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August 2011 - May 2012

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Title: Shortlist Date: December 15th 2011 Circulation: 523,665 PR Value: 54,525

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Title: Shortlist Date: December 15th 2011 Circulation: 523,665 PR Value: 54,525

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Title: Stella Magazine Date: December 18th 2011 Circulation: 471,894 PR Value: 7,843

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Title: Stella Magazine Date: December 18th 2011 Circulation: 471,894 PR Value: 7,843

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Title: Stella Magazine Date: December 18th 2011 Circulation: 471,894 PR Value: 7,843

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Title: Elle UK Online Date: 22nd December 2011 Unique Monthly Users: 51, 183

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Title: Elle UK Online Date: 22nd December 2011 Unique Monthly Users: 51, 183

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Title: Elle UK Online Date: 22nd December 2011 Unique Monthly Users: 51, 183

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Title: The Times Date: January 7th 2012 Circulation: 413,233 PR Value: 10,298

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Title: The Times Date: January 7th 2012 Circulation: 413,233 PR Value: 10,298

Title: The Times Date: January 7th 2012 Circulation: 413,233 PR Value: 10,298

Title: London Evening Standard Date: January 4th 2012 Circulation: 701,868 PR Value: 21,420


Title: URBANLOGIE Date: January 11th 2012 Circulation: 250,000

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11TH 2012

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With the countdown to the Olympics, London is witnessing the opening of several much anticipated hotel openings, including the opening of the Shangri-La in the Shard (occupying floors 34-52), with 202 rooms featuring panoramic views of the London skyline and the opening of the ME by Meli hotel designed by Foster + Partners, previously the site of the famous Marconi House and City Bank building in Aldwych and the opening of the Edition London (Berners Street). However, opening earlier (this month), is Belgraves the first transatlantic opening by Thompson Hotels and will feature a restaurant and bar by English chef Mark Hix. Housed within the former Sheraton Belgravia on Chesham Place, and is with 85 guestrooms featuring interior architecture and stylish design by Tara Bernerd blending traditional British hospitality with Thompsons American bohemian attitude. The hotel will include an 80-seat signature restaurant by celebrated Chef and food writer Mark Hix; with an off-piste menu inspired by his travels from around the world whilst Marks Bar will pay homage to his famous Soho bar as well as boasting a stylish cigar garden with commissioned artwork by British artist Mat Collishaw. Thompson Hotels is a portfolio of small, boutique urban hotels including the famed 60 Thompson in New York City, Hotel Sax in Chicago and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. The company has expanded extensively including: New York City including Gild Hall in the Financial District, Six Columbus in Midtown Manhattan, Thompson LES on the Lower East Side, Smyth in Tribeca, as well as Thompson Beverly Hills in Los Angeles and Donovan House in Washington, and Thompson Toronto. Starting bedroom rate at the Belgraves hotel will be from 336.

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Title: Irish Independent - Weekend Magazine Date: January 14th 2012 Circulation: 600,000 PR Value: 7,632.75

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Title: Stylist Date: January 18th 2012 Circulation: 426,396 PR Value: 68,520

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Title: Stylist Date: January 18th 2012 Circulation: 426,396 PR Value: 68,520

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Title: The Guardian Date: January 21st 2012 Circulation: 230,108 PR Value: 10,800.00

Title: The Guardian Date: January 21st 2012 Circulation: 230,108 PR Value: 10,800.00

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Title: The Sunday Times Date: January 22nd 2012 Circulation: 935,442 PR Value: 48,824.00

Title: The Sunday Times Date: January 22nd 2012 Circulation: 935,442 PR Value: 48,824.00

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Title: Conde Nast Traveller Online Date: January 30th 2012 Monthly Unique Users: 270,000 PR Value: 28,800

Title: Conde Nast Traveller Online Date: January 30th 2012 Monthly Unique Users: 270,000 PR Value: 28,800

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Title: Caterer and Hotelkeeper [Online] Date: February 21st 2012 !!!!!!!Unique Users: 240,987

