China Shanghai- September 17, 2012 - The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai has maintained its position as one of the best Conference hotels in Asia following its recent renovation after securing another certification and being on the list of The Hot 25 Conference Hotel in Asia released by popular travel site, SmartTravelAsia.com.

Voted by affluent travelers and worldwide readers of SmartTravelAsia.com, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is recognized as one of the leading hotels in Asia that offers the highest level of quality in service, facilities for both meeting planners and event organizers.

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai re-introduced its new ballroom and event venues in June 2011 after completing a six-month renovation, offering 11 meetings rooms, a Ballroom and a business center which encompasses a total area of 5.400-square meter. Meeting planners will enjoy latest video conference technology, state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, Wi-Fi internet access, new amenities and contemporary décor enriching Asian influence with modern Chinese artworks. Since the reopening, the hotel’s popular Shen ballroom and all function spaces have hosted many successful events including luxury brands product launch, gala dinners, conferences, seminars and many more.

SmartTravelAsia is the region’s only dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers annually worldwide and has consistently high search engine rankings. The SmartTravelAsia.com 2012 BEST IN TRAVEL POLL – now in its eighth year – is a distillation of its readers’ perceptions and favorite travel brands. Vote is based on substantial hands-on travel experience, word-of-mouth at dinnertime chats, as well as exposure in the media.

To find out more about meeting and conference facilities at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai, contact (86-21) 6279 8888 or email at rc.sharz.catering@ritzcarlton.com