A SAMPLING OF ACCOLADES, TRAVEL WRITING BY THE FROMMERS
HYATT
"Thank for the great coverage you have generated for Hyatt It is much appreciated. I have asked my colleagues at our Europe, Africa, Middle East properties to support your efforts." Angie Hall Director of Marketing Communications, Hyatt International
"As usual, coming early in the morning into the hotel, opening my email and reading your articles opens my mind and the day seems shorter and much more pleasant. On the other hand, I always learn something about what you say from other hotels. - Ms Roser Giner, Director of Sales, Hotel Avenida Palace, Barcelona
AMERICAN AIRLINES
"Love the article about our airlines. "
-- Kelley Wood, Public Relations Manager
VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS
"The article truly encompasses the feel and experience of Upper Class. Thanks for doing such an interesting piece." -- Wendy Buck, Public Relations Director
"Regards and everyone here just loved the piece you did on Virgin, thanks." - -Libby Ciresi, Public Relations
ARGENTINA
SOFITEL, Buenos Aries
"Thank you so much for paying attention to our property. It is really exciting and will help us to go further and always be the beautiful hotel from Buenos Aires." --Geraud Vigier, General Manager
LAS HAYAS, USHUAIA,
"Your description is very nice and complete. Thanks a lot. Best regards" - Sergio Rodriguez Zubieta, owner
"What a great article !!!! Your description of Ushuaia and all the beautiful places where you went, took me back there while I was reading the article!! My warm regards. "-- Ines Segarra, Director, Argentina Tourism Office, New York
LOS CERROS, EL CHALTEN, PATAGONIA
"Thank you very much for writing. It is really a very complete and beautiful work!!" - Diego Patrón Costas, General Manager
Patagonia:
"I did enjoy very much learning about this part of the world until now unknown for me. Very interesting and very professionalally done. I will send clients there." -- Franco Mora Directeur Général Château de Bagnols (Beaujolais) France
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf - Spa
Bariloche, Argentina
"LOVED the article. AGAIN, THAAAANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUGS," - Nora Espector, Front Office Manager
SHERATON, BUENOS AIRES
"The article was very nice for us and very important for us!!! It was great, so thank you very much. We are sharing the article with all the people." - Cecilia.Bauza, Director of Public Relations
LONDON
THE RITZ
"We were delighted to receive your piece on The Ritz ! With thanks, and appreciation." -Gerrie Pitt Director of Press/ Public Relations
"We did think the story on the Ritz was lovely. Very thorough." Victoria King Public Relations
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
"As Myles na Gopaleen said 'It is written in honey-words and with melodious recital.' What a tour de force, you must have some Irish blood to be able to write like this. Thanks a million for taking the time and investing so much thought in to this lovely piece. I truly appreciate it." - - Liam Lambert, General Manager/Director, London
DORCHESTER
Your piece on the Dorchester Tea was terrific, thank you so much! --Kate Stingley, Alice Marshall Public Relations
WALES
THE ST DAVID'S HOTEL & SPA
"My thanks for the wonderful article you wrote on St David's and featuring me. It was a fantastic piece one of the best I have ever read on the hotel and Cardiff. It will have a very positive impact on the hotel I am sure." -- Debbie Taylor
General Manager, The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
THE BREAKERS
"Thank you for your wonderfully descriptive article on The Breakers. You were able to capture the true Italian Renaissance/ European feel of the property." - Margee Adelsperger, Public Relations Manager, THE BREAKERS
MIAMI BEACH
FONTAINBLEAU HILTON RESORT
"WOW - The article - it is just terrific. I am forwarding a copy to everyone!!! Thank you - it just fabulous." Lisa Cole /Director of Public Relations
SOUTH BEACH
THE PALMS, THE NATIONAL
"Thank you for this beautiful story...We loved it. We are going to distribute amongst employees, too as it will make them feel real good!! We look forward to seeing you real soon!!! You are the best!!" --Heather Niven, Public Relations Coordinator
