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ttgluxury summer 09
■ IN THE KNOW ■ FEATURES
07 The List Exciting new openings around the world, including Shangri-La’s debut 20 Editor’s report Ritz-Carlton president Simon Cooper talks exclusively to
in the Maldives, colonial suites in Laos and a Fifth Avenue flagship in NYC ttgluxury about worldwide developments and weathering the storm
08 News Abta’s luxury travel forum, spa decadence at the Dorchester and ILTM 31 Shanghai Luxury hotels are springing up on the Chinese city’s futuristic skyline
latest. Plus, win a fabulous ttgluxury Experience and a trip to Cyprus in anticipation of the 2010 World Expo. Find out the best places to stay, eat,
12 First look Turkish extravaganza: the $1.4 billion Mardan Palace in Antalya drink, see, shop and spa
14 Diary Round-up of cultural, sporting and industry events around the world 34 Cruise We report on the charms of life aboard a Silversea ship, and investigate
15 Q&A Bob Lepisto, president of SeaDream Yacht Club the measures the luxury lines are taking to drive business during a recession
16 Suites & eats You can now enjoy Florence’s Renaissance treasures in your 42 Maldives all-inclusive The new Lily Beach resort may have found a niche for
hotel room – in the fabulous frescoed suites at the Four Seasons Firenze affordable luxury and could be popular with midmarket clients looking to trade
17 Spy Celebrities spotted, from Lewis Hamilton in St Tropez to Morgan Freeman up. But does it cut it among the region’s plethora of five-star brands?
in Cape Town Pulse Dubai: where to party in the emirate that never sleeps
Desire Ultimate summer essentials, from sunglasses to swimwear ■ BACK PAGES
18 Eco-trip Alila’s new Maldives resort aims to lead the way in green design
44 How to... be better by design We find out how agents have been boosting
business giving their retail premises a stylish makeover
■ COVER STORY
49 Golf Fairway fans can be an obsessive bunch, but while the golfing sector has
22 It may have some of the best beaches held up well during the recession, targeted marketing is still essential
in the world and the friendliest people, 52 Tried and tested: Budapest hotels On the mighty Danube, with its stunning
but Thailand’s tourism industry has architecture and wealth of arts and history, Budapest makes a sophisticated
been hit by the double whammy of city break. But where to stay? We check in to the best hotels in town
political unrest and a global recession. 54 Tried and tested: reviews Once again the ttgluxury team travel the world to
We’ve travelled to Bangkok, Phuket try out the new Four Seasons resort in the Seychelles, and hotels in Zurich,
and Krabi to see how luxury hoteliers Paris and London. Plus, we review premium cabins onboard Eva Air and Lan.
are bearing up - checking out some 58 A life in luxury Peninsula boss Peter Borer talks about brand philosophy, the
spas and bars along the way new property in Shanghai and his love of living in Hong Kong
OUR DESTINATIONS
Paris
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New York
Budapest
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Florence p52
Shanghai
p16
p31
Turkey
p12
Dubai
p17
Thailand
Maldives
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