HoteliersGuild LookBook No 12 2018/19

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5 SUSTAINABILITY IS SEXY!

THANK YOU! Member hoteliers for their generous donations! All financial proceeds will go to the Regina Sixt Foundation “Drying Little Tears”

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COUTURECUISINE announcement

MOONHOUSEBALI Finally inaugurated

The art of cuisine, featuring couture cuisines & their creations

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ELEPHANTLODGE Queen of the Lake

GUSTUBOLIVIA

Celebrating in Style

Belmond’s version of sustainable eco-luxury - a timeless explorer’s lodge in Botswana.

The new MoonHouse at BaliIndah, Ubud, Bali

New at Bali’s celebrated jungle resort and Spa

A culinary & social experiment in La Paz, Bolivia, by the owners of NOMA

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LEELAPALACE Celebrating in Style

HoteliersGuild HallOfFame

The queen of grand hotels in New Delhi - the capital’s modern palace

Honouring and celebrating brilliance in our hospitality industry

WELCOME

ome of our marketing associates important and - hear, hear! - 42% warned us when we first introduced would consider to pay more for a our eco-friendly projects in Bali and sustainable hotel but would NOT China. ‘Sustainability’ as a USP they compromise on comfort and luxury! said, doesn’t sound very inspiring. Actually, what they really meant was So we can all gladly agree that ‘not sexy enough’. Well, so we today sustainability is, in fact, sexy! decided to pimp it up by calling the retreats ‘eco-luxury’, ‘eco-lifestyle’ We are delighted to feature some or ‘balanced luxury’, ‘environmental truly spectacular eco-luxury friendly’ or ‘eco couture’ … properties in this issue. Today, of course, we all Congrats to John Hardy of “42% would agree that ‘sustainability’ in Bambu Indah for his latest consider to our luxury hospitality is, in development, the Moon pay more for fact, very sexy, especially House in Ubud, Bali. a sustainable when it comes to hotel but Belmond’s Savute Elephant would NOT architecture and interior Lodge after its renovation compromise design, using eco-friendly has joined the leaders of on comfort materials, operating sustainable luxury and luxury!” concepts and the new experiential resorts & ecotravel trends that embrace lodges, boasting ecoe n v i r o n m e n t a l luxury tented suites. And considerations. our heart goes out to the team of Bolivia’s Gustu group for its culinary Whilst based on a study on art and social engagement.Plus Sustainability conducted at three feast your eyes on one of India’s universities in the UK, a staggering most luxurious hotels, the Leela 70 percent of those surveyed are Palace in New Delhi and stay tuned without a dedicated interest - only for our new release 10 percent were passionate and 30 COUTURECUISINE - coming soon! percent said they did not care here the good news: Quoting from the latest BOUTECO Sustainability Report, 90% of European patrons and a total of 66% of respondents consider sustainability important when choosing a hotel; 63% look for a dedicated section on the hotel’s website when considering its President & CEO sustainability integrity, 46% of respondents consider an international certification to be

Warm regards, enjoy and get inspired ! Frank M. Pfaller

MADE-TO-MEASURE LUXURY HOTEL MANAGEMENT, REPRESENTATION, MARKETING & BRANDING Responsible for some of the finest and most distinctive property concepts around the globe.

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The MoonHouse Ubud, Bali sexy sustainability!

the MOONHouse â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to offer a responsible lifestyle coupled with modern comforts and bespoke services

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The MoonHouse Design Â Among the most romantic bedrooms in Indonesia, Moon House is the epitome of enchanted bamboo architecture and inspirational design from Ibuku. It has been hailed throughout the world media for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweeping construction, enchanted ambience, and out-of-this world magic. With breathtaking surroundings overlooking Bambu Indah's natural tiered swimming pools, gardens and the Ayung River.

An Everlasting Natural Experience A stay in the Moon House is an unforgettable experience. Redefining luxury in the jungle, Moon House features a huge double bed, a bamboo bathroom with open air shower and copper bathtub, a personalized butler service and a private plunge pool. A journey to the Moon House is an adventure in itself, accessible via an inspired bamboo elevator (or spiral staircase), across a latticed bridge

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The Moon House is the lates addition to BambuIndah nature retreat in Ubud, Bali, where Responsible Living is the name of the game. This eco-luxury sanctuary combines the use of restored antique houses with much newer structures

built with sustainable bamboo. Instead of using concrete foundations, stilted buildings can ultimately be moved or removed with little impact to the

ground. Our designs also promote use of natural light, ventilation and passive cooling with the use of open air spaces, pitched ceilings, and stilted buildings.Â Traditional thatching requires the careful

maintenance of local craftsmen. It won the HICAP Sustainable Hotel Award in 2013

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the"original"in"barefoot luxury Multi-bedroom villas hidden among dense foliage within touching distance of their own beach and a pristine coral reef protected and recognised by UNESCO. Intuitive service is provided by Mr./Ms. Friday butlers who know what you want before you want it. Every visit makes you feel young again - no matter what age. Watching movies in Cinema Paradiso, counting Saturnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rings in the Observatory. Deciding between sixty flavours of ice cream. Eleven types of pillow. Five hundred different wines. Three to nine bedroom villas. And nine dining options too. If the experiences are magical, the philosophy is simple: No news, no shoes. No pretensions either. Intelligent Luxury is all about creating unforgettable, enlightening experiences of SLOW LIFE*. *Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wellness - Learning, Inspiring, Fun, Experiences

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Belmond's Savute Elephant Lodge - the gateway to the elephant capital of the world!

