Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna now open to guests

Pullman, Accor’s stylish and contemporary premium brand, is opening in the 40th Pullman hotel within Greater China in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. The area has a fabled past and a unique culture influenced by nearby Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Its remote locale and tropical climate yield rainforests with rich biodiversity, rare plants and unique wildlife.

Source: Accor. The Dream Lawn, Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna, with an event setup in place.

Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna is in the heart of Sunac Xishuangbanna Resort, an 880,000 sq m cultural and tourist destination known as the largest lifestyle, leisure, tourism and culture resort hub in Southwest China. Two other hotels join Pullman in the complex along with a bar street, residences, a hospital and schools.

The complex includes Sunac Land amusement park and Water Park, as well as Sunac Mall, a shopping centre with restaurants, lifestyle and fashion boutiques, an IMAX theatre, and a supermarket. The Dai Show Theatre boasts Dragone Studio’s multimedia performance that interprets Dai culture through water acrobatics and technology. Xishuangbanna International Airport is 20 minutes away by car.

Gary Rosen, Chairman and COO, Accor Greater China, said: “Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna is a remarkable addition to our Pullman hotels and resorts in Greater China. The property injects Pullman’s signature upbeat and contemporary premium hotel experience into an extraordinary destination. Further, it reinforces Pullman’s perspective by offering dynamic experiences to active, adventurous travellers while seamlessly blending with the destination’s vibrant cultural scene.”

Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna offers 412 spacious guestrooms and suites designed with a contemporary take on the region’s traditional Dai style. Found natural materials, ceiling fans and generous balconies instil calm and comfort.

The hotel offers the Dai Yunxuan Chinese restaurant, which features local produce and local dishes inspired by Yunnan and Dai cultures alongside Sichuan and Hunan specialties. The Joy all-day restaurant boasts an international buffet featuring fresh local ingredients alongside French ala carte options. The Lobby Lounge has a dynamic, informal ambience with live contemporary music. Designed using Dai stilt construction, the one-of-a-kind bar counter serves the region’s celebrated Pu’er tea, tropical fruit juices and specialty coffees. The Executive Lounge specialises in fine beverages, delicious snacks and good music.

Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna offers 1,400 sq m of meeting and banquet spaces, including a pillar-free 660 sq m grand ballroom equipped with large LED screens and six multifunctional conference rooms. An adjacent 1,500 sq m private Dream Lawn is open for alfresco meals or cocktail sessions. All of the details can be taken care of by the hotel’s professional banquet team.

Kevin Hou, GM, Sunac Resort Xishuangbanna said: “We at Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna are dedicated to creating a playground for travellers by offering a creative and artistic property. Our facilities provide guests with an immersive Dai cultural experience."

Details:

Pullman Resort Xishuangbanna's rates start from CNY550 nett*. Visit all.accor.com for reservations.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Sofitel Kunming offers easy access to city centre

Sofitel, the luxury hotel brand of AccorHotels, has announced the opening of Sofitel Kunming, the only international luxury hotel in Kunming city centre.

Located in the central business district of Kunming, the 400-room hotel, located from the 27th to 52nd floors, incorporates French elegance and art de vivre combined with distinctive elements of Yunnan’s colourful ethnic cultures and traditions.

"The opening of Sofitel Kunming marks a period of swift expansion in China for AccorHotels, as we continue to strengthen our commitment to bringing world-renowned, exquisite French hospitality to discerning Chinese travellers," said Paul Richardson, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China. "Set to become the luxury benchmark in the gateway city of Kunming, the hotel is an ideal choice for travellers who enjoy world-class hospitality with an authentic French experience."

Sofitel Kunming is located within the precinct of various popular tourist attraction sites such as Nanping Walking Street, East and West Pagodas, Green Lake, Dianchi Lake and shopping district. The hotel is also easily accessible to both Kunming International Convention & Exhibition Centre and New Kunming Dianchi International Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is a 35-minute drive from Kunming Changshui International Airport.

The guest rooms are furnished with the Sofitel MyBed, an exclusive bedding concept designed to foster restorative sleep, a wireless audio system, a large-screen TV, and Wi-Fi access. The rooms feature unique designs inspired by the peacock, which symbolises Yunnan’s Dai minority, and handcrafted leather wall coverings.

The hotel is also home to three restaurants. Le Chinois Chinese Restaurant which serves Yunnan, Cantonese and Sichuan dishes; Kwee Zeen which showcases a selection of Chinese, international and French favourites with live cooking stations, and Lan Pan Asian Restaurant for Southeast Asian and Japanese cuisines.

For corporate events and meetings, the hotel boasts a pillarless grand ballroom which can accommodate up to 800 guests, plus eight meeting rooms. An outdoor garden and rooftop venue on the 52nd floor offers mountain and lake views.

Interested?

To celebrate Sofitel Kunming’s opening, from now until 17 April 2016 guests can enjoy one night stay in a Superior Room for RMB999 nett including up to two buffet breakfasts, and RMB100 credit for food and beverages at the hotel's outlets. Terms and conditions apply. For reservations call the reservation team at +86 871 6863 9888.

*Images from AccorHotels.

Air China and Kunming Airlines start codeshare agreement

Source: Air China. Representatives from Air China and Kunming Airlines at a signing ceremony for the codeshare agreement on September 3.

Air China and Kunming Airlines have begun a codeshare cooperation agreement as of September 15, 2014.

According to the agreement, the two carriers will connect the city of Kunming to their respective route networks. With the cooperation, Air China will put its code CA on the nearly 500 weekly flights of 26 routes operated by Kunming Airlines, which will extend its route network to the cities ofYunnan province and other neighbouring cities. At the same time, Kunming Airlines will put its code KY on about 210 weekly flights of nine routes operated by Air China, which will extend its network to most of China's big and medium-sized cities.

Lou Yongfeng, Managing Director, International Cooperation Department, Commercial Committee, said, "Air China has always attached great importance to establishing partnerships with other carriers. It is our hope that our codeshare cooperation with Kunming Airlines will help us make the most of our synergies, further improve the networks of both sides and make it easier for passengers around the country to travel to and fromYunnan."

Liu Rui, Kunming Airlines' Executive Vice President, said, "Our codeshare cooperation with Air China will not only further expand our route networks, but also help us draw upon the experiences and expertise of other domestic fine airlines, offering better services to passengers to and fromYunnan."

Air China is China's only national flag carrier and also the largest carrier between China and Europe and between China and America. Its route network serves over 162 destinations in 32 countries and regions worldwide. 

Kunming Airlines is a Kunming-based carrier with a network serving most of the second-tier and third-tier cities in Yunnan province. Based in Changshui International Airport, the carrier operates both domestic trunk and feeder routes. It has a fleet of 14 aircraft and a route network that serves more than 20 cities of China.