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2009
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- A new, chic and hip Empire Hotel Hong Kong • Causeway Bay soft opened in April.
- Empire Grand Room, a brand new meeting venue in Empire Hotel Hong Kong • Wan Chai was opened in May.
- Empire Club Lounge was made available to premium guests and business travelers in Empire Hotel Hong Kong • Wan Chai in May.
- Added 28 new rooms to Empire Hotel Kowloon • Tsim Sha Tsui in February.
- JBC Travel celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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2008
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- In December, The Empire Hotels & Resorts group unveiled a new logo image embodying an image of a lush tea bush and a worldwide social etiquette – serving tea to guests when they come to visit.
- Opened a new restaurant named ‘Everyday USA’ in Shanghai.
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2007
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- Acquired an office building at Wing Hing Street, Causeway Bay for converting into a 5 star boutique Hotel with 280 rooms.
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2002
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- Acquired the franchised TGI Fridays restaurants in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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2001
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- Empire Hotel Kowloon • Tsim Sha Tsui, a 315-room new hotel at the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, was completed and commenced operation.
- Acquired a renowned travel agency, JBC Travel, a major air-ticket wholesale distributor in Hong Kong, complimenting the hotel business.
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2000
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- Spun off the hotel operation into a separately listed company, Asia Standard Hotel Group Limited (code:292), in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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1997
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- Acquired the Landmark Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. The hotel has 358 rooms, three food and beverage outlets and a large convention hall.
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1994
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- Started Hotel Business after acquiring a 323-room Empire Hong Kong Hotel (then known as Evergreen Plaza Hotel) in Wanchai, Hong Kong.
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