Mandarin Oriental International Limited, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates hotels, resorts, and residences in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. The company operates 36 hotels and seven residences in 24 countries and territories. It is also involved in the hotel and residences branding and management; and property development activities. The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Mandarin Oriental International Limited operates as a subsidiary of Jardine Strategic Limited.