On 31 December, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Putian opened in Putian, China, the first international hotel brand in this city of three million in Fujian Province.

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So Biki tied up with Hilton International, agreeing to co-brand his Trident hotel chain. (The marketing deal ended in March.) He hints at future partnerships, even, perhaps, a merger.

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Pierre Jochem, general manager of Raffles International, noted that the watch brand, which is 180 years old, shares a commitment with the hotel to heritage and innovation.

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