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Two Incredible Chefs at The Chedi Muscat
Take a peek at this gorgeous photo compilation of the culinary works of Sebastien Cassagnol and Andras Arvay, two past colleagues of 365Playground founder, Martin Michalik. Cassagnol was appointed the Executive Chef at The Chedi Muscat in 2012, after having worked as a chef at such renowned names as Jean-Georges at his Paris’ Market location,…
Bocuse D’Or Menu from Next
Next has created an incredible reputation for itself with its exciting, revolving theme dinners which change every 3 months. In the past, such themes have included The Hunt, Vegan and elBulli — now, Next presents Bocuse D’or, a nod to the the world famous cooking competition named after the French chef Paul Bocuse. Next is one of…
33rd Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design
The finalists for the 33rd Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design have been announced, chosen from a record-number of 260 entries of projects worldwide. The Awards will be presented by Boutique Design Magazine & HOTELS Magazine, in conjunction with IHMRS and BDNY, and will be held in the New York Palace Hotel on…
Pioneering Technology: AeroMobil
Flying cars? A thing of science fiction, most might think. However, we are thrilled to offer our congratulations to Slovakia’s Štefan Klein and Juraj Vaculik and their team for taking what most might see as fiction and turning it into reality. As early as 1940, Henry Ford predicted, “Mark my word: A combination airplane and…
Outstanding in the Field
It might seem as though the farm to table movement is new, but for those such as Jim Denevan, it has always been a way of life. Denevan is the creator of Outstanding in the Field, a 15-year long project bringing food lovers and farmers together in mutual appreciation of cuisine. Outstanding in the Field…
Far from the Crowds: 5 Remote Luxury Hideaways
For many of the luxury brands we work with, what their guests and clients are truly seeking is the luxury of the unknown. Yet it is an inescapable truth that as more people search for that perfect place away from the crowd, the more crowded those hideaways become. Luckily there will always be a place…
The “Architecture of Density”
If you’ve ever stopped to think about the sheer number of people building their lives within Hong Kong’s urban spaces (7 million), have you ever considered what that might actually look like? These stunning images from Michael Wolf’s ‘Architecture of Density’ photo series lends a beautiful and visual perspective to the more technical subject of urban…
Summer Days in the Office — The 365Playground Team
While most of you enjoyed relaxing summer vacations, the global 365Playground team had some tough summer office days, striving to create the most memorable experiences for future guests at properties around the world. Well, to be honest, it wasn’t that tough. Enjoy some shots from our summer, from the Maldives to Greece, Brazil to Thailand,…
10 Wonderful Drinking Experiences Around the World
We love a drink that is more than just a drink, and bars that place creative design a step above the ordinary — exactly what AFAR Magazine has rounded up. From London’s Zetter Townhouse where your drink is spiced up with a splash of gunpowder to Times Square’s last true dive bar, here are 10…
Farm to Table: A Visual Exploration
For lovers of both food and the farm-to-table movement, AFAR Magazine brings you beautifully shot videos representing an entire movement to bring the origins of food, culture, and people together. And for a unique in-person experience, visit 365Playground project, Thanyamundra Organic Estate in Khao Sok, Thailand. There, wander through a working organic farm nestled in…