China Lodging Group, Limited Appoints Chief Financial Officer

SHANGHAI, China, May 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Lodging Group, Limited HTHT ("China Lodging Group" or the "Company"), a leading and fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China, today announced that it has appointed Hui Chen as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 22, 2015.

"On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Hui as Chief Financial Officer," said Mr. Qi Ji, founder, executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Hui's strong leadership and in-depth financial experience will be invaluable assets to the company and our shareholders."

Ms. Chen has been Executive Vice President of Finance since January 2015. In her new role of Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Chen will report to Jenny Zhang, President of the Company. Ms. Chen has strong internal control and deep financial expertise in the travel and hotel industries in China. Previously, Ms. Chen once served as the Chief Financial Officer of Home Inns Group and the Finance Director of Ctrip.com. Ms. Chen obtained her Master degree in Management from Shanghai Jiaotong University.

About China Lodging Group, Limited

China Lodging Group, Limited is a leading and fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China. The Company provides business and leisure travelers with high-quality, and conveniently-located hotel products under seven brands, namely, Joya Hotel, Manxin Hotels & Resorts, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, HanTing Hotel, Elan Hotel and Hi Inn. For more information, please visit the Company's website: http://ir.huazhu.com.

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