Accor’s Songtsam Retreat reports surge in corporate groups

THE 75-key Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-la – MGallery Collection, which sits 3,300m above sea level among the peaks of Yunnan and Tibet, has seen a twofold increase in corporate event business this year compared to the last.

Patrick Druet, general manager of the five-star Songtsam Retreat which belongs to Accor’s Mgallery Collection of unique boutique hotels, said most of these clients had come from Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with bookings made for an average of five nights.

Druet said the property’s “sacred location” offered “a refuge at the end of the world where travellers can immerse in genuine local hospitality”.

He added: “It makes a big difference when you host business events in such peaceful sanctuaries instead of in big cities.

“Furthermore, we can offer an exclusive experience here as we tailor the programme according to the client’s needs.”

Spread across 8.5 hectares on a hillside, the hotel features Tibetan-style handcrafted furniture and fittings and offers a 104m2 meeting hall that can accommodate 100 guests in a classroom setting. The space is equipped with a projector, audiovisual equipment, flip chart and stage, and also comes with a 73.4m2 multifunction terrace.

Other facilities that can support a corporate gathering include a selection of dining facilities and a spa that offers Tibetan and oriental therapies.

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