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DREAM HOLIDAY ESCAPES
ISSUE 09 | NOV - DEC 2018
Described as “The next generation of marketing for luxury brands” by the British media,
The Luxury Network is the world’s leading luxury affinity marketing group.
The Luxury Network is a private membership club, established in luxury capitals or
countries around the world, within which premium companies work closely together at
senior director level for mutual business and client development.
The Luxury Network’s objective is simple: To facilitate co-operation and exciting new
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Editor’s NOTE
Dear Valued Readers,
This latest issue features a news section about our
new joining members from our regional offices. We are
pleased to welcome these esteemed brands to our network
and we look forward to promoting them worldwide
through our publication.
More exciting news inside this edition are features
about the successful events we held with our members
globally such as Kay & Burton, Qatar Airways, Silversea
Cruises, UEM Sunrise, The Bridge, Sisko Chocolate,
William Grant & Sons, Black Pineapple, Wheatbaker
Hotel, Evoke International, XXII Carat, Kameha Suite,
Minus 181 and many more.
This is the first part of our publication’s annual holiday
edition. Watch out for the second part in January 2019
and please enjoy the 9th issue of The Luxury Network
International Magazine.
Sincerely,
Fares Ghattas
Editor-in-chief,
The Luxury Network International Magazine
Global CEO,
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HIGHLIGHTS
Nov - Dec 2018
Celebrate Christmas
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Everything You Need
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140 DAYS, 62 PORTS IN 32 COUNTRIES
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NORTH AMERICA
Ft. Lauderdale
San Juan
Flåm
Kirkwall
Bergen
Portree
Leith
Belfast
Dublin
Amsterdam
EUROPE
Barcelona Rome
Leixões
Sorrento
Lisbon
Taormina
Suez Canal
Safaga
Aqaba
Muscat
Salalah
ASIA
Mumbai
SILVERSEA
WORLD CRUISE
2020
FORT LAUDERDALE
to AMSTERDAM
PACIFIC OCEAN
Bridgetown
Devil’s Island
AFRICA
Cochin
Colombo
Phuket
Singapore
6 JANUARY 2020
Fortaleza
Papeete
Mangareva
Adamstown
Easter Island
Robinson Crusoe Island
Puerto Montt
Puerto Chacabuco
Valparaiso
SOUTH
AMERICA
Puerto Madryn
Natal
Salvador
de Bahia
Rio de Janeiro
Punta del Este
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Semarang
Benoa, Bali
Freemantle
(Perth)
Albany
AUSTRALIA
Penneshaw
Melbourne
Sydney
Champagne Bora Bora
Beach
Moorea
Pentecost
Lautoka
Island
Aitutaki
Papeete
Lifou
Neiafu
Nuku’alofa Ovaka
Cruise
Chilean
Fjords
Port Stanley
Ushuaia
Drake Passage
Antarctic Peninsula
DATE ARRIVE DEPART
MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2020
6
Embark Silver Whisper
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
......... 19:00
7-8 Days at sea .......... ..........
9 San Juan, Puerto Rico 8:00 18:00
10 Day at sea .......... ..........
11 Bridgetown, Barbados 8:00 18:00
12 Day at sea .......... ..........
13 Devil's Island, French Guiana 10:00 18:00
14-15 Days at sea .......... ..........
16 Fortaleza, Brazil 8:00 18:00
17 Natal, Brazil 13:00 19:00
18 Day at sea .......... ..........
19 Salvador de Bahia, Brazil 7:00 17:00
20 Day at sea .......... ..........
21 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 16:00
22 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .......... 18:00
23-24 Days at sea .......... ..........
25 Punta del Este, Uruguay 8:00 16:00
26 Buenos Aires, Argentina 8:00
27 Buenos Aires, Argentina .......... 18:00
28 Montevideo, Uruguay 8:00 23:00
29-30 Days at sea .......... ..........
31 Puerto Madryn, Argentina 8:00 18:00
SATURDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2020
1 Day at sea
2 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands 9:00 19:00
3-4 Drake Passage .......... ..........
5 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica 8:00
6 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica ..........
7 Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica .......... 10:30
8 Drake Passage .......... ..........
9 Ushuaia, Argentina 12:00 18:30
10 Cruise Chilean Fjords .......... ..........
11 Cruise Chilean Fjords .......... ..........
12 Puerto Chacabuco, Chile 8:00 14:00
13 Puerto Montt, Chile 8:00 16:00
14 Day at sea .......... ..........
15 Valparaiso, Chile 8:00 18:00
16 Day at sea .......... ..........
17 Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile 8:00 18:00
18-21 Days at sea .......... ..........
22 Easter Island, Chile 8:00
23 Easter Island, Chile .......... 13:00
24-25 Days at sea .......... ..........
26 Adamstown, Pitcairn Island 8:00 17:00
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Mangareva, Gambier Islands,
French Polynesia
12:00 18:00
28-29 Days at sea .......... ..........
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DATE ARRIVE DEPART
SUNDAY, 1 MARCH 2020
1 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia 8:00 23:00
2 Moorea, French Polynesia 8:00 18:00
3
Bora Bora, Society Islands, French
Polynesia
8:00 18:00
4 Day at sea .......... ..........
5 Aitutaki, Cook Islands 8:00 18:00
6 Days at sea .......... ..........
7 Date Line, Lose a Day .......... ..........
8 Days at sea .......... ..........
9 Nuku'alofa, Tonga 8:00 17:00
10 Neiafu, Vava'u Group, Tonga 7:00 12:00
10 Ovaka, Tonga 12:45 20:00
11 Day at sea .......... ..........
12 Lautoka, Fiji 8:00 17:00
13 Day at sea .......... ..........
14 Champagne Beach, Vanuatu 9:00 23:00
15 Pentecost Island, Vanuatu 7:00 12:30
16 Lifou, New Caledonia 8:00 12:00
17-18 Days at sea .......... ..........
19 Sydney, Australia 15:00
20 Sydney, Australia .......... 18:00
21 Day at sea .......... ..........
22 Melbourne, Australia 8:00 23:00
23 Day at sea .......... ..........
24
Penneshaw,
Kangaroo Island, Australia
8:00 18:00
25-26 Days at sea .......... ..........
27 Albany, Australia 8:00 15:00
28
Fremantle (Perth), Western
Australia, Australia
13:00
29
Fremantle (Perth), Western
Australia, Australia
.......... 18:00
30-31 Days at sea .......... ..........
Silver Whisper, Sydney Harbour
DATE ARRIVE DEPART
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2020
1 Day at sea .......... ..........
2 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 8:00 23:00
3 Day at sea .......... ..........
4 Semarang, Java, Indonesia 7:00 18:30
5 Day at sea .......... ..........
6 Singapore, Singapore 13:30
7 Singapore, Singapore .......... 18:00
8 Day at sea .......... ..........
9 Phuket, Thailand 8:00
10 Phuket, Thailand .......... 12:30
11-12 Days at sea .......... ..........
13 Colombo, Sri Lanka 9:00
14 Colombo, Sri Lanka .......... 13:00
15 Cochin, India 9:00 19:00
16 Day at sea .......... ..........
17 Mumbai, India 8:00
18 Mumbai, India .......... 18:00
19-20 Days at sea .......... ..........
21 Muscat, Oman 7:00 16:00
22 Day at sea .......... ..........
23 Salalah, Oman 8:00 15:00
24-27 Days at sea .......... ..........
28 Aqaba, Jordan 8:00 18:00
29 Safaga, Egypt 8:00 23:59
30 Day at sea .......... ..........
FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020
1 Suez Canal Transit, Egypt 4:00 18:30
2-3 Days at sea .......... ..........
