Howard Johnson Plaza Lingang Shanghai has officially opened, becoming the twelfth hotel in Howard Johnson's portfolio in China.

With 182 rooms and suites, the hotel also has 59 service apartments with full equipment and facilities.

"Howard Johnson Plaza Lingang is the first and foremost international hotel in Lingang New City. The opening of the hotel is an addition to the service system of the area and it is also a milestone along the development path of Howard Johnson International in China," commented Wilburt Chang, Chairman and CEO of Howard Johnson International (China), "With its unique geographical location, excellent economic position and support from policies from the Shanghai government, the new city has great potential and will bring unprecedented chances and challenges in the next few years, thus our hotel will grow with Lingang New City and make significant contribution to the hospitality industry with our uncompromising service and facilities."

Followed by the opening of Lingang property in Shanghai, Howard Johnson International will have Howard Johnson Plaza Ningbo opening in September and Howard Johnson Hotel Songjiang, Shanghai opening in October this year. This is the fourth hotel in Shanghai together with Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai, Howard Johnson All Suites Shanghai and Howard Johnson Palm Beach Resort Shanghai.