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Taste of ILTM partners ttgluxury for second year
By April Hutchinson
For the second consecutive year, ttgluxury is set to partner with A Taste of ILTM at WTM. Part of a wider continuing media partnership
between TTG Media and the global travel event, ttgluxury will cover the luxury exhibition, which takes place at London’s ExCeL centre on the first
two days of WTM, Monday and Tuesday, November 2-3. The dedicated luxury table-top event
connects 60 key international luxury suppliers with 60 high-calibre luxury buyers through 1,200 pre-scheduled appointments. Post-event research in 2014 showed that $5 million of deals had been signed as a result of A Taste of ILTM at WTM. For the first time in 2015, A Taste of ILTM at
WTM will invite international luxury buyers and not just those from the UK and many previous exhibitors have already signed up, including Lufthansa and Beverly Hills CVB. New exhibitors include Es Saadi Gardens & Resort in Marrakech and Tourism Ireland. Meetings will take place on the Monday
and Tuesday morning, with A Taste of ILTM attendees also able to use the lounge in the afternoon for an extended experience of the show. There will be a champagne networking reception on Monday, along with an exclusive research presentation from A Taste of ILTM and ttgluxury. Separately, editor of ttgluxury April
Hutchinson will moderate a luxury travel- focused session on the Wednesday of WTM.
Tips from a city
Barcelona is a classic short-break option, but where does the city’s newest boutique hotel arrival think you should send clients? April Hutchinson asked Ona Matas, deputy general manager of The Serras, for her tips
Enjoy spanish wine and cheese
In the Gothic quarter, you will find one of the most prestigious wine merchants in Europe, Vila Viniteca. Since 1932, it has been sourcing wines for Michelin-starred restaurants and hotels globally. On Agullers Street, you can taste some for yourself, and buy handmade cheeses and Iberian cooked meats,
vilaviniteca.es/es/inicio
Admire the yachts of marina port vell Thanks to a deal allowing guests of The Serras access, the new private members restaurant OneOcean Club sits on the redeveloped waterfront of Marina Port Vell, with al fresco dining on a summer sundeck or winter terrace. Try classic Catalan cuisine overlooking some of the world’s most luxurious yachts,
oneoceanclub.es
See the masterpieces at museu picasso The creative life of Pablo Picasso is reflected within the Museu Picasso, close to the hotel, revealing the deep relationship with Barcelona that shaped the artist’s youth. The museum opened in 1963 and has a total of 4,251 of Picasso’s works on display. Adult admission is €11; free for under-18s,
museupicasso.bcn.cat/en
Try albert and ferran adria’s culinary magic Following the two brothers’ success at elBulli, the Adrias have created Tickets, which immerses guests into a world of theatre and circus variety via a selection of tapas and finger foods, as well as a large oyster menu. Merchandise can also be bought from Tickets Shop, such as virgin olive oil,
ticketsbar.es Review of The Serras, p83
notes
More for malaysia The St Regis Langkawi will mark the group’s Malaysia debut with an 85-suite hotel opening in November, in an idyllic cove with views of the Straits of Malacca. The St Regis Kuala Lumpur will also arrive in December,
starwoodhotels.com
Jaunts in japan Inside Japan has launched Luxury Japan, a small-group tour including a cruise on Lake Ashi, an evening walking tour of Kyoto, and a visit to Omi-cho Market in Kanazawa. From £8,900pp (excluding flights),
insidejapantours.com
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