4 Taormina, Sicily, Italy 8:00 18:00
5 Sorrento, Italy 8:00 18:00
6 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 8:00 18:00
7 Day at sea .......... ..........
8 Barcelona, Spain 8:00 23:59
9-10 Days at sea .......... ..........
11 Lisbon, Portugal 8:00 18:00
12 Leixões (Porto), Portugal 8:00 17:00
13 Day at sea .......... ..........
14 Dublin, Ireland 16:00
15 Dublin, Ireland .......... 18:00
16 Belfast, Northern Ireland 8:00 18:00
17 Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland 12:00 19:00
18 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland 8:00 13:00
19 Bergen, Norway 9:00 18:00
20 Flåm, Norway 8:00 18:00
21 Day at sea .......... ..........
22 Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland 3:15 23:00
23 Day at sea .......... ..........
24 Amsterdam, Netherlands 8:00
25 Amsterdam, Netherlands ..........
Overnight in Port
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Everything You Need to Know About Caviar
Lisa Downs fell in love with caviar as an air chef
working for Ansett International. “I was lucky
enough to work in first class where we had caviar
service from a trolley,” says Downs. “I love the theatre of
caviar.” Downs would spoon the caviar onto the plates
of lucky travellers with traditional accompaniments
such as grated egg, crème fraiche and blinis.
Illegal poaching and overfishing of sturgeon, whose
eggs are salted and cured to produce caviar, has pushed
many species to the brink of extinction. CITES (the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
imposed a ban on the harvesting of wild sturgeon
in 2008, thus caviar – which hasn’t existed in abundance
in recent times – became even more difficult to find.
Caviar, while still a scarce commodity, is becoming
more readily available now, says Downs. New sturgeon
farms have emerged after the 2008 ban, and pre-existing
sturgeon farms, such as ARS Italica in northern Italy
and Gourmet House in Dubai have increased production
to meet demand.
Downs is now the caviar ambassador for Simon Johnson;
a role which involves educating consumers, chefs
and the food service industry about the precious black
pearls. She has developed strong relationships with
producers across the world, and recently visited the
production facilities of ARS Italicia, learning from “caviar
masters” there.
And why is caviar so expensive? Downs says the cost of
setting up a farm is very high and it’s a long time before
any money can be made because many sturgeon species
don’t start producing eggs until they are between
six and nine years old.
Downs notes that a lot of the caviar imported into Australia
is pasteurised, meaning it has been heat-treated
to kill bacteria and extend the product’s shelf-life.
While this is an easier product to import and handle,
Downs says that pasteurising caviar causes the outer
protein of the egg to harden, thus sealing it from further
salt penetration and flavour development. Simon
Johnson predominantly imports fresh, unpasteurised
caviar without any chemical preservatives (in 2016 it
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imported 1.6 tonnes of caviar).
While fresh caviar requires
more care to handle
and store, Downs says “it’s
an infinitely better product”.
Caviar from Sterling and
Calvisius is imported in
“Mother tins” weighing
1–1.8 kilos. It is then stored
in Simon Johnson’s caviar
room in the Sydney warehouse
at minus two degrees
celsius. At any given
point, there is around 100
kilos of caviar in this room.
From here, Downs is able
to carefully monitor the
maturation of the caviar,
packing it into smaller tins
to order (sized anywhere
between 30 and 250 grams,
depending on customer
needs). At present, Simon
Johnson is the only company
in Australia licensed
to re-pack fresh caviar.
When it comes to eating
caviar, Downs recommends
people have the first taste from the flat part of
their hand, between thumb and forefinger – what she
refers to as the “anatomical snuff box”. This is because
the complex flavours of caviar are best appreciated
when it reaches room temperature, just like cheese.
“After a couple of minutes, when you can’t feel the caviar
sitting there, that means it’s reached blood temperature
and you should eat it,” she says.
If you don’t want to spend an evening eating caviar off
your hand (but why wouldn’t you?), Downs says people
should pair it with neutral flavour carriers such as Melba
toast, homemade blinis, cultured butter or crème
fraiche. And whatever you do, don’t eat it off a metal
spoon as this causes an unpleasant chemical reaction
between the metal, the caviar and your saliva. A mother
of pearl spoon is ideal, but “even a plastic spoon is better
than using metal,” she says.
Further to this, Downs says, “The rule of thumb with
caviar is once you open a tin, it needs to be consumed
within three days, but really, you should think of caviar
like drinking a bottle of Dom Perignon: you don’t open a
bottle, have one glass then put it away for the next day.
When you open a bottle of Dom, you drink the whole
thing. It’s very much the same with caviar. We encourage
customers to buy as much as they will eat on the
night.”
For those who would rather eat caviar prepared by
Australia’s best chefs, Simon Johnson also supplies top
restaurants including Quay, Rockpool and Sepia (in addition
to airlines such as Qantas, Qatar Airways and
American Airlines). Ben Turner, who is group head chef
of Matt Moran Restaurants, put a dish of lobster, French
toast, finger lime and Sterling caviar on at Aria when it
re-opened in November 2016. The dish was a hit and
images of it popped up on the social media feeds of
many who dined there.
Turner appreciates that caviar is a “super rich and luxurious
product”, and because of the expense, trusts Simon
Johnson to provide him with “perfect, undisturbed
pearls” that have been handled, stored and packed in
the right way.
And if a tin of caviar ever ended up in his home fridge?
“I’d probably do something really understated with it,”
says Turner, “like a super white bread sandwich using
nice soft bread, cultured butter and caviar.” Having previously
undertaken a caviar masterclass with Downs,
he’d probably have the first taste off his hand, of course.
Caviar can be purchased from Simon Johnson stores.
View the full range here. To attend a caviar masterclass
or discuss a caviar-themed evening or event, please
contact Lisa Downs and the Simon Johnson, customer
service team in any of their retail stores.
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Tour Australasia
Like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Back in May, two billion people around the globe
watched in anticipation as Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle said “I do” at a Royal wedding like
no other. St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle was
filled with flowers, chorists and celebrities alike, while
Meghan’s breathtaking silk veil represented each of the
53 Commonwealth countries.
Five months on, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have
announced they are expecting a baby in the Spring of
2019, telling the world their happy news on the first day
of their Commonwealth nations tour of Australasia and
the South Pacific. Between the 16 and 31 October, Their
Royal Highnesses will grace the shores of Australia and
New Zealand, as well as the beautiful Pacific islands of
Fiji and Tonga, following a programme that focusses on
youth leadership, environmental conservation strategies
and the rehabilitation of national servicemen and
women.
In light of this, we’ve given some thought to why we
think this area of the globe is so incredible, as well as
what we’d do and where we’d stay if we were touring
Australasia just like Meghan and Harry…
Captivating Cities - Sydney, Australia
Vibrant, beautiful and Australia’s most populous city,
spectacular Sydney is a (justifiably) popular feature on
any Australia tour. Visit the world’s largest harbour,
have a photo outside the iconic Opera House and climb
to the top of the striking Sydney Harbour Bridge. When
all that sightseeing leaves you weary, take the ferry over
to Manly Beach for dinner with a view, or catch a few
rays and waves at legendary Bondi. Those with an eye
for design will love the contemporary environs of the
Harbour Rocks Hotel.
