Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 2nd Quarter 2018 | Page 21

DESIGNING BESPOKE EXPERIENCES WITH AMAN IN ASIA “A typical Aman guest is a discerning, experienced traveller, looking for an experience that goes beyond the resort, an experience that gets under the skin of the destination, enabling them to connect to the spirit of a place.” There are some places in the world that turn up on every person’s bucket list; Angkor Wat, the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, experiencing India or stepping foot on the stunning beaches of Thailand and the exquisite Philippine islands. Once in a lifetime places that are visited by millions of people a year. These places are stunning and unforgettable, but they are crowded. When dealing with discerning customers, how can a hotel ensure that guests receive a once in a lifetime experience, free of hassle, crowds and queues. ILHA 21