Hong Kong Briefs

<H1> Hong Kong Briefs</H1>Structural Harmony

Recruiting an expert in feng shue, a discipline prevalent throughout China that structures a room in balance with spiritual forces, the Conrad International Hong Kong has wrapped up a $4.5 million renovation of its ballroom and executive rooms.

Corporate Upgrades

The J.W. Marriott Hotel Hong Kong has added business-class rooms on executive floors and has upgraded telephones, featuring dataports and redial keys, in all rooms.

Videoconferencing

The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel has unveiled a videoconferencing facility.

The hotel also has stocked up on amenities geared toward female travelers, such as exercise videos and mats, makeup and hair rollers, all available upon request. Meanwhile, guests who settle in for 14 consecutive days or longer receive 25 percent off room rates, 10 percent off business center services and free local phone calls. Major corporate clients include Bear Stearns, Goldman Sachs and Boeing.

Regent Renovations

The Regent Hong Kong wrapped up its three-year renovation this year with the opening of Club Shanghai, a restaurant evocative of 1920s China.

The hotel also has bolstered its business center and upgraded its Deluxe Suites to include new fabrics, bold color schemes and Asian artwork.

Ritz Revamps Biz Center

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong has upgraded its business center, adding two meeting rooms-one holding 12, the other six-as well as additional computers, slide-making facilities, a design service and Internet access. Videoconferencing facilities will debut by year-end.