Coveted concierge secrets revealed in new travel tome

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, unveiled its latest collaboration with Assouline Publishing.

Certified Indigenous is the third in a series of books that reveal the knowledge and know-how of hotel concierges around the world to offer travel tips as only a local could. The limited edition hardback shares information on secret shops, culinary tips and captivating stories that bring to life The Luxury Collection's mantra, "Life is a collection of experiences. Let us be your guide".

Hoyt H Harper II, global brand leader for The Luxury Collection, said, "Our guests have an insatiable appetite to travel, explore and discover."

"Certified Indigenous summons the expertise of our concierges from all over the world for discerning travelers, who want to experience the indigenous treasures of a destination with the unparalleled service and style they have come to expect from The Luxury Collection," he added.

Certified Indigenous celebrates the true art of a top concierge, allowing guests to discover a destination in a unique way.

In addition to vibrant travel stories from The Luxury Collection brand's acclaimed roster of chief concierges, Certified Indigenous is punctuated by passages from a group of high-profile global explorers.

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zhuanti@chinadaily.com.cn

(China Daily 06/06/2015 page10)