In 1963, we opened our flagship property in Hong Kong. It was perfect timing. Hong Kong was growing in regional and financial importance, and our hotel was in the very heart of this thriving metropolis.
1963
Our flagship hotel opens as The Mandarin and soon builds up an enviable reputation for fine service.
1974
Mandarin International Hotels Limited is formed as a hotel management company.
Our intention was to expand into Asia and operate hotels that would reflect the standard of service synonymous with our property in Hong Kong.
In this year, we expanded our portfolio through the acquisition of a 49% interest in The Oriental, Bangkok. The Oriental was already a legendary property and acknowledged as one of the world's great hotels. Through the management of both The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental, Bangkok, we were in the unusual, and enviable, position of having two ‘flagship’ hotels whose names represented the best in hospitality.
1985
We rationalised our corporate structure and combined these two prestigious properties under a common name, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Our express aim was, and still is, to concentrate on the development and operation of deluxe and first class hotels worldwide.
1987
On 8th June, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was floated on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the name of Mandarin Oriental International Limited with a net asset value of USD 277 million.
1995 onwards
The parent company, Mandarin Oriental International Limited is incorporated in Bermuda, listed in London, Singapore and Bermuda.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the Group’s hotels, with additional corporate offices in London, New York and San Francisco.
