Sanya, China – 23 May 2016 – Wanda Hotels and Resorts and Hainan Keenwin Haitang Resort Investment Co. have signed a formal agreement on the management project of Wanda Vista Resort Sanya, which marks the second management contract property under the company’s “asset-light” strategy. Wanda Vista is the luxury hotel brand under Wanda Hotels and Resorts’ portfolio. Wanda Vista Resort Sanya will be the 14th Wanda Vista Hotel, and the 48th owned and managed hotel under Wanda Hotels & Resorts.

Located on the National Coast – Haiwtang Bay, Sanya, which is a continuous 20 km expanse of white sand on Hainan Island, Wanda Vista Resort Sanya is directly opposite Wuzhizhou Island, a diver’s paradise, and adjacent to the upcoming Sanya Finance Forum Convention Center project by Poly Group. The resort is only a 25-minute drive from Sanya Phoenix International Airport and a 12-minute drive from the Sanya Duty Free Store.  

Inspired by Hainanese culture, Wanda Vista Resort Sanya combines contemporary décor with classic Chinese design, using the finest materials available from the south of China. The resort features 399 guestrooms, including 320 deluxe guestrooms, 54 suites and 25 residential-style villas. Five restaurants and bars are available for guests to savor the best of Hainan’s delights, including a Chinese restaurant, an all-day dining restaurant, a buffet restaurant, the Lobby Lounge and a beer bar.

A unique, 1,200-meter long seawater river runs around the buildings, where guests can enjoy a dragon boat ride to their building from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. The Wood Art Museum is completely surrounded by the spectacular river and housed in a century-old Shanghai-style mansion which was previously owned by a 20th-century celebrity, Mr. Du Yuesheng. The museum was brought in from Shanghai, and serves as the ideal venue for small weddings, corporate events, private parties or exhibitions for up to 40 people. Other fabulous meeting facilities include the Grand Vienna Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 1,400 people, and the 4,000-sq m Sea Side Lawn, which is perfect for romantic weddings.  

Wanda Vista Resort Sanya’s spa is located in the villa complex’s wellness area and offers a wide range of spa treatments designed to revitalize the body and mind. The Fitness Center offers a tailor-made schedule of classes ranging from yoga to Pilates and personal training. Facilities include changing rooms and relaxation areas as well as saunas and steam rooms.  The resort has direct access to the beach and an outdoor swimming pool with views of the 2,500-sq m garden, along with a children’s pool. The Kids Club is conveniently located close to the main area of the resort, where junior guests can enjoy their holiday. Another unique feature of Wanda Vista Resort Sanya is the 18-hole miniature golf putting green for all levels of golfers.

“As the second management contract project of Wanda Hotels and Resorts, Wanda Vista Resort Sanya illustrates our ability to continuously develop under the ‘asset-light’ strategy, which marks another milestone in our development history,” said Mr. Qian Jin, President of Wanda Hotels and Resorts. “Wanda Hotels and Resorts is a Chinese luxury hotel management company. Since its establishment in 2012, its professional hotel management team has created the ‘Wanda Reign’, ‘Wanda Vista’ and ‘Wanda Realm’ brands, which have won strong recognition and trust in the market in less than four years. I believe Wanda Hotels and Resorts will remain committed to its pursuit of guest satisfaction, so as to create unique and oriental brand experiences for guests at home and abroad, and greater market value for the hotel owner.”

Mr. Li Liming, Chairman of Hainan Keenwin Group, added: “Introducing a distinctive brand - Wanda Vista – to the market will definitely present our guests with the best luxury resort in Sanya, with unique Chinese characteristics. We believe that, together with Wanda Hotels and Resorts, we will further promote Sanya’s tourism industry by offering the most attentive services for guests at home and abroad.”