New Amanresorts, GHM and Ahn Luh (2015 edition)
Apr 5, 2015, 11:23 am
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Doronin v Amanat: http://www.lexology.com/library/deta...9-5f675ecc2165
http://vladislavdoronin.com/en/blog/...battle-amanat/
http://vladislavdoronin.com/en/blog/...battle-amanat/
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Apr 5, 2015, 11:37 am
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Doronin v Amanat: http://www.lexology.com/library/deta...9-5f675ecc2165
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24017886
i also linked response to fortune article, url now dead, but this works >
http://luxuryhotelacquisitions.com/w...mar-amanat.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20150205...mar-amanat.pdf
that response appears to be from amanat 'side'
now i see theres a website up targeting amanat
feb 20 in london >
http://high-court-justice.vlex.co.uk...0497-558626098
trial of the action, which is due to begin in November 2015 with a time estimate of five week
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Apr 7, 2015, 7:29 am
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News
FYI there is an extensive article in the latest issue of Wallpaper* magazine regarding Doronin which includes a few of his thoughts on Amanresorts, the dispute with Amanat and his view of the brand vs. those of Mr. Zecha.
I am afraid it's game over.
I am afraid it's game over.
Apr 7, 2015, 11:35 am
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Is the article online? Would love to read.
Apr 7, 2015, 2:59 pm
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TV Tokyo coverage video - http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/mv/wbs/newsl/post_86414/ incl rooms and jolivet
400+ guests including hollywood celebrities who doronin then took to amanoi
Aman has always been rather discreet but these days along with new HQ management / new owners somewhat involved , much is public knowledge . If they say any thing , it ' s probably already in the news somewhere like Facebook, Twitter , etc which most have these days ( not me )
Like after Aman Tokyo ' s official opening , some guests are descending on Amano'i in the next few days / week .. If any of you reading this are here too , it will be interesting
, but being a widespread property , you may not see anyone anyway , perhaps at the restaurant 
Like after Aman Tokyo ' s official opening , some guests are descending on Amano'i in the next few days / week .. If any of you reading this are here too , it will be interesting
, but being a widespread property , you may not see anyone anyway , perhaps at the restaurant https://twitter.com/EdwardNorton/sta...75312993144832
Thanks to Vlad & Patrick & Alan & everyone @amanresorts #AmanTokyo & #Amannoi in Vietnam both spectacular. Congrats on new chapter 4 Aman
https://www.facebook.com/BombardierA...6499516381727/
Bombardier Aero
The Amanresorts hotel in Tokyo is opening soon and famous guests are flying on our Bombardier Global 6000 demo aircraft to their very special opening. Stay tuned! Drew Barrymore Edward Norton Toni Garrn
The Amanresorts hotel in Tokyo is opening soon and famous guests are flying on our Bombardier Global 6000 demo aircraft to their very special opening. Stay tuned! Drew Barrymore Edward Norton Toni Garrn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Garrn
zeta graff (divorced from graff family) >
https://instagram.com/p/0OQ35hFEnx/ bombardier aero / landmark aviation - LAX
https://twitter.com/ZetaGraff/status/577210400464351232 aman tokyo opening
prior celebrity invite >
Beyoncé and Jay Z...currently at...Amanpuri
Adrian Zecha was also on the scene. We hear he’s now planning 12 new Aman and Setai locations with chairman Omar Amanat.
Adrian Zecha was also on the scene. We hear he’s now planning 12 new Aman and Setai locations with chairman Omar Amanat.
and >
Cara Delevingne
i hope amankila was empty during photoshoot >
photos span jun 21/22 to 27 >
http://instagram.com/caradelevingne >
shows photos taken in top 3 suites, and on beach
shows video of 'cannonball' dive into main pool
(photos/video at amankila)
photos span jun 21/22 to 27 >
http://instagram.com/caradelevingne >
shows photos taken in top 3 suites, and on beach
shows video of 'cannonball' dive into main pool
(photos/video at amankila)
aman recently mentioned photoshoot (for john hardy ads) on facebook >
https://www.facebook.com/Amanresorts...59451747403444
https://www.facebook.com/Amanresorts...59451747403444
Cara Delevingne is the new face of John Hardy and its Fall 2014 campaign features Amankila's signature three-tiered pool and black sand beach!
http://pagesix.com/2014/08/06/doroni...ans-dime-suit/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ten...d-wedding.html
[wedding was rumored/planned well before doronin acquired aman]
and of course aman venice clooney wedding which was discussed here
[clooney is venice regular, almost certainly knew residence and owners]
oct 22 2014 >
re consultants - jul 6 2014 >
Aman Resorts
Take over and turn around
Background
In early 2014, a group of investors acquired Aman Resorts which owns or operates 26 ultra-luxury resorts worldwide that also comprise numerous luxurious villas and residences at these locations.