Melbourne, Australia
Their Royal Highnesses will visit the hip capital of Victoria
on 18 October, and should you be lucky enough to be
following in their footsteps anytime soon, there’s a few
highlights no visitor should miss in Melbourne. Shop ‘til
you drop and eat ‘til you burst in the city’s trendy suburbs
along the banks of the Yarra River, like St Kilda and
Fitzroy. Be sure to take a journey through the glorious
architecture on board one of the city’s famous trams,
stopping off at the South Melbourne Market, Federation
Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. A stay at the QT
Melbourne will see you enjoying one of the city’s largest
rooftop bars and wonderful works of art to peruse.
Wellington, New Zealand
This small and vibrant capital city is a hotspot for culture,
creativity and art, featuring countless galleries
and museums; the incredible Te Papa museum is
a must-visit, boasting an eclectic array of fascinating
national exhibitions. Absorb mesmerising panoramic
views over this friendly metropolis from the great
Wellington Cable Car. Just a ten-minute, ultra-scenic
helicopter ride from the city, discover luxury country
retreat, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay.
An authentic working sheep station on an impressive
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clifftop location, this property offers incredible Pacific
Ocean views. An array of outdoor activities – from
horse trekking and hiking, to archery and quad biking
– are yours to choose from, while an extensive food and
wine event programme is held annually.
Auckland, New Zealand
Lovely, laidback Auckland enjoys a fantastic harbour
setting, an area famous for its world-class sailing, as
well as the incredible restaurants and delightful boutique
shops that line the bustling marina. From Auckland,
there is easy access to stunning Waiheke Island,
characterised by its white sand beaches, sprawling
vineyards and some seriously tasty food. A gorgeous
boutique hotel on a Waiheke hilltop, The Boatshed offers
a relaxed yet indisputably five-star experience. Our
Product Manager for this region, Erica Moore, raved
about the incredible cuisine here, saying she enjoyed
“one of the freshest and best lunches I’ve ever had!”.
Natural Wonders
Close to wonderful Wellington, Zealandia is a huge
225-hectare wildlife sanctuary and eco-reserve, home
to forty species of rare, native birds. Join a guided tour
for more information on these fascinating species.
Rotorua is an incredible geothermal region on New Zealand’s
North Island; as well as steaming springs, thermal
geysers and bubbling mud pools, you’ll know you’ve
arrived by the distinctive sulphur smell. From here, be
sure to pay a visit to shimmering Lake Taupo nearby –
great for trout fishing and watersports!
Due to be visited by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex,
Fraser Island is the largest sand island on the planet,
flaunting well-deserved World Heritage status. Located
north of bustling Brisbane (another great option on
your tailor-made Australia tour), the island boasts the
breathtaking and aptly-named 75 Mile Beach filled with
shipwrecks, as well as 100 freshwater lakes – perfect
for cooling off after exploring the island by foot or on a
4WD tour. The warm and welcoming Kingfisher Bay Resort
enjoys an enviable location on Fraser Island, offering
incredible locally-sourced cuisine as well as great
guided tours.
Used as the set for Middle Earth in the famed Lord of
the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Matamata’s landscape
comprises imposing mountains, rolling farmlands
and green grassy hills. If you’re a fan of the films, why
not visit Weta Workshop, at which a number of the special
effects and props were created?
Fabulous Fiji
A wonderful way to complete your Australasian tour,
and to make the most of being on the other side of the
world, why not hop across to Fiji for a few nights of
otherworldly beaches and a ‘paradise found’ feel? We
recommend the luxurious Robinson Crusoe-style experience
of Vomo Island Resort, an all-inclusive resort
which is all about immersing guests in their island surrounds.
To create your own bespoke Royal Tour of Australia,
New Zealand and Fiji, speak to a member of our expert
team on 01244 355 600; they will be delighted to work
with you to craft a truly personalised experience of this
stunning part of the world.
Written by ITC Travel Co.
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EMBARK ON A GLOBAL CULINARY JOURNEY
WITH SMALL LUXURY HOTELS
OF THE WORLD SMALL LUXURY COOKBOOK
At a time when food
tourism is becoming
more popular,
Small Luxury Hotels of
the World (SLH) is launching
a collection of handpicked
recipes from the
brand’s portfolio of over
520 hotels in more than
80 countries. The Small
Luxury Cookbook features
142 tantalising main
dishes created by chefs,
from local tastemakers to
globally renowned masters
of their craft, who
champion regional produce
and unique gourmet
experiences designed
to tempt the taste buds
of discerning travellers
around the world.
The Small Luxury Cookbook
features many recipes
that have been passed
down through generations
or are inspired by
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world-class fine dining
curated by internationally
recognised chefs; More
than 110 SLH hotels have
restaurants that carry
Michelin stars or awards
of similar global acclaim.
From Maldivian tuna with
tropical fruit salsa and
slow cooked Greek octopus
with aubergine miso
to Swiss chard ravioli
with scallops and Valencian
paella with crayfish
and mussels, the array of
cuisine and technique of
these special recipes offer
at-home chefs a taste of
luxury.
To coincide with the release
of the new cookbook,
SLH identified some
of the biggest culinary
insights to note for this
year. Below is a sampling,
showcasing the diversity
of SLH’s global cuisine.
Asian Hotpot is becoming
increasingly popular
all over the world, due in
part to the rising interest
in convivial dining and
bold, spicy flavours. Chef
Nguyen Than Hieu and his
team at Naman Retreat
in central Vietnam have
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Main Courses
created their own Naman
Special Hotpot featuring
ingredients such as lemongrass,
tofu, seafood and
noodles.
Butterfly Pea Flower
Tea (blue tea) has been
around for centuries but
is only now getting global
attention thanks to its
high antioxidant content
and incredible health
properties including enhancing
memory and decreasing
stress. The Racha,
an eco-luxury beach
resort in Phuket, Thailand,
welcomes guests with a
cup of Butterfly Pea Flower
Tea that is grown locally
on the island and infused
with organic Thai lime.
Wellness-led food options
are inspired by
guests wanting to focus
on self-care and restoring
balance on holiday.
HGU New York serves
up a liquid lunch menu
made entirely of freshly
blended juices whilst the
Ovolo Woolloomooloo in
Sydney includes a plantbased
restaurant featuring
dishes such as kimchi
dumplings, zucchini lasagna
with pistachio pesto
or hibiscus strawberry
cheesecake.
Andalusian province) at
the El Grill restaurant, accompanied
by blinis and
sour cream. Les Sources de
Caudalie in Bordeaux offers
a vegetal lunch with dishes
including nettle soup and
wild daisy or strawberry
gazpacho with immortelle
flower ic cream.
Unique dining experiences
show that guests are increasingly
seeking out-ofthis-world
dining options
and ambience. At Milaidhoo
Island Maldives, the
resort offers five different
curated mood dining
menus paired with wellness
treatments including
special baths, meditation
and spa treatments
to transport guests into
a state of Zen. In Cyprus,
Columbia Beach Resort
hosts a series of full moon
dinners on the beach every
summer for their discerning
guests.
Unusual food pairings
such as green tea with
French cuisine can be
found at the ABBA Resorts
Izu in Japan whilst The
Lalit London offers naan
and wine pairings at its
restaurant, Baluchi.
Mark Wong, SLH Vice President
Asia Pacific says: “The
beauty of the Small Luxury
Cookbook can be likened
to our hotels, as it offers
something for every independently
minded traveller
and self - professed ‘foodie’.
Whether you may be
an occasional, aspiring or
proficient chef, these SLH
recipes have been created
with passion in mind and
we are excited to give the
world a taste of our hotels.”
