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”Because I think that peace and beauty in these stressful times is the ultimate luxury. That is a very Swedish sensibility.” Basically, the project wished to create an experience that could highlight a focus on social exclusion and marginalization.” Kiær explains that these guides know the city’s rhythms, people and soul better than anyone. They will show you the heating grate at the Danish National Bank, and Library Park near the Government at Christiansborg Palace, where they sleep at night. You will come away with a new appreciation of urban living—a new way to look at a city. “It’s a tour for all of the senses combined with humor and anecdotes,” says Kiær. BDP has expanded on VisitDenmark’s Meetovation concept by building 15 tours that incorporate the various elements. In June, they hosted a 400-pax group who asked to experience Copenhagen in the most sustainable way possible. “Even though the group is that big we want to give all guests an individual experience, so we tailor made 15 different tours that the guests can choose between,” says Kiær. “Each of the tours include green ingredients, such as transportation by metro, rickshaw, electric cars, electric boats, a visit to the windmill park, and of course, guided bicycle tours.” In March, BDP announced a partnership with the Bybi (City Bees) program. Bybi is a non-profit organization designed to teach visitors about the environment, business and society. Together, they have established an urban honey factory, where homeless and unemployed take care of the three million bees. On the hotel side, Kiær says to check out the new 812room Bella Sky Comwell Hotel, one of the greenest hotels in the world. Also watch out for the re-opening of 4-star Scandic Copenhagen in June and the 5-star Hotel d’Angleterre. The 90-room d’Angletterre was built in 1755. Scheduled to reopen in autumn with 90 suites, “It will be Copenhagen’s new symbol of elegance, style and luxury,” says Kiær. “And the Scandic is geared to become one of the most remarkable meeting places in Scandinavia.” THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO In April, we helicoptered from Nice into the insanely glamorous environs of Monaco for a 4-night whirlwind tour covering everything specific to groups. Rarely have we explored a destination where everything is wonderful, everywhere. It’s like there’s a national law requiring 24/7 fabulousness. Our “On Location” story is scheduled for the fall, but we have to talk about two new restaurants that help debunk the myth that Monaco is out of reach for many groups. Built in 1863, the Monte-Carlo Casino is a Beaux Arts fairytale designed by architect Charles Garnier who also prevueonline.net | 23 http://www.prevueonline.net

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Prevue May/June 2012

Sheraton China + Macau
The Peppermill, Reno
Charleston + Denver
CSR with Caesars
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Terminal
Special Section: Europe
Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf
Affordable Luxury
Frenchman's Reef, USVI
Australia
Toronto
Taiwan
U.S. Gaming Hotels
Caesars/Paris Las Vegas
Grand Lucayan, Bahamas
Iberostar Cancun

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