INTERNOS Approach
INTERNOS were appointed to assist in the post-closing due diligence, restructuring as well as design a new business and development strategy for the group both on hotel operating and real estate side.
Moreover we are charged with existing asset restructurings, review of sales and marketing, redesign of group structure, underwriting of new projects.
Added Value
On going mandate since early 2014. Details confidential. Aman’s press releases will illustrate progress
Take over and turn around
Background
In early 2014, a group of investors acquired Aman Resorts which owns or operates 26 ultra-luxury resorts worldwide that also comprise numerous luxurious villas and residences at these locations.
INTERNOS Approach
INTERNOS were appointed to assist in the post-closing due diligence, restructuring as well as design a new business and development strategy for the group both on hotel operating and real estate side.
Moreover we are charged with existing asset restructurings, review of sales and marketing, redesign of group structure, underwriting of new projects.
Added Value
On going mandate since early 2014. Details confidential. Aman’s press releases will illustrate progress
http://www.law360.com/articles/55722...r-back-at-helm
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Apr 8, 2015, 8:06 pm
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I have it on good authority that Napa will see not one, but three Amans in the near future. Whether these will be three distinct Amans, or one continuous 'compound', not sure. Land has already been bought. Already in planning/development phase.
By good authority I mean: it's happening.
By good authority I mean: it's happening.
Apr 8, 2015, 9:20 pm
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I have it on good authority that Napa will see not one, but three Amans in the near future. Whether these will be three distinct Amans, or one continuous 'compound', not sure. Land has already been bought. Already in planning/development phase. By good authority I mean: it's happening.
key question is whether owner has funding/financing
always interesting
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Apr 17, 2015, 11:07 pm
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(large) photos of 1BR pavilion at playa grande?
page 34-35 http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/...eport_2014.pdf
page 30-31 http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/uploads/ar2012.pdf
page 9 http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/...011_170512.pdf
also shows change in main pool rendering - originally incredible large, now more normal
2BR pavilion?
http://www.dolphinci.com/project/pla...-club-reserve/
except there may be other pavilions in view depending on elevation?
4.5+ months since then, waiting for next financial statement
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china-invests.net/dr/Playa_Grande.pdf
"2BR pavilion?" might be 2BR villa, with rendering "faking" beach..
because villas are not located where hotel pavilions are, above beach
page 34-35 http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/...eport_2014.pdf
page 30-31 http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/uploads/ar2012.pdf
page 9 http://www.dolphinci.com/wp-content/...011_170512.pdf
also shows change in main pool rendering - originally incredible large, now more normal
2BR pavilion?
http://www.dolphinci.com/project/pla...-club-reserve/
except there may be other pavilions in view depending on elevation?
http://announce.ft.com/Detail/?DocKe...G9VR7A7NOO2CF0
4 December 2014
Playa Grande Club & Reserve ("Playa Grande" - www.playagrande.com)
The construction of the Aman Hotel continues on schedule with opening anticipated in Autumn 2015. The service buildings have been completed whilst the main lodge and pavilions are c. 60% complete. The designs for the beach club / kids' club and golf clubhouse / spa / fitness are nearing completion, with commencement of construction anticipated in the first quarter of 2015.
As previously announced on 12 November 2014, DCA Holdings Six Ltd (the Company's subsidiary, holding the Group's shareholding in Playa Grande) closed a $30.5 million mezzanine debt investment with Melody Business Finance. This funding enables Dolphin to accelerate the completion of all complementary leisure facilities to the Aman Hotel (including the Aman beach club, golf clubhouse, spa, gym, tennis, kids' club, hiking and equestrian trails), and to cover all general project overhead costs and debt service until the project becomes cashflow positive without relying on further pre-sales.
Playa Grande Club & Reserve ("Playa Grande" - www.playagrande.com)
The construction of the Aman Hotel continues on schedule with opening anticipated in Autumn 2015. The service buildings have been completed whilst the main lodge and pavilions are c. 60% complete. The designs for the beach club / kids' club and golf clubhouse / spa / fitness are nearing completion, with commencement of construction anticipated in the first quarter of 2015.
As previously announced on 12 November 2014, DCA Holdings Six Ltd (the Company's subsidiary, holding the Group's shareholding in Playa Grande) closed a $30.5 million mezzanine debt investment with Melody Business Finance. This funding enables Dolphin to accelerate the completion of all complementary leisure facilities to the Aman Hotel (including the Aman beach club, golf clubhouse, spa, gym, tennis, kids' club, hiking and equestrian trails), and to cover all general project overhead costs and debt service until the project becomes cashflow positive without relying on further pre-sales.
