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{{Short description|Swiss social network}}
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| name = ASmallWorld AG
| company_name = ASMALLWORLD
| logo = ASW_Logo_full_colour.png
⚫ | company_type = ]
| screenshot = ASW_Winter_Weekend_Gstaad.jpg
| foundation = ], ]<br />(2004)
⚫ | company_type = ]
| locations = ], ]<br />(June 2013)<br />], ]<br />(June 2013)
⚫ | founder = ]<BR />]
| area_served = Worldwide
| chairman = Michael Manz
⚫ | founder = ]<br />]
| CEO = Jan Luescher
| chairman = ]<br />(June 2013)
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| CEO = ]<br />(June 2013)
| revenue = CHF 15.6 million (2021)
| key_people = ] (Founder, 2004)<br />] (Funder, 2006)<br />] (Buyer, 2009)
| equity = CHF 11 million shares
| industry = ]
| subsidiaries = ASmallWorld Travel <br /> ASmallWorld Hospitality <br /> ASmallWorld Hotels & Resorts <br /> First Class & More <br /> The World's Finest Clubs
| revenue = Unknown (June 2013)
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| operating_income = Unknown (June 2013)
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| net_income = Unknown (June 2013)
| country_of_origin = Switzerland
| assets = Unknown (June 2013)
| owner = Patrick Liotard-Vogt (64%)<BR />Alexander König (9%)<BR />Hansainvest (7%)<BR />Global Hotel Alliance (3%)
| equity = Unknown (June 2013)
| owner = ]<br />(2009)
| num_employees = Unknown (June 2013)
| url =
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'''ASmallWorld''' (stylized as '''ASMALLWORLD''', or '''ASW''') is a media company and a ] based in ], ] focused on travelers.


The social network has a membership ]; offering three different tiers: the basic ASmallWorld, Prestige and Signature.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://global-citizen.com/big-fish-small-world/ | title=A Big Fish in a Small World | work=Global Citizen | date=July 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/the-lady-making-a-small-world-smaller-1.445204 | title=The lady making A Small World smaller | last=Denman | first=Selina | work=] | date=June 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asmallworld.com/apply | title=Apply for Membership | publisher=Asmallworld}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asmallworld.com/member_applications/new | title=ASMALLWORLD – Travel, Lifestyle & Community | publisher=Asmallworld}}</ref>
'''ASMALLWORLD''' (ASW) is an invitation-only ], which relaunched in the spring of 2013 as a by invitation, clique members only travel and lifestyle club, with a capped membership at . ASW portrays itself as being extremely exclusive compared to ]. The site was founded in 2004 by ] and was one of the first social networks at that time.


⚫ Annually, in mid-December, over 200 members attend the Winter Weekend at the ] in ], ], where members can join in ], ]s, dinners, and ] receptions.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cnbc.com/video/2013/06/04/perks-of-living-in-asmallworld.html | title=Perks of Living in 'ASmallWorld' | work=] | date=June 4, 2013}}</ref>
To join, one must receive an invitation from an existing member. Only a portion of ASW users has the ability to invite new members.


==History==
In March 2004, ] and ] founded ASmallWorld.<ref name=thewealthy>{{cite news| url=https://www.forbes.com/2008/05/02/social-networks-vip-tech-personal-cx_nr_0502style.html | title=Five Social Networking Sites Of The Wealthy | work=] | first=Nicola | last=Ruiz | date=May 2, 2008 | url-access=subscription }}</ref> It was dubbed "MySpace for millionaires" by '']''.<ref name="thewealthy" /> To maintain its desired exclusivity, ASmallWorld, while initially free, was invitation-only, open only to those invited by an existing member. In October 2004, the platform had 30,000 users, mostly celebrities, models and bankers between 25 and 35 years old, living in Europe or North America.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,725104,00.html | magazine=] | first=Simon | last=Crittle | title=Clubs for People Who Point and Clique | date=October 17, 2004}}</ref> By August 2005, the platform had 68,000 members.<ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.wired.com/2005/08/bin-laden-in-hell/ | title=Bin Laden in 'Hell' | magazine=] | date=August 1, 2005}}</ref>