"What a delightfully written and in depth article that completes a well rounded view of both the hotels and even my history. Job well done. I will be distributing it among our staff." --Jeff M. Lehman, General Manager
NEW YORK CITY
ASIATE, Mandarin Oriental
"Thank you very much. This is wonderful." Sonia Rendigs, Director of Public Relations, NY Mandarin Oriental
MONTRACHET
"The Montrachet piece was wonderful. Thank you for capturing the spirit of a restaurant that has captured the heart of so many New Yorkers " -Tracy Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group
TRIBECA GRILL
"Magnifique!" - -Tracy Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group
AQUAVIT
"Thank you for a great review." --Hakan Swahn, Aquavit, OWNER
'21' CLUB
"A big thank you from the management at '21' and Orient-Express Hotels for a lovely tribute to our beloved restaurant. I have received tremendous feedback from our team and they were most pleased. -- " Shari Aponte /Public Relations Manager/Orient-Express Hotels
LE PERIGORD
"Beautifully done. Thank you. I am sure my client will be thrilled. " -Lou Hammond & Asssociates
RITZ CARLTON
"Wonderful. Have passed it on to all the staff here at the hotel along to our corporate leaders. Thank you so much for all your kind words. " Colleen Evans Public Relations Director
LOS ANGELES
ST. REGIS HOTEL & SPA
"A MOST APPRECIATIVE THANK YOU!!!!!! Your thorough reporting and captive descriptions were such a pleasure to read! We all THANK YOU for your accurate depiction of our beautiful hotel and our hard working staff." -Lisa Hagen, Director of Public Relations
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
"We enjoyed reading your wonderful article on Istanbul" --Levent Demirel, Director, Turkish Tourist Board
HYATT REGENCY, ISTANBUL
"We loved it and I sent it off to some of my colleagues around the world so they'll know what the hotel is like. I love how you are really able to write about a place and bring it to life." - -Christina Koenig, Public Relations Manager, Hyatt International Corp."
CIRIGAN PALACE HOTEL KEMPINSKIi
"Beautiful article about our property. I hope to welcome you back to Istanbul." - - Gulderen Tugcu, Public Relations Manager
PORTUGAL
LISBON AND MADEIRA
" I'm sure that after the American traveler reads of your experiences in Portugal that he/she too, will be able to go and return with the most cherished cultural treasures Portugal has to offer and the most unimaginable experiences. I was very pleased that you were able to write about it with such passion. -- Frederico Costa Director, Tourist Office of Portugal"
ALGARVE/ QUINTA DO LAGO
"Congratulations . . .informative and laudatory writing about our region and our hotel. We were all happy to read that you could find so much information in such a short period of time. Thank you very much for your help in promoting the Algarve. - - Patrice Glogg General Manager Hotel Quinta do Lago"
"The Portuguese National Tourist Office and M. Silver Associates think, the article positively captured much of the Algarve region and Quinta Do Lago Hotel. I think your readers will learn a lot about the Algarve region and will surely enjoy your story-telling talent." --Amalia Parthenakis M. Silver Associates Inc.
LAPA PALACE/orient-expresshotels.
" Not only did I enjoy reading the article but the subsequent (and prior) articles on Portugal have been informative and interesting. It is obvious from the precise facts in your articles that you not only appreciate information but use it to produce an "out of the ordinary" article. Thank you again. -- Luis E Pinheiro/General Manager"
SAVOY HOTEL, MADEIRA
"Marvelous article. I have copied it to all the team. - - Lars Hansen, General Manager/ Savoy Hotel, Madeira"
REID'S PALACE Orient-Express Hotels,
"Thank you so much for the brilliant article." -- Best regards Kathryn Wilson, Director of Sales & Marketing
ST. BARTS
HOTEL GUANAHANI
"The entire team of Guanahani and I thank you so much for your great article. You are famous for your unique style of writing and not only is your article interesting, but also a delight to read." - Marc Thézé General Manager /Hotel Guanahani
"Fantastic article!!!! Thank you so much - I can truly get a feel for your experience on the island.!!! The pictures and the article are great on the Guananhani. Thanks so much for such a glowing piece." - Alice Marshall, Public Relations."
