Chinese Chef at Le Meridien Amman China Town

AMMAN, JORDAN, June 21, 2011 (Press-News.org) Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently announced the addition of a new chef to its culinary team, Chinese Chef Di Junkai whose role is to oversee culinary operations at its infamous fine dining China Town restaurant.

Junkai brings with him 24 years of culinary experience in many 5-star and luxury hotels from around the world. He took his first steps in the culinary art industry in his home country; China and continued his gastronomic creations in Beijing, Singapore, the Gulf countries and currently in Amman. The various culinary heritage in those countries have flavored Chef Junkai's experience and expertise.

"It is a privilege for me to be part of this historical landmark. This hotel provides a unique and memorable guest experience with its authentic cuisine and friendly ambiance", said Chef Junkai. My passion for classical to modern contemporary cooking with a touch of sophistication will surely contribute to China Town's distinction."

About Le Meridien
Le Meridien, the French-born hotel brand currently represented by 105 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. Since then, Le Meridien has undergone a brand transformation, which included a consolidation of its hotels and resorts, appointing a full-time Cultural Curator (French arts-provocateur Jerôme Sans) and re-inventing numerous consumer touch points, by bringing unique, curated and interactive experiences to its guests. With nearly 70 of its hotels located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Meridien provides a strong international complement to Starwood's primarily North American holdings and consumer base. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Meridien hotels and resorts within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China. Le Meridien recently opened new hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai in Thailand, Shimei Bay in China, and Dallas, Texas in the United States. Le Meridien will open hotels in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Panama City, Panama, and Xiamen, Chongqing Nan'an, and Qingdao in China. The company recently signed new hotel deals in Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, please visit http://www.lemeridien.com.

About Starwood Hotels and Resorts:
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis , The Luxury Collection , W , Westin , Le Meridien , Sheraton , Four Points by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft , and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc, one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.