WORLDHOTELS� five affiliate hotels in Shanghai are offering Expo Special rates for guests visiting World Expo 2010.

The �Expo Special� features room rates from RMB 1,500 including a maximum of 2 entry tickets and transfers to the Expo site in Pudong. The offers are valid from 1 May to 31 October 2010 for a minimum of two nights.

Participating hotels are the Pudong located Eton Hotel and Yue Shanghai � both near to the Expo site - and Grand Central Hotel, Central Hotel and Seagull on the Bund located on the Puxi side of Shanghai.

Deluxe Collection affiliate Eton Hotel features contemporary style and refined luxury in the heart of Pudong, setting new benchmarks for superb service for its 462 exquisitely appointed rooms and outstanding facilities.

Yue Shanghai is a new First Class Collection affiliate of WORLDHOTELS. Located in an oasis of greenery right beside the picturesque Century Park in Pudong, the hotel�s hip and trendy styling has already created a long list of faithful fans and followers

Deluxe Collection affiliate Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers an �ultra-luxurious enclave of French elegance� just a short stroll from popular attractions including The Bund, People's Square, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Grand Theatre.

With a combination of modern art and elegant classical style, the Central Hotel Shanghai towers over the famous pedestrian street of Nanjing Lu and the business district in the heart of Shanghai.

First Class Collection affiliate The Seagull on the Bund is located directly on the banks of the Huangpu River and offers stunning views of Shanghai's newly re-styled Bund district.

World Expo visitors making a side-trip to Dalian in northern China can also take advantage of an �Expo Special� at Furama Hotel Dalian, the city�s first five-star luxury hotel which recently joined WORLDHOTELS as a Deluxe Collection affiliate.

Occupying prestigious twin towers in the heart of the city's commercial, shopping and entertainment district, the Furama Dalian�s �Expo Special� rate of RMB 898 for at least two nights includes breakfast and one way transfer from airport to hotel, along with 500 frequent flyer miles.

Roland Jegge, WORLDHOTELS� Vice President Asia Pacific, said: �We are delighted that five affiliate hotels in Shanghai are co-operating to offer guests added value during this world-class event which is attracting millions of visitors from around the world.�

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Issued on behalf of WORLDHOTELS by Grebstad Hicks Communications.

For further information, please contact:

Grebstad Hicks Communications Ms. Carol Kong Tel: 852 2810 0532 E-mail: carol.kong@ghcasia.com WORLDHOTELS Mr. Roland Jegge Tel: 65 6227 5535 E-mail: rjegge@worldhotels.com