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Frank M. Pfaller Founder President | CEO Together with his international project and management team, Frank M. Pfaller has been instrumental in assisting private and institutional investors to develop, position and manage an exclusive portfolio of independent luxury hotels around the globe. By thinking and acting without the constraints of a large chain, they have been able to maximise a hotel's potential without surrendering to standardisation, from planning to operating.

CoutureHospitalityConcept SELECTED HOTELS PROMOTION L.C. SWITZERLAND Villa dei Frassini - Viottolo dei Frassini 12 CH-6977 Ruvigliana-Lugano Phone: +41 22 534 94 78 Skype: selectedhotels e-mail: selectedhotels@mac.com

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His vision statement: "To cherish the classic hospitality tradition of excellence and to provide superior services to both, discerning guests and owners. This is the task that we pursue with pride and exuberance.”

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WHO?

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“ LUXURY IS ... where quality, creativity and rarity are combined. 'Deeper Luxury' means extreme care of the social and environmental consequences of what we do and how we do it. And especially in our hospitality industry, EMOTION IS TODAY’S TRUE LUXURY!

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WHAT WE DO We BUILD and EXTEND Brand Value! Luxury brand owners know today that the value of a company, the ROI and the bottom line profitability is more than 50 percent dependent upon the value of their brand. But for a brand to have high value and be extensible to adjacent segments, it must first be based on a solid strategy that is flawlessly and relentlessly implemented every hour of every day in everything that every person in the company endeavors to achieve. We assist clients through the construction of a solid, strategic foundation based on time-tested, classic principles developed by the world's leading academic and business strategists. Then, we help implement the strategy on a consistent and persistent day-by-day, week-by-week, month-by-month, year-by-year basis to build Brand Value, and then extend the brand to even further enhance its value.

MADE-TO-MEASURE LUXURY HOTEL MANAGEMENT, REPRESENTATION, BRANDING & MARKETING Developing some of the finest and most distinctive branding, operating and marketing concepts for luxury hotels around the globe.

CoutureHospitalityConcept | Villa dei Frassini | Viottolo dei Frassini 12 | 6977 Ruvigliana-Lugano Switzerland t +41 22 534 94 78 www.selectedhotels.biz | selectedhotels@mac.com

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Founder Partner & Owner’s Representative | 2015 - ongoing VP LimitedEditon is the brand extension or - as we prefer to call it - the CoutureHospitality label of the renowned Villa Padierna Collection, under which we instigate and offer LuxuryAlliancePartnerships as well as full management contracts to a very selective number of hotels and spa retreats, primarily in Europe and Asia. Presently we have LUXURY ALLIANCE PARNTNERSHIPS vial HoteliersGuild with Lagació Hotel Mountain Residence, Italy; Hanging Gardens Ubud; Rhuma Putih, Nusa Lembongan; Indjidup Spa Retreat, WA;, Escarpment Group, Australia; VP Mallorca; Spain and we are iIn dialogue for management agreements with developers in Madrid, Venice, Florence and Phuket

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Las Portuguesas JosĂŠ Ignacio / Uruguay

Concept Proposal | Exclusive Private Club | 2015 ongoing This Uruguayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest & most exclusive luxury home. Our mandate includes the conceptional design, marketing and management of this property as a private club for individual investors, owners and rental pool, to be operated with 5-star services. Marketing partners - the seventh art; proposed operating brand - VPlimitedEdition

Villa Padierna Hotels & Resorts Marbella

Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representative | 2010 - ongoing Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representation to design new marketing concept for the group and introduce a couture villa ownership concept. Preparations to expand the Villa Padierna brand to China, implement operating standards and manage the new properties.

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LagaciĂ˛ Hotel San Cassiano / Italy

Owner's Representative | Marketing Concepts | 2014 - ongoing Assisting private owners in all marketing & sales efforts with the creation of innovative concepts and introductions to our global network.

HoteliersGuild Munich

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THE PRIVATE SOCIETY FOR DISCERNING HOTELIERS A league of its own Affiliation by invitation onlyâ&#x20AC;Ś

Concept | Marketing & Sales | General Management | 2009 - ongoing Founder President & CEO of this private society for discerning hoteliers.