In May 2006, ]'s ] acquired a majority stake in the platform.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/movies/12movie.html | title=Films From the Weinsteins Falter, but the Brothers Stay Focused | last=Cieply | first=Michael | authorlink=Michael Cieply | work=] | date=April 12, 2007 | url-access=subscription}}</ref> Other investors included former ] COO ], film director ], and entrepreneur ].<ref name=facebookfew>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06smallworld.html | work=] | first=Ruth | last=La Ferla | title=A Facebook for the Few | date=September 6, 2007 | url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref name=exclusivity>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/22/technology/22weinstein.html | work=] | first=Maria | last=Aspan | authorlink=Maria Aspan | title=A Weinstein Will Invest In Exclusivity | date=May 22, 2006 | url-access=subscription}}</ref> At the time, ASmallWorld had approximately 130,000 members. Harvey Weinstein said his company planned to expand the site's membership and bring in additional advertisers. It was the Weinstein Company's first investment in an Internet company.<ref name=exclusivity/> After launching online advertising in 2006, the website had 100 partners. Advertisers included ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name=facebookfew/>
==Company history==


In October 2009, Patrick Liotard-Vogt, a ] heir and Swiss investor, purchased a controlling stake in the company, now stylised ASMALLWORLD, and became its ].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/company-town-blog/story/2009-10-13/weinstein-co-selling-controlling-stake-in-exclusive-social-networking-site | title=Weinstein Co. selling controlling stake in exclusive social networking site | first=Joe | last=Flint | work=] | date=October 13, 2009}}</ref> Sabine Heller became ]. At that time, membership was in excess of 500,000 members.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/17/business/sabine-heller-of-a-small-world-on-teaching-yourself.html | work=] | first=Adam | last=Bryant | title=Sabine Heller of A Small World, on Teaching Yourself | date=January 16, 2014 | url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324493704578431161984937642 | work=] | title=The Social Networker | date=April 26, 2013 | url-access=subscription}}</ref>
In May 2006, ]'s ] acquired the majority share.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/movies/12movie.html |title= Films From the Weinsteins Falter, but the Brothers Stay Focused |author= Cieply, Michael |date= April 12, 2007 |work= ]}}</ref> In October 2009, Weinstein sold the controlling stake in the company, citing a need to focus his company's resources on its struggling movie operations.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}}


In July 2012, the company launched a ] for ].<ref>{{cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asmallworld-launches-mobile-application-for-members-worldwide-164258316.html | title=ASMALLWORLD Launches Mobile Application For Members Worldwide | publisher=] | date=July 30, 2012}}</ref> A mobile app for ] followed.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asmallworld.android&hl=en| title=ASMALLWORLD - Apps on Google Play | website=]}}</ref>
Swiss entrepreneur and investor ] purchased the controlling stake and became the company’s Chairman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blick.ch/news/wirtschaft/facebook-fuer-reiche-mistet-aus-id2301102.html |title=Tiger Woods ist schon weg: "Facebook für Reiche" mistet aus – Wirtschaft – Blick |language={{de icon}} |publisher=Blick.ch |date=2013-05-13 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>


In February 2013, ASMALLWORLD announced that as of March 1, 2013, it would not be accepting new members, citing an initiative to ensure the integrity of the community.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.nzz.ch/aktuell/panorama/a-small-world-wird-noch-kleiner-1.18080128 |title=Spielplatz für die globalisierte High Society: "A Small World" wird noch kleiner - Panorama Nachrichten |language={{de icon}} |publisher=NZZ.ch |date= |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref> The company mapped a new strategy with a smaller network and more perks for its members. After shutting down, ASW relaunched in May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=May 10, 2013 |url=http://www.wwd.com/media-news/digital/a-small-world-maps-new-strategy-6927751?module=hp-topstories |title=A Small World Maps New Strategy - Digital - Media |publisher=WWD.com |date=2013-05-10 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref> In February 2013, ASmallWorld announced that as of March 1, 2013, it would not be accepting new members, citing an initiative to ensure the integrity of the community.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nzz.ch/panorama/a-small-world-wird-noch-kleiner-1.18080128 | title="A Small World" wird noch kleiner | trans-title="A Small World" is getting even smaller | first=Katja | last=Baigger | work=] | date=May 13, 2013 | language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.blick.ch/news/wirtschaft/tiger-woods-ist-schon-weg-facebook-fuer-reiche-mistet-aus-id2301102.html | title=Tiger Woods ist schon weg: "Facebook für Reiche" mistet aus – Wirtschaft | trans-title=Tiger Woods is already gone "Facebook for the rich" mucked out | work=] |date=May 13, 2013 | language=de}}</ref> The company changed its strategy to focus on a smaller network and more perks for its members. After temporarily shutting down, ASW relaunched in May 2013 with a membership model and an advertising-free experience for its members.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://wwd.com/business-news/media/a-small-world-maps-new-strategy-6927751/ | title=A Small World Maps New Strategy | first=David | last=Lipke | work=] | date=May 10, 2013}}</ref>


