Raffles Hotels & Resorts

RAFFLES SECURES #2 POSITION AS BEST HOTEL BRAND IN THE WORLD IN THE TRAVEL + LEISURE 2023 WORLD'S BEST AWARDS

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

NEW YORK CITY, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand's status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality.

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  • NEW YORK CITY, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand's status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality.
  • With an outstanding score of 98.59, the announcement marks the highest ranking awarded to the brand by Travel + Leisure, and is a testament to Raffles' sustained vision, service and standards.
  • The World's Best Awards is an annual survey by Travel + Leisure readers of their favourite travel experiences around the world - from top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more.
  • In recognition of the outstanding calibre of individual Raffles properties, Travel + Leisure South East Asia also awarded several Raffles hotels in its respective Asia Pacific Luxury awards.

Empire Communities Names First Chief Marketing Officer, Sean Taggart

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities is pleased to announce and welcome Sean Taggart as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities is pleased to announce and welcome Sean Taggart as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Most recently, Sean served as the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer for Amica Senior Lifestyles, where he was appointed to spearhead the organization’s transformation post-acquisition.
  • “We value the experiences and talents that Sean brings to the team,” says Daniel Guizzetti, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Empire Communities.
  • Empire Communities is a residential builder/developer involved in all new home building industry sectors, including low‐rise and high‐rise built forms.

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS LAUNCHES 'THE LEELA PALACE TRAIL' - A CURATED ITINERARY SHOWCASING THE QUINTESSENCE OF INCREDIBLE INDIA

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the launch of 'The Leela Palace Trail' - a thoughtfully curated itinerary that is a majestic celebration of India's palatial grandeur defined by its rich cultural heritage, immersive rituals and bespoke signature programing with the true graciousness of Indian hospitality.

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  • Explore lively city bazaars with The Leela Palace New Delhi or restore inner balance with the ancient science of Ayurveda at The Leela Kovalam .
  • Built on this ethos, The Leela Palace Trail allows for an immersive experience of everything that is quintessentially India with authenticity and grace."
  • The Leela Palace Trail is a thoughtfully crafted offering with two distinctive packages, The Leela Palace Trail and The Leela Palace Trail - Curated.
  • The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS LAUNCHES 'THE LEELA PALACE TRAIL' - A CURATED ITINERARY SHOWCASING THE QUINTESSENCE OF INCREDIBLE INDIA

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

MUMBAI, India, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the launch of 'The Leela Palace Trail' - a thoughtfully curated itinerary that is a majestic celebration of India's palatial grandeur defined by its rich cultural heritage, immersive rituals and bespoke signature programing with the true graciousness of Indian hospitality.

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  • Explore lively city bazaars with The Leela Palace New Delhi or restore inner balance with the ancient science of Ayurveda at The Leela Kovalam .
  • Built on this ethos, The Leela Palace Trail allows for an immersive experience of everything that is quintessentially India with authenticity and grace."
  • The Leela Palace Trail is a thoughtfully crafted offering with two distinctive packages, The Leela Palace Trail and The Leela Palace Trail - Curated.
  • The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

Raffles & Fairmont make debut in Qatar

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 guests and the VIP delegation.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 guests and the VIP delegation.
  • Seven outstanding food and beverage outlets and restaurants have opened to the public, four located within Raffles Doha and three in Fairmont Doha.
  • Raffles Doha, an opulent 132-key ultra-luxury property and Qatar's only all-suite hotel, offers an awe-inspiring suite experience and dcor, paired with views of the Doha skyline.
  • Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha will welcome guest room reservations post- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Raffles & Fairmont make debut in Qatar

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha – which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar – are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ guests and the VIP delegation.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 guests and the VIP delegation.
  • Seven outstanding food and beverage outlets and restaurants have opened to the public, four located within Raffles Doha and three in Fairmont Doha.
  • Raffles Doha, an opulent 132-key ultra-luxury property and Qatar's only all-suite hotel, offers an awe-inspiring suite experience and dcor, paired with views of the Doha skyline.
  • Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha will welcome guest room reservations post- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

AZDS Interactive Group Wins Magellan Gold Award for new Opal Collection Website Platform Design

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

DENVER, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AZDS Interactive Group has been awarded the prestigious Magellan Award at the "Gold" level for the company's work in designing and developing a new 23-website ecosystem for the Opal Collection luxury hotel portfolio.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AZDS Interactive Group has been awarded the prestigious Magellan Award at the "Gold" level for the company's work in designing and developing a new 23-website ecosystem for the Opal Collection luxury hotel portfolio.
  • Magellan Award winners are chosen by a judging panel consisting of some of the most respected names & deep expertise in the travel industry.
  • The highest scoring entries were selected as winners of Gold Magellan Awards, their very top honor.
  • "The team at AZDS, from designers to developers to project managers, were extremely organized and creative in building the best possible site for Opal Collection," said Tricia Lanigan, Creative Director for Opal Collection.

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS PARTNERS WITH RAJASTHAN POLO CLUB FOR ITS INAUGURAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROYAL SPORT IN INDIA

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, today announced an exclusive collaboration with Rajasthan Polo Club, celebrating the brand's inaugural sponsorship of the royal sport in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022. The tournament will take place from 3rd October – 9th October 2022 at Rajasthan Polo Club in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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  • MUMBAI, India, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, today announced an exclusive collaboration with Rajasthan Polo Club, celebrating the brand's inaugural sponsorship of the royal sport in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022.
  • The tournament will take place from 3rd October 9th October 2022 at Rajasthan Polo Club in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Speaking on the association Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, "We feel privileged to be associated with the Rajasthan Polo Club for our inaugural sponsorship of Polo in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022.
  • We are also extremely honoured to have HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur lead The Leela Polo team."

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS PARTNERS WITH RAJASTHAN POLO CLUB FOR ITS INAUGURAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROYAL SPORT IN INDIA

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, today announced an exclusive collaboration with Rajasthan Polo Club, celebrating the brand's inaugural sponsorship of the royal sport in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022. The tournament will take place from 3rd October – 9th October 2022 at Rajasthan Polo Club in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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  • MUMBAI, India, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, today announced an exclusive collaboration with Rajasthan Polo Club, celebrating the brand's inaugural sponsorship of the royal sport in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022.
  • The tournament will take place from 3rd October 9th October 2022 at Rajasthan Polo Club in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Speaking on the association Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, "We feel privileged to be associated with the Rajasthan Polo Club for our inaugural sponsorship of Polo in India with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup 2022.
  • We are also extremely honoured to have HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur lead The Leela Polo team."

THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS EMBARKS ON A JOURNEY OF HOLISTIC WELLBEING WITH 'AUJASYA BY THE LEELA'

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Monday, May 16, 2022

MUMBAI, India, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today announced the launch of their signature wellness programme - Aujasya by The Leela aimed at redefining the road to holistic wellbeing. A unique blend inspired by traditional and modern practices, Aujasya by The Leela encompasses a collection of authentic experiences that build vivacity and promote the vigour of life, built around the 2Rs of Wellbeing – Restore (Food) and Renew (Mindfulness). Taking origin from the Sanskrit word, Aujasya - translated as beneficial to strengthening vitality or energy, this initiative will truly allow guests to embrace an enriching and healthy lifestyle.

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  • The brand has launched the first pillar, Restore (Food), in collaboration with renowned nutritionist and food consultant, Dr. Ankita Jalori.
  • The Leela has re-imagined culinary experiences across the country by improving the nutritional profile of food menus and offering healthy alternatives.
  • WithAujasya by The Leela,we are embarking on a lifelong commitment to holistic wellbeing.
  • The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.