7 Days Group Holdings Limited Announces Changes to Board of Directors

GUANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- 7 Days Group Holdings Limited (NYSE: SVN) ("7 Days" or the "Company"), a leading economy hotel chain based in China, announced today that Miao Chi, a member of its Board of Directors, has resigned from his position as a director of the company and a member of the Compensation Committee, effective May 6, 2011. The Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey Perlman as a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Compensation Committee, effective May 6, 2011.

Mr. Jeffrey Perlman joined Warburg Pincus in 2006 and is currently a Director based in New York. He focuses on real estate investments in the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors in Asia and the U.S. Prior to joining Warburg Pincus, he worked in the Real Estate Investment Banking Group at Credit Suisse. Mr. Perlman received a bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA) from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mr. Chi for his dedication and contribution to 7 Day’s success over the years.  We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Mr. Boquan He, Chairman of 7 Days Group. “Furthermore, I would like to welcome Mr. Perlman to the Board. Mr. Perlman has assisted the Company over the past few years and has been a tremendous resource. His extensive experience and expertise in hospitality and the capital markets will be a valuable asset to the Company, and I look forward to working closely with him.”

About 7 Days Group Holdings Limited

7 Days Group is a leading and fast growing national economy hotel chain based in China. It converts and operates limited service economy hotels across major metropolitan areas in China under its award-winning "7 Days Inn" brand. The Company strives to offer consistent and high-quality accommodations and services primarily to the growing population of value conscious business and leisure travelers who demand affordable, clean, comfortable, convenient and safe lodging, and to respond to its guests' needs.

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