Dr Monika Gommolla, chairwoman of Maritim Hotels, delivers a speech to Taicang from Germany on Jan 15. [Photo/WeChat account: TCinvest]

Maritim, a leader in Germany's hotel industry, will open a hotel in the New Science and Education Town in Taicang, Jiangsu province, based on an agreement signed on Jan 15.

Dr Monika Gommolla, chairwoman of Maritim Hotels, delivered a speech via a video message. She said that Taicang was undoubtedly Maritim's first investment choice due to the city's density of German enterprises, adding that she is planning a visit to Taicang after the global COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

Maritim Hotel Taicang, which will be the first German hotel in Taicang, will be located by the side of the Liuhe River in New Science and Education Town, an area with high commercial and cultural values in the city.

The name "Maritim" is synonymous with German hospitality and excellence. [Photo/WeChat account: TCinvest]

Maritim has been playing a decisive role in the development of Germany's hotel industry since its founding in 1969, with the country's best known hotel chain now enjoying a strong international reputation.

The elegant accommodation, state of the art event rooms, award winning restaurants, sought-after pubs, and comprehensively equipped wellness facilities have made the name "Maritim" synonymous with German hospitality and excellence.

Taicang has been seeking cooperation with a German hotel brand for years. The opening of Maritim Hotel Taicang will offer state-of-the-art services to the more than 360 German enterprises in Taicang, as well as increase the city's appeal to foreign businesses and tourists.