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
FLORIDA
LONGBOAT KEY RESORT AND CLUB, Longboat Key
"Fabulous review! This is certainly the most in-depth review of the resort and club in our 27+ year history!"
--Katherine L. Songster, Public Relations Manager
ST PETERSBURG
DONCESAR BEACH RESORT
"Fantastic!" -Cindy Lew
Director of Sales and Marketing
"This is a great article. Thanks for making me look so good and the 'Don' as well!" -Ronald J. MacDougall,
Resort Host & Certified Concierge
PALM BEACH
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
