As you know, Trudy and I have just returned from a visit to Dubai and Doha.
We started our journey in London, which necessitated some very flexible wardrobe management given the rather different temperatures experienced between a very wintry London and the rather more temperate Gulf.
We were fortunate enough to stay at three Lovemarks.
Continuing the theme from the previous two KR Connects, Raffles is now being led and inspired by an old friend of around 20 years standing – Omer Acar.
Under his inspirational guidance, the top team at Raffles are creating a reframing and re-imagining of luxury hospitality at its absolute best. Whimsical, imaginative, charming, gracious, authentic and joyful.
The three properties we visited are led on the ground by experienced, charismatic leaders (Philippe, Aaron and Andrew), who are nurturing and guiding their front line operators to deliver the magical experiences Raffles is famous for.
We were lucky to be in the hands of Joanna and Indra and could not have had a more uplifting period of escape.
At the heart of the Raffles promise is:
Arrive as a guest. Leave as a friend. Return as family.
A welcome haven in a world gone mad.
