Originally Posted by blueline7

I will be focusing a little more on my attempt to unravel the mystery of Aman Resorts. Part of my mission was to find out, 'Why all the fuss about Aman', and I did in fact get to the bottom of this question.

Originally Posted by blueline7

Upon arrival, I was met after alighting from the Jetbridge, by a private arrival service representative contracted by Amandari, who guided me effortlessly through all the various immigration and security queues in a somewhat chaotic environment. This was an invaluable service and saved a lot of time and a big headache upon arrival. The airport was very, very busy, and being able to jump just about every queue was a god-send. The arrival service is included by Aman, and makes selecting Aman a very good choice, although I understand some arrival services are available for the general public as well. Arrival service in Bali is a must in my opinion.

The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.

Originally Posted by paul2

It looks like 2012 will be starting positively for Amanresorts with confirmation that Adrian Zecha is on the Qatari board :

http://www.qnhc.com/index.php?option...=64&Itemid=176

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

bizarre to see it leak that way, and again no coverage.

they own 2 RC and 7 other properties, not including upcoming tangier JV.

Originally Posted by behuman

When I see Adrian Zecha messing with these people http://www.qnhc.com/index.php?option...=64&Itemid=176 I wonder if I will still be a guest of any Aman should they take over the whole company which we all know is for sale.

The reasons as below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Qatar

http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/c...tar?id=1011226

What a wonderful place for a holiday !

Originally Posted by damaxer91

Check this out: http://blogs.wsj.com/dealjournalindi...-group-report/

Doesn't look like good news...

Originally Posted by aesla11

Unfortunately, most of the Muslim world has become this way. Why don't we stop trading with Qataris, Bahrainis, Saudis,....? What must be said however is that these guys do have good taste and should keep up Aman resorts in high standards.

Originally Posted by aesla11

Why don't we stop trading with Qataris, Bahrainis, Saudis,....? What must be said however is that these guys do have good taste and should keep up Aman resorts in high standards.

Originally Posted by mrakant

China HNA has a poor track record and soon you will see bus loads at resorts to maintain profitability. I doubt any good managers will stay........deal is on track and sadly it was first mistake to sell to DLF and now nail in coffin!

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

they own 2 RC and 7 other properties, not including upcoming tangier JV.

Originally Posted by opxzaw

What I understand from our conversations with Sean [Flakelar @ jiwo] is that Silverlink was sold but that Zecha still controls the management company. He told us that Zecha is now only interested in the management contracts