TOP STORY Worldwide: Following two years of research and development, Aman has launched its sister brand Janu, opening in Montenegro, Saudi Arabia and Japan in 2022. LATEST NEWS FEATURES VIDEOS
Editor's comment 07/03/2020
• A frequently debated point among hoteliers is how much technology is too much? Do guests want human interaction or do they want autonomy and to do away with check-in desks and order any in -stay services they might require via an app?
Of course, the answer varies according to the client demographic, the type of hotel and the purpose of the stay, but it's clear that many in the hospitality sector feel that we are heading too far down the tech road at the expense of the human touch.
Aman's new sister brand Janu has been launched with this in mind, with an emphasis on social elements, connectedness and community.
Guests can also participate in group fitness and wellbeing classes, and have access to hydro and thermal facilities in the wellness space.
Aman chief executive Vladislav Doronin, says: "We saw a white space in the market, and we want to push the hotel industry into a new sphere. What with today’s modern fast-paced society, which has seen human connection and communication redefined by the digital world, we wanted to create a new hotel brand with a soul and with the aim of kickstarting human interaction again.”
With 2022 launches due in Montenegro, Saudi Arabia and Japan, Janu will be a brand to follow.
George Sell, editor
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