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Jean Marc Perrigon, Executive Chef of Novotel Xinqiao Beijing poses with the TV stars: Suo Ni and Wang Yang.

Priority Club Rewards Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Priority Club Rewards, the hotel loyalty programme for InterContinental Hotels Group, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Asia Pacific with a host of events and promotions in and around China to reward its members even further.

China World Hotel, Beijing Launches Wireless Web Access

Guests at China World Hotel can now use their laptop computers or mobile PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) to check their e-mails and surf the world wide web (www) whilst in the lobby or in a restaurant, as the hotel launches high-speed wireless web access in key public areas.

Ascott Plans China Expansion With French Purchase

Ascott Group Ltd, Asia's largest serviced apartment operator, said yesterday it has bought the balance 50% of French serviced residence chain Citadines for 74.3 million euros, aiming to expand the brand into China.