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Book Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific

Download or read book Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific written by Martin Nicholas Kunz and published by Te Neues Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sumptuously illustrated, beautifully produced coffee-table book is the second in teNeues' "Luxury" series. Here is a book on hotels that offer the best in style, service, and design - on the most luxurious hotels in the world! Luxury need not be defined in terms of richly decorated formality and the hotels featured in these pages, whether in Australia and New Zealand or in far-flung locales across Asia, have been chosen for their distinctive architecture and the tastefulness and simplicity of their interior design. Turn the pages of this elegant fantasy book and let your dreams unfold! 7Sumptuously illustrated full color profiles of hotels across Asia and the Pacific that offer the best in style, service, and design. 7The newest in teNeues' series of beautifully produced coffee-table books on the most luxurious hotels in the world.

Book The Book of Boutique Hotels

Download or read book The Book of Boutique Hotels written by Alex Buchanan and published by Primo. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Boutique Hotels Awards showcases the finest luxury boutique hotels around the world, and is distributed internationally to the rooms of every member hotel and other luxury locations. Building on the highly successful and internationally recognized World Boutique Hotel Awards, this unique coffee table-style book not only promotes the extraordinary hotels but also tells the fascinating stories of the people behind them: the owner's journey, their business ethos, and their vision to create truly unique experiences.

Book Class Acts

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rachel Sherman
  • Publisher : Univ of California Press
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 0520247817
  • Pages : 760 pages

Download or read book Class Acts written by Rachel Sherman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sherman's insightful ethnography sheds light on the interactional dimension of symbolic boundaries and class relations as they are lived by luxury hotel clients and the workers who serve them. We learn how both groups perform class through emotion work and deepen our understanding of the role played by "niceness" in constituting equality and reversing hierarchies. As such, Class Acts is a signal contribution to a growing literature on the place of the self concept in class boundaries. It will gain a significant place in a body of work that broadens our understanding of class by moving beyond structural determinants and taking into consideration the performative, emotional, cognitive, and expressive dimensions of inequality."--Michele Lamont, author of The Dignity of Working Men: Morality and the Boundaries of Race, Class, and Immigration "Eye-opening, amusing, and appalling, Rachel Sherman's Class Acts explains how class inequality is normalized in the refined atmosphere of luxury hotels. This beautifully observed and engagingly written ethnography describes what kinds of deference and personal recognition money can buy. Moreover, it shows how workers who provide luxury service avoid seeing themselves as subordinate and how those whose whims are catered to are made comfortable with their privilege. Class Acts is a sobering and timely account of the legitimation of extreme inequality in a culture that prizes egalitarianism."--Robin Leidner, University of Pennsylvania "Rachel Sherman provides a penetrating and engrossing study of workers and guests in luxury hotels. Do workers resent the guests? Do guests disdain the workers? Sherman argues neither is true-and explains why."--Julia Wrigley, author of Other People's Children

Book Travel by Design

    Book Details:
  • Author : Peter Sallick
  • Publisher : Assouline Publishing
  • Release : 2020-10-01
  • ISBN : 1614289255
  • Pages : 6 pages

Download or read book Travel by Design written by Peter Sallick and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing travel photographs by more than 150 of America’s top architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations in 60 countries, from exotic destinations and global cities to adventure travels and all-American escapes. More than 350 photographs take readers on a global journey through cityscapes, ancient civilizations, luxurious resorts, and stunning natural wonders, all seen through the discerning and artistic eyes of today’s leading creative talents. The images are sure to inspire dreams of escape, and the 40 pages of insider resources—from favorite hotels and restaurants to secret shopping sources and must-see monuments—will make planning future trips reassuring and easy.

Book Global Luxury

Download or read book Global Luxury written by Pierre-Yves Donzé and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the luxury industry and how it has undoubtedly been one of the fastest-growing sectors since the 1970s, and one in which Europe has managed to strengthen its competitiveness in the world market. While many aspects of globalization remain abstract and intangible, the luxury industry has created markets where previously there were none, by educating Japanese about the history of French handbags, Chinese about the finest wines, and setting global standards for an elite, inspirational lifestyle. In this edited volume, a wide range of scholars comes together to analyze the history of the business and the innovations in management and marketing that have emerged from it. Invaluable for scholars, industry figures, and dilettantes alike, it will define the field of study for years to come.

