30-565: Amangalla is a 5-star franchise hotel belonging to the international group of Aman Resorts , located in Galle , Sri Lanka built within Galle Fort , the 17th-century Dutch fort, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Just to its north is the Galle International Stadium and roundabout. The oldest part of the hotel dates to 1684, and the complex was completed in 1715. It was known as
60-457: A 25-plus-year career in luxury hospitality. Olivier Jolivet left the company the same year and Doronin assumed the position of chief executive officer. In 2020, Doronin unveiled Janu, a spin-off brand that operates larger hotels in Japan, Montenegro, and Saudi Arabia, reportedly aiming to become a slightly more affordable complement to Aman. The group's diversification strategy continued in 2021 with
90-511: A heritage hotel under the Aman Resorts group of international hotels in 2005 and was renamed Amangalla. The Lonely Planet describes the Amangalla as an "ultra posh hotel" catering to the first class airline passengers. Some of the walls are said to be made of sandstone and 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) thick and the ceiling to many of the rooms are about 6 metres (20 ft) in height. There are
120-569: A newly formed Twenty20 cricket league. DLF paid close to ₹ 2 billion (US$ 24 million) for the five-year sponsorship deal. The deal ended in the 2012 version of the season, wherein it was taken over by Pepsi . Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) and DLF, in a 50:50 joint venture, have completed work on a 16-lane, 10.5 km road network in Gurgaon. This stretch from NH8 Toll Plaza to Sector 55/56 in Gurgaon with six underpasses, one flyover and freeways has improved traffic management in
150-553: A ruined guest villa that had been built in the early 1960s by the country's King Sihanouk . All architectural records of the villa had been destroyed, but the discovery of an old tourist book with pictures of the building allowed the company to closely replicate what had been lost. Since its establishment, Aman has been highly rated by Condé Nast Traveler , Zagat Survey , Gallivanter's Guide , Harper's Hideaway" and Travel & Leisure . 34% of Aman patrons reportedly originate from Europe, another 34% from Asia-Pacific, 28% from
180-399: A standalone Aman Spa in the basement floors of The Connaught in 2009. Designed by Jaya Ibrahim , the spa has five rooms and offers mainly Asian-based treatments, ranging from Thai hot herbal compresses to Himalayan crystal salt body scrubs. Aman operates a luxury yacht called Amandira, which launched in 2015 and sails through the waters of Eastern Indonesia . The yacht, modeled after
210-633: A total of 33 rooms and suites, as of 2009, some of the suites have been designed by combining several old rooms. The entry to the hotel is through the Great Hall, called "Zaal" by the Dutch, which is a Dutch colonial legacy. The hall has a high ceiling which is fronted by a shuttered verandah that faces a street with an avenue of trees. The dining hall, furnished with period furniture, provides all meals including Sri Lankan dishes, all served in traditional antique silverware. The 19th-century vintage New Oriental Hotel
240-512: A turnover of ₹ 31.2098 billion (US$ 370 million) and profit after taxes of ₹ 15.1548 billion (US$ 180 million). As of 31 March 2012, the company had 1,380 square feet of leased retail space across the country. In 2013-14, it leased out 3 million sq ft of office space in India. DLF's first residential project was Krishna Nagar in East Delhi , which was completed in 1949. Subsequently,
270-511: Is an Indian commercial real estate development company. It was founded by Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh in 1946, and it is based in New Delhi , India. DLF has developed residential colonies in Delhi such as Model Town , Rajouri Garden , Krishna Nagar , South Extension , Greater Kailash , Kailash Colony , and Hauz Khas . DLF builds residential , office, and retail properties. With the passage of
300-562: Is headed by Rajiv Singh, who is the current chairman of the DLF Group. According to the Forbes listing of richest billionaires in 2023, Kushal Pal Singh, Chairman Emeritus, is the 19th richest man in India with a net worth of US$ 8.8 billion. The company's $ US$ 2 billion IPO in July 2007 was India's biggest IPO in history. In its first quarter results for the period ending 30 June 2007, the company reported
330-449: Is the chief executive officer , chairman , and owner. Founded in 1988, Aman Resorts' first destination was the result of hotelier Adrian Zecha 's desire to build a holiday home in Phuket . His plans soon developed into an idea to build a small boutique resort with Anil Thadani and two other friends. They invested their own money in the venture as no banks would lend for the project due to
