HK & Shanghai Hotels : Bans the Consumption of Shark Fin in HSH Group Operations
11/20/2011 | 09:15pm
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED
21 NOVEMBER, 2011
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED
BANS THE CONSUMPTION OF SHARK FIN IN ITS GROUP OPERATIONS
(Hong Kong, 21 November 2011) In recognition of the
threat facing the global shark population and in line with
the Company's sustainability vision, The Hongkong and
Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), parent company of The
Peninsula Hotels, Repulse Bay Complex and Peak Complex, today
announced that it will stop serving shark fin at all its
group operations, effective 1 January 2012. However, the
Company will honour banquet bookings involving shark fin soup
made prior to 21 November 2011, but taking place after 1
January 2012.
Mr. Clement K.M. Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of HSH,
said: "By removing shark fin from our menus, we hope that our
decision can contribute to preserving the marine ecosystem
for the world's future generations. As Asia's oldest hotel
company, we also hope that our decision will inspire other
hospitality companies to do the same and that our industry
will
play a role in helping to preserve the bio-diversity of our
oceans."
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * About The Hongkong and
Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is
engaged in the ownership, development and management of
prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in
key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well
as the provision of transport, club management and other
services. The hotel portfolio of the Group comprises The
Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York,
Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and Paris
(opening in 2013). The property portfolio of the Group
includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and The Peak
Tramways, St. John's Building, The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam and the Thai Country Club in Bangkok,
Thailand.
For further information on this release, please contact:
Irene Lau
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
Tel: (852) 2840 7788
Fax: (852) 2840 7567
Email: irenelau@peninsula.com
8th Floor, St. George's Building, 2 Ice House
Street, Central, Hong Kong. Postal Address: G.P.O. Box 23,
Hong Kong.
Telephone: (852) 2840 7788; Facsimile: (852) 2810 4306.
