Taipei, Taiwan (September 11, 2013)   Get ready for the largest LGBT- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender- Pride Parade and Parties in Asia.  Pack your bags and come to one of the most LGBT friendly cities in Asia; Taipei for the most anticipated events and parties between 10/24~10/28 2013.   For further information and reservations, please call W Taipei at +886-2-7703-8888.

Each year the event emphasizes on specific issues of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The event is not only appreciated and celebrated by this community alone but also friends and family, those who support them and this cause. Now in its 11th year, the Taiwan LGBT Pride has grown from a humble gathering of 500 participants in 2003 to become the largest annual LGBT parade in Asia. Organizers estimated that there will be more than 50,000 participants this year. The parade will proceed on October 26 afternoon from Ketagalan Boulevard.

“W is big supporter to the alternative lifestyles,” shared Cary Michael Gray, “this is the second year we have offered this special package; we wish to provide the Taiwan LGBT a safe and fun place to celebrate and be proud regardless of who they love.”

“2013 Pride in Taiwan” Room Package is priced from TWD10,200+10%+5% onwards, including one night stay in a Wonderful room, suite rates are also available. Welcome cocktails for two, Rainbow in-room welcome expression, Gym access with daily protein drinks for two.

For further information and reservations please call W Taipei at (02) 7703-8888 or e-mail: reservations.taipei@whotels.com or visit: wtaipei.com/hoteloffers.

About W Taipei

W Taipei, which opened to the world on Valentine’s Day of 2011, is ideally situated in the midst of the buzzing Central Business District of Xinyi.  Destined to become a stylish meeting place for Taipei’s trendsetters, business leaders and discerning world travelers, W Taipei is one of the city’s largest luxury hotels, with 405 guestrooms showcasing spectacular urban views and views of the city’s iconic Taipei 101 building. The hotel’s design theme, “Nature Electrified” underscores all of its key features, from the signature restaurants and lounges to guestrooms that are each designed as private, quiet sanctuaries filled with natural materials, lush amenities and modern conveniences.  For reservations and more information, please visit www.wtaipei.com .

About W Hotels Worldwide

W Hotels is a contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand and the industry innovator with 44 hotels and retreats, including 15 W-branded residences, in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access, offering a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passions around fashion, music and entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brand’s sensibility through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts, signature spas and inspiring residences. With more than 13 years of proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach 60 hotels by the end of 2015. W Hotels have been announced for Guangzhou, Milan, Shanghai, Beijing, Bogota, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, and Sante Fe, Mexico, while upcoming W Retreats include Verbier, Goa, and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. For more information, visit www.whotels.com. To live the W Hotels lifestyle 24/7/365, visit www.wresidences.com. Follow @WHotels on Twitter.

About Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association

Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association (TTHA or Hotline) was funded in 1998 and later in 2000, has become the first official registered national LGBT NGO in Taiwan. With ideas of peer counseling, support network and community center, Hotline (TTHA) anticipates eliminating discrimination and unjust treatment towards the LGBT community. 2011, Hotline received 1259 counseling phone calls; provided HIV/AIDS prevention education, seminar and counseling for 265 persons; helped at least 120 parents of LGBT; organized events for over 150 senior LGBT people; and gave 673 speeches on LGBT and gender education, which reached out 54,654 students and teachers. Hotline also devoted to eliminating social stigma on sexual orientation and gender identity; advocating LGBT equal rights; and building a non-discrimination society towards LGBT and all sexual minorities in Taiwan society. For further information, visit www.hotline.org.tw.