7 Editor ’ s Diary
Hotelier well-being
10 Global Update
Wearables and mobile marketing
The mastermind behind Starwood ’ s Starlab
Preferred ’ s new brand strategy
59 Supplyline 62 Products
Security , bath amenities and more
72 Lagniappe
Stefan Trepp , executive chef , Mandarin Oriental , Bangkok
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ITC Grand Bharat , the 104-suite property that opened last November in the Aravali hills in India ’ s New Delhi capital region , was envisioned as nothing short of “ a tribute to the glory of India .” James Nordlie , president of Archiventure Group , PC Architects , oversaw the project ’ s architecture and interior design , and when it came to the hotel ’ s exterior , highlights include details from across thousands of years of Indian architecture . Exterior columns pay homage to the Adalaj Stepwell , a Hindu “ water building ” that dates back to 1499 , and the hotel ’ s Yamuna — water that separates the block of suites from the property ’ s main palace — takes inspiration from the ghats ( stone steps ) of Varanasi . Read more in Design starting on p42 . www . hotelsmag . com May 2015 HOTELS 3