Resorts & Retreats Awards 2021

www.lux-review.com Page 11 Page 10 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Resorts and Retreats Awards LUX 2021 Resorts and Retreats Awards Nobechi Creative is a company dedicated to the design and creation of unique travel experiences, using the medium of photography to allow guests to discover a new lifelong passion, and a new way to enjoy holidaymaking. Fundamentally, it wishes to use the services that it offers to allow the building of cultural bridges between guests and the places they visit, with each expedition being created to be bespoke and crafted around a specific artistic theme that its guests can truly sink their teeth into. For example, one of its photography expeditions follows the theme of the haiku poetry and ancient journeys of Matsuo Basho, and another follows the cherry blossom trail as they bloom from South to North across the island of Japan. Each stop along the expedition is carefully hand-picked and curated by the exemplary mind of Creative Director George Nobechi, a bilingual, bicultural person in and of himself who champions the sharing and appreciation of culture as the way towards a healthily globalised world. Furthermore, he works hard to understand the needs of each of his clients, showcasing the best that Japan has to offer whilst being mindful of letting his guests know about the cultural differences of various establishments. Thus, Nobechi Creative’s guests can expect to enjoy inns, lodges, and sanctuaries that are all privately run and boutique establishments in their own right, most of which are not listed on any tourism guides, allowing a guest an ‘off the beaten track’ feel with the adventures they embark on. Additionally – in a move that has secured it significant good will in the regions Jul21826 Best Custom Photography Expedition Operators 2021 it takes its guests through – Nobechi Creative works with local governments and communities to garner support for its voyages, resulting in giving its guests unparalleled access to things that would normally be closed to tourism. It encourages its guests to truly connect with local masters and the beautiful culture, countryside, and history of Japan, cultivating an intimate experience that works in small groups at a time. This ensures that guests and their photography gear can travel in comfort. Despite the trials of Covid-19, Nobechi Creative still steadfastly looked after its guests as its foremost priority, offering full refunds and rolled trips, as well as photography lecture webinars that have kept the keen alive; 100% of the proceeds made from these went to charities providing relief for those hit hardest by the pandemic. With all of this in mind, it is excited to be able to get back to offering its in-person photography tours once again as the world begins to recover from the impacts of the outbreak. Moreover, in order to get ready for the influx of guests old and new alike, eager to show them how it is dedicated to coming back bigger and better than ever, Nobechi Creative looks forward to offering its all new ‘The Colour of the Four Kingdoms’ journey, as well as several other brand new and tried-and-true offerings which are currently available for guests to learn more about through its website. Above all else, it seeks to pursue the ideals of creating memories, cultivating community, and securing lifelong friendships. Crucially, by working so empathically and with a sensitive, culturally understanding attitude, it creates an atmosphere of acceptance and respect of the differences between people, allowing guests and staff alike to celebrate the diversity of the world through the exploration of art. Its tours may not visit the most renowned tourism destinations, but each of its locations are iconic in their own right, promising an experience that each guest can treasure long after the adventure is over. Company: Nobechi Creative Contact: George Nobechi Website: nobechicreative.com Instagram: @nobechicreative Being such a renowned tea lounge for both variety in selection and excellence of customer service, Al Falaj Hotel’s Stassen Tea Lounge has made a name for itself with both international guests and the local business district alike. Its staff are always happy to help, and know the menu well, pleased to be able to lend their suggestions to the choice of what teas and food to choose from, should a customer wish it. Al Falaj Hotel Stassen Tea Lounge Best Luxury Tea Lounge - Oman Jul21820 The Al Falaj Hotel Stassen Tea Lounge is found within the Al Falaj Hotel in Muscat, Oman. Being near to the beach, and incredibly close to all manner of amenities and attractions, this well-connected hotel has made itself a favourite amongst travellers, from those on corporate trips to those staying in Oman for a leisure-seeking vacation, and even those on stopovers who are just passing through. Due to its convenient locale, it has easy access to the business district and tourist attractions both, allowing a full experience to its guests. Furthermore, it has been lauded as one of the finest hotels in Oman, both for the fine experience and curation of its rooms, and the dining experiences that it offers within the hotel proper and the surrounding area. One such dining experience is the Stassen Tea Lounge. This in-house lounge, café, and dining area has made a name for itself with a wide selection of teas, cakes, and delicacies, all offered within one of the exemplary customer service environments available to a discerning customer. The lounge’s design has been modelled to be light and airy, providing an open space for clients to sit with friends and family and enjoy its food and drink. In essence, it makes itself a haven away from the energy and constant movement of the city outside, allowing guests to enjoy respite and to have their every need catered to by an excellent and empathic staff. Stassen Tea Lounge’s team, therefore, has become known for their sensitive and well- rounded customer service acumen, each of TEA LOUNGE The creators of photography tours that take its their guests through an experience of Japan’s lesser-known gems, Nobechi Creative is a specialist in celebrating culture, history, and diversity through art. Its commitment to its guests – as well as to the communities through which it travels – have made it a darling of its industry and secured it a multitude of clients who wish to experience its unique, bespoke excursions again and again. them having been lauded in the past through sites such as Trip Advisor for their friendliness and helpful nature, working hard to ensure that every guest can walk away having had a great experience. Crucially, it has worked hard to be able to cater to a multi-cultural clientele, proficient in handling the service of a client with any allergies. This falls into the wider Al Falaj hotel motto that invites guests to ‘check in, unwind, and recharge’, wanting them to think of it as their ‘home away from home’ whilst engaging in business or leisure. Moreover, Stassen Tea Lounge is dedicated to making itself the best café for tea selections in its region. Dedicated to curating the best range of Ceylon teas for their taste profile and quality, the Stassen Tea Lounge is the ideal getaway in which a client can expect moments of pure relaxation, even offering the engagement in a friendly game of billiards or darts whilst they partake in any number of teas and foods offered by the establishment. The myriad of teas offered include chamomile and peppermint herbal infusions, and flavours of Ceylon ranging from strawberry to pineapple, blueberry, cherry, passion fruit, mango, and apple – it also offers a range of black teas, such as earl grey. Additionally, it can provide its guests with a selection of Stassen branded green teas and Darjeeling, as well as silver tips, supreme liquid gold, and sencha, each of which make an excellent companion for its sandwiches, pastries, and sweet treats. The Stassen Tea Lounge looks forward to serving guests in its café for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and its menu has been lauded as exemplary across all meals. Consequentially, a guest can always expect a good ambience, excellent service, and the iconic Al Falaj charm when they step through the doors of the Stassen Tea Lounge, and it looks forward to giving a warm welcome to many more customers as the borders begin to reopen once more. Company: Stassen Exports (Pvt) Ltd Contact: Aaron Jansen Website: alfalajhotel.com