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5 INTERVIEW 28.4.2022 CORINTHIA Palace has earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award and features alongside other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. e Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Corinthia Palace is the spiritual home of the global Corinthia brand, redefin- ing quality, style and familial hospital- ity for more than half a century. e hotel's magnificent setting beside San Anton Palace and surrounding gar- dens, offers a tranquil escape from the hubbub of everyday life – yet, with a central location from which guests can easily explore the magic of Malta. With spacious rooms, suites and terraces of- fering holistic comfort, guests can fully rejuvenate with a visit to the recently relaunched Athenaeum Spa. A world-renowned gastronomic destination, Corinthia Palace offers mouth-watering culinary experiences within Villa Corinthia, as well as the chance to delight in summer's delicious ingredients at e Summer Kitchen or to sample flavours from the East at Rick- shaw. More recently, the idyllic setting has also welcomed Michelin-starred Bahia Restaurant, and Josephine's where guests can sip a speciality cof- fee and choose from a colourful, plant- based menu. All this, delivered with personal and intuitive service that has become the signature of Corinthia Palace. "Forbes Travel Guide is the world-re- nowned authority in genuine Five- Star service, and we are delighted that Corinthia Palace is the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list," General Manager Alexandra Pisani said. "As we look forward to the chapter and the 60th anniversary of Corinthia Palace, this achievement marks another pivotal moment for the team" she said. "We are dedicated to delivering epicu- rean excellence and our promise is to consistently provide a high level of per- sonalised service, one that is thoughtful and warm. is is what ensures that our loyal guests return time after time." "Travel has come back strongly, and the resilient hospitality industry is cre- atively rallying to accommodate the increased occupancy demand for most regions," Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, said. "While the industry faces some lin- gering issues, the 2022 award winners proved ready for those challenges and more, demonstrating the best that lux- ury hospitality has to offer." FORBES Travel Guide has awarded Ini- ala Harbour House a Five-Star rating in its 2022 Star Awards, announced this week. Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restau- rants and spas. is award makes Iniala Harbour House the first - and only - hotel in Mal- ta to receive a five-star rating. Mark Weingard, founder and CEO of Iniala Group had the vision with Inia- la Harbour House to create a complete experience that was eclectic yet authen- tic, to attract and accommodate for the evolving market of high-end luxury travellers to the island. Iniala Harbour House sets the bar at an unprecedented level for luxury and experiential travel to the Maltese Is- lands. e building exudes character and history, and the interiors and spacious rooms boast bespoke contemporary and classic design. Each room, suite or residence offers its own signature features and amenities, from private plunge pools and jacuzzis to fully equipped kitchens, offering an exceptional level of luxury and com- fort while maintaining a respect for the beauty of their surroundings. Iniala Harbour House prides itself on a Michelin-star restaurant, exemplary staff and service, first-class amenities and an unbeatable location. A global authority in luxury hospitality Since 1958 Forbes Travel Guide has successfully established itself as the world's top luxury hotel accreditor, with a reputation for authenticity, credibility and savoir faire. To remain true to their promise that 'no rating can be bought', inspectors visit properties incognito, evaluating based on up to 900 rigorous standards. Forbes rate only the very best and it's for this reason their guide is used among lux- ury travel-goers who want the assurance of selecting from a choice of the best ex- periences in the world for their next trip. e points that contribute most to a five-star rating include beautiful bed- ding, memorable drinks, impeccable service, helpful housekeeping, excep- tional in-house meals, thoughtful guest room amenities, and surpassing expec- tations on the overall experience. Corinthia Palace earns Four-Star award Iniala Harbour House awarded Five- Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide