The Asia Week New York Association announces that Amanresorts has signed on as Presenting Sponsor of Asia Week New York 2014, which opens March 14 to 22.  Under this sponsorship agreement seven of its properties in four Asian countries will be promoted by Asia Week New York through its marketing platforms and events. These ne plus ultra resorts include Amanfayun in Hangzhou, China, Aman at Summer Palace in Beijing, China, Amanbagh in Rajasthan, India, Aman-i-Khas in Ranthambore, India, Amangalla in Galle, Sri Lanka, Amanwella in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, and the Amankora in Bhutan. 

 

“With their far-reaching ties to Asia, we believe that Amanresorts is a perfect partner to celebrate the many facets of important Asian art and culture,” says Carol Conover, chairman of Asia Week New York. “Their reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury resorts is unsurpassed and we are very exited to welcome them as our 2014 Presenting Sponsor.” 

 

“We are delighted to participate in this week of tribute to Asian art, history and culture. Aman has always embraced unique destinations as opportunities for Aman travelers to discover the hidden past and its intriguing stories,” says Trina Dingler Ebert, Executive Director, Amanresorts.

 

The collaboration of 46 top-tier international Asian art specialists, five major auction houses, and numerous museums Asian cultural institutions, Asia Week New York is a week-long celebration filled with a non-stop schedule of simultaneous gallery open houses, Asian art auctions as well as numerous museum exhibitions, lectures, and special events.   

 

Participants from Australia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States unveil an extraordinary array of treasures from China, India, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Nepal, Japan, and Korea. 

 

Asia Week New York Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade membership organization registered with the state of New York.

 

 

Amanresorts was founded by Adrian Zecha, who envisioned a collection of intimate retreats in beautiful surroundings with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private residence. The first resort, Amanpuri (place of peace) in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept. Amanresorts has grown to encompass 26 resorts located in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, Greece, Indonesia, India, Italy, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, the Turks & Caicos Islands, the United States and Vietnam.

 

For more information visit www.amanresorts.com.

 

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