EXCLUSIVE HOTEL COLLECTION INTRODUCES ITS PROPERTIES AT TTI 2009

Refined but authentic hospitality, impeccable but friendly service, creative gastronomy but rich in local flavors, exclusive Spas but dedicated to naturalness and harmony: these are the distinctive elements of Exclusive Hotel Collection, the hotel management company that gathers under its brand selected Italian charming hotels. A Grand Tour of the Italian Peninsula which starts form the Orobic Alps and reaches the South with Sicily and the Island of Pantelleria. Hotel Milano Alpen Resort Meeting & Spa (Bratto) located in the heart of the Presolana mountains (Pre-Alps) and surrounded by the beautiful settings of the Valseriana valley. A real house of wellbeing inspired by the concept of bio-architecture. Its Alpen Spa is the first Biowellness ICEA certified SPA in Europe. Castello Pozzi (Milan) located in the heart of Milan, this is the historical house, dated from late Art Nouveau /beginning of Deco period, which made D’Annunzio, Quasimodo, Messina and a whole generation of artists fall in love with its charm. Relais Histò San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo (Taranto) ancient Masseria and inhabited mansion in Roman and late Hellenistic period, it now offers to its guests a stylish environment that perfectly summarizes the encounter between nature and history, art and technology, past and present. In early 2010, its guests will enjoy the new 1,500 sqmt SPA. Palazzo Gattini (Matera) noble property of the Counts of Matera, it is located next to the Cathedral and it was reopened in 2008 after a careful restoration followed by the famous Italian architect Mr Ettore Mocchetti. Castello di Velona (Montalcino) an ancient Tuscan fortress dating from the XII century overlooking the beautiful Val d’Orcia. Currently closed for renovation, it will reopen in Spring 2011 with 49 total rooms, mostly suites; a new 600 sqmt Spa with thermal water pool; a new restaurant with panoramic terrace and a meeting room for up to 70 delegates. Relais Il Convento (Orvieto) ancient monastery of Orvieto whose origins dates back to 1242. Through the ages it hosted Cistercians and Franciscans, today it is an exclusive hotel that will open its doors to guests in Spring 2011. Hotel Imperiale Taormina (Taormina) 5 stars hotel in a contemporary style dominating the historical centre of Taormina with astonishing views of the Naxos Bay up to the S. Alessio cape. Opened in August 2009 after massive refurbishment, it combines the flavors of tradition with the tastes of innovation, offering a stylish atmosphere designed for relaxation and unique spaces for unforgettable experiences. Pantelleria Dream Exclusive Hotel (Pantelleria) Shaped as an amphitheater surrounded by green olive trees and the color of bougainvillea, this hotel is entirely built accordingly to the ancient architectural tradition of Pantelleria and it offers 46 Dammusi, all with sea view terrace. A swimming pool and the panoramic restaurant suggesting typical dishes of Trapani culinary tradition are available to the guests