For Immediate Release

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel: Proud to be the Official Hotel for the Kong Sevens

Hong Kong,10 May 2016 - The 71 exciting games of the 2016 Sevens were held successfully from 8 to 10 April 2016 at . Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, was proud to be the Hong Kong Sevens’ Official Hotel partner for the 18th consecutive year. One week before the matches, the teams checked-in to Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, creating a great buzz in the hotel and around the whole neighbourhood.

For the 2016 tournament, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel accommodated all 28 teams in over 400 guestrooms. The players resided at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel from 1 to 11 April. The hotel has 18 years of experience in providing the highest levels of hospitality for the rugby stars and catering to their special requirements, from providing bottled water, sports drinks, towels and ice packs to healthy and delicious cuisine. Hotel associates were excited to welcome back the players and provide exceptional service for guests throughout their stay.

Below are some interesting figures from this year’s Hong Kong Sevens:

2016 Fun Facts Luggage handled 1,400 pieces Towels used 6,400 pieces Water consumption 30,000 bottles Ice packs used 1,040 pieces

Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2113-0088 Fax: (852) 2113-0011 [email protected] www.marcopolohotels.com

Sushi consumption 18,000 pieces Salmon consumption 250 pieces (whole salmon) Banana consumption 4,000 pieces Watermelon consumption 600kg

The international event draws rugby fans from around the world. “The Hong Kong Sevens is a highly anticipated annual sporting event and a wonderfully fun weekend in Hong Kong. Every year we welcome a lot of rugby fans, from as far away as Australia, UK and USA. The fans are very excited that they can stay at the same hotel with the players,” says James Ong, General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels - Hong Kong.

Results of 2016 Hong Kong Sevens - Cup Champion: - Cup Runner-up: New Zealand - Plate Champion: England - Bowl Champion: Argentina - Shield Champion: Russia - Qualifier Champion: Japan

Note to Editors: About Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is part of Harbour City – Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex, housing over 450 shops, including the world’s leading luxury brands and a myriad of dining options.

Comprised of 665 luxurious guestrooms and suites, many of which offer breathtaking waterfront views of celebrated Victoria Harbour, the hotel also offers the ultimate in personalised service at The Continental Club. All rooms are well-equipped with complimentary handy smartphone and Wi- Fi, plus deluxe amenities. Within a short walk are landmarks such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Space Museum, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and 1881 Heritage. The hotel is also on the doorstep of the Star Ferry terminal and MTR subway stations.

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a lobby lounge, gym, all-day dining outlet Cafe Marco on Level 1 featuring a wide variety of gourmet cuisines from all over the world, plus renowned authentic Italian restaurant Cucina. The hotel has 14 function rooms; the largest venue can accommodate up to 430 guests, with dedicated service from our professional Banquet team.

The hotel is part of Marco Polo Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations. Other Marco Polo properties include Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel in Hong Kong, as well as hotels in mainland China and the Philippines.

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For more information contact: Samantha Poon Director of Communications Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince Tel: (852) 2118-7281 Fax: (852) 2113-0211 Email: [email protected]

Denise Ho Communications Manager Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel | Gateway | Prince Tel: (852) 2118-7282 Fax: (852) 2113-0211 Email: [email protected]