SPEECH
H.E Mr. Ly Hong, Hotel's Chairman
At the Official Opening of Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace
Resort & Spa
Siem Reap, August 1st 2011
- His Excellency Dr. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister, Minister of Commerce, and Lok Chumteav;
- His Excellency Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, and Lok Chumteav;
- His Excellency Dr. Sou Phirin, Governor of Governing Council of Siem Reap Province;
- Mr. Ching Yann, representative of the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Cambodia
- Mr. Wang Vinchang, General Manager of Soluxe Group in Beijing;
- Excellencies, Lok Oknha, Lok Chumteav, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman!
Today, I would like to say thank all distinguished guests to Angkor Palace for coming to witness the official inauguration ceremony to become a member of 5-star hotels under the name "Grand Soluxe Angkor Palace Resort & Spa".
Siem Reap is one of the hottest tourists' destinations in Asia. It is because this province is culturally and historically attractive. I am very glad that our hotel has played an important part in attracting tourists to this destination.
I have been most interested in the wonderful Angkor Wat for many years, and started to draw the blueprint to build this hotel to reflect the architecture of many temple which are more than 1000 years old.
The construction of this hotel started in 2011, and we are very particular to ensure that the building structure will reflect the national identity, Khmer cultural heritage, making our guests to recognize the beauty of our Cambodia.
We have tried to utilize the local materials for the construction and for decorating rooms. Moreover, we also have incorporated the existing local methods, skills and knowledge in the construction. Currently, our hotel has 259 rooms for guests and 320 staff, and this is one small contribution to creating employment for Cambodians together with the Royal Government.
This hotel is built on 11 hectares. With this spacious location, I believe that guests would enjoy their holidays in our glorious land of Angkor. In addition, we, as well as the leaders and all staff, are paying much attention on preserving the natural environment, by leaving many trees in their old place to surround this hotels with green garden.
I am very proud and satisfied with the contribution and encouragement of His Excellencies, Lok Okhna, Lok Chumteav, Ladies and gentlemen, local and foreign business partners, leaders and all staff of the hotel. It is with such contribution that our hotel becomes famous and is recognized locally and internationally in terms of perfect service to all tourists. In Particular, recently we have received the 5-star award "Would Luxury Hotel Award" two times in 2010 and 2011, which will be presented to us in the Republic of Croatia in mid-September.
Finally, I would like to thank all distinguished guests for coming to participate in this auspicious event. I know that His Excellencies, Lok Chumteav, Lakies and gentlemen have traveled a long distance to participate in this event, and again I would like to express my profound appreciation.
I hope that all distinguished guests will enjoy witnessing this official inauguration, and wish all distinguished guests the four gems of Buddhist blessings: Longevity, Nobility, Health and Strength.
Thanks for your attention!