HoteliersGuild, the private society for discerning luxury hoteliers, is the most exclusive membership community for those at or aspiring to the pinnacle of hospitality. By invitation only, it is limited to around 100 associates with a Board of Advisors consisting of some of the most distinguished global industry leaders.

International Hospitality Hall of Fame London

Founder President | 2014 - ongoing The IHHF has been created to celebrate brilliance in our industry. We are dedicated to recognising the people who are making outstanding contributions to the field of hotel keeping and related hospitality services and inspiring and educating a new generation of hoteliers. To celebrate the innovators, leaders, thinkers, doers across all hospitality disciplines.

Who We Are

PRESERVING HISTORY HONORING EXCELLENCE CONNECTING GENERATIONS

The IHHF is an international, independent organization tasked with researching and selecting the most exceptional individuals from within the Hospitality industry in order to not only reward but to acknowledge and immortalize their extraordinary efforts and achievements that have formed their careers. The IHHF is created to celebrate brilliance in our industry. We are dedicated to recognising the people who are making outstanding contributions to the field of hotel keeping and related hospitality services and inspiring and educating a new generation of hoteliers. To celebrate the innovators, leaders, thinkers, doers across all hospitality disciplines.

What We Recognise Outstanding contributions to the field of international hospitality as defined in the HHOF vision. Individuals (not companies or campaigns.) Currently people will be recognised each year, with potential for more in future years.

SevenStarsLuxuryHospitalityAndLifestyle Awards

SevenStarAwards | 2014 - ongoing Honorary Chairman, supporting Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality And Lifestyle Awards via our global network of discerning hoteliers.

The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, the awards for the pinnacle in Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle. We pride ourselves in our transparency and our unique voting and monitoring system which is designed to give each nominee full control during the voting period.

We are not a ” rating ” agency nor do we provide the title of “Seven Star Hotel” or resort. Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards is designed to identify and to separate the exceptional from the very best by bestowing the SIGNUM VIRTUTIS, the seal of excellence upon the most exceptional luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle properties/products worldwide.

The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality, and Lifestyle Awards, by the bestowing of the Signum Virtutis, serves as a guarantee to the luxury consumer that the recipients are truly the best in the industry. This is a very exclusive club and it will remain this way as only the most prestigious will be awarded. Only this way can we be absolutely certain that only the pinnacle of Luxury enters the ranks of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Capri Couture Hotel Collezione Capri

Concept design | Branding Proposal| 2013/14 An attractive opportunity exists on the island of Capri for a differentiating hospitality offer to satisfy the requirement and expectations of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affluent guests. CHC has been retained to develop a concept, brand and manage a small eco-luxury collection of villa retreats and beach lounges.

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CapriBeachLounge Capri

Concept | Branding | Operating | 2013 - ongoing Staying at one of CapriCoutureHotelCollezione villas of course also means enjoying the entire range of CapriBeachLounge world of dolce farniente. Non-resident guests are welcome for daily membership.

Hacienda El Retiro Malaga | Spain

Our architects and designers are being invited to create something entirely different Combining the best elements from the past with the latest technology available, this will certainly be

Andalusiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most avant-garde nature & health retreat located Concept Proposal | Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representation | 2006 This privately owned property, covering approximately 500.000 m2 of pristine botanical gardens, has a history dating back to the 16th century, which is closely connected to a son of King Felipe IV., the creator of the world renowned Retiro gardens of Madrid. CHC has developed a mixed-use concept that includes a luxury hotel component, exclusive private suites, restaurants and bespoke spa.

inside the famous historic Jardines de El Retiro Attention to detail is evident no matter where your eye may wander.

Description Traditional and contemporary lifestyle for year round outdoor living,

relaxation and entertainment.

Combining

elements

sustainable design such as open plan living

allowing for natural ventilation and lighting, spacious living areas and with state-of-theart appliances, the suites are fitted with all

the latest comfort features which todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discerning guests are accustomed to.

