Group 1 - Wang Jianlin, chairman of Dalian Wanda Group, recently visited Karamay, Xinjiang, to explore investment and tourism development opportunities [2] - Karamay is described as a "pearl of Xinjiang" with rich tourism resources, including unique attractions like the Dushanzi Grand Canyon and the World Devil City [2] - Wang expressed interest in collaborating with Karamay to enhance urban development and improve the happiness index of local residents [2] Group 2 - Dalian Wanda Group has been facing financial difficulties, leading to multiple instances of equity freezes and execution orders this year [2] - The company has adopted a "sell, sell, sell" strategy to alleviate financial pressure, indicating a shift towards a light asset model as part of its strategic plan [2] - On April 17, Tongcheng Travel announced an agreement to acquire 100% of Wanda Hotel Management (Hong Kong) for approximately 2.49 billion yuan, valuing the deal at 9.5 times its adjusted EBITDA for 2023 [3] - Wanda Hotel Management, part of Wanda Hotel Development's light asset segment, is projected to generate revenue of 890 million HKD in 2024, with an occupancy rate of 53.9%, down 2 percentage points year-on-year [3] - In recent years, Wanda Group has sold multiple Wanda Plazas, with insurance companies becoming major buyers [3]
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