What methods/tactics does Ritz-Carlton hotels employ to generate better awareness of itself in China?
We have clearly defined market segments that we target. For example, out of the total China team we have a dedicated team of 15 professionals focusing exclusively on the business travel market, whilst we have duplicate teams focusing on lifestyle, group travel etc. These efforts are supported by our dedicated PR team and all teams contribute in an integrated manner with goals determined at the centre. All divisions operate as one team and that is our strength. Q: Additional comments? A: Ritz-Carlton is ahead of its competitors in China with the right deal structures and the right partners, and the best is still to come. Our new properties in China will be our flagship properties, namely the Ritz-Carlton in Pudong which will be the best five star hotel in China, and the new Ritz-Carlton to be launched in Hong Kong is also set to become one of the best hotels in the world which will win all the accolades, set in a phenomenal location, the tallest building in the world, the International
