Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific luxury hotel group, introduces the “Signature Stages” package at five Shangri-La locations - Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xian, Suzhou and Chiang Mai – which includes:

Auditorium rental from 8 a.m. until noon, or from 1 to 5 p.m.
Use of LCD projector, screen and built-in audio and visual equipment
Dedicated on-site technician throughout the event Complimentary flower arrangement for the podium, head table and VIP corsage
Complimentary bottled mineral water
Stationery arrangement at every seat
One coffee break with coffee and tea service throughout the function

As well, meeting planners with minimum of 50 participants or more booked for the auditorium, will receive additional benefits, valid from 1 April until 30 June 2008:

Complimentary sound recording of the programme
Complimentary hotel photographer service
Gift certificate of lunch or dinner for two for the event organiser
Coffee break menu with an additional choice of food item

Auditoriums at the respective hotels are the newest such facilities in their cities and offer high-tech audio and visual equipment: projectors and screens for multi-media presentations and displays; computer power point connections including internet access at every seat; and 32 inches and larger plasma televisions. Simultaneous interpretation facilities are available in Xian and Guangzhou.

All the auditoriums offer large spaces ranging from 209 to 312 square metres, with built-in seats and desks, and some with removable or extended table-tops, which can comfortably accommodate between 87 and 120 people. The auditorium at Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou also provides wheelchair access to the venue and onto the stage, and has two adjoining function rooms that can be set up as a pre-event cocktail or waiting room.

The auditoriums at the Shangri-La are ideal for events such as award presentations, press conferences, interviews, seminars and forums, product launches, intimate concerts and film previews.

“Signature Events” is a comprehensive set of initiatives designed to position Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, firmly at the forefront of delivering streamlined, successful events. Meeting organisers can take advantage of services and benefits tailored to their needs, from initial inquiry to event follow-up. With over 130,000 square metres (over 1.4 million square feet) total meeting space in 55 properties, Shangri-La offers more meeting capacity than any other Asia Pacific luxury hotel group, featuring pillarless, high-ceilinged ballrooms up to 2,240 square metres in key city locations. For more information, please visit www.shangri-la.com.

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