Book The Luxury Collection Hotel Stories

Download or read book The Luxury Collection Hotel Stories written by Francisca Matteloi and published by Assouline. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Entering a hotel is an adventure in itself." Francisca Matteoli This new addition to Assouline's Hotel Stories series reveals the riveting and untold stories behind some of the world's most luxurious and exotic hotels. Over 80 hotels are featured, from New York City to Buenos Aires, Dubai to Phuket, no region of the world is left uncovered. Take a journey through time and read about the lavish party Prince Rainier of Monaco and Grace Kelly hosted at the Castillo Hotel Son Vida in Spain, or the many artists and writers who stayed at the Hotel Danieli in Venice, or how the über-modern Marqués de Riscal in Elciego, Spain, designed by Frank Gehry, came to be located in the sleepy hills of Basque wine country. Also featured are a selection of notable tastemakers who offer their perspectives on the hotels they've visited, some of which include: Stanley Tucci on the Gritti Palace in Venice, Andrea Fazzari on the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Costa Smeralda, and Waris Ahluwalia on the ITC hotels in India. From royalty to celebrity to the beautiful and luxurious surroundings, THE LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL STORIES explores the ins and outs of these legendary hotels. Brimming with beautiful imagery, it is a must-have for travel and history enthusiasts alike. ILLUSTRATIONS: 200

Book Best Unique Hotels   Retreats

Download or read book Best Unique Hotels Retreats written by Sebastian Schoellgen and published by TeNeues. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you still dreaming or are you already traveling? Get planning your next vacation now! The ultimate guide to boutique hotels and relaxing retreats around the world With fantastic photography and detailed information for each location

Book The Business of Luxury

Download or read book The Business of Luxury written by Fabio Duma and published by vdf Hochschulverlag AG. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luxury has been fascinating humanity for millennia and it seems that it will continue to do so in the future. As we can see in developed countries with populations living in relative affluence, luxury takes different forms, becoming less materialistic when people already own a house, two cars and a boat, but now crave wellness treatments and more recreational time. However, luxury will always have a material aspect as embodied by beautiful products made from exclusive materials by skilled artisans with an eye for detail. One way or another, luxury is big business and an important economic factor all over the world, especially in Switzerland, a country with few natural resources to speak of but a wealth of knowledge when it comes to services (e.g. hotel management) and the manufacture of exclusive products such as watches, textiles, and of course chocolate – to name just a few. Indeed, a significant proportion of Swiss GDP comes from the production of luxury goods which are exported all over the world. In this publication we examine the phenomenon of luxury, ist roots, and ist economic impact both globally and in Switzerland. You will learn more about global luxury markets, well-known and niche market players, as well as major trends shaping the definition of luxury and the management and marketing of luxury brands in the future.

Book The Future of Luxury Brands

Download or read book The Future of Luxury Brands written by Annamma Joy and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-02-07 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concepts of artification and sustainability are now both at the heart of luxury brand marketing strategies; artification as an ongoing process of transformation in the world of art and sustainability as an indispensable response to the issues of our times. The Future of Luxury Brands examines three interrelated luxury-marketing segments—the art world, fashion and fine wines including hospitality services—through the dual lenses of sustainability and artification. From safeguarding human and natural resources to upholding labor rights and protecting the environment, sustainability has taken center stage in consumer consciousness, embodying both moral authority and sound business practices. At the same time, artification—the process by which non-art is reconceived as art—applies the cachet of art to business, affording commercial products the sacred status accorded to works of art. When commercial products enter the realm of aesthetic creation, artification and consumer engagement inevitably increases. This pioneering book examining artification and sustainability as strategic pillars of marketing strategies in the luxury industry will be essential reading for practitioners working in luxury product companies, as also students of luxury brand marketing.

Book Food and Beverage Management in the Luxury Hotel Industry

Download or read book Food and Beverage Management in the Luxury Hotel Industry written by Sylvain Boussard and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to the management of food and beverage operations within a luxury hotel environment. It provides detailed coverage of operational areas within the food and beverage department, based on multiple real industry examples, allowing the reader to grasp the intricacies of the day-to-day running of outlets. Food and Beverage Management in the Luxury Hotel Industry is a reference for any hospitality management student wishing to gain sufficient knowledge in the subject, to conduct a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the department, through revenue and cost management, and quality audits. It also looks at the various trends shaping the industry today, particularly focusing on sustainability issues and ethical concerns.

Book Cool Hotels

    Book Details:
  • Author : Martin Nicholas Kunz
  • Publisher : teNeues
  • Release : 2008
  • ISBN : 383279235X
  • Pages : 121 pages

Download or read book Cool Hotels written by Martin Nicholas Kunz and published by teNeues. This book was released on 2008 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The diversity among Europe's cultures is reflected nowhere better than in the way the contingent's top hotels are presented. Whether the glamorous luxury of legendary grand hotels that have been rejuvenated by contemporary interiors or the avant-garde hotels designed by international star architects, they are in themselves worth a sojourn. This magnificent volume shows the 94 best hotels from Moscow to Lisbon on 396 pages, and how each so uniquely combines excellent service with distinctive style. With designs that intrigue and amuse, these accommodations highlight the absolute best in groundbreaking architecture and design. Stunning photographs showcase bold use of materials, innovative artworks, hip furnishings as well as creative color combinations. Each hotel is a true microcosm of the cutting edge aesthetic. The fantastic pictures, accompanying texts and useful information perfectly prepare you for your next holiday, short vacation or business trip. Indispensable information and inspiration for the hip traveler A valuable, extensively illustrated reference for design lovers and professionals alike ."--Publisher's website.

