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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, a member of the Jardine Matheson Group, is an
international hotel investment and management group with luxury hotels, resorts
and residences in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
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The Group began with the opening of The Mandarin, in Central District Hong Kong
Island in 1963,and the group second opening of The Excelsior Hotel in Causeway
Bay in 1973. In 1974, Mandarin International Hotels Limited was formed as a hotel
management company, with the intention was to expand into Asia. That year, the
company acquired a 49% interest in The Oriental, Bangkok, resulting in two
"flagship" hotels for the company.
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Employees
and management;
Edouard Ettedgui is Group Chief Executive of the company and is based
at the Groups Hong Kong office. He joined Mandarin Oriental in this capacity in
1998.
The hotel group was, at the time, well recognized for providing award-winning
service in its Asian heartland and was beginning to embark upon a global growth
strategy. Under his leadership, the Groups portfolio has increased from 11 to 47
hotels worldwide currently, and is on track to being widely recognized as the best
luxury hotel group in the world, operating over 10,000 rooms in key city and resort
destinations.
The Group is represented in some of the worlds most desirable and strategic
locations and continues to gain momentum. The focus on geographic diversity has
complemented the Groups traditional Asian base, and includes dynamic
developments in key business and resort destinations in Asia, Europe, the Middle
East and North Africa and the Americas.
In 1985, the Company combined the two hotels under a common name, Mandarin
Oriental Hotel Group. In 1987, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was floated on
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the name of "Mandarin Oriental
International Limited." Mandarin Oriental International Limited, is incorporated
in Bermuda, and listed in London, Singapore and Bermuda. Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Group Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the
Groups hotels.
Location
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group operates 41 hotels in 27 countries, or has under
development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Groups
properties.
A dedicated team of full-time Mandarin Oriental trained staff including a 24hour concierge, valet, maintenance, housekeeping and security to manage
your daily life
This hotel chain has got a lot of facilities for its clients. There are rooms
with beautiful interiors, superb dining and an elegant spa in Atlanta. Two
private beaches can amaze you with their beauty in Bodrum, Turkey. The
Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas are surrounded by the citys bestloved sights and attractions. Mandarin Oriental is situated in the heart of
cosmopolitan London and lies between the beauty, tradition and tranquility of
Hyde Park and Knightsbridge, one of the world's most sophisticated and
luxurious shopping districts.
Situated in the heart of Taipei's bustling financial and business district, The
Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei offer luxurious accommodations and
signature services. Mandarin Oriental, Taipei offers four innovative
restaurants, two bars, and a 3,500-square-metre spa.
The hotel chain is growing year by year. There are some upcoming residences
all around the world which will be opened in the nearest future. Constructions
of hotels are planned in Abu Dhabi, Marbella, Boca Raton, Bangkok, Costa
Rica, Bali, Dellis Cay and Grand Cayman.