Relais
& Châteaux Announces New Members For 2008
During Annual IInternational Congress in Washington, DC.
~34
Privately-Owned Hotels & Restaurants Join the Prestigious
Global Association~
NEW
YORK, Nov. 26, 2007 - Relais & Châteaux today
announced the addition of 34 new members to the prestigious global
association of 470 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants
in 55 countries. The announcement was made during the association's
esteemed annual International Congress that is taking place in
Washington, DC, November 25-28.
The 2008 Relais & Châteaux
new members hail from such countries as Argentina, Belgium, Canada,
Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and the United States. The seven
new North American members will bring the total number of Relais
& Châteaux properties in the association's North American
market to 67.
"We are tremendously
proud and honored to welcome 34 outstanding new members to the
Relais & Châteaux association," said Jaume Tàpies,
president of Relais & Châteaux. "Each of these
new members exemplifies the association's enduring dedication
to quality as well as the 'spirit' that distinguishes the association
through the five ideals - sense of place, harmony, being, personal
generosity and fellowship."
To qualify for membership,
hotels and restaurants must assemble an application file that
testifies to its exclusive nature and makes a case for its adherence
to the qualities and ideals that define Relais & Châteaux.
These materials are examined to assess the establishment's qualifications.
The property is then visited anonymously by an independent evaluation
company that reviews hundreds of important criteria, as well as
by current Relais & Châteaux member management. Their
reports are rigorously reviewed by the Board of Directors and
finally, at the annual Board of Directors meeting every year,
a decision is made about Relais & Châteaux membership.
Typically the process can take up to several years.
In
addition to welcoming the association's 34 new members for 2008,
the 33rd International Congress of Relais & Châteaux
has attracted some 500 of the world's most respected hoteliers
and chefs including Patrick O'Connell from the Inn at Little Washington,
Thomas Keller of The French Laundry and Per Se and more. During
this assemblage, the Congress has also addressed its membership
synergies, marketing strategies and strategic partnerships. Participants
have attended International Congress events in the National Building
Museum, Union Station, Ronald Regan Building and International
Trade Center, and the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
Following is a list of the new 2008 Relais & Châteaux
members:
Europe
Hostellerie La Butte Aux Bois, Belgium
Kong Hans Kaelder, Denmark
Lower Slaughter Manor, England
Au Soldat de L'An II, France
Flocons de Sel, France
Château de Bagnols, France
Villa Augusta, France
GästeHaus Erfort, Germany
Imaret, Greece
Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa, Italy
Arnolfo Ristorante, Italy
Hotel Airds, Scotland
Valdepalacios, Spain
Mas de Canicatti, Spain
Grand Hôtel du Lac, Switzerland
South America
Cavas Wine Lodge, Argentina
El Colibri, Argentina
Pousada Estrela D'Agua, Brazil
North America
Manoir Hovey, Canada
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Canada
Castle Hill Inn & Resort, United
States
The Inn at Dos Brisas, United States
Restaurant Bel-Air, United States
L'Auberge Carmel, United States
Restaurant Cyrus, United States
Australia
Jonah's Australia
Asia
The Pavilions Bali, Bali
Heritage Suites Hotel, Cambodia
Kanetanaka, Japan
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
Tamarind Springs Restaurant, Malaysia
The Eugenia, Thailand
The Pavilions Phuket, Thailand
The Rachamankha, Thailand
About Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 470
of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries.
Established in France in 1954, the Association's mission is to
spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding
properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais
& Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands
Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for, and a personal
commitment to, ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional
harmony. To choose Relais & Châteaux is to experience
an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards
in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in
Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux
offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and discover a
special place in a variety of destinations. The Relais & Châteaux
signature reflects this ambition: "ALL AROUND THE WORLD,
UNIQUE IN THE WORLD."
For
information or reservations, call 800-735-2478 or consult the
Web site at www.relaischateaux.com/. |