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#1733093370911360-520: Is typically provided in individual private villas, pavilions, or tents (in the case of Aman-i-Khás in India, Amanwana in Indonesia, and Amanpulo in the Philippines), and often includes private outdoor lounging and dining areas. Aman mandates a concern for cultural preservation, and several properties are said to have some historical background and importance. In Cambodia, for instance, the company acquired
390-693: The Delhi Development Act in 1957, the local government assumed control of real estate development and banned private real estate developers from Delhi proper. As a result, DLF began acquiring land at a relatively low cost outside the area controlled by the Delhi Development Authority , in the district of Gurgaon , and in the adjacent state of Haryana . In the mid-1970s, the company started developing their DLF City project at Gurgaon . This included hotels, infrastructure , and special economic zones -related development projects. The company
420-502: The Lodhi Hotel in Delhi. DLF sold Aman Resorts to reduce its debt and refocus on real estate after it had expanded into hotels, wind farms, and running export processing zones. In April, Zecha stepped down as chairman a second time, and the company relocated its headquarters from Singapore to London in June. Its corporate headquarters has since been moved to Baar , Switzerland. Doronin assumed
450-592: The New Oriental Hotel for 140 years from 1865. In 2005 it became Amangalla resort complex. Aman means "peace" and galla is the Sinhalese name for Galle. The hotel is situated in Galle , the capital of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka and is located inside the historic Galle Fort , a hexagonal stone fort built over an area of 36 hectares (89 acres). The fort, fully inhabited, has many period buildings of
480-460: The Americas and 4% from the rest of the world. Among the architects who have designed Aman properties are Emine Ögün, Ed Tuttle , Jaya Ibrahim , Jean-Michel Gathy (Denniston), Kerry Hill , Marwan Al-Sayed, Mehmet Ögün, Peter Muller , Rick Joy , and Turgut Cansever . In January 2023 Charles McGonigal , a former high-ranking FBI official and global director of security for Aman Group,
510-420: The boutique hotels to be further conceptualized. In 1998, Vaturi's controlling interest was acquired by Los Angeles-based Colony Capital , a real estate investment fund. A lawsuit between Vaturi and Colony Capital promised to drag on, and Colony Capital moved to protect its interests by taking a more active role in the company. At this time, Zecha resigned from his position at Aman and pursued other interests for
540-488: The city. To create this infrastructure facility, DLF had engaged Parsons Brinckerhoff for project management consultancy and construction work had been awarded to IL&FS . In August 2011, a penalty of ₹ 6.3 billion (US$ 75 million) was imposed on DLF by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) after finding DLF guilty of breaching laws regarding the unfair pricing of goods and services. The complaint
570-582: The colonial era within a network of narrow roads. The complex of buildings was originally built in 1684 as the headquarters of the Dutch commanders and their staff. During the British rule, the complex was used as the quarters for their soldiers. In 1865 it was converted into the New Orient Hotel, catering to the European passengers travelling between Europe and Galle port in the 19th century. It subsequently became
600-497: The company developed 21 colonies in Delhi , including Model Town , Rajouri Garden , Punjabi Bagh , South Extension , Greater Kailash , Kailash Colony and Hauz Khas . The passage of Delhi Development Act in 1957 was the first serious challenge to company's growth. The Act meant that the government would assume control of all real estate development activities in the city. As a result, DLF decided to move beyond Delhi and focused on
630-533: The launching of a clothing line, marking a shift towards becoming a self-proclaimed lifestyle brand. In August 2022, Aman New York opened at the Crown Building . Each Aman property typically has a small number of rooms, usually fewer than 55. The brand is often characterised by media outlets to offer remarkable service, with many of its properties reportedly having a staff count typically of six staff to one guest. Outside urban settings, guest accommodation
