{"id":5410,"date":"2017-04-02T23:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T21:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travellermagazin.ro\/arhiva\/?p=5410"},"modified":"2017-04-03T00:14:04","modified_gmt":"2017-04-02T22:14:04","slug":"the-artist-is-in-top-25-english-version-no-152","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.travellermagazin.ro\/arhiva\/2017\/04\/02\/the-artist-is-in-top-25-english-version-no-152\/","title":{"rendered":"The ARTIST is in Top 25, ENGLISH VERSION no 152"},"content":{"rendered":"Post Views<\/a><\/b> = 644

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\nTripAdvisor published the 2016 list of the most appreciated Fine Dining Restaurants in Europe. According to the ratings the first five positions in the Top 25 are taken by the following restaurants: Martin Berasategui (Lasarte, Spain); Maison Lameloise (Ghagny, France), L\u2019Auberge de I\u2019III (IIIhaeusern, France), Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat\u2019 Saison (Great Milton, UK) and Ristorante Don Alfonso 1890 (Sant\u2019Agata sui Golfi, Italy). The Artist in Bucharest \u2013 Romania sits at no. 17 in the top, the restaurant being specialized in European and Contemporary Cuisine.<\/span><\/span> In another list of <\/span>TripAdvisor, dedicated to the restaurants in the Capital city of Romania, at the \u201dFine Dining\u201d cathegory, The Artist is followed by Vacamuuu, Osho and Le Bistrot Francais.<\/p>\n

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RADISSON Blu in Bra\u015fov
\n\"Hotel<\/a>
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The spring of 2018 will bring in the city of Brasov the second Radisson Blu hotel in Romania. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, the owner of the brand, and Tresor Com, controlled by Neamtu Family in Brasov, signed in November the franchise contract for the new hotel. Radisson Blu Brasov will be located in the historical area, opposite the City Hall and will probably be rated 5 stars. The estimated 10 million Euros investment will conclude in a hotel unit with 105 rooms, restaurants, conference facilities, bar, SPA & fitness area, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tresor Com bought in 2015, from Telekom Romania, a building in central Brasov, in order to convert it into a hotel. In Romania the Carlson Rezidor Group operates the Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Bucharest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

MYIA KOSEI: \u201cThe beauty in the hearts of the Romanians is fascinating for me!\u201d
\n\"Miya<\/a>
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The C\u00e3rture<\/span><\/span>\u0219<\/span><\/span><\/span>ti Verona Tea House in Bucharest has been once again the witness of a love declaration. This was performed by the Japanese Myia Kosei that presented to the public a photo album dedicated to the Romanian historical region of Maramures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe color photos are like a theatre play of colors (\u2026) they relate to each other in a most subtle way, in order to create a wonderful show. <\/span><\/span>They compose poems. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Goethe used to say that they spring from the combination of the beauty of the nature and the human sense of the sight. I am largely attracted by the natural beauty and the beauty in humans\u2019 souls. Romanian people always make a wonderfully shaped composition\u201d \u2013 said Myia Kosei. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Virgil <\/span><\/span>\u0218<\/span><\/span><\/span>tefan Ni<\/span><\/span>\u021b<\/span><\/span><\/span>ulescu, editor in chief of Revista muzeelor appreciates that \u201cMyia Kosei is seduced by the scenery offered by the traditional man. He says that life in the villages of Maramures is changing and we should not force people embrace change just for the sake of it.\u201d Myia Kosei has been travelling in the country and photographing Romania for over 50 years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SIBIU \u2013 European Region of Gastronomy in 2019
\n\"Sibiu<\/a>
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The City of Sibiu in Romania and the South Egeean Region of Greece (that includes the islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Rodos and Patmos) were named the <\/span><\/span><\/span>European Regions of Gastronomy of 2019<\/span><\/span>. The title is given every year by the International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), with the support of several European Institutions. Its goal is to stimulate innovation in gastronomy and to encourage tourism.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Due to its new title of European Region of Gastronomy – Sibiul will host in 2019 several events related to local gastronomy. The benefits will expand to travel and education as well, several of the programmes planned promoting healthy food concepts and the responsible usage of food sources<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201d – said Astrid Fodor, Mayor of Sibiu.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

250 companies met at Romexpo
\n\"Romexpo<\/a>
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A new edition of the Romanian Travel Show took place at Romexpo complex in Bucharest at the end of November. Over 230 travel agencies and tour-operators from Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, India, Jordan, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, UK, Palestine, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Tunisia, South Africa, etc. presented their offers. Several City Councils in Romania and various representatives of Romanian cities presented their top attractions in: Bucharest, Piatra Neamt, Sibiu, Panciu, Sighisoara, Fagaras, Horezu, Techirghiol, Targoviste, Iasi etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mastercard launched welcometoBucharest
\n\"Mastercard<\/a>
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In the past six years Bucharest \u2013 The Capital City of Romania – has seen one of the fastest growths regarding travel visits, ranking 8th according to Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index 2016. The welcometoBucharest is a campaign valid till February 7th, 2017, and offers special benefits and surprizes to travellers that will use their Mastercard during the visit of the city. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201eThrough this campaign we wanted to include Bucharest on the map of the cities that offer modern card payment methods, in such a way that tourists know they can easily pay, simply and securely, when they visit us, using the most modern technologies, such as contactless.\u201d – said Cosmin Vladimirescu, Mastercard General Manager for Romania.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Using Mastercard partners all travellers to Bucharest will be able to benefit of free transfers from the airport to the hotels and back (through Uber), relevant discounts in travel related areas and much more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

INTERVIEW OF THE MONTH:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

MARIUS BAZAVAN: \u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span>The BACOLUX chain is growing slowly but strong!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The story started with a small unit in Craiova, followed by a tourist pension in Bu\u0219teni resort (Prahova Valley) and in 2011 two large hotels were added – Diana and Afrodita in the SPA resort of B\u0103ile Herculane. Today Bacolux is a hotel chain that ownes and offers about 1000 rooms on the Romanian travel market.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Marian Bazavan (53 years old), having over 30 years experience in the travel business, is the founder and owner of the chain. His sons Marius and Florin Bazavan, are the managers and business developers. In an interview for our magazine Marius said: \u201dthe story of Bacolux chain started having as its engine the wish to contribute in relaunching an important part of the local hotel industry, through our two hotels in B\u0103ile Herculane \u2013 a SPA and cure resort established by the Romans. Our aim is to form young managers and teams to perform and get to feel the taste of success. The Bacolux chain is growing slowly but strong. Now we concentrate on the present, but this does not mean that we do not already think at the next possible investments!\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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