indicated Robert Gaymer-Jones, CEO Sofitel Worldwide.The Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort (picture) will open in September 2013, a mixture of French elegance and luxury with the essence of local tradition. Il will feature 415 rooms, among which 17 private bungalows ; a fitness center So FIT, and a So SPA.The Sofitel Wellington will be in operation in 2014, third Sofitel property in New-Zealand and first in the capital, located on Bolton Street, right in the centre of town. Its restaurant will showcase the local products but also a large selection of French and international wines. It will offer also to the guests several meeting rooms, a fitness center and an indoor swimming-pool.The Sofitel Shenyang Lido features 590 rooms and suites, four restaurants, two bars, two ballrooms, five meeting rooms, a Spa, a fitness centre, a swimming-pool, a table-tennis room and a squash court. The hotel is already open, but it will be closed shortly to allow for intense renovation and the implementation of Sofitel’ standards. The programme should be finished early 2014.