FOREWoRD
In many cultures, a 21st birthday is a momentous
step into adulthood. It’s a time for new experiences,
new challenges and new journeys. As we near this
milestone, I can tell you one thing: our memorymaking has only just begun.
This year, as we come of age there are many
reasons to celebrate, not least the addition of two
exciting new resorts in China alone: Banyan Tree
Yangshuo and Angsana Xi'an Lintong.
Nor does it stop there. We are already planning
five years ahead, to a time when Banyan Tree will
have doubled in size. Malaysia, Morocco, and
Spain are just some of our planned destinations.
You’ll also find us in new forms, too. Cassia, our
innovative hotel residence brand, joins Angsana
and Banyan Tree as the newest member of the
family. These affordable one and two-bedroom
units represent our renowned strength of blending
bespoke hospitality and unique real estate.
But behind the numbers, our goal has always
been to create a magical experience that lingers,
like a slow sunset, in each of our visitors’ minds.
Recently, we asked guests to share their photos
and experiences with us online, and we have
enjoyed reading of their unforgettable journeys
and lasting memories.
This issue of Under the Banyan Tree magazine
is just as full of amazing experiences. A visit to the
opulence of Morocco and the beauty of our new
property, Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, will have you
booking the next flight. And if you’re reading this
issue on an empty stomach, be prepared for pangs
of nostalgia. We’re exploring the once-humble
dishes that locals most miss when they leave their
shores, many that now grace the fine dining menu,
from the fresh zest of pad Thai to the heat of a
Mexican taco.
Then, romance lingers in the air as we discover
the magic of the destination wedding and the
expertise of the Banyan Tree romance concierge.
These great travel stories would not be possible
without your support, and we are delighted to be
able to create more dream destinations so that you
can make memories for years to come.
“We are alreadyaplanning five
years ahead, to time when
Banyan Tree will have doubled
in size. Malaysia, Morocco,
and Spain are just some of our
planned destinations.”
Ho Kwon Ping
Executive Chairman
Banyan Tree Holdings
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