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china-invests.net/dr/Playa_Grande.pdf
"2BR pavilion?" might be 2BR villa, with rendering "faking" beach..
because villas are not located where hotel pavilions are, above beach
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Apr 18, 2015, 9:56 am
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http://www.kingslandlinassi.com/proj...an-beach-club/ amanzoe beach club membership materials design
http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/news/pre...ol-spa-villas/ see end for various GHM property updates
http://www.kingslandlinassi.com/proj...distinguished/
http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/distinguished/ hmm, also in 2014
http://www.kingslandlinassi.com/proj...otels-refresh/ - ghm website updated after aman sale
nice to see GHM has dropped the enormous sakala bali
http://www.ghmhotels.com/en/news/pre...ol-spa-villas/ see end for various GHM property updates
http://www.kingslandlinassi.com/proj...distinguished/
GHM Distinguished – to reward its most loyal customers. Having built the award-winning GHM hotel websites, Kingsland Linassi was again called on to manage the design and build of this new, invitation-only scheme.
http://www.kingslandlinassi.com/proj...otels-refresh/ - ghm website updated after aman sale
nice to see GHM has dropped the enormous sakala bali
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Apr 19, 2015, 7:50 am
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
invited by new aman corporate ownership, i am hearing from a source. sounds like GUWonder guessed right, and his guess was in line with his previous statements.
The era of Aman being about relatively low-profile luxury vacation experiences is not just at risk; it's going away under current ownership. That doesn't mean Aman isn't still a special experience and won't continue to be, but it does mean things have changed.
Apr 19, 2015, 7:54 am
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sorry "guess" was poor choice of words (vs "wonder")
i was trying to say "proof" for your great comments
part of it depends on whether they require buyouts for certain things, and just what kind of occupancy they are targeting
i was trying to say "proof" for your great comments
Perhaps some of my "guesses" aren't guesses but are leading questions/indicators to point others toward the kind of known behavior that should be expected going forward for/from the involved figures in my so-called social network?
The era of Aman being about relatively low-profile luxury vacation experiences is not just at risk; it's going away under current ownership. That doesn't mean Aman isn't still a special experience and won't continue to be, but it does mean things have changed.
The era of Aman being about relatively low-profile luxury vacation experiences is not just at risk; it's going away under current ownership. That doesn't mean Aman isn't still a special experience and won't continue to be, but it does mean things have changed.
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May 5, 2015, 9:44 pm
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https://twitter.com/Gallivanters/sta...02686106316800
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-l-mertz/18/19b/7b
i originally linked response to fortune article on dec 15. i see some just noticed it when i linked again on apr 5.
Albert Mertz is GM at @Amanresorts @DolphinCapital Playa Grande to open Nov/Dec. Ex Director of F&B at Fisher Island in Florida. Really?
April 2015 – Present GM Aman Playa Grande
will open November 2015. The ethos of Aman is founded in simple luxury that is afforded by an exceptional location harmoniously blended with a unique environment resulting in contemporary and finely tuned resorts that offer, with outstretched arms, an enriching, enlightening and rewarding 'lifestyle' experience in which to willingly surrender.
August 2013 – April 2015 Director of Operations Fisher Island Club
2013 City of Miami Beach...Office of Film and Event Production Management
April 2011 – March 2013 GM SLS Hotel South Beach
2009 – March 2011 Hotel Manager W South Beach
April 2008 – April 2009 Regional Director & GM Andre Balazs Hotels Raleigh and Standard Miami
2000 – 2008 MO Riviera Maya & Miami
1998 – 2000 Loews Hotels
1989 – 1997 RC
will open November 2015. The ethos of Aman is founded in simple luxury that is afforded by an exceptional location harmoniously blended with a unique environment resulting in contemporary and finely tuned resorts that offer, with outstretched arms, an enriching, enlightening and rewarding 'lifestyle' experience in which to willingly surrender.
August 2013 – April 2015 Director of Operations Fisher Island Club
2013 City of Miami Beach...Office of Film and Event Production Management
April 2011 – March 2013 GM SLS Hotel South Beach
2009 – March 2011 Hotel Manager W South Beach
April 2008 – April 2009 Regional Director & GM Andre Balazs Hotels Raleigh and Standard Miami
2000 – 2008 MO Riviera Maya & Miami
1998 – 2000 Loews Hotels
1989 – 1997 RC
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May 5, 2015, 11:08 pm
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Aman Playa Grande
Despite of being an Aman lover, I'm so surprised about choosing Dominican Republic for their new opening... It has never been a high end destination even if, I guess, they picked one of the most beautiful part of the island but I'm afraid how they will do to attract luxury travelers in a very "cheap" destination... Personally I'll do not choose this Aman for holidays.