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ttgluxury issue 9 winter 09
■ IN THE KNOW ■ FEATURES
07 The List Our pick of the sumptuous new resorts and openings around the 23 Editor’s report Spas have not remained immune from the recession but the
world, from a palatial desert retreat to the much-anticipated Viceroy Anguilla downturn has sparked increased demand for wellness and health-orientated
08 News Peru training with Cox & Kings; W&O Travel; Eden Collection; and luxury treatments. April Hutchinson goes spa-gazing to assess the sector’s outlook
rail news. Plus, find out how to join the next ttgluxury Experience – to Australia 26 ttgluxury Experience: Tenerife When a team of luxury agents visited the
14 Diary Round-up of important trade and consumer events worldwide Canary island, they soon realised how far it has moved beyond the stereotype
15 Q&A Goran Strok, Croatian chairman and founder of GS Hotels and Resorts 41 Hong Kong The Chinese territory has added a clutch of plush properties to
16 Suites & eats Has Lisbon appeared on your clients’ radar for stylish city complement its pulsating markets and unique cultural appeal ahead of some
breaks? Well, it should do: romantic fairytale palaces, cool new designer big events in 2010
hotels, fantastic food and more 44 Peru Clients who fondly remember backpacking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
18 Spy Model behaviour: discover where the catwalk queens go for rest and can rediscover the region in comfort as sustainable luxury ascends the Andes
relaxation Pulse Muscat – it’s got authentic Arab mystique, headline-grabbing 46 Premium air travel Leisure passengers have never had it so good. The plunge
resorts and ambitious but sustainable plans for a bright future Desire Gifts to in business travel has prompted airlines to open up their premium cabins to
surprise and delight the traveller who already thought they had everything the masses, offering tantalising discounts. Plus, Air New Zealand review
20 Eco-trip Orient Express at Iguassu Falls and Kuoni’s River Ganges mission
■ BACK PAGES
52 How to... get the most out of training We talk to the experts to find out how
■ COVER STORY and why the right training for premium agents can be a great return on what
doesn’t need to be a big investment
30 Some people may have thought a pampering 56 Tried and tested: Milan In the city of high fashion and life’s finer things, we
facial or massage seemed like too much of an find sanctuaries for shopaholics, cement chic, Bulgari’s boutique bolt hole and
indulgence in recessionary times, but for many, David Beckham’s favourite grande dame
their spa trip is even more important than ever 58 Tried and tested: reviews Once again the ttgluxury team heads off around the
and there is certainly the choice to keep them world to check out a Rio classic, tasteful high-tech in Tokyo, the W-factor in
happy, from chic new openings in London, to Barcelona and Italian fashion in Edinburgh. Plus, Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong
all-out retreats in Thailand and beach spas in 60 Places & Faces See who was snapped at Elegant Resorts’ annual awards, Four
the Caribbean. April Hutchinson takes a spa Seasons’ launch event at Canary Wharf and TTG Directors’ Club Luxury Series
tour of the world for some top tips 62 A Life in Luxury Christopher Cowdray, chief executive of Dorchester Collection
OUR DESTINATIONS
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