All recipes in the book are
accompanied by step by
step instructions, as well
as alternative suggestions
for any hard to source ingredients
allowing for a
chance to recreate not
only the dishes, but holiday
memories at home.
www.slh.com/food
Appetite for hyper-local
cuisine has been driven
by travellers wanting to
taste food straight from
the source and rediscover
ancient and forgotten
ingredients. Casa Angelina
Lifestyle Hotel on the
Amalfi Coast, Italy, has
recently introduced two
new floral-based cocktails
to its bar repertoire,
designed to showcase oranges
and lemons from
the region. El Lodge Ski
& Bar in the mountains
of Sierra Nevada, Granada,
serves Riofrío organic
caviar (indigenous to the
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IRON GREY COLLECTION
Combining the elegance of grey glass with subtle touches of copperenhanced
stainless steel, this collection reflects the true extent of the
brand’s excellence and innovative nature in design and technology.
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SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR ANY SITUATION
Orchid Risk offers a unique
set of skills and personnel to
provide a complete panoply
for all security requirements.
Drawing from a wide range of elite
backgrounds, including UK Police
and Military Special Forces (in
whatever order you prefer), Orchid
Risk pride ourselves on being able
to provide the right people for every
situation, delivering discreet and
intelligent solutions tailored to the
needs of our clients.
Security Solutions
Executive Protection
Risk and Threat Analysis
Private Investigation
Covert Surveillance
Training
Professional
Professional investigators, Covert
Surveillance operators, Close Protection
providers, Crime and Counter
terrorism experts, all Orchid Risk
operators are selected for their skills
and professionalism, without exception
the skills and qualifications
they hold were earned and taught
by providers of arguably some of the
best training in the world, the British
Military and the UK Police.
Discreet and totally reliable, they
have all honed their skills and experience
through many years of practical
application.
Qualifications
Although all Orchid Risk employees
hold the highest level of civilian
qualifications, their real skills were
forged in less forgiving environments
with qualifications that cannot
be earned or bought in a class
room.
Deployment
All our officers have experience
gained through many deployments
worldwide where they have built a
network of local contacts and logistic
providers. We can deploy teams
at short notice and for any length of
time. Orchid Close Protection can
deliver a bespoke security solution
for any situation.
Teamwork
Our standard operational procedures
and effective communications
ensure high level teamwork
throughout all deployments and
allows business and family environments
to function uninterrupted.
In today’s uncertain world it is of
paramount importance that individuals
and companies have a security
solution to protect what is most
precious to them.
Our services are second to none and
we pride ourselves on the level of
professionalism that we are able to
offer. From protection of individuals
to event management, from residential
security to worldwide travel,
including advance teams and maritime
security to consultancy and
training.
Defining new industry standards
for risk and security management,
Orchid Risk are consistently revolutionizing
the security industry.
“Being strong enough to win a fight
is good but being wise enough to
avoid one is better”
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insouciance
;a relaxed and happy way of behaving without feeling worried.
Holiday Luxury is a new
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ultra-luxury holidays. Our goal is to
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providing a bespoke personal service
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with Business class, First class and Private
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wherever you go you will arrive in style.
Our accommodation selections are
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Our room types start with suite rooms
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I BEROSTAR GRAND PACKARD
Discover the new hotel Iberostar Grand Packard, a unique
location in the heart of the city’s historic quarter offering
breathtaking views of the Malecón esplanade and the bay.
Discover fascinating history and Cuban rhythms from this grand
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THE HEARTHOUSE
MUNICH’S FIRST PRIVATE MEMBER CLUB
“Basically it’s always connections
between humans that create value of living”
at the hearthouse it’s all about networking and
creative exchange – offline. members profit from
confidential recommendations, top conditions
and numerous invitations for exclusive events.
access to a membership is via character reference
of existing members, on site tours through the
hearthouse and application on the website.
members enjoy relaxed workspace solutions at
the hearthouse whose architecture is awarded
with the iconic award and german design award:
modern, upscale interior and inspiring design
allow a relaxed work environment in the social
room, the ‘living room’ of the hearthouse,
various meeting rooms are available for business
meetings and conferences. furthermore there is
a large network of reciprocal clubs all around
the globe.
the hearthouse is meant to be sustainable
– something classy and ageless, made to reinvent
itself every day and built to stay.
private member club
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lenbachplatz 2 . 80333 münchen
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COAST began as a specialist supplier to the exclusive superyacht market and continues to
employ many of the materials and methods previously the reserve of luxury yacht-building.
Our design process has concentrated as much on materials and construction as on
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COAST invite you to view their range of luxury beanbags, natural textiles, canvas luggage
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Making real estate an
art form since 1938
Kay & Burton is a real estate agency that has turned
marketing homes into an art form, bringing the perfect
balance of service and expertise to every property in our care.
Located in Melbourne, Australia and established in 1938,
Kay & Burton has evolved into the progressive agency it
is today by staying at the forefront of property and digital
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Take Progressive Dining to new heights...
Escape the hustle of 9-5, with a breathtaking
helicopter ride over iconic
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the sweeping coastline of renowned
Waiheke Island. Land by the water’s
edge to relish in a world class wine
tasting and dining experience at
three Waiheke vineyards.
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THE LOFT
IN THE BIRDCAGE
THE LOFT
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Package includes
• Racecourse admission for each guest and entry into
The Birdcage Enclosure
• Exclusive access to The Loft marquee in The Birdcage
• Racebook for each guest
• Extended grazing menu served throughout the day
• Beverage package including GH Mumm Champagne, a
selection of spirits, premium red and white wines, light
and heavy beers and soft drinks
• Beverage waiter service throughout the day
• Access to betting facilities and bookmaker
• Please direct enquiries to G.Scott@vrc.net.au
NEW
Member
The Australian Turf Club
a Luxury Network Australia Member
The Luxury Network is proud to
have The Australian Turf Club
as a member. The Australian
Turf Club (ATC) was founded in 2011,
when the Australian Jockey Club
and the Sydney Turf Club merged.
ATC now owns all four Sydney racetracks;
Royal Randwick, Rosehill
Gardens, Warwick Farm and Canterbury
Park.
Born from a proud and iconic heritage
of racing and entertainment
in New South Wales, the Australian
Turf Club is a uniting celebration of
what Sydney Racing truly has to offer.
The ATC brings together the past
with the future, pedigree with performance,
youth with experience
and style with excitement. They deliver
the very best in Australian racing
and entertainment week in week
out, via our world-class venues that
effortlessly combine fashion, sophistication
and elegance into every
experience.
Luxury Network Members and
guests have experienced some truly
unique events over the past few
months including the opportunity
to meet with Jockeys and Trainers
in the Stables, experience the thrill
of the races in the Winners Circle
and enjoy the indulgent hospitality
set against prime trackside, country
and cityscape views.
Many Luxury Network Members
also recently witnessed all the action
of ‘Everest’, the world’s richest
race on turf worth an astonishing
$13 million.
To enjoy the Sydney Spring Racing
Carnival with the ATC, visit www.
australianturfclub.com.au for a full
list of events and ticketing.
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NEW
Member
Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours Joins
The Luxury Network New Zealand
“The beauty of New Zealand is that we still have generous
access to its natural abundance and unique experiences,
making it the most extraordinary playground on
earth!”
Aroha Luxury New Zealand Tours is passionate
about showing the true greatness of New Zealand
with customised itineraries using experienced
guides. Providing knowledge, personality and
experience when travelling with a local guide, Aroha NZ
Luxury Tour guides are highly trained passionate Kiwis,
hand-picked for much more than their ability to drive.
They are well-versed in the culture, flora, fauna and the
history of New Zealand.
Would you like to start every day with yoga? Not a problem,
every guide has their specialty. Above all, they’ll
make sure everything is running smoothly behind the
scenes to ensure you can relax and enjoy your trip and
experience the real local culture.
carefully to develop an understanding of their wishes.
And in the end, they trust us to design their personal
holiday”, says Veronika with a smile. “The beauty of New
Zealand”, she says, “is that we still have generous access
to its natural abundance and unique experiences. It is
the most extraordinary playground on earth!”
Veronika was the only New Zealander who was invited
to be an official sponsor of ‘The Pursuit of Excellence’,
a publication launched by The Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’
Club (RREC), one of the world’s most prestigious car
clubs. The event took place at Goodwood House on behalf
of St James’s House of London.
Whether in the company of owner Veronika or one of
her hand-selected guides, you will feel personally assured
you are in the best hands this country has to offer.
The team’s love and passion for elite travel in New
Zealand is infectious. “We listen to our clients’ requests
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NEW
Member
Prancing Horse Drive Experiences Join
The Luxury Network Australia
The Luxury Network Australia welcomes its
newest member Prancing Horse Drive Experiences.
Established in 2007, Prancing Horse offers drive
experiences in stunning destinations across Australia.
They provide an opportunity for people to experience
the joy and often the thrill of getting
behind the wheel of some of the world’s most
famous supercars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini,
McLaren, Jaguar and Porsche just to name a few.
Prancing Horse pride themselves on offering bespoke
tourism experiences where they feature
more than just cars. They join the dots between
beautiful destinations and regions, fine dining
establishments and the best driving roads Australia
has to offer.
A perfect example is the upcoming All-Ferrari
Drive Day taking place on the South Coast, which
promises to be an unforgettable premium experience:
“We are thrilled to have joined the Luxury Network
and see endless opportunities to work with
other luxury brands to offer more great experiences
together,” said Walter Szyszka, the Company
Founder and Managing Director.
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NEW
Member
The Luxury Network New Zealand
Welcomes ASB Private Banking
The Luxury Network New Zealand welcomes ASB
Private Banking, an exclusive service that offers
the highest level of personalised banking.
Private banking is a small yet growing segment of New
Zealand’s banking industry. ASB Private Banking provides
customers with a highly personalised approach,
a dedicated banker and key specialists. This service offers
bespoke solutions built to help clients manage risk,
wealth and everyday banking.
Offering a personalised one on one service, clients are
assigned a banker supported by an associate, which
means someone is available 24-7. They will come to you
wherever you are and whenever you required take care
of everything from your everyday banking needs, to investing
for their retirement, succession planning and
more.
We look forward to working with ASB Private Banking
and offering this excellent service to our members and
clients.
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NEW
Member
The Westin Brisbane joins
The Luxury Network Australia
The Luxury Network Australia is proud to partner
up with Brisbane’s newest and most luxurious
5-star Westin Brisbane Hotel.
You will find yourself revive your spirit and stimulate
your senses with a stay at The Westin Brisbane. Located
in the dynamic hub of the Brisbane CBD, just minutes
from the Queen Street Mall, and in close proximity to
many major corporate offices, this relaxing urban retreat
is ideal for business and leisure travellers.
Thoughtful attention is paid to the most important elements
of your stay to ensure each visit leaves you well
rested, well-nourished and well cared for. Inviting guest
rooms, innovative dining options, an open pool deck,
24-hour Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio and the
signature Heavenly® Spa by Westin, all let you create
your own experience.
Meetings, conferences and special events are well catered
to, and if you’re in town for work, maximise your
stay by reserving a club room with access to our Executive
Lounge. Whether you’re in town for work or play,
your time at The Westin Brisbane is sure to be a highlight
of your Brisbane visit.
Everything the Westin does is designed with their
guests well-being in mind. Their innovative programs
and distinctive services include wholesome menus and
cuisine with a focus on superfoods.
From the Ground Level to Level 16 is the Westin Brisbane,
Brisbane’s newest luxury hotel, complete with a
four-level atrium boasting retail space, cafes, restaurants
and bars. From Level 17 to Level 36, stylish residences
create an inner-city haven, whilst the rooftop
hosts the finest in private resident amenities.
The Westin Brisbane will be servicing patrons in November
2018.
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NEW
Member
Weltmeister Joins The Luxury Network Australia
Established in Melbourne in 1993, Weltmeister has
fast become Australia’s leading independent specialized
‘Porsche car service centre’ and major
‘tuning house’.
The name Weltmeister means “world’s greatest” or
“world champion”, and to us, it is more than a name. It is
the foundation of our values, mission, and commitment
to their clients.
Weltmeister offers a personalized alternative to the
existing dealer framework. From a simple tire repair
through to a major service, they treat your car just like
their own.
Weltmeister will offer exclusive drive days with a selection
of Porsche vehicles ranging from ‘classic’ to current
models. They also offer ‘track day’ experiences for
Porsche owners.
Weltmeister endeavors to find new ways to meet and exceed
the client expectations, as a result, the long-term
relationships they have established with each client has
become the foundation of their continued success.
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The Luxury Network
Australia Hosts An
Evening of Networking
On Thursday September 20th The Luxury Network
Victoria hosted ‘An evening of Networking’
with Kay & Burton, Qatar Airways and Silversea
Cruises.
The event was held at the superb display suite of ‘Mayfair
by Zaha Hadid’ a development by UEM Sunrise. One
of the last developments Zaha worked on, Kay & Burton
Projects are managing this development for UEM Sunrise
and guests were able to view the magnificent whole
19th floor display suite showcasing sweeping views
across Melbourne and the bay.
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The Luxury Network Lebanon Officiates
the Launch of Catador
Experience luxury in the most up to date cigar bar
in town. Catador, a cigar lounge that includes
10,000 wine bottles and liquor. Catador is a
sophisticated lounge located in the bridge and offers
an ideal setting for enjoying fine cigars, wines, liquors,
coffee or tea with a friendly and discreet service. With
its warm atmosphere, it is a unique place for relaxation
and enjoying your private meetings.
The VIP guests were treated to not one but two exclusive
experiences.
Firstly, they were escorted to choose their drink and
then to select a Cigar from a big variety and the VIPs
were given a preview tour of the Catador lounge.
Anthony played the piano while the guests enjoyed the
networking atmosphere and smoking their favorite cigars.
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The Luxury Network
New Zealand Hosts
Networking Drinks
at 46 and York
The Luxury Network New Zealand held a successful
networking event at 46 & York last month. It
was a great opportunity for members and clients
to meet one another and to discuss potential collaborations
and business opportunities for the future.
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The Luxury Network Australia
Whisky and Chocolate Tasting Event
The Luxury Network members
enjoyed a beautiful evening
tasting a unique range of single
malt Scotch from the Balvenie
collection, which was paired with a
range of Sisko chocolates.
Sisko Chocolate, the leading luxury
handmade chocolate company in
Australia for weddings, corporate
events and gifts, product launches
and many more, pride themselves
on the quality bespoke service
they are renowned for. Having
designed for luxury brands to local
clientele, the offerings are as unique
and diverse as the chocolate that is
sourced from around the world.
The marriage of chocolate and whisky
is a delicate task, and the people
from Sisko Chocolate and William
Grant & Sons paired this perfectly.
Guests were spoiled sampling the
Balvenie’s unique range of 10, 12
and 17 year old single malt Scotch,
with each having distinctive characteristics.
All of their whiskies are
hand-crafted in Speyside, using
centuries-old skills passed down
through generations.
An enjoyable evening for all members
involved, and we certainly
learnt that when using these premium,
high quality ingredients, whisky
and chocolate are a match made in
heaven!
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The Luxury Network New Zealand Hosts
Cocktail Masterclass with Black Pineapple
In collaboration with the fabulous
Frankie Walker and team
of Black Pineapple; The Luxury
Network invited members to enjoy a
bespoke Cocktail Masterclass at the
exclusive surroundings of historic
Northern Club. The evening proved
a roaring success, with members
walking away with three decadent
cocktails added to their repertoire.
Welcomed with a glass of champagne
and the chance to mingle,
members were later enthralled by
Walker’s precision and skill during
his entertaining demonstration,
creating three signature cocktails.
Lighting up the room and engaging
with guests, the team at Black Pineapple
showcased how to mix carefully
curated cocktails for the crème
de la crème of drinking experiences,
dinner parties, or celebrations –
just in time for the upcoming party
season. Once equipped with insider
tips and tricks, it was our members’
turn to try their hands at becoming
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the next Master of Cocktails.
Delighting the senses, members
were provided with impressive fresh
ingredients at three stations, mixing
unique and deliciously developed
cocktails. Drawing inspiration from
all time classics, Frankie added a
modern twist for a drink sure to impress
at any party.
The Honey Berry Sour station was a
favourite during the night, combining
unusual flavour pairings (berry
puree, lemon, and whiskey among
the ingredients list), for a surprisingly
refreshing drink – perfect
for those balmy summer evenings.
Members and guests then enjoyed
warmly rich and decadent food from
the Northern Club, while sipping on
their own creations.
Frankie and Black Pineapple certainly
educated and inspired us to
become better hosts, giving our
members exclusive insider tricks
and techniques to become master
mixologists at any event. It will be
hard to envisage the next end of
year celebration, dinner party or
brand activation without them.
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The Luxury Network
Nigeria B2B Event at the
Wheatbaker Lagos
The Luxury Network Nigeria held its first Business
Roundtable and B2B Networking event at the
Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, on the
13th of September, 2018.
The exclusive gatherzng was attended by luxurious
brands and business leaders from various sectors. Some
of the companies present were: Montaigne Place, The
Belmonte, Moët Hennessy, Eko Development Company,
Stanbic IBTC, Acces Bank, FCMB, The Wells Carlton Hotel,
Orion and Sirius, The French Embassy Trade Commission,
Spanish Embassy in Nigeria, Paxhill Minerva,
Megamound, Mixta Nigeria, Lakowe Lakes, Miele and
several others.
Speaking after the breakfast roundtable, Managing Director,
The Luxury Network Nigeria, Cas Ojo said “We
are delighted to have had such a high caliber of brands
and companies in attendance at our first Business networking
event. There was a real buzz around the concept
of affinity marketing, and it was such a thrill to see
a high degree of engagement between our guests. Some
excellent partnerships are now in the pipeline including;
private dinners by Moët Hennessy for esteemed clients
at Lakowe Lakes, mortgage products by Stanbic IBTC
for one of Lagos’ most exciting real estate development;
The Belmonte, and an exciting Fragrance MasterClass
by Montaigne Place to be held at Capital Club Lagos.
These are just the beginning of many unique partnerships
we will roll out over the coming months.”
The unique forum gave guests and luxury brands the
opportunity to connect and engage with each other,
learn more about the network, share and learn about
the latest success stories and provided a platform to
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discuss practical partnership and collaboration opportunities.
Fares Ghattas, Global CEO, The Luxury Network International
added, “As The Luxury Network seeks to build
its name in the African luxury market with prestigious
brands from Porsche to Moet Hennessy, The Luxury
Network Nigeria is affirming its resilient presence in
the luxury world indeed. The hard work and efforts of
our team in Nigeria are resulting in innovative business
ideas and we are ecstatic to witness the unlimited opportunities
TLN Nigeria has to offer our regional and
global members.
We look forward to supporting TLN Nigeria with their
current and future members by building up their brands
and facilitating productive partnerships with our TLN
members internationally.
Above all, The Luxury Network headquarters will be a
gateway for the Nigerian member brands to promote
their products and services to the global luxury industry.
A progress in one of our offices will mean advancement
for our whole international network. We have high
hopes for The Luxury Network Nigeria and are certain
that all planned projects will be a huge success.”
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The Luxury Network UAE
TLN - Emirates Woman Luxury Reception
The Luxury Network UAE
collaborated with Emirates
Woman Magazine to
celebrate the 25 Emirates
Woman of the Year 2018
Nominees at a Luxury
Reception co-hosted by
Evoke International and XXII
Carat.
As the sun began to set, the stars
came out onto the red carpet in the
form of some of the most influential
women in the region. Twenty-five
portraits of this year’s nominee’s for
Emirates Woman of the Year lined the
red carpet entrance as guests made
their way into the $22m XXII Carat Villa
on The Palm, Dubai, UAE, site of The
Luxury Network UAE Emirates Woman
Luxury Reception. As the night went on
the villa was filled with over 230+ VVIP
women and their guests, all gathered to
celebrate and recognize the
achievements and progress made not
only by the exceptional nominees but
the guests themselves - comprised of
some of the most influential and
powerful women in the region. Each
nomination category comprises of five
nominees in the areas of Achievers, Art
& Culture, Humanitarian, Visionaries,
Young Talent and the recently
announced category of
#SheMeansBusiness sponsored by
Facebook. The event was hosted by
The Luxury Network UAE, XXII Carat
Villas, and Evoke International in
partnership with Emirates Woman
Magazine.
Guests comprised of women from all
over the GCC representing the top of
their fields in Finance, Education,
Health Care, Business, Entrepreneurs,
The Luxury Network UAE’s
Juan Perez and Oksana
Bondar pose in front of the
Red Carpet Brand photo
board at the entrance to
the exclusive event.
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“It’s essential for us to
recognize the achievements
and progress of women in the
region.”
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Government, Media, Oil and Gas,
Criminology, Beauty, Fashion,
Diplomatic representatives and
members of the UAE Royal
Family.
Partner brands such as Al Bait
Sharjah, Natura Bisse, Voss,
McAwesome, Pianos, Luxe
House, Liali Jewelry, Coveti, Stem
Stories, Baravia, Sylvana
Duybassi, Tomini Classics, 404
and Chez Charles all joined the
event to recognize the
extraordinary women who are at
the forefront of change in the
region.
Guests were treated to a welcome
speech by Emirates Woman
Deputy Editor Georgie Bradley, a
piano concert on the only Ruby
Red August Forster Piano in the
world, a business card raffle draw,
portraits by Vogue Italia
photographer Steffie Neve and
exclusive gift bags, followed by an
evening of networking and
socializing. Juan Perez, CEO of
The Luxury Network UAE stated,
“It’s essential for us to recognize
the achievements and progress of
women in the region. We will
continue to do all we can to
empower and exalt these women
in whatever capacity we can.
They really are the future and
force for progress in this region
and its so important to continue
supporting them in any way we
can.”
Reception
Inside the XXII Carat Villa -
host of The Luxury Network
Emirates Woman Luxury
Reception just before the
start of the event.
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The Luxury Network UAE
Quarterly B2B
Every quarter The Luxury
Network UAE gathers
members for a B2B to foster
communication,
collaboration and introduce
its latest members.
The location for this quarter’s B2B was
the most spectacular and unusual to
date. The day began with member’s
meeting at the Bulgaria Yacht Club and
taking The Heart of Europe yachts to
the revolutionary six-island
development on the Dubai World
Islands. The first stop saw member’s
alight at the Floating Seahorse villa,
whose bedrooms are all located
underwater and the villa itself is afloat
but securely anchored to the sea floor.
A short pontoon boat ride away found
member’s on the private beach to the
Sweden Beach Palace, a state of the
art 100 million AED 25,000sqft luxury
residence replete with its own spa,
sauna and snow room. Once the tour
of the four-story palace was completed,
members gathered in the living room
overlooking the infinity pool and sea to
begin listening to new member
presentations. This quarter’s B2B
welcomed in Al Bait Sharjah Hotel - a
new historical luxury hotel opening in
January 2019 in the Heart of Sharjah;
Evoke International - a global strategic
communications and public relations
agency; ExecuJet Aviation - a
worldwide private jet charter fleet;
Masterpiece International - a high value
arts, antiquities, and speciality logistics
and transportation group; Next
Generation Equity - citizenship by
investment specialists; Sobha Group -
global real estate developments; and
Virtuzone - UAE company formation
experts.
The Luxury Network UAE
Members listening to briefs
from new members at the
Sweden Beach Palace,
Dubai World Islands,
THOE, UAE in September
during the Quarterly B2B.
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“Collaboration, cooperation
and communication is the
key to our member success.”
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Juan Perez, The Luxury Network
UAE’s CEO, opened the presentations
with the fundamental principles behind
TLN, “Collaboration, cooperation and
communication is the key to our
member success. We continue to
change the industry and its mindset
through innovative partnerships and
fostering brands to reach across the
aisle to enhance their client
experiences and their brand
awareness.” Following the
presentations, the members went into
organized round table discussions and
workshops to brain storm on new
initiatives and engagement followed by
open networking and mingling.
“What The Luxury Network is doing is
really pioneering a completely new
approach for the brands and
businesses within the luxury industry,”
said Steven Didier, Masterpiece
International Middle East General
Manager who went on to say, “It’s
extremely exciting to be a part of a
change management ideology within
the region - one which is desperately
needed and so far, incredibly useful
and successful. It’s been a great
resource and collaboration tool for us.”
The next B2B for The Luxury Network
is scheduled for January 2019 with
several B2C events scheduled in the
interim.
TLN UAE
The newest members
gathering with long-time
TLN Members at the B2B.
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The Luxury Network Germany Summer
in the City Event
Top clients of their network
partners and invited guests
from culture and business
celebrated together the end of a
beautiful summer’s day on the terrace
of the Kameha Suite.
In the heart of Frankfurt’s city this
oasis welcomed the closed circle to
a new After-Work format in relaxed
club atmosphere.
Ice cold drinks, light Rosé wines and
culinary delicacies with Live-Cooking
stations created this wonderful
Provence feeling, offering best conditions
for networking on the highest
level.
During Sashimi Tuna and Australian
Grain Fed Flank Steak from the
800°C Beefer the guests also enjoyed
tasting the new trendy German
artesian mineral water MINUS
181, leading interesting conversations
and making new contacts.
An overall successful evening came
to an end around midnight and is already
waiting for a continuation!
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Avcair shows off Cessna Latitude Private Jet
with Ferrari Brisbane
Michael Cooke, CEO and Founder of Avcair hosted
a private viewing recently of the new Cessna
Citation Latitude 300 Private Jet joined by
Textron Aviation.
It was a great evening enjoyed by a small group of elite
clienteles. VIP clients were met with in-flight dining experience
and served with the top shelf Taylor’s Wines
with the beautiful backdrop of two stunning Italian supercars
from Ferrari Brisbane. The 488GTB in the Rosso
Corsa Ferrari Red was the statement piece accompanied
by international custom men suit tailor Bespoked
with Lanificio Cerruti. The experience was simply marvellous,
intimate and special.
Avcair proudly raises the bar and exceeds the standard
for luxury and corporate private jet charter services.
They pride themselves on offering a professional and
personalised service which makes them one of Australia’s
leading providers of VIP and corporate aviation.
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Member Profile: Elite Chefs Sydney
Elite Chefs Sydney was launched 4 years ago
and has been a member of The Luxury Network
for the last 3, and has assisted many
members with a range of catering services over this
time. Working with prestige brands and their discerning
clientele is a specialty of Elite Chefs Sydney
and has been reflected in a solid base of repeat clientele.
Elite Chefs Sydney is a high-end, boutique caterer
providing exceptional corporate and private catering
solutions for a wide-range of clients.
From boardroom lunches to weddings, superyacht
charters and casual high-end events, Elite Chefs
Sydney caters to it all! Led by award-winning Executive
Chef and Director Matt Bates (ex Cafe Sydney
Exec Chef), Matt and his team specialise in providing
luxury, unique food experiences for you and
your guests.
Matt’s passion for sourcing quality, local produce
and preparing it in a vibrant, contemporary manner
reflects in his menus. With strong relationships
with Australia’s top suppliers Matt is able to source
the very best seasonal produce to make your event
unique. Locally sourced truffles, the freshest oysters
and top-grade grain or grass-fed beef. Able to
cater anything from 1000 pax events to intimate 8
person degustation dinners – Elite Chefs Sydney
will design a bespoke menu to suit and can assist
with every aspect of event planning.
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Matthew Ely and Murphy Gozzard Event
Last month, the talented Matthew Ely collaborated
with the Murphy Gozzard Hair community, where
they hosted a sensational event in the Murphy Gozzard
chic Paddington Salon.
Here, members were able to connect with the diverse
clientele of the Murphy Gozzard team and Matthew Ely
jewellers, were we enjoyed an evening of delicious food
and wine to celebrate the special client relationships
that have been built and cherished over the years.
Matthew Ely selected some of his favourite pieces to
showcase at the event, with an assortment of jewels
from recent campaigns including the exquisite La Fete
Du Blue necklace and their Art Deco inspired Aquamarine
and Diamond Dress ring.
The Winter Wonderland theme offered an elegant backdrop
to a breathtaking string quartet which offered the
perfect soundtrack to an intimate evening.
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The Dyson Supersonic 23.75k Gold Launch Event
Last week Dyson
launched their new
Dyson Supersonic
23.75 karat gold hair dryer
at the super stylish salon,
Valonz, in Paddington.
Designed by James Dyson,
this hair dryer is gold
leafed using a traditional
hand-gilding method
and is the first of its kind.
Every cap is hand gilt in
23.75k gold.
At the launch of this special
product, Ashleigh Mc-
Donald from The Luxury
Network was delighted to
attend this exclusive event
and honoured to be one of
the first consumers in the
world to see the unveiling
of the super sexy super
sonic hair dryer.
Attendees were given an
opportunity of a Q&A session
with a Dyson engineer
to learn the ins and
outs of the product. The
lucky invitees were then
fortunate enough to experience
the hair dryer
first-hand with the talented
team at Valonz offering
each guest a blowdry.
To highlight the gold on
this special Dyson product,
gold remained a running
theme throughout
the event. Guests were
greeted with gold flakes
in their Champagne flutes
and gold guilded canapés
curated and served by
Goldleaf Catering.
Valonz salon founder and
creative director, Renya
Xydis, has been announced
as the Dyson
supersonic hairdryer ambassador.
Renya showcased
a hands-on styling
of hair and gave the attending
ladies all the hot
tips of hair styling. According
to Renya, the
Dyson Supersonic “looks
stunning, is whisper quiet
and handles beautifully”.
All in all, a beautifully
executed launch for a
beautifully crafted Dyson
Supersonic 23.75k gold
hairdryer.
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Diplomatic Council Host Brunch
With UAE Ambassador in Singapore
The Luxury Network Singapore
member and partner Diplomatic
Council (DC), a global
think tank, a world leading business
network and a charitable foundation
in consultative status with the
United Nations recently through
their Mission in Singapore led by
Ms Irene Ho who is also CEO of The
Luxury Network Singapore collaborated
with the UAE Embassy in Singapore
to present an exclusive event
“Brunch with UAE Ambassador” for
HNWI Investors in Singapore.
The UAE Embassy led by H.E. Dr
Mohamed Omar Abdulla Balfaqeeh,
UAE Ambassador to Singapore
who is also a founding Ambassador
Member of the DC Mission in Singapore
conducted a presentation at
the exclusive event to HNWI Investors,
which include HNWI clients
of The Luxury Network Singapore’s
Members, about Investment opportunities
in UAE Market as well as the
facilities provided by UAE. H.E. Dr
Mohamed Omar Abdulla Balfaqeeh
and his team at the UAE Embassy
look forward to more future collaboration
with The Luxury Network
Singapore and DC Mission Singapore.
Looking ahead
According to the World Competitiveness
Ranking 2018, the UAE
ranks first regionally and seventh
internationally, ahead of countries
including Sweden, Norway, and
Canada. The UAE Government considers
it to be imperative to move
towards a knowledge-based economy.
In order to do so, the UAE Government
consistently encourages
innovation, has strengthened regulatory
frameworks, and promotes
investment in high-value-added
sectors. As part of the UAE’s Vision
2021, it is hoped that the UAE will
become the most significant regional
country in terms of its economic,
touristic, and commercial capacity.
The UAE is characterized by a stable
investment, economic and political
environment, which has been capable
of sustaining economic growth
despite recent fluctuations in the
global economy. This has been due
to several reasons, not limited to:
the UAE’s strategic location, strong
financial reserves, sovereign wealth
funds, promising economic environment,
continued government
spending, free zones, and foreign
direct investment.
Partnering with Singapore
Singapore is the largest trading
partner of the UAE in ASEAN. Conversely,
UAE is the largest trading
partner of Singapore in the GCC.
Bilateral trade in 2017 amounted to
US$ 17 billion. Investment flows between
the two countries have also
been significant.
Some of the leading UAE companies
are present in Singapore. They capitalize
on the country’s role as a regional
business hub for the South-
East Asian and Asia Pacific Regions.
Furthermore, Singapore’s status as
a AAA rated country give it an excellent
reputation for strong governance,
economic management,
first class infrastructure, advance
financial sector and globalized communication
channels. The political
stability and strong oversight by
regulatory authorities, coupled with
various incentives offered by the
government for regional hub status
are strong pull factors for UAE
companies to establish a base in
Singapore. Some of the major UAE
companies present in the country
include Global Foundries, ADNOC,
ENOC, Borouge, Al-Futtaim, DNA-
TA, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Air-
100
ways, Sharaf Group, CEPSA, GEMS,
Horizon Terminals and RAK Ceramics.
Singapore’s reputation as a leading
international financial center has
also attracted UAE financial institutions
to establish a regional branch
in the country, covering the Asia
Pacific region. First Abu Dhabi Bank
and Emirates NBD have wholesale
branch licenses actively involved
in financing UAE and regional corporates
and trade and investment
flows between UAE and the region.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has
also established a regional representative
office in Singapore.
Some of Singapore’s major companies
have also invested and established
operations in the UAE.
They leverage the UAE’s diversified
economic composition, strong and
business-friendly government and
the country’s strategic positioning
as the regional hub covering GCC,
MENA, East Africa and Central Asia.
Some of the Singapore companies in
the UAE include Capitaland, Ascott,
Sembawang Group, ST Group, Surbana
Jurong, DP Architects, RSP Architects,
Indoguna, Meinhart, Boustead
Projects, and GIS Schools. A
large number of trading companies
from Singapore have established
regional trading operations in Jebel-Ali
Free Zone, DAFZA and other
free zones in UAE. Financial institutions
such as Bank of Singapore and
DBS Bank are active in DIFC. Bank
of Singapore has recently expanded
their operations significantly, focusing
on the lucrative market for
wealth management.
UAE-Singapore Business Council
The establishment of the UAESBC
was first mooted at seminar to commemorate
the launch and signing of
the GCC-Singapore FTA. This proposal
received further support from
government and national business
organisations from both countries.
Hence, UAESBC was established in
early 2018 . Its primary aim is to provide
a platform for member companies
and individuals to connect
amongst themselves, with the UAE
embassy, relevant business bodies
both in UAE and Singapore, that will
also serve to catalyze greater trade
and investment flows between the
two countries. It is also the intention
to capitalize on the important role
that the UAE and Singapore can play
as regional nodes in China’s Belt and
Road Initiative, with reference to
the Maritime Road. Singapore is an
established hub for ASEAN and Asia
Pacific Region, with strong links to
the Indian sub-continent. Whilst on
the other hand, the UAE is the established
hub for the Middle East,
East Africa and Central Asia. Hence
there are certainly opportunities for
these two pivotal nodes to collaborate
in the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Patron of the UAESBC are, the
UAE Ambassador, His Excellency,
Dr Muhamed Omar and Mr Lee Yi
Shyan, a Member of Parliament and
former Senior Minister of State. The
Executive Committee include leading
UAE and Singapore companies
such as Global Foundries, First Abu
Dhabi Bank, Dnata, Borouge, Al-Futtaime
Group, ADNOC, ENOC, Emirates
NBD and ST Group, Surbana
Jurong, DP Architects, Meinhart and
others.
The council has a programme to
organise various activities such as
regular breakfast talks, trade missions,
workshops, seminars, networking
sessions with other chambers
and trade associations. It has
three categories of membership viz,
Corporate sponsor, ordinary corporate
and individual members.
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Mitchell Fine Art Celebrates George Gittoes
50th Year Exhibition Opening
The mythical power of love is the theme behind
Sydney Peace Prize Winner George Gittoes latest
exhibition. In a complete stylistic shift from his
figurative documentation of war, Gittoes revisits an abstract
style in his new exhibition. Opening September
19th, ‘Lovers’ explores the mystery of love.
For decades George Gittoes work has documented a
disturbing and unrelenting trail across multiple platforms
of war, genocide and vicious conflict. His figurative
paintings are known to be evocative, sometimes
disturbing and always frighteningly real as he holds a
mirror up to mankind.
This year marks the 50th year of his incredible undeviating
journey to document and throw a light on what
humans are capable of in times of war and conflict.
However, you won’t find the maimed or displaced in his
latest exhibition.
Gittoes reveals that this theme has been the message
central to his life’s work – ‘to make love on war’. This
series of paintings are not unrelated to his previous
works, rather they encapsulate everything that he has
forever been trying to convey. Amidst all the pain and
suffering, love can survive.
These abstract, mystical works are reminiscent of rarely
seen Gittoes artworks from the late 1960’s. Gittoes has
utilised wood block stamps collected over many years
throughout Afghanistan. Some of which have been dated
by Peshawar University as being over 1000 years
old. The result is a collection of multi-dimensional and
highly intricate artworks full of historical content and
layers of meaning.
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The Luxury Network Lebanon End of Summer Event
On September 19th 2018, The Luxury Network
Lebanon and The Bridge Lebanon hosted the
end of summer event at the famous French
restaurant Verseine in Beirut.
Guests were welcomed by H.E. Fares Ghattas and Mrs
Amal Chouman Sulaiman to a lavish night. 140 guests
donned into the French theme and celebrated while listening
to singers Anthony, Pavos, Michel Azzi and Bassima
throughout the night.
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ISSUE 09
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2018
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