Rejuvenation of the Lido name

With so many hotels cropping up in the megacities of China, it is getting harder to find a unique selling point. One hotel, however, has a historical advantage, as Li Fusheng reports from Beijing.

For most veteran hoteliers working in China, one name has always inspired awe and respect. When the Lido opened in 1984, it marked the debut partnership between a Chinese property owner and the InterContinental Hotel Group.

The Lido name is again commanding attention as the partners join hands once more 30 years later with the unveiling of the Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido on March 1, next to its original venture.