ME London appoint Fabio Gallo as GM

Janet Harmer Tuesday 21 February 2012 16:07

ME London - set to launch in June 2012 - has appointed Fabio Gallo as general manager. Gallo has arrived at the 157-bedroom hotel from the Cadogan London, where he was general manager for five years. He has also worked as general manager at the Baglioni, director of sales and marketing at Grosvenor House and director of business development at the London Hilton on Park Lane. ME London will sit alongside the 581-bedroom Melia White House as the second hotel in London for the family-owned Spanish hotel group, Melia Hotels International. It is the fifth hotel to be launched worldwide to be branded under the contemporary, luxury ME banner. Situated on the Strand, the ME London has been designed by Foster + Partners and will feature two restaurants - including one to be run by a yet-to-be-announced outside operator, two bars, a 360-degree roof-top bar and a screening room. Gallo, who speaks four languages including Spanish, described ME London as the group's flagship hotel and an exciting new offering for the capital. "ME London and the building is firmly rooted in the cultural world - it was formally the Gaiety Theatre and then the first home of the BBC, Marconi House," he said. "Being passionate about photography and the arts, I am looking forward to realising a number of exciting collaborations to preserve ME London's rich heritage, whilst embracing the future'. Meli to open four star Innside Manchester Hotel this year >> Meli Hotels International to expand into the UK >> Sol Meli becomes Meli Hotels International >> By Janet Harmer

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Title: CODE Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 6,412 PR Value: 2,397

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Title: CODE Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 6,412 PR Value: 2,397

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Title: CODE Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 6,412 PR Value: 2,397

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Title: CODE Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 6,412 PR Value: 2,397

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Title: CODE Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 6,412 PR Value: 2,397

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Title: Sphere Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 70, 235 PR Value: 12, 299

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Title: Sphere Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 70, 235 PR Value: 12, 299

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Title: Sphere Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 70, 235 PR Value: 12, 299

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Title: Sphere Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 70, 235 PR Value: 12, 299

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Title: Sphere Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 70, 235 PR Value: 12, 299

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Title: Sphere Date: Spring 2012 Circulation: 70, 235 PR Value: 12, 299

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Title: Meze Date: March 2012 Circulation: 42,228 PR Value: 2,31

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Title: Meze Date: March 2012 Circulation: 42,228 PR Value: 2,31

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Title: Country and Town House Date: March 2012 Circulation: 60,000 PR Value: 1,125

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Title: Country and Town House Date: March 2012 Circulation: 60,000 PR Value: 1,125

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Title: Country and Town House Date: March 2012 Circulation: 60,000 PR Value: 1,125

Title: A Luxury Travel Blog Date: March 7th 2012 Monthly Unique Users: 50.000 PR Value: 2,760.00

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Title: The Guardian Date: March 16th 2012 Circulation: 215,988 PR Value: 6,750

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Title: The Guardian Date: March 16th 2012 Circulation: 215,988 PR Value: 6,750

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Title: The Guardian Date: March 16th 2012 Circulation: 215,988 PR Value: 6,750

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Title: Stylist Date: March 21st 2012 Circulation: 900,971 PR Value: 68,520

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Title: Stylist Date: March 21st 2012 Circulation: 900,971 PR Value: 68,520

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Title: Blue Tomato (Online) Date: March 28th 2012 Unique Users: 85,000 PR Value:!10,500

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New ME Hotel to Host Masterchef-esque Comp

ME London, a new five star, design-led hotel will be opening in July in Central Londons historic BBC Marconi building. This contemporary hotel has been designed by Foster + Partners, who are known for their work on the Stansted Airport, the Reichstag dome in Berlin, and Londons City Hall. ME London will feature 2 ground-floor restaurants, a ground-floor bar, as well as a Rooftop Club bar. In order to stick with their cutting-edge theme, the hotel has decided to take an extremely unconventional approach to hiring for one of the restaurants. Instead of bringing in some well-known celebrity chef, ME London has decided to host their own version of MasterChef to find a new culinary superstar; the challenge is called ME.N.U. While this competition will be nowhere near as intense as the show, it will be just as exciting. Whats at stake? A full-time position in the kitchen of a new, high-profile restaurant. The winner of the competition will be sent to North America for a fully-paid two-week training programme. In order to qualify, contestants must simply submit a short video explaining their passion for food. It must be submitted anytime between March 12th and April 12th. From those videos, it will be narrowed down to a group of eight final contestants, who will be asked to prepare dishes, live, for a panel of experienced and influential judges. The most talented three will be invited for interviews and additional skills tests in order to help the judges pick a winner. So readers; if you feel like you have what it takes to be a full-time chef at a new, innovative restaurant, dont let this opportunity slip by. Get those camcorders out, and send your videos in. You can submit them and find more information here https://www.challengemelondon.com/index.html. Good luck! And may the best chef win.

