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Q&A with Christian Palmer 15 Welcome to Hilton 'Thai Fest ISSUE11.DEC2017 Q&A WITH WELCOME TO 'THAI FEST' AT CHRISTIAN PALMER 15 HILTON 29 BLUE ELEPHANT 40 Australian based painter and street An afternoon wiht the winning trio behind Enjoy a banquet fit for royalty every artist Christian Palmer, is currently Hilton Malta's Front Office operations. Wednesday night. exhibiting in New York. P.4000 PRECISION, RELIABILITY AND STRENGTH. THE P.4000 AUTOMATIC CALIBRE, ONLY 3.95 MM THICK, WITH OFF-CENTRE MICRO-ROTOR AND 72-HOUR POWER RESERVE, EQUIPS THE NEW LUMINOR DUE 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC ACCIAIO. 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC SIMPLICITY IN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE. ACCIAIO - 45MM (REF. 674) 12 REPUBLIC STREET - VALLETTA TEL. + 356 2122 0194 HILTON MALTA, PORTOMASO, ST.JULIAN’ S - TEL. + 356 2135 0180 070437-HiltonMAG_420x297_PAM674.indd 1 31/10/17 10:53 P.4000 PRECISION, RELIABILITY AND STRENGTH. THE P.4000 AUTOMATIC CALIBRE, ONLY 3.95 MM THICK, WITH OFF-CENTRE MICRO-ROTOR AND 72-HOUR POWER RESERVE, EQUIPS THE NEW LUMINOR DUE 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC ACCIAIO. 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC SIMPLICITY IN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE. ACCIAIO - 45MM (REF. 674) 12 REPUBLIC STREET - VALLETTA TEL. + 356 2122 0194 HILTON MALTA, PORTOMASO, ST.JULIAN’ S - TEL. + 356 2135 0180 070437-HiltonMAG_420x297_PAM674.indd 1 31/10/17 10:53 Italian Masterpieces GRANTORINO SOFA. DESIGNED BY J.M. MASSAUD. SALONE DONNA ELENA, PALAZZO CORSINI, FIRENZE. poltronafrau.com Italian Masterpieces GRANTORINO SOFA. DESIGNED BY J.M. MASSAUD. SALONE DONNA ELENA, PALAZZO CORSINI, FIRENZE. poltronafrau.com HUGO BOSS International Markets AG Phone 727 38 41 +41 00 hugoboss.com Malta BOSS Stores Ross Street, St Julians Departures Lounge, Malta International Airport HUGO BOSS International Markets AG Phone 727 38 41 +41 00 hugoboss.com Malta BOSS Stores Ross Street, St Julians Departures Lounge, Malta International Airport FOREWORD Dear guests and friends of Hilton Malta, HILTON MALTA s I begin to compose this message to you for our magazine, I am struck by how CALLING Afast time flies. It seems like only yesterday that I was preparing the introduction ISSUE11.DEC2017 for the previous edition. Looking back at the last few months, I am proud to observe that Hilton Malta has had a truly memorable 2017, not only for the very busy summer season that we enjoyed, but also as a result of the starring role that Malta played on the EDITOR international stage this year. Dana Bonello MAGAZINE COORDINATOR Malta was privileged to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for Tamara Naudi the first six months of the year. Our hotel also shared the unprecedented level of activity that this created within the country, as it was the temporary home for many VIPs and CONTRIBUTORS dignitaries attending meetings and events hosted by Malta during this period. We Lily Agius, Wendy Raywood, Annika Galea, provided meeting and social spaces for the European People’s Party conference in La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio March, and again for the EU Tourism Ministers’ Conference in May, and I am delighted Collection by Hilton. to report that on both occasions, the hotel and our team members lavished on these visitors the warm and generous hospitality for which Malta is renowned. DESIGN WAVA™ www.wava.com.mt No sooner had the hectic summer months drawn to a close, than the Hilton Malta opened its doors to the prestigious Our Ocean conference, which attracted VIPs ADVERTISING from all over the world. We hosted royalty, world leaders past and present, and other WAVA™ celebrities as they came together to discuss this most important and vital element 21 332 667 / 9 [email protected] of our planet’s environment. The feedback that we received from organisers and participants alike was very gratifying indeed, and it is hugely satisfying to know that PRINTERS we showcased Malta, and the hospitality of the Hilton brand, so successfully over the Print It duration of this conference. PUBLISHERS Hilton Malta If 2017 was a spectacularly exciting year, 2018 promises to be no less interesting, particularly with Valletta boasting the title of European Capital of Culture for the year. Malta, and the hotel, will be the destination for event organisers and culture lovers FRONT COVER alike, as they flock to the Island to discover or revisit our intriguing capital city with its MARINA: SKIRT AS DRESS & COAT BOTH AT countless corners steeped in history, alongside its present-day vibrancy. Our Concierge KAREN MILLEN; HAT - STYLIST'S OWN team is looking forward to sharing updates on exciting events happening in Valletta and all over Malta and Gozo in the coming months. Reproduction in whole or in part without written I hope you enjoy reading this issue of the magazine, and getting up to date with all permission from the publisher is prohibited. All rights reserved. Dates, information and prices are believed our news. to be correct at the time of going to press but are WARM REGARDS subject to change and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. Neither the editor nor the publisher accept responsibility for any material submitted, whether photographic or otherwise. While we endeavour to ensure that the organisations and firms mentioned are reputable, the editor can give no MATTHEW MULLAN guarantee that they will fulfill their obligations under GENERAL MANAGER HILTON MALTA all circumstances. © 2017 HILTON CALLING 9 CONTENTS 12 What's Hot 29 Welcome to Hilton Malta DISCOVER THE LATEST IN FASHION, WE MEET THE CORE TEAM BEHIND HILTON DESIGN, AND LUXURY GOODS. MALTA’S FRONT DESK OPERATIONS. 32 Under the Tuscan Sun HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A 3 NIGHT STAY LA BAGNAIA RESORT, TUSCANY. Of Beasts & Men 40 Q&A WITH PAINTER AND STREET ARTIST, CHRISTIAN PALMER 15 18 'Our Ocean' HILTON MALTA PROUDLY HOSTED THIS YEAR’S EDITION OF OUR OCEAN, A HIGH 'Sawadee', Blue Elephant PROFILE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE WE CATCH UP OVER DINNER AT BLUE ELEPHANT TO HOSTED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION. SAMPLE THEIR RECENTLY LAUNCHED THAI FEST MENU. 21 Getting to know you WE INTRODUCE HILTON MALTA’S NEW TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, 42 Your Dream WENDY RAYWOOD Destination Wedding YOUR 'I DO' PLANNING STARTS AT HILTON MALTA. 46 What's On A HANDY CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS. 62 To New Beginnngs DANA BONELLO CATCHES UP WITH HILTON'S NEW Lights, Camera, Action! DIRECTOR OF SALES, MARK VELLA. A GUIDE TO MALTA’S SECRET FILM LOCATIONS. 25 WHAT'S HOT Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G The iconic Tudor Heritage Black Bay, first launched in 2012, now comes in a steel and gold execution with, for the first time in the Black Bay family, a date function. The Heritage Black Bay S&G - where S&G stands for Steel & Gold - satisfies the extravagant end of the Black Bay offering. The Black Bay S&G is powered by TUDOR calibre MT5612, featuring hour, minute, second and calendar functions. It is certified by COSC, the independent Swiss precision testing institute. 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