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ttgluxury issue 8 autumn 09
■ IN THE KNOW ■ FEATURES
07 The List Our pick of exciting developments around the world, including a 24 Editor’s report Ski’s peak booking period collided unhappily with the height of
British triumph in New York, cooking in Provence and a new safari lodge the recession last year, but most operators emerged fighting fit for this season
08 News Marrakech, Beirut, cruise and more. Plus win a ttgluxury trip to Jordan 26 ttgluxury Experience: Anguilla Five top luxury agents discovered just how
12 Events preview special Round-up of the latest news on Abta’s luxury forum at much this friendly Caribbean island paradise can exceed expectations
the Travel Convention, the Sleep event, the ttgluxury seminar and ILTM 39 Cape Town With the 2010 World Cup focusing all eyes on the region, what’s in
16 Diary Round-up of important industry and consumer events around the world store for luxury visitors? We check out headline-grabbing hotels, world-class
17 Q&A Graziella Zagnoti founder of supercar hire service Elite Rent eateries and superb shopping, scenery and wildlife
18 Suites & eats Prague is renowned for its amazing history and architecture, so 43 Dubai With the media full of tales of bankrupt expats fleeing the emirate and
how apt to be welcoming a gorgeous new hotel in a 13th-century monastery abandoned projects gathering desert dust, what’s the real story? We discover a
20 Spy Where have the likes of Madonna, Russell Brand and Kevin Spacey been surprisingly upbeat picture, rising visitor numbers, healthy investment and a
hanging out this summer? Pulse As the industry descends on Barcelona for raft of eye-catching new developments
the Travel Convention, we check out the city’s burgeoning luxury scene 48 London The mood in the London hotel scene is cautiously optimistic, with
Desire Must-have accessories for sophisticated delegates occupancy not as low as anticipated. Just as well given all the refurbishments
22 Eco-trip The Wildlife Worldwide boss on how UK agents can help save lions planned and in need of funding and the arrival of two big new hotels in 2010
■ COVER STORY ■ BACK PAGES
52 How to... market your business We talk to the experts about cost-effective
30 One of the world’s favourite five-star idylls, the strategies, from social events to social media
Maldives has seen a raft of exciting new luxury 56 Tried and tested: New York The city may never sleep – but we do, and only in
resort openings. So what have they got to stand the best places, including Manhattan classics and de Niro’s Tribeca haven
out from the crowd? And can they thrive in such 59 Tried and tested: reviews The ttgluxury team discover a laid-back all-inclusive
a competitive market place? April Hutchinson’s in Jamaica, an all-suite spa hotel in a Greek eco reserve and an old Cyprus
journey includes an area south of the equator classic. Plus, premium cabins onboard British Airways and Air Canada
billed as the future of Maldives development 62 A life in luxury Virgin Limited Edition managing director Jon Brown talks about
– plus of course sumptuous spa rituals, Branson’s eclectic portfolio which includes a private Caribbean island, an
designer pool villas and haute cuisine African game reserve, London roof gardens, a catamaran and a submarine
OUR DESTINATIONS
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Prague
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New York Barcelona
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Dubai
Anguilla
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Maldives
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Cape Town
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