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Title: ES Magazine Date: 30th March 2012 Circulation: 702,806 PR Value: 12,600

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Title: ES Magazine Date: 30th March 2012 Circulation: 702,806 PR Value: 12,600

Title: Fluid London (Online) Date: March 30th 2012 Unique Users: 178,000

Win A Job As A Chef For A New London Restaurant

With all of the high ratings attached with cookery shows and Masterchef-style cook-offs, it's hardly surprising that the catering world is looking to create its own competition to capitalise on this type of recruitment trend. First up is ME. No, not me-me, Alwynne Gwilt, but luxury hotel chain, ME by Meli, the flagship ME London hotel by Meli, opening on the Strand in the West End this summer, with spectacular views across the River Thames (as seen in the artist's impression above). Meli already reside in London at The Meli White House near Regent's Park - home to Spanish restaurant, L'Albufera, as well as The Place restaurant - but this Thames-side venture will be the first under the ME by Meli banner. ME by Meli hope to find one chef for its new restaurant from the general public, based purely on the candidate's vociferous appetite for all things culinary and competition.

How to win a job as a chef at the new Thames-side London restaurant

Between now and 12th April, anyone - read: you, me, even your Nan - can submit a video to the ME website explaining why you should be shortlisted and why you're passionate about food. Eight lucky people will be chosen to go onto the next round during which you'll cook for a panel of judges, including Fabio Gallo, the ME London GM, and Jon Yantin of the The One Group. The winner gets a full time position in the kitchens of the restaurant at ME along with a fully-paid two-week training course in North America. So, the question is: do you have what it takes to become the next star of the culinary world? If so, head to www.challenge-melondon.com You may want to investigate the standard of cuisine that you'll be expected to cook for the judges, so be smart and take a visit to the Meli Spanish restaurant, L'Albufera. Book a table simply by using the booking form below. Research has never been this fun. Good luck!

Title: Big Hospitality (Online) Date: March 29th 2012 Unique Users: 69,531

ME London asks chefs to submit Masterchef-style video to land commis role

Spanish hotel brand Melia is hoping to find a commis chef for its new ME London hotel by asking potential candidates to submit a Masterchef-style video of themselves in which they can demonstrate their passion for food.

A commis chef who wows judges in their video could work in the kitchen for the new restaurant at Melia's ME London hotel The 173-bedroom hotel, which will open on The Strand this July, has started a major recruitment drive for staff with the unusual method of a video CV being used to find one new member of the kitchen team. To enter the ME.N.U challenge, chefs will need to submit a short video of themselves explaining their passion for food by 12 April 2012. From the submitted entries, eight hopefuls will be chosen to prepare dishes live for a panel of judges that will include ME London's new general manager Fabio Gallo, the hotel's head of HR Robert Dunning, Jon Yanti of recruitment company The One Group and Springboard chief executive Ann Pierce. Judges will shortlist three candidates who will be invited for an official interview and final skills tests before a winner is chosen. The finalist will not only win a full-time job in the kitchen at ME London but will also be sent to the US to take part in a two-week training programme. Gallo said: Core to the ME brand is the notion that each hotel should engage with the unique character of its surrounding city. What better way to ensure that our hotel is infused with a vibe that is truly London than to throw open this opportunity to ambitious and talented locals? To enter the ME.N.U challenge and submit a video click here

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Title: BA Highlife Date: April 2012 Circulation: 117,258 PR Value: 5,126.25

Title: BA Highlife Date: April 2012 Circulation: 117,258 PR Value: 5,126.25

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Title: House & Garden [Hotels by Design] Date: May 2012 Circulation: 127, 311 PR Value: 6,688. 88

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Title: House & Garden [Hotels by Design] Date: May 2012 Circulation: 127, 311 PR Value: 6,688. 88

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Title: New style Date: April 2012 Circulation: 20,000 PR Value: 3,750.00

Title: New style Date: April 2012 Circulation: 20,000 PR Value: 3,750.00

Title: New style Date: April 2012 Circulation: 20,000 PR Value: 3,750.00

Title: London Evening Standard Date: 12th April 2012 Circulation: 702,022 PR Value: 48,195

Title: MyDaily.co.uk Date: 13th April 2012 Monthly Unique Users: 750,000

The hot list: A new wave of hotels hits London

Thanks to two rather big events taking place in London this year, 2012 is definitely the capital's time to shine. While the city is already jam-packed with world-famous hotels, the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics have sparked a rapid increase in new developments all over the place, from Regent's Street to the East End. Take a look below to find out more about the newest names in London.

