LOOKBook No 4 | SPECIAL EDITION

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THE PRIVATE SOCIETY FOR DISCERNING HOTELIERS A league of its own Affiliation by invitation only‌

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e are delighted to introduce two new

members and their fine hotels. Ladies first: Yelena Baturina, Her flagship property, the Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel combines a feel good atmosphere with luxury, lifestyle and comprehensive Hospitality Deluxe sports and wellness offers:. With its 82 bedrooms and suites, the Small Luxury Resort Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel promises stunning views, maximum relaxation and genuine hospitality.

Along with the restaurant Eichenheim and the golf bistro, the resort led by General Manager Christian Szabo, provides the luxury Grand Alps SPA as well as the Eichenheim 18 - hole golf course. The exclusive location of the resort situated far away from the busy and touristy town centre on a ridge that overlooks the Tyrolean mountains is particularly gorgeous. Yet, it is easy to reach the centre within minutes. Welcome to the place that combines tradition and modernity with a variety of lifestyle programs at all times of the year.

Ronald Akili is, of course, the charismatic owner of PTTfamily group, Jakarta, Indonesia.

His hospitality and lifestyle company in the business of making genuine quality products, charming experiences and lasting memories. Their original concepts and ideas drive the look and feel of his projects, while his professionalism in hospitality management delivers well-run operations. Most of all, their community values set the tone of their quality guest services, which they always aspire to deliver with warmth and care.

And here at CoutureHospitalityConcepts, we also have a new project, which I’m proud to introduce to you. The amazing Las Portuguesas Country & Beach Retreat, targeted to become South America’s most elegant private club for a selective discerning few owners. With a living space of above 4.000 m2, this estancia may well be too large for a single owner. Thus we created the concept of an exclusive Country & Beach Estate, a fully serviced Club-of-Clubs for likeminded investors. Not wishing to add to their already existing portfolio of wholly owned properties, this segment of affluent HNWI’S are seeking a luxurious pied-à-terre at AAA locations such as Jose Ignacio, worry free, fully staffed and with excellent 5-star hotel services - we also call it ‘Lifestyle Ownership’, as it comes without all the hassles and liabilities And finally, the SolarIMPULSE Around the World campaign which HoteliersGuild supports, continues! Raymond Clerc, Director of Mission Control, has just confirmed to us that he first Solar Impulse 2 maintenance flight took place on Friday 26 of February! Follow them on SolarIMPULSE!

Happy Reading!

Frank M. Pfaller CEO HoteliersGuild

MADE-TO-MEASURE LUXURY HOTEL MANAGEMENT, REPRESENTATION, MARKETING & BRANDING Responsible for some of the finest and most distinctive property concepts around the globe.

CoutureHospitalityConcept | Villa dei Frassini | Viottolo dei Frassini 12 | 6977 Ruvigliana-Lugano Switzerland | t +41 22 534 94 78 www.selectedhotels.biz | selectedhotels@mac.com

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44 SEVEN STARS LUXURY HOSPITALITY AND LIFESTYLE AWARDS VOTING HAS STARTED NOW

48 SolarMPULSE AROUND THE WORLD The clean-tech revolution supported by HoteliersGuild

Skiing, Spa & Golf in style at Grand Tirolia

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MOUNTAINRETREAT Grand Tirolia

BEACHRETREATS Katamama

A new anniversary look of a Grand Hotel

Title Photo Grand Tirolia Kitzbuehel Austria

Katamama Bali’s new Cultural Retreat

An owners’ lifelong affair with tradition and an art collectors dream

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PRIVATECLUB Las Portuguesas

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A MUST for the worlds cognoscenti

The new looks of a grand lady

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Hospitality Deluxe Combining a feel -good atmosphere with luxury, lifestyle and comprehensive Hospitality.

The Grand Alps Spa A chance to enjoy true luxury.

Eichenheim Gold Course Certainly Austria’s and one of Europe’s finest.

>> Kitzbuehel’s truly leading Winter, Summer, Golf & Spa Retreat<<

We are delighted to welcome Yelena Baturina to HoteliersGuild! Her first development in a new hotel luxury collection was the five-star Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resort, located in the heart of the Eichenheim golf club in Kitzbühel, Austria. The hotel’s General Manager is Chrstian Szabo.

In 2010, Mrs. Baturina opened the New Peterhof Hotel in Saint Petersburg, which received a number of architectural awards, followed by the Quisisana Palace in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Apart from the the obvious advantages of this all-year-retreat as a spa and ski destination, the Gran Tirolia boasts one of Austria’s finest golf courses. "The art of working with nature" was the motto the American golf course architect Kyle Phillips had in mind when he set out to design the Eichenheim golf course, which has ranked among Austria's, if not Europe's, most beautiful golf courses over the past 10 years. Steep rock walls, natural streams, thickset deciduous forests and long pars create a unique atmosphere in the

striking scenery of the Kitzbühel Alps.

