ABOUT US

Introducing Kiwi Collection

THE COMPANY

Discerning travelers want the best: a bed that satisfies even more than the one at home; interior and exterior spaces that stimulate the senses; service that puts the guest above all else; and in the end, an experience unlike any other.

Where do discerning travelers find such places? Welcome to Kiwi Collection.


From the quaintest inns to trend-setting hotels, from high-end ranches and lodges to the most luxurious of resorts – whatever the size, whatever the affiliation – Kiwi Collection features only the best places to stay in its publications, both in print and online.

The Kiwi Collection website makes finding that perfect place a snap. Or, should that be a click? Travelers can customize their search criteria based on destination, lifestyle, interests and much, much more. Once visitors discover the place that suits them best, they can link through to the property and reserve their accommodations directly.

Participation in Kiwi Collection publications by the inns, ranches, lodges, resorts and hotels is by invitation only.
On an on-going basis, the Kiwi team thoroughly researches, scrutinizes and evaluates properties. Less than one percent of all places to stay in the world are ever invited.

Whether on business, a family vacation, or an escape for a romantic getaway, discriminating travelers can rest assured that when they choose a property recommended by Kiwi Collection, they have found not only a destination that suits their lifestyle but a masterpiece in the fine art of overnight hospitality.

Why the Kiwi in Kiwi Collection? Kiwi is a relatively new word. It is pronounced the same in almost every major language. As luxury accommodations appeal to a global audience, Kiwi Collection was designed to be universally accessible. And like the kiwifruit, the company tries to be fresh and full of flavor in everything it does. After all, every journey in life should be a rich, rare and succulent experience, so enjoy your travels.

Philippe Kjellgren

Philippe Kjellgren
President

THE MANAGEMENT

The strength of Kiwi’s management comes from the diversity and utilization of expertise in numerous fields. The unparalleled industry insider knowledge of Mary Gostelow and the background in fashion and design of Philippe Kjellgren are supported and complemented by a strong knowledge base in operations, finance, marketing, sales and customer service. Although all members of the management team contribute a different expertise from various backgrounds, they all share a common passion for travel and an expectation for excellence.

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CEO
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President
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COO
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Editor-in-Chief

Vice President Communication
Senior Vice President Asia Pacific

Vice President Global Development

Regional Vice President EMEA

Director of Education

Manager IT Development

THE ADVISORY BOARD

Kiwi Collection is supported by a distinguished and highly respected panel of advisors that includes industry leaders from every sector of the global hospitality and related industries. The outstanding breadth of expertise made available by this superlative advisory board emphasizes Kiwi’s commitment to excellence in their pursuit to become the most trusted source for luxury travel.

Ellen Asmodeo
Former Vice President and Publisher
Travel+Leisure
Gamal Aziz | Profile
President & CEO
MGM Mirage Hospitality
Peter Bates | Profile
Chairman/CEO
Strategic Vision
Raymond Bickson | Profile
Managing Director
Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces
Stephen Brandman
COO and Co-Owner
Thompson Hotels
Chris Cahill | Profile
COO
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Paul Jones, CMG | Profile
CEO
One&Only Resorts
Marc Dardenne | Profile
CEO
Emaar Hotels & Resorts
Greg Furman
Executive Director
The Luxury Marketing Council
Peter Greenberg | Profile
Travel Editor, NBC & Chief Correspondent
Discovery Networks/The Travel Channel
Geoffrey Kent | Profile
President
World Travel & Tourism Council
Bernard Lambert | Profile
CEO
Société des Bains de Mer
Seia Lee | Profile
Chief Exploration Officer
Jetsetter, Japan
Grace Leo-Andrieu | Profile
President/CEO
GLA International
Paul McManus | Profile
President/CEO
The Leading Hotels of the World
Sam Ohta | Profile
President & Publisher
Ohta Publications
Georg Rafael
Managing Director
Georg Rafael Vinyards
Alex Schutz
Owner
Little Beaver Creek Ranch
Claus Sendlinger | Profile
President/CEO
Design Hotels
Varun Sharma | Profile
Owner/Presenter
Inside Luxury Travel
Sonu Shivdasani | Profile
Chairman & CEO
Six Senses Group
David Stein | Profile
Chairman
The Stein Group
Jaume Tàpies | Profile
President & Chairman of the Board
Relais & Chateaux
Matthew Upchurch | Profile
CEO
Virtuoso
Erik Wachtmeister | Profile
Founder & Chairman
aSmallWorld
Jeff Weinstein | Profile
Editor-in-Chief
HOTELS Magazine
Reto Wittwer | Profile
President/CEO
Kempinski Hotels S.A.
Peter Yesawich | Profile
Chairman/CEO
Ypartnership

THE PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Overnight Sensations - The Americas
Browse Kiwi's magnificent portfolio of properties in the comfort of your living room or reception area. This handsome hardcover publication is the perfect complement to any coffee table. Like an art book showcasing a collection in a gallery or museum, Overnight Sensations showcases the fine art of the luxury travel industry through stunning, high-resolution photography and imaginative narratives of selected properties.
Click here to buy your own copy of Overnight Sensations online

Overnight Sensations - Asia Pacific
The newest member, in Kiwi Collection's award winning coffee table book series Overnight Sensations, this time for Asia Pacific, is now available. With a new sleek design the book is exclusively available through most of the featured properties and on our website. It is the largest collection of luxury destinations in Asia Pacific ever compiled. With properties arranged in 5 chapters - island, countryside, city, jungle and beach – the large format book (30cm x 30 cm and 3 kgs.) comprises 312 pages, 260 properties and 757 stunning photos, all wrapped up with a short story of each property and a user friendly index that includes all contact details directly to each hotel. It is a compilation that would inspire any reader to get on the next available plane.
Click here to buy your own copy of Overnight Sensations online

WOW Travel - The Online Luxury Travel Magazine
What is latest, and will be, in the world of ultimate travel, by and for those who truly make it happen.  Editor-in-chief is Mary Gostelow, said by many to the most knowledgeable, anywhere.
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HEAD OFFICE

North American Office
Kiwi Collection Inc
#301, 993 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E4
CANADA

Telephone: +1 604.737.7397
Facsimile: +1 604.608.4841


EUROPE

European Office
Kiwi Collection Inc
2nd Fl. Berkeley House
Berkeley Square
London W1J 6BD
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: +44 207.396.5555
Facsimile: +44 207.504.3795


AUSTRALIA

Australian Office
Kiwi Collection Inc
Level 6, 69 Reservoir Street,
Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010
AUSTRALIA

Telephone: +61 2.8218.2115
Facsimile: +61 2.9475.4602


PR & MEDIA

Press Office

The Brandman Agency
518 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
USA

www.brandmanpr.com


Telephone: +1 212.683.2442
Facsimile: +1 212.683.2022


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