the eighth project in the Lanson Place portfolio. We are very proud for Lanson Place to be part of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai,” said Mrs. Karen Li, Executive Director of Lanson Place and Director of Corporate Development of USI Group, “For future prospects, we have great confidence in the serviced apartments market in China. Lanson Place will continue to expand the presence in primary cities like Shanghai and Beijing and secondary cities like Chengdu, Tianjin.


Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences - Grand Opening Ceremony on May 27, 2010

 

Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences received accreditation as one of the Designated Serviced Residences for World Expo 2010.


 
Honorable guests participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony.


 
Resident’s Lounge – enjoying residential comfort and feeling “Home more than Home”.


 
A European garden of tranquility.

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About Lanson Place

Lanson Place, a wholly-owned subsidiary of USI Holdings Limited (HKEx stock code: 369), is a premium hospitality investment and management brand in Asia, managing five Asian cities such as the award-winning boutique hotel in Hong Kong, service apartments in Shanghai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Lanson Place currently has over 1,200 superior service apartments totaling about 1.5 million sq ft.

Lanson Place Milestones

1998- Lanson Place Winsland Residences, Penang Road, Singapore
1998- Lanson Place Kondominium No.8, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1998- Lanson Place Ambassador Row Residences, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2005- Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Residences, Luwan District, Shanghai
2006- Lanson Place Hotel, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
(First Hong Kong hotel awarded “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”)
2008- Lanson Place Central Park Residences, Chaoyang District, Beijing
2010- Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences, Pudong New District, Shanghai
2011- Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - scheduled to open

About USI Holdings Limited (USI)
USI’s businesses span over (i) property development under the Wing Tai Asia brand; (ii) the hospitality investment and management under its Lanson Place brand in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore; and (iii) the property investment arm under its listed subsidiary Winsor Properties (SEHK stock code: 1036). USI has been listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx stock code: 369) since 1991.


About Shanghai Chengtou Corporation
Shanghai Chengtou Corporation is engaged in the construction and operation of the city’s infrastructure facilities. It has raised over 200 billion yuan during the last 15 years, invested in and built over 60 significant infrastructure facilities of road and bridge, tunnel, subway, environment, water supply and sewage, gas and housing for resettlement, making great contributions to solving three major problems of “traffic congestion, housing shortage, and environmental pollution” that have been afflicting Shanghai for years.


About Shanghai Urban Construction (Group) Corporation
Shanghai Urban Construction (Group) Corporation is the main force in municipal construction in Shanghai and constructed and partly constructed during the last 12 years for more than 300 key projects in Shanghai including elevated roads, metro and track traffic projects, sewerage treatment projects, trans-river tunnel projects, expressway projects, airports, bridges, the comprehensive reconstruction of the Bund and the People’s Square, etc. In recent years, they have built luxury residential developments such as Rich Garden in Gubei and Jinqiao.

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Media enquiries:
Nicole Ko
Marketing Services Manager
Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited

T: (852) 2752 2186
E: nicole.ko@lansonplace.com
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Lanson Place Hotel has gained accolade as

CHINA BEST DESIGN HOTELS - THE JUDGE’S CHOICES” Award by The Bund 2009

 

October 23, 2009, Hong Kong - Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited ("Lanson Place" or the "Group"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of USI Holdings Limited (HKEx stock code: 369), is pleased to announce its Lanson Place Hotel has won a prestigious award, “China Best Design Hotels - The Judge’s Choices”, at a ceremony organized by The Bund . Lanson Place was the only hotel in Hong Kong to receive this recognition. The award reflects the boutique hotel’s high quality accommodation and unparalleled dedication to service.

Lanson Place Hotel was also a finalist in another category "Best Business Hotels" at the same award ceremony hosted by The Bund, a leading publication in Shanghai with dynamic readers who are mostly frequent travelers and thought leaders. The award plaque was collected by Mr. Anson Chan, General Manager of Lanson Place Hotel, at an Award Dinner in Shanghai.  This industry recognition follows numerous accolades given to the hotel since its opening in 2006.  The property was of the first hotel in Hong Kong to be accepted into the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" brand, and it has been awarded "Best Service Hotel" and "Best Asia Hotel" by HotelClub Awards Asia 2008, "Boutique Hotel of the Year" in SCMP / Harper's Bazaar StyleAwards 2007.

 

Miss Alison Roberts-Brown, Area Director – Asia Pacific for Small Luxury Hotels of the World, explained why Lanson Place won the Award: “Although this was a difficult category to judge because of the quality of all the nominated hotels, Lanson Place stood out due to its high standards of excellence in both its hardware and software and attention to detail across all areas of operation.”

 

Miss Roberts-Brown added: “The design and layout of the hotel has created a chic and stylish sanctuary in the heart of Hong Kong.  It really is a home away from home – in one of the best locations in town.  However, hotels are so much more than bricks and mortar.  The levels of service and attention to detail at Lanson Place always exceed guests’ expectations, and combined with the impeccable design and comfort, it is no surprise that it is the hotel of choice for discerning travellers – whether they are travelling for business or pleasure.  One of the challenges facing hotels in mainland China today is the recruitment and retention of quality staff.  Anson Chan has built an incredibly strong team which is testament to his leadership.  We are very proud that Lanson Place is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand.”

 

Mr. Anson Chan was proud to receive the award in Shanghai from Miss Roberts-Brown. Mr Chan says "We are honored to have received such accolades from the best possible judges and also the guests who have been to our hotel. Leveraging our boutique and personalized services and recognition amongst repeated guests or someone referred by frequent travelers, we are confident the hotel will continue to sustain impressive growth in quality service and attain more recognition."  The other 4 winning hotels include two from Beijing, one from Shanghai and one from Guangdong.

 

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Media enquiries:

Nicole Ko

Marketing Services Manager

Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited

(852) 2752 2186

nicole.ko@lansonplace.com

www.lansonplace.com

 

 

July 28, 2009, Hong KongLanson Place Hospitality Management Limited (“Lanson Place” or “the Group”) announced that its Lanson Place Jin Qiao has been accredited by a joint inspection group that includes the Expo 2010 Shanghai China and Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration. It has subsequently signed the Designated Property and Accommodation Service Agreement for the Expo 2010 Shanghai China, becoming one of the designated serviced residences for the next year’s World Expo.

“We feel honored to have been chosen by the Expo 2010 Shanghai as one of its first designated serviced residences,” said Mr. Graeme Laird as Senior Vice President of Lanson Place . “The Lanson Place brand represents excellent serviced residence standards, and we are dedicated to providing visitors around the world with comfortable well-appointed accommodation and personalised services.”

Located in Pudong New District Lanson Place Jin Qiao is the Group’s second serviced residence project in Shanghai. Lanson Place Jin Qiao enjoys easy access to Expo Shanghai Park, Pudong International Airport, Lujiazui CBD, Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park and the site of the planned Disney Amusement Park. The complex provides 206 fully-furnished serviced apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms. Additional amenities include gym and business centre with meeting rooms. The property is scheduled to be opening in January 2010.

Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Residences, the Group’s first project in the Luwan District, is close to Shanghai Xintiandi and the Middle Huaihai Road. Since its opening in 2005, Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Residences has been well-received by expatriates working in Shanghai.

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About Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited

Lanson Place, a wholly-owned subsidiary of USI Holdings Limited (HKEx stock code: 369), is a premium hospitality investment and management brand in Asia, managing the award-winning boutique hotel in Hong Kong and serviced residences in Shanghai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

For further information, please contact Hill & Knowlton Asia Ltd

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