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The ‘del’ Concept South East Asia

Concept development | 2010 The delConcept for urban couture hotels in Bali reflects CHC’s exceptional vision approach - luxe yet simple and modern. It is a game changer for the modern Lebensart hotel experience, combining great design and true innovation.

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dare to be different enter a new area of value hoteling

“ the delConcept couture hotel delivers an

innovative & affordable hospitality

experiences to visitors and guests who ‘have seen it all’ and an

unprecedented

opportunity for

visionary merchants alike”

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innovative & hospitality ‘have seen it all‘

Our design team has seamlessly woven as well as unprecedented marketing, merchandising, function and style into an for unforgettable consumer experiencemerchants alike visionary INTEGRATED J-C-A ??? TEA-SHOP? OTHER SHOPS?

opportunities

urban couture | value

Level II has already a permanent tenant in place who will be operating their aexclusive concept paperoffices for a corporate contemporary inner city from this space. This floor will alsothat house the vitahotel delivers an life® lounge & spa, including a fitness centre/ gymn and a health food affordable bar. Hotel guests will combined experiences check-in atwith the vita-lifelounge concierge to guests and daycounter. visitors who

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delConcept - an urban couture-value hotel

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“ the delConcept urban couture hotel delivers an

innovative & affordable hospitality experiences to visitors and guests who ‘have seen it all’ and an

unprecedented

opportunity for

visionary merchants alike”

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delConcept | an urban couture | value hotel

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Emotion is todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true Luxury downsizing is Smart & Fashionable

the delConcept incorporates:

urban living

shopping & entertainment in downtown Seminyak

newly defined

& under-one-roof

a Breakthrough approach to affordable | value | hoteling for the new economy

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Concept Approach Sea, Zen & Fun The urban couture concept is attuned to passion, lighting the flame within, going

beyond the traditional hotel experience and above all - daring to be different! Sensuous & captivating, our idea delights in the the spirit of urban leisure and takes you to a world of energy and

relaxation, exhilaration and quietness, sea and sun, Zen & fun. hip and trendy Seminyak resort market, upscale, ranging from a refined peacefulness to a club-like atmosphere. The decoration has been inspired by the contemporary fusion of east meets west at its very best. A The design has taken into consideration a

variety of areas with differing sensations - an exiting and eclectic mix.

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Guest rooms are intimate, comfortable & cozy, reflecting the supreme elegance of Nobuyiki Narabayashiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Japanese fusion design with a local touch.

delConcept has approached its spaces with

both design and comfort in mind. delConceptâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s

penthouse cabana-

lofts around the infinity swimming pool with private sun-decks

will, of course, represent the epitome of urban couture living!

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A daring, drop-dead gorgeous

reinvention of the conventional hotel room. Open-plan space, infused with sensuality.

Concealable glass-enclosed bathroom and dressing area. Custom-designed furnishing, lighting and textiles by Nobuyuki Narabayashi create a witty and dreamlike mood. Sumptuous bamboo-cotton linens and a down duvet enfold you in softness.

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bathrooms

Hotel have become more than just a places to bathe, primp or preenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;guests expect a

sumptuous

solace where they can truly relax and rejuvenate in style. Whilst coutureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d downsizing prevails in the room, the state-of-the-art bathrooms feature oversized walk-in Grohe rain-showers and highend design aesthetics and are comfortably integrated, thus lending an extending

spaciousness to the studios..

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Shopping at the delConcept is an innovative showcase for cutting edge retailers and products that puts the fun back into shopping. A walk through our Boutiques is an electrifying delight, brimming with musthave treasures. Beautifully designed, exquisitely merchandized, at every step. The delConcept is responding to the needs and demands of the todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture, emphasizing eco-luxury, convenience, efficiency, excitement, social interaction, variety and value. Turn and view -

a new discovery!

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iMagine! Penthouse CabanaLofts set around the

infinity pool

featuring private sun-decks an attraction, generating naturally higher ARR & additional turn-over CabanaLoft

guests are, of course, enjoying

privileged added-value service offers

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Food & Beverage | Entertainment ... go hand-in-hand at delConcept in a few words, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find yourself within the delConcept urban couture

universe, a restaurant|

lounge|tapas & sushi bar

East|West cuisine

with an that combines the best of both worlds!

