MARCH 2017
Vol . 51 , No . 2
DEPARTMENTS
7 EDITOR ’ S DIARY
Thinking outside the box
10 TRENDING Croatia Chip Conley The Strand Yangon
Accor ’ s shadow board
Chateaux & Hôtels Hotelier in chief
17 PERSONALITIES
Katara Hospitality ’ s Bruno Schöpfer
34 DESIGN
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
50 SALES & MARKETING
Shangri-La , Taj link loyalty
Hilton Cleveland art project
53 TECHNOLOGY
Metasearch strategies
56 SUPPLYLINE
58 PRODUCTS
64 LAGNIAPPE
Kathleen Cochran , general manager , Alisal Guest Ranch Resort & Spa
About the cover
When designing newly opened Six Senses Zil Pasyon ’ s 30 pool villas , the resort tapped into the lush beauty of its surroundings on a private island . The biggest challenge ? Negotiating indoor and outdoor spaces to maximize guests ’ access to the island ’ s scenic views .
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