25 October 2008 - Ironman China, Ltd. announced today that the Crown Spa Resort
Hainan has been named the Official Hotel of Ironman China & Ironman 70.3 China
presented by K-Swiss.
Located on prime beachfront property east of Haikou, the Crown Spa Resort Hainan has
excellent facilities and is conveniently located to the start, finish and transition area of
Ironman China’s newly revised race course. Calling it “one of the premier resort
destinations in Haikou,” Ironman China, Ltd. president, Robert Vernon said “we are
extremely pleased to have the Crown Spa Resort as a sponsor, and we know that our
athletes and their travel companions will appreciate the warm reception they will receive at
this world-class hotel and spa.”
The Crown Spa Resort Hainan is a 5-star Hotel-Spa-Resort located just 15 minutes from
Haikou’s Meilan International Airport and the city’s commercial district. The hotel holds
Guinness World Records for “The Largest Resort in China” and “The Largest Indoor Hot
Spring Hydrotherapy Center. Besides two Guinness World Records, the hotel is also a
member of Interval International and member of ISPA (International Spa Association). It
has a private beach of 1000 meters, natural hot spring, and a well-equipped Fitness
Center.
Special discounts for Ironman athletes and their travel companions are being provided by
the hotel and will be available only for rooms booked through authorized Ironman China
tour operators. Links to those tour operators may be found on the Ironman China website
at IronmanChina.com.
The island of Hainan is located in the southernmost part of China, neighboring the
Philippines' Luzon Island in the east, and Malaysia and Indonesia in the south. Popularly
known as the “Hawaii of the Orient,” Hainan boasts exotic beaches and a tropical climate
all year round.
Ironman China will take place on 19 April 2009, the same day as Ironman 70.3 China, and
is the only race venue to host two Ironman events at the same site on the same day.
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