(Hong Kong, 27 May, 2009) — Relais & Châteaux is celebrating a landmark year of expansion in Asia with the online launch of its Chinese Website in May (www.relaischateaux.cn).
The last year has seen Relais & Châteaux expand in Asia as well as worldwide with the launch of their 2nd edition of the Asia-Pacific Guide, a new design for the International guide, the launch of a Grands Chefs website as well as the addition of several new members in Asia.
Still to come, Relais & Châteaux will also be introducing new call centers for the region in Singapore and Thailand. As well as expanding the Asia-Pacific delegation by adding separate delegations for Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Relais & Châteaux now features an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants worldwide, extending to 60 countries. As a result, the Relais & Châteaux website (www.relaischateaux.com) is also now available in six languages, with the latest being Chinese – allowing Relais & Châteaux to tap into the ever-growing China market.
The last year also saw the launch of the second edition of Relais & Châteaux’s Asia Pacific guide – including thematic itineraries – making the “Route du Bonheur” come alive.
Among around 30 of the latest Asian members to join the prestigious Relais & Châteaux family are Saint Pierre in Singapore, Mahua Kothi and The Malabar House in India, The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives and two leading Japanese hotels, Beniya Mukayu in Ishikawa-Ken and Tobira Onsen Myojinkan in Matsumoto Nagano.
In Oceania, Jacques-Reymond in Melbourne also joins as a prestigious Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux, along with New Zealand entrants Mollies in Auckland, Corstorphine House in Dunedin and Otahuna Lodge in Tai Tapu.
As well as the international website, Relais & Châteaux also recently launched the ultimate online guide to the world's leading chefs and their restaurants.
The website www.grandschefs.com is a benchmark guide for gourmets, showcasing 160 of the world's culinary elite from five continents -- together accounting for over 350 Michelin stars!
The legendary chefs are in cities from New York, Geneva and Sydney to Tokyo, London and Paris -- including such eponymous names as Patrick Henriroux in Vienne, Michel Roux Jr. in London and Jean-Georges and Thomas Keller in New York.
Grands Chefs in Asia include Ivan Li in Shanghai, Kiyomi Mikuni in Tokyo and Emmanuel Stroobant in Singapore among others
Jaume Tàpies, International President of Relais & Châteaux, said: "The accolades in the world's premier restaurant awards confirm our pre-eminence as the finest global collection of hotels and restaurants, while expansion in Asia re-affirms our commitment to create a truly global family.
"Both our brand website and grandschefs.com are tools to promote not only the excellence of Relais & Châteaux but also fine dining around the world.”
ABOUT RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries.
Established in France in 1954, the Association’s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses.
From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.
The Relais & Châteaux signature reflects this ambition: “ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD”.
Information and reservations:
China + 86 21 6279 8170
Shanghai + 86 21 5212 2067
Hong Kong + 852 3121 3616
Australia, New Zealand + 61 2 9299 2280
South East Asia coming soon
Website: www.relaischateaux.com
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