Book Luxury Hotels

    Book Details:
  • Author : Martin Nicholas Kunz
  • Publisher : teNeues
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 3832791426
  • Pages : 231 pages

Download or read book Luxury Hotels written by Martin Nicholas Kunz and published by teNeues. This book was released on 2006 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest addition to teNeues' series of luxury hotels around the world takes the reader throughout the Americas; from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, from San Francisco to Anguilla. Here you can marvel at sumptuous interiors from the top hotels. From the guest rooms to the lobbies, dining rooms and lavish exteriors and grounds, it's all chronicled in this lushly photographed volume. Whether in the most select city neighborhoods, beachside, or in remote pastoral splendor, these really are the Americas's most luxurious accommodations. AUTHOR Martin N. Kunz has edited several titles in teNeues' best-selling Luxury Books, Designpockets, Cool Restaurants, and architecture & design series. Patricia Massó is a PR and Marketing consultant specializing in hotels and tourism. In recent years, she has collaborated on various hotel-themed titles, and was co-editor of teNeues' Luxury Hotels Golf Resorts. SELLING POINTS * A comprehensive and discerning illustrated guide to the Americas' finest hotels * Indispensable to both those planning to travel in style, and those who dream of doing so

Book Hotel Dreams

Download or read book Hotel Dreams written by Molly W. Berger and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2012 Sally Hacker Prize, Society for the History of Technology Hotel Dreams is a deeply researched and entertaining account of how the hotel's material world of machines and marble integrated into and shaped the society it served. Molly W. Berger offers a compelling history of the American hotel and how it captured the public's imagination as it came to represent the complex—and often contentious—relationship among luxury, economic development, and the ideals of a democratic society. Berger profiles the country's most prestigious hotels, including Boston's 1829 Tremont, San Francisco's world-famous Palace, and Chicago's enormous Stevens. The fascinating stories behind their design, construction, and marketing reveal in rich detail how these buildings became cultural symbols that shaped the urban landscape.

Book Luxury for Dogs

    Book Details:
  • Author : Manuela Von Perfall
  • Publisher : teNeues
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 3832791744
  • Pages : 232 pages

Download or read book Luxury for Dogs written by Manuela Von Perfall and published by teNeues. This book was released on 2007 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive resource covers all elements of design relating to man's best friend. As dogs share our lives, it makes sense that they also share the best that design can offer. This book gives readers an elegant and entertaining overview of the finest doggie accoutrements. Feast your eyes on dog toys, leads, dishes, kennels, carriers and baskets. Of course, let's not forget grooming aids and dog clothing! From traditional to modern, there's design here to suit every canine personality. Manuela von Perfall is a freelance writer for a range of lifestyle magazines and book publishers. She has compiled books on topics as diverse as Italian design and the cultural history of perfume. She lives with her many dogs on Lake Ammer, and organizes an annual festival on the grounds of Greifenberg castle for dog lovers. A must-have for all dog lovers The ideal gift for all aficionados of canine culture 350 colour photos

Book The Emerald Handbook of Luxury Management for Hospitality and Tourism

Download or read book The Emerald Handbook of Luxury Management for Hospitality and Tourism written by Anupama S. Kotur and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Emerald Handbook of Luxury Management for Hospitality and Tourism brings together global philosophies, principles and practices in luxury tourism management, exploring the changing paradigms of the upcoming post-pandemic global luxury travel market.

Book Luxury and American Consumer Culture

Download or read book Luxury and American Consumer Culture written by Arthur Asa Berger and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using concepts from semiotics, psychoanalytic theory, sociology, and Marxism, this book analyzes the role of luxury in American consumer culture. It offers case studies that deal with how our love of luxury affects our choices of automobiles, homes, restaurants, cruises, department stores, and hotels. It also adopts a global perspective and features analyses of luxury in China, Iran, Germany, Monaco, Russia, and Turkey by scholars from those countries.

Book Bon Voyage

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gestalten
  • Publisher : Gestalten
  • Release : 2019-02-12
  • ISBN : 9783899559637
  • Pages : 288 pages

Download or read book Bon Voyage written by Gestalten and published by Gestalten. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These exciting and alluring design hotels are changing the world of accommodation. Bon Voyage invites you to explore places fusing world-class hospitality with a sustainable approach.