First Urban Green Resort Just Minutes from the Heart of the City
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October�2018 - Marriott Hotels,
the iconic flagship of Marriott International, Lai Sun Group and Ocean Park
Hong Kong�yesterday�soft opened the highly-anticipated Hong Kong Ocean Park
Marriott Hotel. Located at Ocean Park Hong Kong and just minutes from the heart
of a city famous for its skyscrapers, the first-ever city resort hotel with 471
rooms offers a brilliant new destination experience for families on leisure and
business travelers.
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Lagoon
Park Marriott Hotel --�With families and staycations in mind, at the heart of the destination
resort is the large lagoon pool with adjacent children's pools.
"Marriott Hotels is
excited to open its latest hotel in a very special partnership with the iconic Ocean
Park Hong Kong and Lai Sun Group. The new destination resort offers a unique
getaway experience in Hong Kong and is a perfect example of what Marriott means
by traveling brilliantly," said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brand and
Marketing Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "There's adventure on the site
of Ocean Park Hong Kong, one of Asia's leading conservation theme parks, convenient
access to Hong Kong's lesser explored green spaces and remarkable proximity to
the city's shopping and business districts, broadening our guests' perspectives
and experiences in this globally renowned city."
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Dr.
Lam Kin Ngok, Peter, Chairman of Lai Sun Group said: "Partnering with Marriott
International was a logical choice for us with their respected Marriott brand, global
network and international management expertise that aligns closely with our
vision of creating a new world-class Hong Kong experience for the next
generation of travelers. It is exactly this type of partnership that will drive
tourism and makes Hong Kong such a progressive city."
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Leo
Kung, Chairman of Ocean Park Hong Kong said: "We are proud to present the
integration of the first hotel in Ocean Park by Marriott International which
signifies the Park's transformation into a resort destination and reinforces
our position as the leading edutainment attraction in Hong Kong. From planning
the stay, savoring magnificent hospitality at the Hotel to enjoying delightful
entertainment and animal encounters at the Park, guests can expect a seamless
journey filled with the thrill of discovery. The resort will bring unique
experiences for the community and our next generation of visitors."
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In line with Ocean
Park Hong Kong's core value of safeguarding Planet Earth and a world rich in
biodiversity, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is committed
to a sustainable future and reducing its environmental footprint and opens with
several initiatives in place. These include the hotel fa�ade design which features
energy-saving components to keep the building cooler in summer as well as rainwater
collection and vertical planting systems. It also will launch its own green education
program for kids and guests, as well as join hands with Ocean Park to connect
people with nature and inspire guests to be an active part of the solution in
conservation.
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With families and
staycations in mind, at the heart of the destination resort is the large lagoon
pool with adjacent children's pools. Centrally located, it is easily accessed
from the three surrounding hotel wings, four restaurants and leisure
facilities. Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel will also be inspiring children
and their parents to travel brilliantly with M Passport. The pilot program encourages
younger visitors to participate in various resort activities with educational
and fun themes, such as seashell art, scavenger hunts and dinners which
encourage parent and child bonding. Completion of each activity is linked to
rewards and treats that's tracked using a specially designed passport. Underpinning
the program is Marriott's Art of Hosting ethos where each associate can
thoughtfully and dynamically create a memorable experience for each guest. Travelers
are also able to book special packages which entitle them to enjoy exclusive
Ocean Park benefits, tailor made educational programmes, breakfast with animal
experience with seasonal offers and access to unique animal programmes at the
park.
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Designed by Aedas, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is an homage to a
modern urban green oasis comprising of three towers - The Pier Wing, Club Wing
and Marina Wing. It offers 471 smoke-free, contemporary rooms and suites that
capture the Modern Marriott ethos with streamlined interiors, expansive
naturally lit spaces and ocean-inspired d�cor. Three types of Ocean Park-themed
rooms (Whiskers Submarine, Bao Bao Paradise, Redd Forest) are available at The
Pier Wing and Marina Wing.
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The Club Wing houses the executive M Club, an exclusive space where guests can work, enjoy a bite, recharge and
connect. It also offers premium services including breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres with premium drink options. Renowned international interior designer Peter Remedios created The
Club Wing's interiors with an inviting palette of natural colors and modern
furnishings. The anticipated Club Wing is scheduled to
open around end of this year.
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The hotel showcases
four restaurants and bars designed for brilliant dining experiences complete with
alfresco areas offering amazing views over the hotel lagoon. These include The
Pier Lounge and Bar for modern dining and cocktails; and Marina Kitchen, an
all-day dining and international buffet featuring live cooking stations and the
Canton Bistro for Cantonese specialities; the Prohibition Grill House &
Cocktail Bar -- an American steakhouse concept. All outlets also serve WWF-certified
sustainable seafood from approved suppliers.
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This urban retreat
features innovative spaces including the largest pillar-free ballroom at
1,200sq-m on Hong Kong island and flexible meeting spaces which can be
configured to suit any agenda. For inspirational and creative events, the
resort offers extensive outdoor facilities and special access to Ocean Park for exclusive
meeting options. After an eventful day of
work or exploration, guests can refresh in the outdoor lagoon pool or
rejuvenate in Hong Kong's first Harnn Heritage Spa or the fitness center.
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The hotel's
location, though perfectly situated for the city, also offers a rare
perspective for visitors to Hong Kong with breathtaking hiking and jogging
trails that lead through some of Hong Kong's finest coastline and country
parks, including the renowned Repulse Bay and Aberdeen Reservoir as well as the
more challenging Dragon's Back trail.
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About Ocean Park
Ocean Park
is Hong Kong's unique home-grown theme park with a heritage of delivering
family fun and fond memories. Since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit
organisation, Ocean Park has
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developed
itself to be a world-class attraction connecting people with nature, and gained
consistent recognition for its animal husbandry, research and relationship with
the community. The Park has successfully transformed into a premier
international resort destination with the launch of the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott
Hotel in October 2018, presenting guests world-class hotel accommodation
alongside panoramic views of the southern part of Hong Kong Island, unique
thrill rides, animal encounters, attractions with local flavour and a vast
array of culinary choices -- all in one destination. Hong Kong Ocean Park
Marriott Hotel, a city resort hotel with 471-room located in Ocean Park and
adjacent to the MTR station, presents a full suite of resort and business
facilities.
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More than
140 million people have visited Hong Kong's premier park since its inception,
and Ocean Park has remained committed to offering adults and children
experiences that blend entertainment with education and conservation. Part of
the proceeds from Ocean Park admission tickets and some retail items will go to
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong, to support its wildlife
conservation projects. Ocean Park is the 2012 recipient of the highly coveted
and prestigious APPLAUSE AWARD, presented by Liseberg Amusement Park.
Recognised by the attractions industry worldwide, the award is presented at the
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Attractions Expo every other year in honour of a theme park for its excellence
in management, operations, and creativity. Ocean Park is the first theme park
in Asia to win this international award since its inception in 1980.
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About Lai Sun Group
Lai Sun Group is a
conglomerate based in Hong Kong with four companies within the Group listed on
the Main Board and one company listed on the GEM Board of The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong. Lai Sun Group is well diversified and its principal activities include
property investment and property development in Hong Kong, the Mainland China
and overseas, investment in and operation of hotels and restaurants, cinema
operation, development, operation of and investment in media and entertainment,
music production and distribution, the investment in and production and
distribution of television programmes, films and video format products and
investment holding. For more information: www.laisun.com.
