International flair at Kunming Crowne Plaza

International travelers to Southwest China now have a compelling choice for their leisure stay at the renovated Crowne Plaza City Center Kunming in the downtown area of Yunnan province's capital city.

Originally named the Bank Hotel, it first opened for the 1999 World Horticulture Exposition in Kunming and 20 months ago became part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, operator of the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands. Its clientele is mostly from Southeast Asian countries, as well as China and Japan. In August, the hotel started renovations to cater to international travelers.

The hotel's general manager Jim Khoo, with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and extensive qualifications in hotel management, brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the beautifully appointed 300-room property set in the heart of Kunming.