April 9, 2013
THE PENINSULA HOTELS CONFIRMED AS A PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE AMERICAN PAVILION AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2013
The American Pavilion celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a major redesign that incorporates sophisticated elements influenced by The Peninsula Hotels’ iconic properties
The Peninsula Hotels is proud to announce that they, with American Express, are confirmed as sponsorsfor The American Pavilion at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. In celebration of The American Pavilion’s 25th Anniversary, a completely new look will debut for Cannes 2013. In a first for The American Pavilion, the location will incorporate select design elements of The Peninsula properties, showcasing the forthcoming opening of the group’s historic property in Paris. The bustling American Pavilion will also feature several Peninsula signature dishes on their daily menus.
“We are thrilled that American Express and The Peninsula Hotelshave come on board as presenting sponsors for this milestone year and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with them,” says Julie Sisk, founder of The American Pavilion.
Robert Cheng, Vice President, Marketing of The Peninsula Hotels commented “With our long heritage as one of the world’s oldest luxury hospitality groups, The Peninsula Hotels has been creating memorable moments for our guests since 1866. The combination of the glamour and style of our hotels (including our newest hotel in Paris, premiering soon), the movie world and the Festival means that this partnership with the American Pavilion is the ideal platform to take our brand to different audiences across the globe.”
“The 25th Anniversary seems the perfect time to partner with The Pavilion for American Express. We are thrilled to join the iconic brands, artists and executives who have made up its 25-year history, as well as providing exclusive access and experiences for our Cardmembers. Our long association with film including our founding partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival and our title partnership of the London Film Festival make support of the 25th Anniversary of the American Pavilion a natural evolution” stated Lisa Gregg, Vice President, Head of International Card Products and Experiences at American Express.
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Founded 25 years ago by industry maven Julie Sisk, The American Pavilion is a place where North American film industry professionals can gather to share ideas and network during Cannes Film Festival, the largest and most prestigious film festival in the world. Initially created to provide a convenient single meeting space for all the North American film professionals in town, The Pavilion has
grown to become the essential hub for the industry off The Croisette, offering membership for professionals, provocative and insightful programming, immersive student programs, Emerging Filmmaker Showcases, and more.
Luminaries that have supported The Pavilion over the years include: filmmakers Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Wong Kar Wai, Spike Lee, Billy Bob Thornton, and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, James Franco, Michelle Williams, Jessica Chastain, Robert Duvall, and Matt Lauer amongst many others.
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ABOUT THE AMERICAN PAVILION
Celebrating its 25th year as the center of American hospitality for the film industry in Cannes, The Pavilion brings professional and emerging filmmakers together.
The American Pavilion is the center of activity at the Cannes International Film Festival for the American film community, offering membership for professionals, provocative and insightful programming, immersive student programs, the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase, and more.
Serving as a communication and hospitality center for the thousands of Americans in Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival, The American Pavilion provides an impressive array of facilities and services to the international film community. Since its debut at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival, The Pavilion has become a permanent fixture on the Cannes landscape.
For the corporate sponsors of The American Pavilion, the dozens of exhibitors and office holders, and the thousands of American participants, The American Pavilion accommodates the need for information, orientation, and recreation. For the duration of the Festival, The American Pavilion provides both a dynamic business environment and an opportunity to relax in comfortable surroundings.
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Just a few steps from the Palais des Festivals, where all the major Festival films are premiered, and with a panoramic view of the Bay of Cannes, The American Pavilion is the perfect place to transact business, share ideas, and effectively reach the thousands of affluent international business travelers who attend the Festival every year.
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ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travellers Cheques, travel and insurance products.
As part of the premium service American Express provides, Cardmembers have access to enriched experiences at some of theworld’s most sought after entertainment events, including best seats, exclusive offers and early-on-sale tickets.
ABOUT The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of transport, club management and other services. The hotel portfolio of the Group comprises The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and Paris (under construction). The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and The Peak Tramways, St. John’s Building, The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand.
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