In March 2013, it acquired World's Finest Club, which offers exclusive access to clubs worldwide.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130308005828/en/ASMALLWORLD-Announces-Acquisition-World%E2%80%99s-Finest-Club | title=ASMALLWORLD Announces Acquisition of the World's Finest Club | publisher=] | date=March 8, 2013}}</ref>
==Member-vetting process==
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.challenges.fr/entreprise/20130513.CHA9324/comment-le-site-haut-de-gamme-asmallworld-espere-se-se-relance.html |title=Comment le site haut de gamme Asmallworld compte se relancer |language={{fr icon}} |newspaper=Challenges |publisher=Challenges.fr |date=2013-05-13 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>
The site relies on its members to determine who receives access to the community. To join, one must be invited by an existing member. According to founder ], "members are people with large personal networks, frequent travel and highly active personality".


In April 2013, the company purged many members from its rolls, reducing its user base from 850,000 to 250,000 members.<ref name="viptravel">{{Cite news | url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/asmallworld-travel-club/ | title="Myspace For Millionaires" ASMALLWORLD Pivots Into A $105 VIP Travel Club | first=Josh | last=Constine | work=] | date=May 13, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.businessinsider.com/asmallworld-goes-to-subscription-model-2013-5 | title=Social Network For The Elite Is Getting Even More Exclusive | first=Julie | last=Zeveloff | work=] | date=May 13, 2013}}</ref>
Of the existing membership, only certain members have the ability to invite new people to the community. ASW grants invite privilege to members on the basis of a number of variables, including geographic location, the member's activity and reputation, the composition and balance of the member's network, and completeness of the member's profile. These criteria are aimed at ensuring that the network is balanced in terms of geography, interests, tastes, and perspectives.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.leparisien.fr/high-tech/asmallworld-le-facebook-de-l-elite-revoit-son-modele-pour-se-relancer-13-05-2013-2799105.php |title=Asmallworld, le Facebook de l'élite, revoit son modèle pour se relancer |language={{fr icon}} |newspaper=Le Parisien |publisher=Leparisien.fr |date=2013-05-13 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>


On March 20, 2018, ASmallWorld AG became a ] via an ] on the ], raising CHF 18 million.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/asmallworld-ipo/asmallworld-networking-site-to-list-81-mln-shares-on-swiss-bourse-idUSZ8N1P402E | title=ASMALLWORLD networking site to list 8.1 mln shares on Swiss bourse | first=John | last=Miller | work=] | date=March 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.six-group.com/exchanges/news/overview_en.html?id=asmallworld | title=IPO season gets off to a successful start | work=] | date=March 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/ey-news-release-strong-q1-on-ipo-market-including-switzerland/$FILE/ey-news-release-strong-q1-on-ipo-market-including-switzerland.pdf | title=Strong Q1 on IPO market - including Switzerland | first=Karin | last=Mateu | work=] | date=March 27, 2017}}</ref>
ASW users must obey a code of behavior, which mandates that they may only post pictures of themselves in their profile pictures and may not use aliases. The site is monitored for ], racism, ], explicit promotion and ], and suspicious behavior.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/myspace-for-millionaires--the-secret-social-network-for-the-elite-100113281.html |title=Myspace for millionaires: The secret social network for the elite |publisher=Yahoo News UK |date=2013-05-14 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>


In September 2018, the company acquired First Class & More International.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-asmallworld-buys-first-class-more-idUSASO0007ZC | title=BRIEF-Asmallworld Buys First Class & More International | work=] | date=September 25, 2018}}</ref> In February 2019, the company acquired a UK-based travel agency LuxuryBared and integrated into the ASW app and website, after having invested heavily into technology and team.<ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/eqs-adhoc-asmallworld-ag-acquires-luxurybared-a-travel-booking-platform-specialised-in-luxury-travel-1027915337 | title=EQS-Adhoc: ASMALLWORLD AG: acquires LuxuryBARED, a travel booking platform specialised in luxury travel | publisher=] | date=February 1, 2019}}</ref> In March 2019, ASW Hospitality became the ] for the North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, ], a ]-branded hotel.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41002522/north-island-a-luxury-collection-resort-seychelles.html | title=North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles | work=Hospitality Net | date=5 March 2019}}</ref> Dario Bertucci was named managing director of ASW Hospitality.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-asmallworld-names-dario-bertucci-m-idUSFWN20U13F | title=BRIEF-Asmallworld Names Dario Bertucci Managing Director Of ASW Hospitality | work=] | date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>
==Features==

ASMALLWORLD is part communication platform, part service platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://magazine.motilo.com/baby-baby-its-a-small-world/ |title=Motilo - Solve your fashion dilemma - Baby, Baby It's A Small World |newspaper=Motilo publisher=Magazine.motilo.com |date=2013-05-15 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref> The website is tailored to facilitate both online interaction and ] meetups between members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/video/is-social-media-the-new-travel-guide-NS1F~msVSkGlcjn8t2Qigw.html |title=Is Social Media the New Travel Guide?: Video |publisher=Bloomberg |date=2013-04-24 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>

The site shares some features with other social network services, such as ]s, an ] and ]. The site also offers over 100 "city guides" written by its members detailing and rating restaurants, bars and clubs. To facilitate meetups, ASW’s site has a “Geolocator” tool, which allows users to post travel plans as well as browse and comment on the travel plans of other members. Members can also view upcoming ASW-hosted events in different cities.

In 2012, ASW released a ] for ] that allows members to indicate whether they are willing to meet up with fellow members nearby or during upcoming travels.

The site also allows members to buy and sell items, find potential employees and business partners, find investors or ventures to invest in, rent property, and find ]s. Using the site’s ]s, members can exchange advice on travel and business, or simply engage in conversation.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/asmallworld-travel-club/ |title="Myspace For Millionaires" ASMALLWORLD Pivots Into A $105-A-Year VIP Travel Club |publisher=TechCrunch |date=2013-05-13 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>

ASMALLWORLD allows users to list multiple cities for their locations of residence.

==Offline offerings==

⚫ ASMALLWORLD hosts about 300 events per year worldwide for members to get together. Each year over 200 members attend the Winter Weekend in ], Switzerland, where members can join in ]s, ] parties, and a dinner event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000172362&__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7Cquote%7Cvideo%7C&par=yahoo |title=Perks of Living in 'ASmallWorld' - CNBC |publisher=Video.cnbc.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>

In 2011, members donated €40,000 to a ] prevention charity run by ]. At the 2012 Winter Weekend in Gstaad, members raised $95,000 for the ]. ], an Ambassador for the ], was present.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1440 |title=Carey Mulligan raises $95,000 for Alzheimer's Society at Swiss gala dinner - Alzheimer's Society |publisher=Alzheimers.org.uk |date=2012-12-18 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>

The company also offers invitations to events hosted by its partners.<ref>{{cite news|author= |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/party_animals_hG7ItPcy3FKF0OywVbbc5N |title=Party animals &#124; Page Six |newspaper=New York Post |publisher=Nypost.com |date=2013-05-14 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref> For example, users might preview new collections from fashion designers. Members also have access to a privileges program. Here they can choose between over 500 partners offering reductions and VIP service among other things for hotels, car services, designer brands, and other lifestyle brands.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gross |first=Daniel |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/05/15/asmallworld-relaunches-as-a-travel-club-for-premier-globetrotters.html |title=ASMALLWORLD Relaunches as a Travel Club for Premier Globetrotters |publisher=The Daily Beast |date=2013-05-15 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>

The company has stated through its mobile ] ] that they “will be extending members-only perks and benefits exclusively to ASW members” with selected partners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/sabine-heller-the-world-in-her-hands-1.1181576 |title=Sabine Heller: The world in her hands |publisher=GulfNews.com |date=2013-05-11 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>

==Controversies==

When ASMALLWORLD relaunched as a pay site in 2013 they promised members a week long free vacation in St. Kitts and free car service from various airports around the world.<ref>http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000172362&__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7Cquote%7Cvideo%7C&par=yahoo</ref> ASMALLWORLD has thus far failed to deliver on either of these promises, leading many members to be upset that they paid a high fee and did not receive the valuable services promised. Furthermore, the hotel in St. Kitts, which members were promised access to in 2013, is not open as of spring 2014, and will not be full open until 2015.<ref>http://www.cuopm.com/?p=6583</ref> Members who have been critical of this failure to deliver on the goods and services promised when the members were asked to pay the membership fee have had their comments deleted on ASMALLWORLD, have been removed from the site without warning, and have not received a refund.


