The White Swan Hotel is located on the edge of Shamian Island beside the picturesque White Swan Pond.
Shamian Island lies quietly in the north, Fangcun is in the southwest, and the prosperous Haizhu is in the southeast.
Not only does this place have intoxicating riverside scenery and beautiful legends, but it also has a stirring historical story.
It is said that when Chen Jiongming betrayed Sun Yat-sen and bombarded the Marshal's Mansion.
It was in the Dongshan area of Baietan that Sun Yat-sen regrouped and rose again.
Shamian Island covers an area of 330 mu. In ancient times, this land was a sandbar called Shicuizhou.
There are many European-style buildings built in the Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China on the island.
These buildings are not only treasures of art, but also witnesses of history.
The formation of these European-style buildings hides a humiliating history.
During the Second Opium War, the Qing Dynasty was defeated.
Unfortunately, this precious land was spotted by the British and French invaders and became one of the earliest leased territories in China.
However, it was in this context that the construction of the White Swan Hotel became a miracle.
It rises from a 30,000 square meter mudflat, and its construction difficulty is world-class.
Since China was in the planned economy era at that time, many building materials were in short supply.
In order to create the masterpiece White Swan Hotel, Mr. Huo Yingdong spared no expense in purchasing advanced equipment, exquisite furniture and various utensils from foreign countries.
Sometimes, he would even import a piece of scarce wood from abroad to ensure the quality and style of the hotel.
It was his persistence and hard work that made the White Swan Hotel finally successfully built.
It has become a landmark building in Guangzhou and a symbol of China's reform and opening up and modernization.
When the tycoons arrived at the White Swan Hotel, they were all shocked by the towering building before them.
The hotel has an elegant appearance, just like a real white swan gracefully sitting on the bank of Baietan Pond.
It seems as if it is about to spread its wings and fly high, looking up at the bright starry sky.
Its ingenious design and exquisite architecture are breathtaking and everyone is captivated by it.
"Mr. Huo, Secretary Xu, distinguished guests, welcome to the White Swan Hotel."
General Manager Hu Peng led the management team and stood respectfully outside the door waiting.
Seeing a long line of Santana cars approaching, he immediately went forward to meet them.
After meeting his right-hand man Hu Peng, Huo Yingdong eagerly inquired about the hotel's preparations:
"Xiao Hu, how are the preparations for the hotel progressing?
The store will officially open in three days. Can we meet all the needs of our customers? "
The White Swan Hotel not only required Huo Yingdong to invest a lot of money, but also poured his heart and soul into it.
Now that the hotel is about to open, he is naturally particularly concerned and worried about any omissions.
“The hotel’s facilities are complete and it can currently meet the occupancy demand of 300 rooms at a time.
All service staff have received professional training to ensure that they provide guests with quality service.”
Hu Peng reported the hotel's preparations in detail with a respectful and serious attitude.
Then, he paused for a moment, glanced at Xu Zhihua, and continued:
“After in-depth discussions between our management and Secretary Xu.
It is generally agreed that the White Swan Hotel should not implement the four major opening policies in the early stages of its opening.
To avoid unnecessary confusion and impact caused by too many customers."
Xu Zhiyuan then added: "Mr. Huo, I also support this decision.
The four major openings are unprecedented in the domestic hotel industry.
Once implemented, it could lead to a large influx of people.
It will not only affect the VIP experience, but may also pose a safety hazard.
We must ensure the smooth operation of the hotel and provide a safe and comfortable environment for our guests."
The so-called "four major openings" refers to the hotel's implementation of an open strategy.
Anyone is allowed to visit and stay in the hotel, even if they are not guests or relatives of the hotel.
You can also enter freely to visit and take photos.
This strategy was the first of its kind among domestic high-end hotels serving the outside world at that time.
Because these hotels usually adopt a strict management method of "no entry for outsiders".
The White Swan Hotel's opening strategy undoubtedly sets a new precedent in the industry.
“I put so much effort into building this hotel.
It is not just to solve the housing shortage problem of visitors during the investment promotion process.
More importantly, I want to use this to tell the Chinese people.
The future will only get better, and our lives will be filled with hope and opportunities."
Huo Yingdong pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to the European-style buildings on Shamian Island.
A sharp light flashed in the depths of his eyes, and he said in a firm and powerful voice:
“Once upon a time, this place was a concession, a humiliating place where neither Chinese nor dogs were allowed to enter.
But today, we Chinese have truly stood up, straightened our spines, and become one of the world's powerful nations.
How can it be justified if ordinary people are not allowed to visit now?
We want the people to witness this glory and changes with their own eyes.
Let them deeply feel the strength of the country and the rejuvenation of the nation."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was in awe.
General Manager Hu Peng and senior official Xu Zhiyuan felt deeply ashamed.
They immediately expressed their full support for the decision to open the four doors.
This statement moved all the tycoons present.
They deeply felt the Huo family's selfless support and contribution to China, and this kind of family and country sentiment is admirable.
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