The delConcept delivers for our retail partners, providing high traffic, ease of operation,

convenience,

efficiency and amazing value.

come in & find out!

delMango Bali

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Project Development | Concept | Marketing & Sales | 2008 - 2011 Bali’s first eco-luxury urban retreat with entirely new concept, including ‘lifestyleownership’ - fractional ownership scheme. Award winning architecture and interior design - CHC has again created yet another original.

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delPlaza Bali

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Concept | Architectural Brief | Feasibility The delPlaza MarketPlace concept has been conceived to address and to respond to the needs and demands of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mixed-use culture, emphasizing eco-luxury, convenience, efficiency, excitement, social interaction, variety and value.

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innovative & hospitality ‘have seen it all‘

opportunities

urban couture | value

delConcept

iMagine!

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innovative & hospitality ‘have seen it all‘

opportunities

urban couture | value

delConcept

iMagine!

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SMS SacredMountainSanctuary Bali

Sustainable eco-luxury spa retreat

Masterplanned and conceptualized by CHC, this new bamboo development in Sidamen on a famous holy site strikes a Balance with its setting. Lush indigenous vegetation, sprawling modern pied-a-terres and oversized lots are just some of the features in this interpretation of a new wave and eco-luxury green living experience.

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Gangga delMar Beach Retreat Bali

Master Planning | Concept CHC had been retained to master plan Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first integrated private beach club & spa retreat. Hotel component to provide management services to beach Club with dedicated Cabanas, health spa, villas & private residences - an eco luxury mixed-use couture retreat.

delBlanco Museum Estate Bali

Concept Development | Pre-marketing

Master-planning with a promise to be different! The Ubud market is ripe for reinvention. An inspiration ‘for the rich and famous’. To create the first of its kind ‘Village des artists’, an ultra luxurious villa estate, around the renowned Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum in Ubud, Bali, which is recognized as the most sophisticated colony of international artists in South East Asia and boasts the most sophisticated clientele with VVIP visitors and/or private villa owners from all over the world.

The RuiJin Shanghai

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Concept | Owner’s Representation | 2011 - 2012 Retained for brand adaption & concept proposal, as well as hospitality program, business & experiential concept development for Shanghai’s foremost Gated Urban Retreat of SinoBritish and French Heritage in the very heart of Shanghai’s former French Concession

GoldenTouchSpa Shanghai

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Concept In our forthcoming Business Development Vision document we intend to outline the vision, concept, business opportunities, implementation strategy, and timeline for the development of the TheGoldenTouchSPA by the FortuneHospitalityInternational Partnership for Touch Spas

Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa Marbella | Spain

Concept | Opening & Positioning | General Management | 1996 - 2005 Andalusiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading beach & spa retreat. Michelin star restaurants , Five-Star-Diamond Award and numerous other international accolades. Fully conceptualized and jointly managed by Selected Hotels Promotion L.C. under a luxury alliance with Hotel Weisses Roessl, Kitzbuehel, Austria

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Las Dunas Suites Marbella

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Las Dunas Suites Concept | Marketing & Sales | General Management

Inspired by the architectural traditions of Andalusia, Las Dunas Suites offers just 34 luxurious residences along with the pleasures and privileges of the renowned Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa. It captures the very essence of Spanish Mediterranean lifestyle under the year round sun of Costa del Sol.

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Las Dunas Park Marbella

Concept | Marketing & Sales | General Management A truly magnificent development of exclusive private residences with all the services of the 5-star Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa - marketed and sold to a selective international clientele.

HOTEL WEISSES ROESSL KITZBUEHEL | AUSTRIA

Concept | General Management | 2001 - 2006 Re-opening, upgrading to international 5-star standards, positioning with The Leading Hotels of The World, Five-Star-Diamond Award and joined general management in luxury alliance with Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa, Marbella.

Prestige Resorts Munich | London

Marketing & Sales | 1999 - 2000 Exclusive marketing & sales agency for the German speaking markets for Richard Bransonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Virgin Limited Edition as well as other independent luxury hotels in Tunisia, Middle East and Caribbean.

