Miss World Site
Crowne Plaza Sanya
Crowne Plaza 1st October 2010
Home of Miss World in Sanya

Crowne Plaza

Otto Kurzendorfer

Crowne Plaza Sanya announces the welcoming for October of the 120 Miss World 2010 contestants as the resort complex has been awarded the naming rights as Official Hotel for the exclusive "Miss World 2010".

The world's most beautiful country representatives are getting ready to battle it out in Sanya for the title of Miss World 2010 - an global event staged for it's 60th Anniversary this year - and the Crowne Plaza Sanya will host all the Miss World 2010 contestants at this exclusive resort during their month-long stay in Sanya.  A Chinese Fashion Show event will be hosted at the Hotel on 23rd October; the final Miss World Coronation Gala event will also be held in the Hotels Grand Ballroom on the evening of 30th October. The Hotel along with the owning group Huayu Management will be working around the clock with many top designers and stage choreographers to ensure this event is on par with the opening of the Shanghai 2010 EXPO.  Chinese literature and Chinese fashion will blend together to pay tribute to the many centuries of high Chinese Art and Design that will be on display.

Otto Kurzendorfer, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Sanya said "The Miss World 2010 promises to be the most prestigious international event this year in Sanya and we are looking forward to rolling out the red carpet for our illustrious guests. We know the world's eyes will be on them, and of course us. My team and I have been working hard preparing for this exciting event and the Crowne Plaza Sanya offers world class international accommodation and services and we know from past years hosting this great event that we will be the home away from home for those young ladies visiting China for the first time in their lives during this busy and thrilling time."

With Crowne Plaza Sanya being the official 'Home' of the contestants General Manager Otto Kurzendorfer and his team will make every effort to ensure that the Miss World 2010 is a spectacular success as official hosts.  There will be various photo shoots around the Hotel and Sanya that will take place at the stylish Hotel resort which boasts many different venues and relaxation with the 3 different and scenic pools and with short access to the beach.

Kurzendorfer and his team will have the superbly envious task of hosting the Miss World contestants in these exclusive surrounds.  Chef Mauro, the hotel's Italian Executive Chef has prepared an array of new menus for the contestants and organizing staff of Miss World, so tastes and customs from all 5 continents will be satisfied. The Crowne Plaza Resort Complex and its adjoining Shopping Mall La Floret boasts a selection of over 25 restaurants with local Hainan, spicy Sichuan, earthy North China food, Cantonese creations and seafood specialties on the Chinese side; Thai, Brazilian, Italian and Japanese on the international side of the food spectrum.

Crowne Plaza Sanya invites you to attend these special activities and get exclusive access to the Miss World event by reserving some of the special Hotel packages designed for the public events on 23rd and 30th October in the hotel grounds, the China Fashion Show and the final Gala dinner.  The hotel can be contacted on a dedicated email address: missworld@cpsanya.com - to avoid disappointment book now!

 "The Miss World event is available to guests and they will all be able to witness the ladies enjoying our beautiful environment - indoors and outdoors", continues Mr Kurzendorfer. In closing he remarks that while the event will be the biggest ever held in its 60 years history with over 120 contestants from an equal number of countries, the hotel is not worried, being the reputed biggest MICE hotel in Sanya for a number of years in size and statue. "We have hosted over the year many high profile corporate events for national and international players in the world of commerce and entertainment. I am confident in the well trained team of Crowne Plaza Sanya to deliver every day up to and beyond the expectations of guests, organizers and participants.

Welcome to China, Welcome to tropical Hainan, Welcome to beautiful Sanya and a special welcome to the Crowne Plaza Sanya to all contestants, their families, the Miss World crew, journalist and guests from all parts of the globe."

Yours truly,
Otto Kurzendorfer - General Manager

Crowne Plaza Sanya, Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island 572000, China, Hotel Tel: (86-898) 8855 5888
Hotel Fax: (86-898) 8855 5999, Email: Missworld@cpsanya.com, Webpage: www.cpsanya.com

About Crowne Plaza - Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is a dynamic hotel brand currently located in more than 50 countries around the world. Truly international, Crowne Plaza offers premium accommodation, designed for the discerning business and leisure traveler who appreciates simplified elegance combined with the practicality of the latest features, as well as value for money. At Crowne Plaza, guests can enjoy a 24-hour business service, wireless high speed internet access in the lobby plus fitness and leisure facilities.
For more information about Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts or to book reservations, call 400 88 40 888 or visit www.crowneplaza.com <http://www.crowneplaza.com/> .

Note to Editors: Crowne Plaza Sanya is located at Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island, People's Republic of China. The owning company is Sanya Huayu Group Co. Ltd. created by Shanxi Huayu Group which was founded in 1989. After 15 years development, the company has become a diversified shareholding private enterprise.

Crowne Plaza Sanya is managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's most global hotel company and the largest by number of rooms.
InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 4,400 hotels and over 600,000 guest rooms across nearly 100 countries and territories around the world.

Crowne Plaza Sanya,  Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island 572000, P.R.China,  Tel: +86 898 8855 5888  Fax: +86 898 8855 5999,  Email: syxcp@ichotelsgroup.com <mailto:syxcp@ichotelsgroup.com>,  Website: www.crowneplaza.com/sanya <http://www.crowneplaza.com/sanya> , www.cpsanya.com,  Reservation toll-free number in China: 400 88 40 888