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hoteldesk CORINTHIA HOTELS deserae del campo If your Europe-bound clients are looking for a high-end luxury hotel brand, we have just the recommendation: Corinthia Hotels. This established, family-o ned collection of five-star properties in Europe offers guests opulent accommodations and service, top-tier fine dining restaurants, and indulgent spa facilities in cities throughout Europe such as London, Lisbon and Prague. The brand was founded in the 1960s thanks to Alfred Pisani, a successful (and self-made) Maltese businessman who is the company's founder and group chairman. In December of 1962, the Pisani family introduced the Corinthia Restaurant to San Anton, on the island of Malta; two years later, planning began for the 155-room Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa. Fast forward to today where Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, explains that the master plan for the brand is to establish Corinthia on a global level by expanding across Europe and into the North American market. When we spoke with Corinthia principals they did let us know that a Corinthia is expected to open in New York, but they were unable to provide an opening date. "Around 10 percent of our rooms are taken up by North American visitors, the rest are mainly European," explains Naudi. "We wish to see more and more U.S. and Canadian visitors stay with us and have been stepping up our efforts across the U.S. to explain to the market, and to the [travel] agencies, who we are and what we stand for." And what's in store for Corinthia in 2014? Naudi says it's all about "focusing on leisure revenue, restating our F&B offerings in some of our hotels, and growing the business by getting started on two new Corinthia Hotels." One of those is the Corinthia Golf and Spa Resort Taormina. Located in Sicily, this luxurious property will feature 130 bedrooms and suites as well as 158 fully serviced residential units-all overlooking an 18-hole golf course and club house-two restaurants, three bars, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a health club and spa. The property is still under development. (Information for the second property Naudi mentions was not available as of press time.) Let s ta e a loo at the brand s agship property, orinthia Hotel London, with 294 rooms, including 36 suites and seven, 2-story penthouses with names like The Royal Penthouse; The Writer's Penthouse; and The Explorer's Penthouse (the penthouses range from 1,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. and each are eloquently designed and furnished-grand staircases, a butler's kitchen, a terrace or balcony with London on full display); two onsite restaurants and bar; and a lobby described as the "heartbeat of the hotel ith a blend of fine furnishings, art or and a STARWOOD PRO CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF PUTTING YOU FIRST STARWOODPRO REWARDS KEEP GETTING BETTER After ﬁve years and more than 50,000 graduates in 106 countries, StarwoodPro wants to celebrate you. Each module you complete will be an entry for a chance to win great rewards including free nights, gift cards and more. The more modules you complete, the better your chance to win one of our fabulous weekly prizes. VISIT STARWOODPRO.COM ©2014 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Aloft, Element, Four Points, Le Méridien, Sheraton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin and their logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates. 10-11 HotelDesk.indd 10 1/21/14 8:10 AM http://www.STARWOODPRO.COM

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Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Corinthia Hotels
Tour Talk: Convertible Caravans of Europe
Boutique Hotels Beckon
VIP Havens
Crystal Cruises
Costa Rica Travel Planner
Anguilla, Foodie Paradise
Carlisle Bay, Antigua
Culturally Infused Mexico City
New Zealand's Luxury Retreats
Kenya: Where Wildlife and Luxury Coexist
Chic Outlet Shopping

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