Belmond’s Savute Elephant Lodge, Botswana, is an

iconic hospitality concept, well beyond

eco-luxury. The tented suites were recently refurbished by ‘Luxury Frontiers’, and the new design is a tribute to the golden age of exploration. While being sophisticated and fresh, the design aptly evokes a sense of adventure and discovery. The lodge includes 12

tented suites (each with a private deck and outdoor shower), spa, lounge, bar, an open deck with pool and fire pit, and a viewing hide overlooking the watering hole so popular with the passing herds of elephants.

Best ecofriendly, sustainable practices were used to make patrons feel even closer to the African magic and its wildlife. New features even

include a luxury spa, a viewing hide

that overlooks the adjacent watering hole, and a stunning fireplace with views across the Savute River

A timeless explorerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lodge that beats with the pulse of wild Africa

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raised on wooden platforms, each tented room affords spectacular vistas across the shifting ecosystem. An alfresco lounge offers post-safari relaxation, while big game frequently mingle in plain view at the adjacent watering hole.

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includes stargazing and is an option, savouring the finest flavours of Africa

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‘Gustu’ La Paz a culinary & social experiment

THE GUSTU RESTAURANT Established in early 2013, Gustu is aiming to become a showcase of the great potential of Bolivia’s production, culture and biodiversity.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Gustu was opened in 2013 by the Danish food culinary entrepreneur Claus Meyer of world renowned

Noma, at that time, his most widely known venture in Copenhagen, then named as the world’s best restaurant, three years in a row. He felt ‘somewhat uncomfortable’ making millions, wanted to give something back to the industry and started a foundation, called Melting Pot. He approached the Danish NGO IBIS searching for a social project that included

gastronomy and would make a difference in some part of the world. Together they shortlisted five countries that met the following criteria: biological diversity, high poverty, low crime, political stability and cuisine with ‘unreleased potential’. Bolivia was the all-round winner. The idea: to introduce ‘fine dining for a better world’. So, Claus went to La Paz and started to design his concept of a Bolivian equivalent of Noma. With his goal ‘to fight poverty through deliciousness’ he created a culinary school for disadvantaged youths. A new generation of cooks was trained and a new Bolivian cuisine was created, using traditional ingredients. The food school gives the socially disadvantaged

young people in Latin America’s poorest country a chance to become future culinary entrepreneurs. Claus Meyer has ‘unlimited

confidence’ that he can ‘improve the world through food’. It’s his dream to ‘inspire a generation of young Bolivians to create prosperity and hope by working together to exploit Bolivia’s food commodity basis’.

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THE GUSTU TEAM blissful young professionals, Boliviaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary ambassadors and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

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“There is no sincerer love than the love for food” George Bernard Shaw Here, this century old adage is taken at the core of each dining experience. In their quest to enhance their patrons culinary journey, an array of distinctive offerings are curated where the finer details of quality, presentation, taste and atmosphere blend together  to create a unique voyage of the senses.

The Choice is Yours Traveling the world in Qube, the all day dining restaurant, where Asian, European and Middle Eastern cuisines interchange throughout the week. Being in India, nothing is more aromatic then the smells of spices and dĂŠcor of Royalty, as is in Jamavar, the specialty India restaurant. Small, intimate, refined and luxurious, Jamavar takes you around the regions of India and the streets of New Delhi. In the mood for glamour, class and sophistication? Choose on of New Yorksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s institutions Le Cirque for Italian with a French touch, and Megu for a Japanese modern journey and to escape the hurried schedule of a busy day. Escape, late night, or during the day, sip a malt, try a different vintage or experiment with cocktails at he Library Bar.

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We are taking this opportunity to once again thank Regine Sixt for her sponsorship and our

HoteliersGuild members

generous donations. Gif vouchers for complimentary stays in exclusive hotels to be sold for the for their

‘TOMBOLA’ during the festive Induction Gala have been coming in from all over the world. These most generous gifts, ranging from an incredible one-week skiing vacation in a Royal Suite in Austria

or a four nights Spa break at Lago di Como, to luxury relaxing week-ends from European urban retreats and golf resorts, to Caribbean and Balinese beach & spa sanctuaries may be viewed on the following pages. All proceeds will, of course go to the

Regine Sixt

Children’s Aid Foundation. and a BIG THANK for their lavish gifts!

Frank M. Pfaller

President

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YOU to our friends and colleagues

Proceeds from actioning gift vouchers from our HoteliersGuild members will go to

our thanks for your generous support our thanks for your generous support

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