The Path of History

The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

PATH OF HISTORY Museum Concept A HI-STORY TOLD BY ANDREAS AUGUSTIN

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

PATH OF HISTORY SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI, VIETNAM.

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

The Path of History is the concept we use to present our books as an exhibition.

Based on the profound research of our books, we use the best historical and contemporary picture materiel, supported by an excerpt of our texts to present a smart, informative and entertaining exhibition.

‘The Path of History in the hotel compliments perfectly the best-selling book. Guests from across the globe continue to be delighted in taking home with them a piece of The Oriental’s history.’

Greg Liddell, General Manager, The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

‘It is a blessing! Our guests love it. It gives our guests a sense of place and history. And the corridor has taken on a new meaning: “The Path of History” in every respect!’

Klaus Christandl, General Manager, Hotel Imperial, Vienna

‘I believe the POH is the greatest and most important addition to the hotel since it re-opened in 1992.’

Kai Speth, General Manager, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

The Oriental Journey, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand.

Based on the history book of the hotel, the Oriental Journey presents an excerpt of the publication. It is expertly curated by the historians of The Most Famous Hotels in the World.

B R I S T O L — H I S T O R Y Hotel Bristol Vienna, Austria.

Employing AR and a video screen, a curved wall next to an elevator was transformed into a wall of infotainment, split into slices of plates. The Head Concierge was trained as Ambassador of History.

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

Entrance of the bomb shelter, Hotel Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam.

It was important to choose four striking images to create an enduring impression: A B-52, bombing Vietnam.

The eyes of Joan Baez, Jane Fonda and of an innocent child.

A memorable inscription, addressing a collective memory, adds to the overall experience.

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Path of History Hotel Metropole, Hanoi, Vietnam 1 Plate of 14 TV-screen with 24 hours looped video on display

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

People’s Grand Hotel Xi’an, China A full scale museum was opened, with custom built display cases to accommodate the hotel‘s collection of silver and flatware.

Hotel Imperial, Vienna, Austria Path of History, Exhibits (left and right) and TV-Video-screen (right) The plates specially framed, the TV screen integrated in a mirror. All became part of the interior design of this elegant marble laid corridor.

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

The Most famous hotels in the world In cooperation with Sofitel legend Metropole Hanoi Award The Title

Ambassador of

history to

_________________ Hanoi, ……………………..

Carola Augustin, MA Director of History The Most Famous Hotels in the World

Kai Speth General Manager Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Andreas Augustin President The Most Famous Hotels in the World

The Ambassador of History Certificate, issued upon completion of the History Workshop at the Metropole Hanoi.

Path of History Workshop Special manuscript, for all participants of the workshop.

1. Staff workshop –­ history of the destination and the hotel itself

THE MOST FAMOUS HOTELS IN THE WORLD SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI

2. Guest workshop For incentive groups and travellers who wish to go the extra mile. A 12 points crash course in history. Certificate-awarded!

Path of History Workshop

About our mission THE MOST FAMOUS HOTELS IN THE WORLD, founded in 1986, combines the finest, most trusted and certainly the most legendary names in the world of grand hotels under one umbrella.

Carefully assembled over the years this collection has become the roll of honour synonymous with quality and tradition. The complete list – published on www. famoushotels.org – has become the point of departure for many journeys down memory lane.

From this hallmark of excellence our publishing activities have evolved.

Right page: video screen at Imperial Vienna.

Infotaining movie about the history of the hotel — presented on a 45“ screen in a 24 hours loop.

The growing library of books on the history of individual hotels has become the unchallenged authority in this arena. Scientific research, loving detailed work combined with an informative and entertaining story, accompanied by unique photography, are the corner-pillars of this global history project.

The speakers: Andreas Augustin: Founder and President of The Most Famous Hotels in the World.

Carola Augustin: Director of History, The Most Famous Hotels in the World.

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The Path of History — A Museum Concept by Andreas Augustin

‘I believe the Path of History is the greatest and most important addition to the hotel since it re-opened in 1992.’

Kai Speth (Hotel Metropole Hanoi)

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