Cambodia�s iconic H�tel de la Paix has once again teamed up with MasterCard Worldwide to raise much-needed funds to buy bicycles for needy children living in the outlying villages around Siem Reap, improving access to education for hundreds of kids. Until the end of 2009, any transaction at - or booking for - H�tel de la Paix paid for with a MasterCard will see a bicycle and school bag donated as part of the �Purchase with Purpose� scheme, ensuring even more local children can get themselves, and their books, to school. A successful trial in 2008 saw 397 bicycles purchased and donated to beneficiaries including the Sangkheum Center, Sunrise and Green Gecko orphanages; the Life and Hope Association; the Shinta Mani Hotel School; and the New Hope Community Project. The donations often had a multiplier effect, with each bike shared by up to three children as well as having the potential to be �inherited� by younger siblings. The distribution of bicycles can create a lasting legacy in the wider community, facilitating school access for children from the poorer and more remote villages who need it most.

H�tel de la Paix is passionate about taking an active role in helping the local community wherever possible. Through its Community Connections programme, the hotel helps needy families by providing anything from basic necessities such as food and personal amenities to employment opportunities and support. Working alongside the hotel, MasterCard�s �Purchase with Purpose� scheme seeks to enable its cardholders to contribute to local communities and foster cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity through tourism.

For further information visit www.hoteldelapaixangkor.com or call tel: +855 63 966 000.

Notes to editors: Located in the heart of Siem Reap, close to the cultural and historic heart of Cambodia, H�tel de la Paix is a luxury boutique hotel within easy reach of colourful markets and vibrant nightlife; and just a few kilometres from the breathtaking temple complexes of Angkor Wat, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khmer culture is celebrated in every aspect of style and service at H�tel de la Paix, from the Meric Restaurant, with its seasonally inspired local cuisine; to the Arts Lounge, which pays tribute to Cambodian artists; and Spa Indochine, which offers signature traditional treatments. Each of H�tel de la Paix�s 107 spacious, beautifully appointed en suite rooms features chic interiors and contemporary furnishings complimented by intricate wall mountings and handcrafted lamps, creating a balance between modern design and traditional detailing.

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