Hotel: The Wellesley, opening November 2012 Where: Knightsbridge USP: 1920s art deco meets city sleek decor. Sip on cocktails in the Jazz Bar or light up in The Cigar Room before heading to one of the 36 decadent bedrooms - or perhaps even the Penthouse Suite - for a good night's sleep. We're talking six star luxury here. What's the damage: No word yet but our guess is this Hyde Park Corner location will put it in the pricey bracket.

Hotel: ME London, opening July 2012 Where: The Strand USP: Designed by Foster + Partners, this contemporary hotel is the latest project from the Spanish hotel group, Melia Hotels International. It's 157 bedrooms will make it a popular stop off for tourists this Summer, but we'll be heading to the rooftop bar for some of the best views of the city. What's the damage: The prices haven't yet been released but we're expecting reasonable rates for a central location.

The hotel: Belgraves, now open Where: Belgravia - a stone's throw away from Sloane Square USP: The Thompson group have recently opened their latest hotel, aimed to be "a second home for guests and glitterati alike" and with its SW1 location, there's a chance you'll bump into some of the most glamorous guests in London. It boasts a chic, sleek style with subtle hints of cosiness (roaring fires, patterned rugs, comfy sofas) and foodies will be happy with the in-house restaurant - Hix Belgravia. What's the damage: King Deluxe Rooms are around 260 a night.

The hotel: The Ampersand, now open Where: South Kensington USP: There are 111 bedrooms here, but it has retained a boutique hotel feel with quirky, colourful decor and luxe rooms inspired by the local area - from the Royal Albert Hall to Chelsea Gardens. Our favourite feature? The cellar-turned-restaurant, Apero, which serves up Mediterranean treats daily. What's the damge: Double rooms start at 125 a night and range up to 245 for a Deluxe Studio.

Title: The Handbook [Online] Date: 18th April 2012 Monthly Unique Users: 200,000

This summer ME London is set to shake up Londons high-end hotel scene when it opens on The Strand in July overlooking Somerset House. Having taken over the historic BBC Marconi building, ME will be the UK flagship hotel for the ME by Meli brand and will be designed by Foster + Partners. Were talking 157 rooms and suites plus a luxurious two floor suite that opens onto the roof terrace in the turret of the building. There will be two restaurants and a bar on the ground floor - including the first British incarnation of Steakhouse concept STK and theres also a partially-covered rooftop terrace bar boasting fantastic 180 degree panoramic views of the capital. Each guest's stay will be orchestrated by a dedicated Aura Experience Manager (AEM). The name of the game, we suspect, is tapping into your inner psyche so ME knows what you want before you do. And yes that includes securing you the hottest tickets in town and knowing you like a salted caramel choccie on your pillow. ME has just finished the first stage in an X-Factor style ME.N.U. challenge for a full time position in the kitchen beginning with a fully-paid two-week training programme in North America. Contestants submitted a short video of themselves explaining their passion for food. Eight hopefuls will be chosen to prepare dishes live before a panel of judges. There will also be recruitment events for front-of-house, supervisor and management roles with successful applicants invited to attend a ME Factor talent day 23-27 April. Meli Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca and is one of the worlds largest resort hotel chains. There are currently ME Hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, Cancun, Cabo with and a ME Vienna set to open in 2013. Launching July

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Title: Square meal Date: April 2012 Circulation: 55, 000 PR Value: 1, 875. 00

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Title: Square meal Date: April 2012 Circulation: 55, 000 PR Value: 1, 875. 00

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Title: The Irish Times [Saturday magazine] Date: 14th April 2012 Circulation: 100, 951 PR Value: 4, 177. 00

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Title: Viajeros [Spain] Date: 25th April 2012 Circulation: 45,000 PR Value: 1,624

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Title: IT Business Net [Online] Date: 02nd May 2012 Monthly Unique Users: 250,000

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Title: First Coat News [Online] Date: 2nd May 2012 Unique Monthly Users: 750,000

Title: Hotel Chatter [Online] Date: 8th May 2012

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Title: Urbanologie [Online] Date: 10th May 2012 Unique Users per Month:250,000

THURSDAY MAY 10TH 2012

RECOMMENDED
NEW!DINING!ROOMS

Almost every month it seems that there is a new hotel opening somewhere in London with a delectable variety of new dining options. Opening from the May 28th for reservations is Il Ristorante (at the Bulgari Hotel, Knightsbridge) with Head Chef Robin Pepin (previously at Alain Ducasses Italian restaurant La Trattoria, Monaco). Expect a menu of contemporary Italian food with a focus on seasonal, sustainably sourced produce. The sleek silver-themed interior seeks to evoke the the glamour of the Dolce Vita era complete with Bulgari cutlery.

