Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beiing & Yanqi Island Successfully Holds China 2016 G20 Science, Technology and Innovation Ministers Meeting

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 G20 Science, Technology and Innovation Ministers Meeting was successfully held at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island from 3-5 November 2016.

Following the G20 Energy Minister's meeting in June, this is the second time this year that the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island has hosted a G20 event and the fourth time for the Kempinski team to successfully complete its mission to host a global forum after APEC in 2014 and the "Understanding China Conference" in 2015.

More than 500 representatives from G20 members, guest countries, as well as international organizations attended the G20 Science, Technology and Innovation Ministers Meeting with a total of 552 room nights occupied during the three-day event.

Among the VIP attendees were Mr. Wan Gang, minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Yin Hejiu, Vice Minister of Science and Technology as well as Mr. Xu Jianpei, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Other global ministers to receive Kempinski's European hospitality included Mr. John Paul Holdren from the United States of America, Mr. Gregory Andrew Hunt from Australia, Mr. Lim Chuan Poh from Singapore, Mr. Micha Zaga Elias from Mexico and many more.

"This is the second time for us to host the G20 ministers meeting this year, with a high quality of service, a detailed preparation and an innovative food menu that was presented by the team," said Brice Pean, General Manager at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island. "We were highly valued by the ministers and Chinese government. My team and I are proud to have had the opportunity to host such an important event which confirms the trust we are receiving from the Chinese government to host world dignitaries at our hotel.

"Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island has again demonstrated to the world that we are capable to deliver European flair and luxury in combination with the highly respected traditional Chinese culture," added Pean. 

Editor's Notes:

Located 60km north of Beijing's city centre, alongside the picturesque Yanqi Lake and boasting panoramic views of Yan Mountain and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island is Kempinski's largest property in China.

This unique destination, managed by Kempinski, and owned by state-owned Beijing Enterprise Group, includes a total of 594 guestrooms and suites housed across the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island located along the lake, the Yanqi Hotel and 12 Boutique Hotels, located on Yanqi Island. Leisure facilities include 11 restaurants and bars, two Kempinski The Spa, a private marina, the Yanqi Pagoda, recreational and fitness facilities, two Kids Clubs and beautifully-landscaped gardens.

With 14,069 square metres of meeting space, spread across the 8,277-square-metre Beijing Yanqi Lake International Conference Centre, and the hotels with four ballrooms and 23 meeting rooms, this novel destination is designed to host high profile government conferences and is set to become the location of choice for global summits and large-scale international meetings in the region.

Be it dining with loved ones, entertaining business associates, hosting a meeting or staging a conference, celebrating a large or intimate wedding, or a weekend escape with the family, the facilities at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island offer guests a surprising change from their traditional experience in a resort hotel.

The Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island destination was the Official Host Venue for APEC China 2014.

About Kempinski:

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels in 31 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2014.

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