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La Quinta Marbella

General Management & Development | 1995 - 1996 One of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most exclusive mixed-use and golf resort at that time. Through its history the company has distinguished itself through its philosophy of sustainable growth, endowing each project with a singularity and innovation. Faithful to this philosophy, the company has developed an outstanding urbanization of more than 1,000 homes in a residential complex of over 160 Hectares.

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HOTEL Puente Romano Marbella

General Management | 1995 Marbella’s iconic ‘grand dame’ - the renowned luxury beach hotel, designed to recreate the character and charm of an Andalusian beachfront village. The lush sub-tropical botanical exuberance that embraces the ancient Roman Bridge dating back to the 1st century enraptures with its scents and colors.

Hotel La Bobadilla Loja / Granada

Concept | General Management | 1993 - 1995 Built to resemble a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;White Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, this very special property is located in a natural environment and designed in the NazarĂ style with the architecture of ancient Andalusian palaces. Eco-luxury and sustainability at its very best - 700 hectare of land.

Quinta do Lago Almancil / Portugal

Resort Concept | General Management | 1987 - 1990 At that time, Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought after Golf & residential resort, sitting amongst 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park and its unique beaches. â&#x20AC;¨ Still today, one of the most desired addresses in Europe.

Ca Isabelle Lugano / Switzerland

Concept & Operating Design | Feasibility & Marketing | 1992

Hotel Tres Islas Fuerteventura / Canary Islands

Marketing & General Management | 1975 - 1980

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Beverly Hills Hotel Umhlanga Rocks / S.A.

Upgrading | New Concept & General Management | 1980 - 1981 This has been South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very first 5-star hotel, owned and initially operated by hotel mogul Sol Kerzner. Set on the spectacular coastline of Umhlanga Rocks Durban, it is still one of the premier coastal locations in South Africa, boasting a spectacularly romantic setting.

Maharani Hotel Durban / South Africa

Repositioning| & Upgrading | General Management | 1982 - 1983

Le Touessrok Mauritius

Take Over & Upgrading | New Concept & General Management | 1983 - 1984 Take-over from private owner for Sol Kerzenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern Sun Grooup; new operating concept & upgrading

El Rancho Country Club Petion-Ville / Haiti

Concept Consulting & Positioning Management | 1985 In 1985, the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading hotel and casino operation

The Regency Palace Kuwait

Take Over from Hyatt | Re-branding & Upgrading | New Concept & General Management | 1985 - 1986

Hôtel Guanahani St. Barth / French Antilles

Resort Concept | Pre-Opening, Opening & Positioning Management | 1986 - 1987 The Gunahani, designed by famous Christian Liaigre, was the Caribbean’s foremost hotel, achieving highest accolades and room rates. Nestled between Marigot Bay and Grand Cul de Sac, the Hotel Guanahani & Spa has subsequently established itself as a haven of luxury, comfort, and elegance.

St. James’s Club Antigua / West Indies

Resort Concept | Pre-Opening Management | 1984 - 1985 At that time, Antigua’s and one of the Caribbean’s leading 5-star mixed use beach resort, developed by America Cup challenger Peter de Savory who also owned the St. James’s Clubs in London and Los Angeles. The 40 residential-style villa accommodation dotting hillside above Mamora Bay added to the resort’s club-like ambience.

The K-Club Barbuda / Antigua

Re-opening & Positioning | General Management | 1992 - 1993 Minimalist beach retreat, designed by Italian star architect Gianni Gamondi, owned by world renowned fashion designer Mariuccia Mandelli of KRIZIA.

Blue Marlin Hotel Malindi / Kenya

Marketing Concept | General Management | 1972 - 1975

Couture Hospitality Concept

CHC - CoutureHospitalityConcept SELECTED HOTELS PROMOTION L.C. Resort Management | Marketing | Development Concepts | Lugano :::: Munich :::: Marbella ::: Singapore ::: Bali ::: Beijing ::: Shanghai Phone: +41 22 534 94 78 Skype: selectedhotels e-mail: selectedhotels@mac.com