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#1733093370911660-907: The next two years. In 2000, Colony Capital and Vaturi settled their lawsuit, and Vaturi sold his shareholding interests to Lee Hing Development, a Hong Kong investment company. With controlling investors allowing full control over the company, Zecha returned as chairman and CEO. Over the next seven years, Aman launched retreats in Cambodia, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean. On 27 November 2007, DLF , India's largest real estate company, acquired Lee Hing's controlling stake in Aman Resorts for $ 400 million, including debt of $ 150 million. In early February 2014, DLF sold Aman Resorts for $ 358 million to Aman Resorts Group, an investment company led by Russian businessman Vladislav Doronin , which also included Omar Amanat . The sale included all Aman properties except for
690-454: The position of chairman, and French hotelier Olivier Jolivet was appointed chief executive officer in 2014. In August 2015, Doronin became the sole owner of Aman when Pontwelly Holding Company took full ownership of Aman's hospitality business, Silverlink Resorts. Following this restructuring, Doronin and board director Alan Djanogly remain the only two directors. In February 2017, Roland Fasel joined Aman as chief operating officer, continuing
720-467: The small number of planned rooms. The resort opened as Amanpuri in 1988, with nightly rates reportedly five times higher than local competitors. By 1992, following the success of the first hotel, the group had expanded to include several resorts in Indonesia, a resort on Bora Bora and one in the Alpine village of Courchevel . Later, Clement Vaturi acquired a majority stake in the company, thereby allowing
750-532: The suburb of Gurgaon in Haryana, which had the potential for development of residential and commercial properties . As DLF started to acquire land under the leadership of Chairman K.P. Singh , Gurgaon embarked on a period of rapid growth. A ₹ 58 crore deal was cancelled between DLF and Robert Vadra by IAS officer Ashok Khemka . In 2008, DLF became the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League ,
780-757: The traditional Indonesian sailing vessel pinisi , has five cabins that can accommodate up to 10 guests. In 2023, Aman opened Aman Residences Tokyo, the company's first standalone residential property, in the Azabudai Hills skyscraper complex. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects and Yabu Pushelberg , it encompasses 11 floors with 91 units in total, and ranks as the tallest residential towers in Tokyo . In December 2023, Aman launched Aman Interiors, presenting limited edition furniture collections in collaboration with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma . DLF (company) DLF Limited (formerly Delhi Land & Finance )
810-482: Was arrested on charges of money laundering and for violating US sanctions law . According to the US Department of Justice , McGonigal conspired with a former Russian diplomat to assist Oleg Deripaska , a sanctioned Russian oligarch. McGonigal’s hiring in the spring of 2022 was done through a very obscure process, according to Aman staffers, and raised many eyebrows because the previous director of corporate security
840-600: Was lodged against DLF by buyers in its residential projects Belaire & Park Place, located in Gurgaon . In February 2015, the CCI ordered its investigative arm to probe two more projects of DLF in Gurgaon , namely, DLF Regal Gardens and DLF Skycourt. DLF land grab case pertains to the alleged illegal acquisition of 50 acres of land in Amipur village, Haryana , back in 2013, during Bhupinder Singh Hooda 's tenure as Chief Minister under
870-465: Was modernised by Aman Resorts Group. They retained the traditional decor and installed modern period fittings. The Aman Group also made new additions, including a spa and a large swimming pool. Aman Resorts Aman Resorts is the trading entity of Aman Group Sarl , a Swiss -headquartered multinational hospitality company . Founded by Indonesian hotelier Adrian Zecha in 1988, the company operates 35 properties in 20 countries. Vladislav Doronin
900-502: Was reassigned for no apparent reasons and because when reports that McGonigal was under investigation had surfaced and the first witnesses were scheduled to appear before the grand jury investigation of his conduct, he continued to be retained by the company. As of 2024, the group operates a total of 35 properties in 20 countries: There are a total of 7 properties in the pipeline. While Aman presently has no footprint in London , it opened
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