Title: Urbanologie [Online] Date: 10th May 2012 Unique Users per Month:250,000

Across town (on the corner of Aldwych and the Strand) and scheduled to open in July is the (Foster & Partners designed) ME hotel by Melia (formerly the old BBC Marconi building) featuring the first non-US outpost of New York (female friendly) steakhouse STK. There is also a roof top bar and terrace with panoramic views across London (pictured).

Also opening is the Potting Shed (at the newly refurbished Dorset Square Hotel) serving up English brasserie style cuisine using (of course) locally sourced and seasonal produce. The hotel started Tim & Kit Kemps successful Firmdale collection (which now has seven hotels in London and The Crosby Hotel in New York City). As previously featured the opening of the Caf Royal (part of the The Set collection) will include the exquisitely restored Grill Room (restaurant) and the Domino Room and will be opening in time for the London Olympics. Missing out on the Olympics will be the anticipated opening of the London Edition, with the refurbishment of the grade ll listed former Berners Hotel in Fitzrovia by Ian Schrager and Marriott International. Andre Balazs, the owner of some of most iconic hotels (The Mercer in New York, Chateau Marmont etc.) is set to also launch a property in London to open next year. Situated on the site of the old fire station on Chiltern Street (Marylebone) and rumored to include an outpost of the popular (American bistro style) meatpacking district eaterie The Standard Grill.

Title: Wallpaper* Date: June issue Circulation: 105, 328 AVE: 19,167

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Title: Wallpaper* [Online] Date: 10th May 2012 Unique Users per Month: 680,000 PR Value: 159,600

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Title: Wallpaper* [Online] Date: 10th May 2012 Unique Users per Month: 680,000 PR Value: 159,600

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Title: Wallpaper* [Online] Date: 10th May 2012 Unique Users per Month: 680,000 PR Value: 159,600

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Title: Wallpaper* [Online] Date: 10th May 2012 Unique Users per Month: 680,000 PR Value: 159,600

Title: ES Magazine Date: 18th May 2012 PR Value: 50,400 Circulation: 695,400

Title: ES Magazine Date: 18th May 2012 PR Value: 50,400 Circulation: 695,400

Title: London Evening Standard [Online] Date: 18th May 2012 PR Value: 287,000 Unique Monthly Users: 2,200.000

Title: London Evening Standard [Online] Date: 18th May 2012 PR Value: 287,000 Unique Monthly Users: 2,200.000

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Title: The Times LUXX Date: 20th May 2012 Circulation: 393,187 PR Value: 14,625

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Title: The Times LUXX Date: 20th May 2012 Circulation: 393,187 PR Value: 14,625

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Title: The Times LUXX Date: 20th May 2012 Circulation: 393,187 PR Value: 14,625

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Title: The Times LUXX Date: 20th May 2012 Circulation: 393,187 PR Value: 14,625

Title: Telegraph Ultratravel Date: Summer 2012 PR Value: 12,807.45 Circulation: 576,790

Title: Telegraph Ultratravel Date: Summer 2012 PR Value: 12,807.45 Circulation: 576,790

Title: Food & Travel Date: June 2012 PR Value: 3,337.50 Circulation: 25,000

Title: Food & Travel Date: June 2012 PR Value: 3,337.50 Circulation: 25,000

Title: InStyle Date: June 2012 PR Value: 10,076.50 Circulation: 176,000

Title: InStyle Date: June 2012 PR Value: 10,076.50 Circulation: 176,000

Title: Sunday Times Travel Magazine Date: June 2012 Editorial Value: 10,425 Circulation: 68,097

Title: Sunday Times Travel Magazine Date: June 2012 Editorial Value: 10,425 Circulation: 68,097

Title: Sunday Times Travel Magazine Date: June 2012 Editorial Value: 10,425 Circulation: 68,097

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