The Brando Recognized On Travel + Leisure It List 2015

TETIAROA, French Polynesia, Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brando, an exquisite luxury resort on French Polynesia's breathtakingly beautiful private atoll of Tetiaroa, composed of a dozen idyllic islets surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles north of Tahiti, has been named to the Travel + Leisure It List 2015, the publication's 10^th annual editors' choice awards for best new hotels around the globe. 

The Brando, which opened July 1, 2014, is among 43 properties that made it on to this highly esteemed list. Selected by Travel + Leisure editors, this annual list of hotels that are transforming their destinations, is available at http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/it-list-the-best-new-hotels and is featured in the March issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands February 14, 2015.

"We are thrilled to be selected for this prestigious list," said Silvio Bion, General Manager, The Brando. "Thank you to the editors of Travel + Leisure for this honor. It's a testament to our talented staff who provide exemplary service to our guests and deliver extraordinary experiences at The Brando every day."

For additional information on The Brando, please visit www.thebrando.com.

About The Brando
The Brando is an exquisite luxury resort on French Polynesia's breathtakingly beautiful private atoll of Tetiaroa—an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles north of Tahiti. The Brando was inspired by Marlon Brando's original vision to create a venture of sustainable development that resonates with visitors and fosters opportunities to get to know both the place and people of French Polynesia.  With access by Air Tetiaroa, the resort is a pioneering model of sustainable technology with sea water air-conditioning and renewable energies and offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. The all-inclusive resort features 35 deluxe villas each with its own private beach area and plunge pool, restaurants showcasing Polynesian and French cuisine, a luxurious Polynesian spa, a lagoon-view bar, beach bar, pool, organic garden, library, pearl shop, boutique, water sports, and an Ecostation. The Brando is a founding member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity and excellence. The Brando is also a Virtuoso Preferred Resort.

About Pacific Beachcomber
With more than 25 years experience in the French Polynesian tourism market, 678 hotel rooms and 210 cabins, Pacific Beachcomber, S.C. is the country's largest luxury hotel and cruise operator.  In addition to The Brando, Pacific Beachcomber operates seven award-winning resorts: InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, the Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora, the Maitai Rangiroa, and the Maitai Lapita Huahine (www.tahitiresorts.intercontinental.com and www.hotelmaitai.com). Pacific Beachcomber also operates the luxury small-ship cruise line, Paul Gauguin Cruises, which includes the 332-guest m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 88-guest m/v Tere Moana.

U.S. Media Contact:
Vanessa Bloy
The Brando
425-440-6255
[email protected]

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