365Playground Blog
Entry Into Paradise — Ownership in the Maldives
While owning an oceanview property might top the list of “wants” on anyone’s list, it is becoming more and more of a dream, with increasing scarcity of affordable sea-side land, especially around such popular areas of tropical paradise such as Southeast Asia. Which is why the Maldives, with its new policy allowing foreigners to purchase…
Love for Wine Spreading Across Africa
Giorgio and George Dalla Cia, long-time associates with both 365Playground and 365Playground founder, Martin Michalik, are the passionate father-and-son team behind Dalla Cia Wine & Spirit Company. Through this association, collaboration, and a passion for great wine and food, a unique African wine program was introduced at the luxurious Sankara Nairobi — a program…
Pushing the Limits
Do you love taking things to the extreme? You’re not alone — Nitro City, the world’s first action sports resort, invites action-addicted guests to live, play, rest and refuel. It is the “refueling” which Alex Nassar, 365Playground’s Culinary & Kitchen Management Specialist, dedicates himself to as he sets up the entire Food & Beverage operation…
Middle Eastern Explorations
365Playground’s Sales, Marketing and Communications Strategist, Akino Nourdine, recently took a trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, representing a 365Playground client hotel in product trainings and negotiations for upcoming Eid holidays. The Middle East is an incredibly fascinating market with each Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country featuring its own unique characters and tourism trends….
Can You Spot the Black Belt on Our Team?
Helen Suwannawongse, 365Playground’s resident Strategic Human Resources and Cultural Awareness Specialist, is more than an expert in people and culture. In fact, you may not want to cross her — Helen is also our own resident karate black belt. In Nepal in 1996, a single woman working and traveling alone, she looked to karate to…
Experiencing Nicaragua, Via Magna Children at Risk
365Playground partner Magna Children at Risk has been working for more than 10 years in the field, with over 350 aid workers helping save children’s lives. The work they’ve accomplished is impressive and ground-breaking, and thus we’ve invited them to guest blog for us from time to time, in order for us to receive and…
A Breath of Cool Air in Aspen
Need a reminder of cooler days? Welcome to Aspen, Colorado, America’s most chic — and glamorous — ski town. The 365Playground team recently enjoyed a trip here while conducting a guest experience Quality Assurance and Brand Standard review at the elegant St. Regis Aspen. The resort just underwent a major refurbishment, making it a major…
The Exciting Launch of Our Collection of Extraordinary Development Opportunities
365Playground is excited to announce, in cooperation with Kirkwood Capital Advisors (KCA), the launch of our collection of extraordinary development opportunities, each hand-picked and proactively sold. Concentrating on such a small and unique set of properties gives us the rare opportunity to actively promote each. In order to accomplish this and offer our personal attention,…
365Playground Partner Gregory Burns: Art, Sport & Passion
With the 2012 Summer Olympics just around the corner, everyone’s attention is poised to focus once again on the stories and lives behind each individual athlete. While the competition and sheer athleticism drives us to cheer, it is the story behind each win or loss that compel us. As you might imagine, this brought 365Playground’s attention…
A Private Look at La Maison Guerlain
On a recent trip to Paris, Helen and I were invited to explore the gilded halls of renowned perfumery La Maison Guerlain for a private tour and inspection. Admittedly, I’m not overly knowledgeable about the perfume-making process, so the tour was quite enlightening. Guerlain is one of the partners working with us on Maison Cheval Blanc Randheli in the…