Archive for January 14th, 2012

• Ascott strengthens its leadership position with the opening of its third Citadines Xian

  Date: 2012.01.14 | Category: Singapore Tourist Spots | Response: 0

  (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

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  wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened its third residence in Citadines Xi’an. The new 138-unit Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an Ascotts strengthens leadership position as the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Xi’an in China. Ascott currently operates as Citadines Xi’an Central (162 units) and Citadines Gaoxin Xi’an (251 units), and Somerset Gaoxin Xi’an (233 units) is scheduled to open in 2013. All four properties are in prime locations in Hi-Tech Development Zone, or the business district of Xi’an, and close to many tourist spots. In China, Ascott has about 7,000 apartment homes in 38 properties in 16 cities.

  Lee Kun Lee, Ascotts managing director for North Asia, said: Xian has a huge potential for serviced residences. As a key economic center in the Central West China, foreign direct investment grew from many multinational companies such as IBM, Intel, Fujitsu and NEC are creating their national R & D centers in the city. Xi’an is a famous tourist attracting millions of foreign and domestic tourists each year, with its numerous historical sites. The opening of our third Citadines Xian will allow us to meet the high demand for housing from the business and leisure travelers. Going forward, high urban growth, such as Xi’an remain an important market for Ascott, as we strive to expand our portfolio of China up to 12,000 by 2015.

  Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an is a five minute walk from the historic Xingqing Palace Park, a popular tourist attraction, built on the ruins of the palace, from the Tang Dynasty. The residence is located close to many shopping and entertainment venues, such as data center space Lifeng, Jiaoda Computer Mall and Hongye movie. Scientists and students from nearby universities including Jiaotong University will find great comfort in the life of a new property Citadines.

  Citadines Xingqing Palace Xian provides travelers with a comfortable home environment and in accordance with individual lifestyles. Each of the spacious studios to two bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and separate work and sleeping areas. The residence offers 24-hour reception, a 24-hour security, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi zones and business support services. For recreation, guests can enjoy a fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room or yoga. Residents also have a choice of services, including grocery stores, laundry, dry cleaning and food delivery to customize their stay experience.

  In honor of the opening of the Palace of Citadines Xingqing Xian, Ascott offer introductory rates that start with 350 yuan for the studio. Prices are valid until December 31, 2011. For inquiries and reservations, please visit http://www.citadines.com, please call 400 820 1028 or e-mail enquiry.xian @-ascott.com.

  About Ascott Limited

  Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with more than 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as more than 6,000 units are under development, all of the more than 28 000 units.

  company operates three brands Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. The portfolio includes more than 70 cities in over 20 countries, 14 of which are new cities in the portfolio where its serviced Ascotts apartments are under development.

  Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, headquartered in Singapore. She became the first Asian Pacifics first international-class residence in 1984. In 2006 he created the world’s first pan-Asian residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company has a 27-year industry track record and award brands serviced residence that was recognized throughout the world.

  Recent awards include the 2011 Readers’ Choice DestinAsian Awards Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific, Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards 2011 best served by Mark’s Residence and Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific, Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 best served by by flat, TTG China Travel Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence operator in China and TTG Travel Awards 2011 best served by the operator Residence.

  
  About CapitaLand Group

  CapitaLand is one of Asias largest real estate companies. The company’s headquarters are in Singapore and a few local firms in the core business in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

  firms and hospitality real estate portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping centers, hotels, residences and mixed developments, covering more than 110 cities in over 20 countries worldwide. CapitaLand also uses its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive network of real estate development market, the possibility of financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

  subjects listed CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill soul Trust.

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• Cool images Singapore News today

  Date: 2012.01.14 | Category: Singapore News Today | Response: 0

  that classy image News Singapore today:

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  I read the news today, oh boy
  
  
  images, Mr. Miyagi
  

  I read the news today, oh boy
  
  
  images, Mr. Miyagi