Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012 - (Page 26)

President’s letter New destiNatioNs to explore A Bold Fu ture Bottom: In the coming years, The Ritz-Carlton will add more than a dozen properties, including the new Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia. W While a full global economic recovery remains uncertain, it is encouraging to see some glimmers of improvement in the travel industry. In fact, there is great momentum behind the growth of The Ritz-Carlton and its global portfolio. With a focus on gateway cities and emerging tourist destinations, including Montreal and Morocco, the brand is expected to grow to more than 100 hotels by 2015. Our most recent openings in the Middle East — The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and the iconic Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman — will be joined by The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. We are also expanding in Japan, where we have announced plans for new hotels in Okinawa and Kyoto. Furthermore, The Ritz-Carlton Residences are adding new properties to their portfolio, one of which is a striking modernist tower in Singapore. In other news, we are proud to be recognized once again by J.D. Power and Associates as the top luxury hotel brand in its 2011 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. In addition, a little more than a year after opening its doors for the first time, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong in China was named the No. 1 hotel in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the United States. The property was one of 47 Ritz-Carlton hotels that made it onto the magazine’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards list. These types of recognition are a tribute to the ongoing support of our ladies and gentlemen, who continue to make the guest experience our top priority, and a demonstration of our vision to be the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences. On behalf of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, thank you for making our hotels and resorts a part of your travel plans. Hervé Humler President and Chief Operations Officer The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. 26 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012
Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love With ... Hong Kong
Design
Auto
Technology
On the Boulevards
Shopping
Jewelry
Watches
Palm Beach
Wellness
Santiago

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012