The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Unveils Limited Edition India Destination Guide Published by Assouline
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The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Unveils Limited Edition India Destination Guide Published by Assouline
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Category: Asia Pacific - India
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-05-30
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts unveils the newest limited-edition India Destination Guide, which is part of a special set of carefully crafted and beautifully bound books published by Assouline. A passport to the brand’s impressive ensemble of over 75 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries, the exclusive set unlocks hidden charms of The Luxury Collection’s most breathtaking properties and geographical regions – India, Italy, Argentina, Spain, Greece and The United States.
The India Destination Guide is a visually stunning journey through one of the world’s most vibrant destinations, featuring shopping and dining recommendations, cultural happenings and insights from noteworthy contributors including Luxury Collection’s newest Global Explorer Waris Ahluwalia and Chef Manjit Gill, ITC Executive Chef of Luxury Collection Hotels in India. Ahluwalia, an impassioned traveler, designer, actor and philanthropist, offers his favorite excursions in India and the best way to travel through the country while acclaimed Chef Gill provides his classic recipe for Sikandari Raan and the best dishes to taste while visiting India.
“We are thrilled to share the latest iteration of The India Destination Guide with our guests and global travelers,” said Paul James, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis & The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts. “Summoning India’s rich culture and distinctive heritage, these exquisite books are an excellent resource for discerning travelers who want to experience the indigenous treasures of a destination with the unparalleled service, style and class they have come to expect from The Luxury Collection.”
The Luxury Collection Destination Guides provide a passport to all that is truly unique about a destination, delivering authentic and unforgettable experiences that only locals and the most seasoned travelers enjoy. Among the celebrated and iconic properties that make up The Luxury Collection portfolio, eight span all of India: from the cosmopolitan Mumbai’s ITC Grand Central to the regal Agra’s ITC Mughal steps away from the Taj Majal or the idyllic ITC Maratha, imbued with the elegance of North Mumbai’s rich history.
Celebrating the debut of The India Destination Guide, The Luxury Collection hosted an exclusive cocktail event at the new Assouline Café in the iconic Liberty of London on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 where guests experienced an exquisite Indian menu curated by Chef Gill and cocktails created by mixologist and Luxury Collection Global Explorer Greg Seider. Following cocktails, VIP guests attended a private dinner in Liberty’s Heritage Suite hosted by Paul James and Waris Ahluwalia.
Additionally, the brand has added an unforgettable new itinerary to its exclusive “Journeys by The Luxury Collection” - A Majestic Venture Through India – a series of expertly-curated, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences, designed with AuthentEscapes to provide guests with the most authentic, enriching, and personal encounters in the world’s most vibrant and sought-after locales. The 11-day excursion from New Delhi to Mumbai introduces guests to awe-inspiring historical sites, vibrant cultural attractions, and tantalizing cuisine across the magnificent country.
The Luxury Collection’s India Destination Guide is exclusively offered as a part of a complete set of six in a unique vintage-inspired gift box at Assouline Boutiques around the world as well as www.luxurycollection.com/assouline and other major retail stores for US $140. The Luxury Collection will be re-releasing special edition versions of each of the destination guides in this exclusive collection over the coming months, with the updated United States Destination Guide to debut this Fall.
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is an ensemble of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Originated in 1906 as a collection of Europe’s most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 75 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning properties that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class while celebrating each hotel’s distinctive heritage and unique character. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1051 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
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