HILTON announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei on Monday, which is debuting as the first international hotel in Shanwei, a coastal destination in Guangdong Province. The 11-story, 288-room seaside getaway welcomes guests with extensive recreational and family-friendly facilities, a wide range of dining options and expansive event spaces, offering itself as the ideal destination for weddings, family getaways or conferences. The property is owned by Poly Developments and Holdings and managed by Hilton. “DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei is proud to be the first international hotel in Shanwei, a picturesque ocean city that is quickly becoming a destination of choice for leisure and business travelers from neighboring cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong,” said Qian Jin, Hilton’s area president for China and Mongolia. “As the Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone furthers the region to become a premier marine hub that sets the benchmark of world-class standards for businesses, residents and tourists, DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei will play an integral role in the region’s economic development and be of strategic importance to Hilton’s development in China.” DoubleTree by Hilton Shanwei is located along the scenic Jinting Bay, where guests can enjoy rooms and suites that offer panoramic ocean sunset views or stroll directly from the hotel to the 7 kilometers of tranquil beach. The hotel’s proximity to cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen makes it easy for urban residents to drive in for a weekend getaway. Shanwei Railway Station is only 9 kilometers away, so guests can conveniently connect to nearby cities and international airports. “As DoubleTree by Hilton celebrates its 50th brand anniversary this year, it is enjoying continued rapid expansion in China as Hilton’s second-fastest growing brand in the region, proof that our exceptional facilities and warm hospitality resonate with our guests here,” said Shawn McAteer, senior vice president and global head of DoubleTree by Hilton. (Tang Li) | 