SPAIN
"We are grateful for your enthusiastic efforts to uncover unknown facets of Spain's Jewish heritage and your uncanny ability to dig up new information on the Jews of Spain."- Francisco Giron, Director, Tourist Office of Spain
"Thank you for your great work in promoting Spain," Pilar Vico, Spanish Tourist Board
MADRID
RITZ
"Your article has captured the true essence of the hotel, as reflected in the attitudes and enthusiasm of the management and staff, which combines a remarkable history with an ongoing dedication to service. Your focus on the people who make the Ritz so special is most welcome. - Warren Grover Carroll, Director, Program Development, The Crown Collection
VILLA MAGNA
"Thanks for the brilliant article - fun, off-beat and very "human". I am sure Villa Mag will be thrilled. Thanks again and kind regards. - Angela Sikkema/Marketing Exec, Hyatt"
"Thank you not only for the interesting and enjoyable article that offers the readers the human aspect and the warm charm of the hotel, but also for your dedication and enchanting presence in the hotel " Marta M. Butragueño/ Communications Mgr Hotel Villa Magna
"Thank you very much for the rich and rewarding text. You are very kind to us and our property. We feel sure that anyone who reads it will jump at the chance to come visit us. Denys Courtier, Executive Assistant Manager,Villa Magna"
VILLA REAL
"I really enjoyed your article on Villa Real and am sure general manager Mr. Garcia and the rest of the staff at the hotel will be extremely pleased." - - Kia Holtzman Keating Media
"We were really pleased about your Villa Real description. We have already made a translation for internal use, as everyone in the company could understand the fine description of the hotel." - --- Sales and Marketing/ Derby Hotels Collection
SEVILLE
ALFONSO XIII
"I have received your wonderful description of Hotel Alfonso XIII, have enjoyed reading it. I would like to thank you for your kind comments about the property and particularly for the attention given to the staff." Hector Salanova, General Manager
BARCELONA
HOTEL AVENEIDA PALACE
"No words to say ... but a great thank you. You got the feeling of the Hotel Avenida Palace and you have reflected it perfectly in your article. - Roser Giner, Director of Sales,
"Excellent as usual. Thanks again!" -- Frauke Scheele, srs-worldhotels.com
RESTAURANT NEICHEL
"Your article about us was stupendous!! Many thanks. We hope to have you as guests again." - The Owners
ITALY
FLORENCE, the Grand Hotel
"Thank you so very much it is written in such a lovely way that the atmosphere of our properties could not have been captured in a better way." -Judith Otto, Director of Sales and Marketing
ROME
HOTEL DE RUSSIE
"It's really a fantastic editorial - so personalized and one feels your enthusiasm !!!!! I am sure all your readers will be very interested !!!! Thanks 10,000 times." -Elena Bruno, Director of Sales & Marketing/ GM
WESTIN EXCELSIOR
"I fully enjoyed the article and I appreciated your incredible capability to capture the essence of our style of hospitality. -- Paolo Lorenzoni, Genral Manager,
St REGIS GRAND, Westin Excelsior
Super, many thanks. They make you feel the beauty of the city and what's behind it. Moreover, there is much about what you can find and expect from this kind of luxurious hotels with specific mention to the managers and or the staff. -- Lucilla De Luca, Public Relations Manager
PARIS
Murano Urban Resort, PARIS
"How can I thank you for what you have written? I am sure you gave many readers the desire to come and visit Murano. I read your piece in the middle of a meeting with all the staff: they were really proud of the great article you wrote and of course all join me in thanking you warmly." - -Very best regards, Jérôme Foucaud, General Manager
HOTEL VERNET
"Wonderful. Unbelievable article. I can't thank you enough." - Martha Morano Public Relations
HYATT REGENCY PARIS-MADELEINE
"Superb article, reads perfectly." Christophe Lorvo, General Manager
59 POINCARE
"Terrific! Great article." -- Emmanuelle Perrier/ Directeur de la communication, Alain Ducasse
GRAND VEFOUR
"Thank you so much, the article was excellent and and photos are great !!!. All the grand Véfour staff.
CHATEAU DE BAGNOLS-Beaujolais
"It's very well done and hopefully it will help us to have more clients. Hope to welcome you soon."-- Franco Mora, Directeur Général
ST. -TROPEZ
HOTEL BYBLOS
"Great piece and reveals all the Byblos' sides. The added value of your article lies in the human dimension you gave through the different interviews. Your article definitely one of my favourites!" - Antoine Chevanne Propriétaire & Directeur Général Owner & General Manager, Hotels Byblos
"What a thorough and great job you did. Great coverage. It looks great!" Karon Cullen, Public Relations Rep for Byblos
"WHAOUUUHHHHHHH. What a great story. Thank you for forwarding it." Emmanuelle Perrier/ Directeur de la communication, Alain Ducasse
NICE
LA PALAIS DE LA MEDITERANEE
THANK YOU ! THANK YOU SO MUCH !
I wanted to tell you how much I did appreciate the quality of your article ! It is exactly what we wanted you to feel and to understand from our modest property. With my warmest personal regards to both of you !! ! - -Christophe Aldunate, General Manager