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* * {{Official website|https://www.asmallworld.com/}}


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Swiss social network
ASmallWorld AG
Type of businessPublic company
Country of originSwitzerland
OwnerPatrick Liotard-Vogt (64%)
Alexander König (9%)
Hansainvest (7%)
Global Hotel Alliance (3%)
Founder(s)Erik Wachtmeister
Louise Wachtmeister
ChairmanMichael Manz
CEOJan Luescher
IndustrySocial networking service
RevenueCHF 15.6 million (2021)
Total equityCHF 11 million shares
SubsidiariesASmallWorld Travel
ASmallWorld Hospitality
ASmallWorld Hotels & Resorts
First Class & More
The World's Finest Clubs
URLwww.asmallworld.com
LaunchedMarch 2004; 20 years ago (2004-03)

ASmallWorld (stylized as ASMALLWORLD, or ASW) is a media company and a social networking service based in Zürich, Switzerland focused on travelers.

The social network has a membership subscription business model; offering three different tiers: the basic ASmallWorld, Prestige and Signature.

Annually, in mid-December, over 200 members attend the Winter Weekend at the Gstaad Palace in Gstaad, Switzerland, where members can join in skiing, wine tastings, dinners, and black tie receptions.

History

In March 2004, Erik and Louise Wachtmeister founded ASmallWorld. It was dubbed "MySpace for millionaires" by The Wall Street Journal. To maintain its desired exclusivity, ASmallWorld, while initially free, was invitation-only, open only to those invited by an existing member. In October 2004, the platform had 30,000 users, mostly celebrities, models and bankers between 25 and 35 years old, living in Europe or North America. By August 2005, the platform had 68,000 members.

In May 2006, Harvey Weinstein's The Weinstein Company acquired a majority stake in the platform. Other investors included former AOL COO Robert W. Pittman, film director Renny Harlin, and entrepreneur Prince Alexander von Fürstenberg. At the time, ASmallWorld had approximately 130,000 members. Harvey Weinstein said his company planned to expand the site's membership and bring in additional advertisers. It was the Weinstein Company's first investment in an Internet company. After launching online advertising in 2006, the website had 100 partners. Advertisers included Jaguar Cars, Diane von Furstenberg, Mercedes-Benz, Cartier, and Moet & Chandon.

In October 2009, Patrick Liotard-Vogt, a Nestlé heir and Swiss investor, purchased a controlling stake in the company, now stylised ASMALLWORLD, and became its chairman. Sabine Heller became chief executive officer. At that time, membership was in excess of 500,000 members.

In July 2012, the company launched a mobile app for iOS. A mobile app for Android followed.

In February 2013, ASmallWorld announced that as of March 1, 2013, it would not be accepting new members, citing an initiative to ensure the integrity of the community. The company changed its strategy to focus on a smaller network and more perks for its members. After temporarily shutting down, ASW relaunched in May 2013 with a membership model and an advertising-free experience for its members.

In March 2013, it acquired World's Finest Club, which offers exclusive access to clubs worldwide.

In April 2013, the company purged many members from its rolls, reducing its user base from 850,000 to 250,000 members.

On March 20, 2018, ASmallWorld AG became a public company via an initial public offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange, raising CHF 18 million.

In September 2018, the company acquired First Class & More International. In February 2019, the company acquired a UK-based travel agency LuxuryBared and integrated into the ASW app and website, after having invested heavily into technology and team. In March 2019, ASW Hospitality became the property manager for the North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles, a Marriott International-branded hotel. Dario Bertucci was named managing director of ASW Hospitality.

See also

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  11. ^ Aspan, Maria (May 22, 2006). "A Weinstein Will Invest In Exclusivity". The New York Times.
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