Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2012 - (Page 30)

President’s letter Luxury goes mobiLe InsIder knowledge Bottom: Scan the QR code below with The Ritz-Carlton App to learn an insider tip from President Hervé Humler. A As president and COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, I am fortunate to be able to visit all of our stunning locations around the world, and it’s always a pleasure to share my discoveries with family, friends and our guests. Now, with The Ritz-Carlton Mobile App, I can do it very easily and in real time. The new Ritz-Carlton App, downloadable on Apple iPhones and Android smartphones, goes well beyond basic hotel search and reservation functionality, allowing me to share my insider tips and recommendations — from a secluded garden in Sanya, China, to a one-of-a-kind Viennese crystal chandelier in Doha. In addition, The Ritz-Carlton App debuts with 20 hotels providing QR code experience tours on property, including The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, where guests are able to learn more about wine pairings at the highest hotel in the world. In Germany, young guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin may enjoy a digital scavenger hunt. And at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, the hotel’s signature 10-year anniversary cocktail is served on a napkin that features a special QR code that downloads the cocktail’s recipe. GPS technology also allows the application to recognize when a guest has arrived at a Ritz-Carlton property and can provide location-specific advice, information and even exclusive offers. With the tap of a finger, guests can learn about local culture and customs, concierge tips or a hotel’s art collection. Plus, new destination and landmark tips are populated by Ritz-Carlton concierges and experts all over the world every week. Find, explore and reserve any Ritz-Carlton hotel around the world with one touch. Make reservations, check itineraries and even manage Ritz-Carlton Rewards accounts in a simple, convenient format. It’s all there. The Ritz-Carlton App is yet another invitation to “let us stay with you” — our ongoing effort to create lasting memories for our guests. Get started today by downloading the app at ritzcarlton.com/app. Scan the QR code on this page, and I will share a personal insight about The Ritz-Carlton with you. Hervé Humler President and Chief Operations Officer The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. 30 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m http://www.ritzcarlton.com/app http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2012

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2012
Table of Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love With ... Boston
Technology
Design
On the Boulevards
Shopping
Jewelry
Watches
Family Travel
Wellness
Outdoors
Barcelona
Istanbul
Fashion
Culinary
Let Us Stay With You
Heritage

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2012