2012 SWATCH Girls Pro China Surfing Competition; 2012 CITIC PACIFIC Shenzhou Peninsula Men Surfing Competition and The 3rd Wanning International Surfing Festival were successfully held at Riyue Bay, Wanning. As the appointed official hotels, Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula warmly welcomed the media and athletes from all over the world.

 

SWATCH sponsored the Girls Pro China Surfing Competition in 2011, which had brought the World-Class professional surfing competition to China for the first time. CITIC PACIFIC Shenzhou Peninsula enhanced the events by sponsoring the Men Pro Surfing Competition this year. Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula provided the exceptional accommodation and Food & Beverage services for the event, also showcased that Wanning was not only the Surfing Capital in China, but also was an ideal Surfing Destination in the world.

 

Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort also involved the SWATCH Girls Pro China Surfing Competition with SPG Moment, which Starwood loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) members have an insider access to the hottest experience happens once in a lifetime. This time, SPG members got a chance to have private surf lessons and make close connections with the best surfing athletes in the world. After a series of online auction, three winners are won 5 days / 4 nights SWATCH Girls Pro China Surfing Moments, which no other can have:

 

–      Exclusive Private Surf Lessons with ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Tour Surfers

–      VIP access to the competition, the closing ceremony and after party

–      Spa treatment at the esteemed Shine Spa for Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula

–      SWATCH Limited Edition Watches designed specifically for the event

–      Exclusive Competition Vests signed by the competitors

Meanwhile, in celebration of Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula being appointed as the official partners for the events, the resorts had integrated the event to the hotel activities, ensuring that all guests who stayed in the resorts would have the opportunity to go to Riyue Bay and witness the competition exclusively.

 

Complex Hotel Manager of Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort and Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula, Mr. Douglas Brennan commented: “Hainan Island is located in the south of China, the same latitude as Hawaii. It is a perfect destination with the tropical climate all year around. The wind from North brings the stable and clean water that provides an ideal surfing atmosphere from October to March. We are looking forward to meet the athletes and wish them the best of luck during the competitions. We also welcome more guests to Shenzhou Peninsula and experience this Surfing Occasion. “

 

About The Events

 

2012 SWATCH Grils Pro China Surfing Competition; 2012 CITIC PACIFIC Men Pro Surfing Competion and The 3rd Wanning International Surfing Festival was held at Wanning from 20 November 2012 to 1 December 2012. The event continued the theme of “Passion Coast, Surf in Wanning”, which invited more than 400 guests from worldwide to celebrate this occasion. There were 32 World-class longboard women athletes and 36 World-class longboard men athletes to participate in the competitions. More than 100 live media had been invited to report this event live.

 

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,112 properties in nearly 100 countries and 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The Company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

 

Media Contact：

Hilary Li / Director of Marketing Communications

Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort

Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula

TEL: 0898-6253-8868 / 139-7691-8272

Email Address: Hilary.li@sheraton.com

 

SOURCE: Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula Resort & Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula