JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2013 VOL . 47 , NO . 1
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SPECIAL REPORT
State of luxury p18
The 2013 forecast for 5-star hotels is not a dire one , but luxury properties must be prepared to provide bespoke offerings to an audience of individuals used to making demands and to having it their way .
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THE INTERVIEW
Priya Paul p26
Over the past 20 years , the founder of India ’ s lifestyle segment has made The Park brand into an Indian hotel icon . Her latest plans aim to more than double The Park portfolio by 2020 in addition to introducing a new , more affordable brand .
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Dining room design p43
With the focus increasingly on delivering memorable experiences , hotels are turning to restaurants with dining spaces driven by interactivity and local flair even while maintaining the ever-present emphasis on the bottom line .
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