Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Celebrates China's 60th Birthday with Special Offers for Guests

HONG KONG and BEIJING, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- As part of China's 60th National Day celebrations this year, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, is offering citizens and residents of the People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, the National Day Special Rates from 25 September to 11 October 2009. With these special rates, which include breakfast for up to two persons, guests staying for two consecutive nights at any Traders hotel or Shangri-La hotel or resort will be rewarded with a free night, which they can use at the same hotel on the same trip, or choose to redeem at any participating Shangri-La city hotel before 31 January 2010.

Families travelling with children under the age of 12 will stay free of charge when sharing a room with their parents. Children under the age of six can enjoy complimentary buffet meals at the all-day dining restaurant and pool cafe when dining with their parents.

In addition, members of Golden Circle, Shangri-La's guest loyalty programme, will enjoy a complimentary upgrade to the next room category.

"This is such a joyous occasion to share with the people of China," said Kent Zhu, group director of sales and marketing, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. "With the National Day Special and free room offer, we wanted a way for our guests to take full advantage of the National Day activities and to enjoy our hospitality from the heart."

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' National Day Special Rates are subject to a service charge. For reservations or inquiries in China, guests can call Shangri-La's toll-free number 10 800 852 5900 (for Beijing, Tianjing and North East areas) or 10 800 152 5900 (for Shanghai, Guangdong, Sichuan and Xian). For Hong Kong and Macau, guests can call (852) 2331 6688. Alternatively, guests can contact any Shangri-La or Traders hotel directly or simply visit http://www.shangri-la.com/cnd/

About Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, currently owns and/or manages 65 hotels under the deluxe Shangri-La and mid-market Traders brands, with a rooms inventory of over 28,000. The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Seychelles, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at http://www.shangri-la.com .

For digitised pictures of the group's hotels, please go to

http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary .

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