Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Company Limited ("Jin Jiang Hotels") is one of PRC’s leading hotel operators and managers, principally engaged in star-rated hotel operation and management, budget hotel operation and franchising as well as restaurants, transportation, logistics and travel agency business, etc. Jin Jiang Hotels was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2006, with stock code 2006.hk. Jin Jiang Hotels was the first stock with pure PRC hotel concept in the Hong Kong stock market.
As of the end of 2011, 858 hotels were operated or under development by the Group in the PRC, providing a total of 123,000 rooms in 200 cities in 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions. The Group operates a wide range of hotels, including landmark hotels, luxury hotels, commercial hotels and budget hotels, using brands such as J.Hotel, Jin Jiang, Marvel, Jin Jiang inn, etc and has built national brand recognition through the provision of comprehensive hotel services and a unique business model. Jin Jiang Hotels ranks 12th worldwide according to the ranking of 300 top hotel groups in the world by the HOTELSmagazine, a reputable publication of the international hospitality industry. Jin Jiang Hotels’ 50%-owned Interstate Hotels & Resorts, LLC in the U.S. operates approximately 400 hotels in nine countries.
Separately, Jin Jiang Hotels also holds stakes in a number of PRC-listed companies, including Shanghai Jinjiang International Hotels Development Co., Ltd (600754.sh/900934.sh), Shanghai Jin Jiang International Industrial Investment Co., Ltd. (600650.sh/900914.sh) and Jinjiang Travel (900929.sh).