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And The Lobby Bar - a sophisticated meeting place.

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The golf bistro also offers great meals for sporty guests with regional dishes during the day and fresh delights from the so called Josper Grill in the evening. Owing to the oven and grill combination, the meat is perfectly brown and yet not braised for too long. The natural wood charcoal additionally creates a light smoke flavour.

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The par 71 course has a length of 6,092 metre and with its difference in altitude of 116 meters and 512 meter long par 5 course represents a sports challenge even for the more exigent of golfers. The many e-cars available are equipped with GPS, giving the golf players seeking to master the sport challenges optimal support.

The driving range of the Eichenheim golf course has 30 tees, 13 of which are roofed over. The driving range also features a practice bunker and a putting green to give guests enough room for practicing and putting even in the high season. Beginners or golfers who wish to develop their skills are invited to use the amenities of the golf school Eichenheim.

Christian Szabo

General Manager

The golf pros Garry Moseley and Harry Reynolds are steadily assisting with their experience and their skills. For the first time ever, Eichenheim is offering special video analyses and club fittings -unique for the region. This allows amateurs and professionals to improve their technique optimally. And, once the professional training is over, there's always more time for socialising with lots of fun and laughter.

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Indulgence is pure joy of life. The Grand Tiroliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main focus is the well-being of its guests. Already in the morning holidaymakers can enjoy coffee with a rich breakfast on the terrace of the Eichenheim restaurant.

The golf course situated right in front of the restaurant spreads like a rich green colour carpet amidst the lively landscape.

Your culinary day in the Grand Tirolia KitzbĂźhel begins with breakfast in the hotel restaurant Eichenheim. An exclusive champagne breakfast with accompanying Ă la carte selections allows you to start your day already revitalized and relaxed.

A delightful highlight is the 5-course dinner menu, served as part of the dinner arrangement.

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Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative Cultural Beach Retreat Katamamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse cultural program and selection of other activities are available each week and guests are invited to participate.

Programs encompass the genres of mind, body and spirit, art and design, the culinary arts and local traditions.

These activities take place in the hotel and within the community of like-minded businesses surrounding Katamama, a neighbourhood that is fast becoming Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative hub. name a few.

>> Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest and most avant-garde Cultural Beach Retreat<<

Ronald Akili, owner/operator, is HoteliersGuild's newest member. His company, PTTfamily, headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a hospitality and lifestyle company in the business of making genuine quality products, charming experiences and lasting memories.

We were immediately taken by his first operation in Bali which opened some years ago - Potato Head Beach Club. It has become a success story by itself since then. Award-winning and world recognized Potato Head Beach Club is located adjacent to the Katamama, and hotel guests get exclusive access and privileges within this very unusual Beach Club.

The new Katamama hotel will be oping later in March 2016, thus only artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressions are available at this time!

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timeless legacy, arabian hospitaltiy Discover a captivating destination on Abu Dhabiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corniche, where esteemed heritage blends with Arabian sophistication.

Indulge in the extraordinary with the signature St. Regis Butler Service and seduce your senses at the legendary Remède Spa. Savor the sweet scents of shisha on terraces overlooking the Arabian Gulf and soak up the sun at the Nation Riviera Beach Club.

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A lifetime experience!

Unique... is the only word to describe the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace and its perfect setting to enjoy Switzerland at its best and turn your holidays into a lifetime experience.

Also known as the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera, the Palace has a privileged location on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland overlooking the Alps.

It is the perfect place for relaxing holidays!

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South America’s most exclusive Private Club Located at the beach resort village of José Ignacio Uruguay’s world renowned hotspot

>> NOW EXCLUSIVITY HAS A NAME

LAS PORTUGUESAS | JOSÉ IGNACIO | URUGUAY<<

A former hotel owner and HoteliersGuild member emeritus wishes to sell his truly idiosyncratic property. We have accepted a mandate and are proud of having been trusted to create an innovative concept and the possibility to operate Las Portuguesas as the ultimate private retreat if the buyer wishes so. We are proudly introducing this very exclusive opportunity to our private society and a selective circle of interested investors.

Construction of this truly splendorous estancia Las Portuguesas which overlooks the ocean from a deep and peaceful countryside, was completed in 2009. Built on a 13,5 ha lot in a privileged location with an outstanding panoramic view, it has unique characteristics of good design and top quality construction. 4.000 sqm built in a contemporary architectural style with the predominance of pure lines. Hitech installations provide the villa with an optimum comfort level in every room. …view full presentation… MORE

Frank M. Pfaller CEO | CoutureHospitalityConcept

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Three to nine bedroom villas. And nine dining options too.

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