SHANGHAI, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In celebration of Four Points by Sheraton being appointed as the official hotel partner for the upcoming 2009 Asia Euro All Stars Table Tennis Series, Four Points by Sheraton kicks off a series of hotel marketing and promotional activities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Changshu, Shenzhen and Lhasa.
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A series of marketing and promotional activities take place from now until August 27, 2009.
SPG Moments at Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian
As the host hotel of 2009 Asia-Europe All Star Table Tennis Series, Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian offers all Starwood Preferred Guest members a once in a lifetime SPG moments opportunity. Table tennis fans will get a chance to play one-on-one table tennis with each of four top world ranked table tennis players.
The Four Points by Sheraton Simple Pleasures(SM) Ping Pong Package includes:
-- Guest and his company to have one-on-one table tennis practice with 4
top world ranked table tennis players from 6pm to 7pm on August 24,
2009.
-- Guest and his company will receive 2-day entrance tickets for the Asia-
Europe All Stars Table Tennis Series (China) on August 25&26, 2009.
-- Guest and his company will receive free accommodation in Four Points
Hotel, Beijing's Superior Room with 2 daily breakfasts from August 24,
2009 to August 27, 2009.
Other Promotional Activities
Guests staying at Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian, Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning, Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Pudong and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen will have the opportunity to watch the exciting tournament at the hotels, along with a wide selection of exclusive dining promotions and Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews items served on August 25 and/or 26.
Guests who stay or purchase one of the dining offers during the promotional period, will also have the chance to win lucky draw prize - including a table tennis bat which has been autographed by all 10 players in the series. Each hotel has a bat to give away!
The hotels will also be organizing "Come play ping pong with Four Points by Sheraton!" events -- where guests are invited to challenge hotel associates at the ping pong competitions and win prizes.
Beijing to host Asia Euro All Stars of Table Tennis Contest
According to a protocol signed by the European Table Tennis Union and the Asian Table Tennis Union, Beijing will host the first leg of this event. The second leg will be held in Istanbul. Asia vs Europe All Stars Table Tennis Contest is a new tournament involving the biggest stars of the sport. In 2009, the Asian players are Ma Lin, Ma Long, JOO Se-Hyuk, CHUAN Chih-Yuan, Cheung Yuk, and the European players are Boll Timo, Samsonov，Kreanga, Maze, Persson.
Four Points by Sheraton
Four Points by Sheraton, with 141 properties in 24 countries, offers the self-sufficient traveler a new kind of style and comfort combined with a spirited "can-do" service - all at an honest value. Four Points by Sheraton hotels are located in easy-to-reach areas - close to major airports, suburban centers, urban hot spots, and resort and vacation destinations. Four Points Simple Pleasures(SM) program celebrates the little things in life that make a big difference in guests' travel such as a complimentary bottle of water or a great beer at the end of a long day.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, and the recently launched aloft(R), and Element(SM). Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com .
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