HOSPITALITY TRENDS
View, Inc. | April 11, 2022
View, Inc. announced a partnership with InnSpire to offer an integrated and seamless guest experience at the newly opened Versante Hotel in Richmond, British Columbia. View, Inc. is the leader in smart building technologies. InnSpire is the leading provider of a comprehensive hospitality technology suite.
The 14-story, five-star boutique hotel, owned by its parent company Sunwins Enterprise Ltd., features floor-to-ceiling View Smart Windows. By eliminating the need for blinds, View Smart Windows provide guests at Versante with unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, Fraser River, and Vancouver Island. Guests in each of Versante's 100 luxury rooms and suites experience customized control over their entire stay thanks to InnSpire's award-winning integrated solutions—from room access to lighting, temperature, and the tint of the room's View Smart Windows. At Versante, InnSpire will provide a proprietary mobile Guest Journey App and linked TV options with Chromecast casting. In addition, guests may choose the tint of the smart windows using InnSpire's multi-function smartphone app.
"Combining InnSpire's digital solutions with our smart window technology will bring a whole new level of connectivity to hotels worldwide."
-Guthrie Cox, President, Canada at View,
Versante visitors will enjoy a hassle-free stay. Through InnSpire's connected television systems with superior smart television and Chromecast streaming capabilities, guests have total control over their entertainment experience. Additionally, the smart television system enables hotel guests to order services like room service, find hotel information, and contact property employees without leaving the comfort and security of their rooms.
Martin Chevalley, CEO of InnSpire, said, We are honored to partner with the Versante Hotel in creating this exceptional level of luxury for their guests.
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DESTINATION AND TOURISM
FIT | October 22, 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations have launched a joint campaign to help advisors inspire FIT clients to plan a 2021 getaway in Thailand. The joint promotion consists of a 38-page downloadable “future travel lookbook," a savings of $250 for every land booking worth a minimum of $3,000 made by December 31, 2020, for travel anytime in 2021. As part of the promotion, no deposit is required on the land portion, and there are no fees for changes made 21 or more days prior to departure.
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HOSPITALITY TRENDS
ROSEWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS | January 31, 2022
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is pleased to announce Rosewood Residences Kamala, the first branded residential project in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Located next to one of the most discrete coastlines along the lush tropical hillside of Kamala Bay and set in a posh neighborhood brimming with shops and restaurants, the property's 14 stand-alone luxury Villas will provide residents with the exclusive opportunity to bask in paradise year-round. Developed by Thailand's leading luxury developer Raimon Land Public Company Limited, Rosewood Residences Kamala is set to open in 2024, with sales reservations to commence in 2022.
"It is a transformational time for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts as we continue to expand our stand-alone residential offerings around the world, This movement towards stand-alone branded residences speaks to the increasing demand we're seeing among affluent explorers who are seeking a home away from home, but one with all the amenities and first-class service found at our Rosewood hotels and resorts."
-Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer at Rosewood Hotel Group
Set in a gated community for the utmost exclusivity, each of the contemporary designed Villas will include 4-6 bedrooms, lavish indoor outdoor space, private pools, with one-of-a-kind views of Kamala's blue waters of the Adaman Sea. As with all Rosewood Residences, the property will feature elevated and intuitive service around the clock, offering effortless living on the island. State-of-the-art amenities and facilities on-site will include a restaurant and bar, private resident's area and tennis court. Each ultra-luxury residence will express Rosewood's Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the local culture and spirit of the destination. Through intricate details of craftmanship, architecture, planning and interior and industrial design, Rosewood Residences Kamala will immerse residents in a purposeful and enriching environment.
"Phuket is the most important resort destination in Asia and our aim is to offer clients an unmatched exclusive residential experience in this market, Rosewood's global experience combined with our vision and extensive experience in the Thai luxury market will create a project that will set the standard for the ultra-luxury real estate market of this region."
-Stephane Michel, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Raimon Land Public Company Limited.
About Rosewood Residences
Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for villa, estate home and fine apartment ownership or rental in the most sought-after locations around the world, operated by an ultra-luxury management company that offers an exceptional and expanding collection of unique properties worldwide. Rosewood Residences cater to the cultivated tastes of global citizens who crave a lifestyle of authenticity fused with modern luxury. Combining exclusive and state-of-the-art amenities and facilities with elevated and intuitive service, as well as the utmost in discretion, privacy and privilege, the extraordinary accommodations deliver a seamless residential experience for owners and guests. For more information: rosewoodhotels.com/residences
About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 29 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 17 countries, with 24 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand's A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location's history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand's wide-ranging portfolio.For more information about Rosewood Residences Kamala, please visit kamalaresidences.com.
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