Travel Tuesday: A Look Inside 4 Magnificent Megève Chalets
Travel Tuesday: A.M.A Selections expands in Courchevel, Megève, Val d’Isère and Méribel
A.M.A Selections’ new booking platform is tailored to the discerning traveller, enhancing the traditional ‘browse and book’ model
The most innovative luxury property rental booking platform on the market has introduced a world first online experience for discerning travellers this winter. A.M.A Selections first unveiled a sophisticated alternative to Airbnb in June 2022 to provide a seamless service to high-net-worth individuals, and has now expanded its presence in Courchevel, Megève, Val d’Isère and Méribel, strengthening its existing winter offering.
Chalet Combloux Megeve
A.M.A Selections’ prestigious portfolio of winter properties showcases the most sought-after chalets and apartments in the French Alps, a curated collection of luxury homes in romantic European cities such as Paris, Florence and Sienna, and some of the most impressive villas in the winter-sun hot spots along the Costa Del Sol. As well as having access to the top 1% of professionally managed properties, guests can take advantage of a prestigious restaurant and activities reservation service and a digital concierge as part of a single seamless booking experience.
Unlike review-based models where owners can upload their own homes, all of A.M.A Selections’ properties are selected and vetted by trusted, luxury property experts – with the recent addition of eight new destinations including the French Alps, totalling 1000 properties in 100+ locations throughout Europe. Meeting the demand for a refined, consistent and holistic luxury version of Airbnb, A.M.A Selections invites guests to explore a single, content-rich platform, complete with an advanced user dashboard, custom, shareable trip itinerary and curated, destination-focused editorial that offers instant escapism.
La Leontine Megeve
In addition to being able to create and share multiple property wish lists, book and pay for properties and services and access up-to-date loyalty credit, the pioneering platform includes:
Digitalized concierge service
With over 70% of A.M.A Selections’ guests booking additional services during their stay, A.M.A Selections’ industry-leading technology provides a comprehensive solution that goes beyond the conventional property rental offering. With the assistance of the A.M.A Selections in-house concierge team, guests can request services, recommendations and share their trip itinerary with friends and family directly from their account.
From a private chef dinner and dog sledding to snowshoeing excursions and private flights over Mont Blanc, guests can enjoy world-class experiences for an unforgettable stay.
Innovative, automated trip itinerary
An unprecedented feature, the custom, automated trip itinerary allows discerning travellers to tailor their holiday like never before. Proprietary technology allows guests to easily access, monitor, modify and share their trip itinerary directly from their account.
Property matching
Chalet Marie Megeve
Current mainstream booking platforms require users to do their own search through an overwhelming inventory of properties. In contrast, A.M.A Selections’ users can be assisted by an in-house reservation agent who matches guests to the home that best suits their occasion and criteria. This is done through a custom link that is sent directly to the user account, presenting the curated selection of property options.
Curated lifestyle content
From the hottest après-ski spots in the French Alps to the most charming Christmas markets in Paris, A.M.A Selections’ guests have access to curated, insider guides. Location-based editorial content and recommendations are integrated into the platform, allowing guests to seamlessly request reservations and tailor their trip itinerary accordingly.
Streamlined communication
“Organization is key when tailoring a guest stay. With previous instances of over 100 emails exchanged per client for a 7-night stay, we made
it a priority to reimagine the way our guests and our team communicate.” Says Andrea Saliu, Cofounder. Guests can message their reservation agent and dedicated concierge directly through the platform to avoid dated, disorganized email threads. The platform automatically labels and organizes messages with high efficiency. This feature allows for streamlined communication while maintaining a personal touch, fundamental to the A.M.A Selections experience.
An aspirational, refined interface
“We believe our guest’s experience begins the moment they visit our website which is why we’ve designed the A.M.A Selections platform to be a destination in itself.” Says Mariek Anselme, Cofounder. The platform’s refined, modern design keeps in-line with the brand’s identity and offers an intuitive, user-friendly experience powered by a high-tech, high-touch approach. “We’re thrilled to be introducing A.M.A Selections’ to the winter traveller. While the short-term rental space has rapidly evolved in recent years with the likes of Airbnb, its high end sector has remained largely untouched. A.M.A Selections has reimagined the booking experience for the luxury traveller, presenting a first for the industry – a bespoke booking platform that meets the exacting standards of the high net worth client”. Says Mariek Anselme, Co-Founder.
A.M.A Selections remains committed to digital innovation in the luxury travel space, and will continue to pioneer industry-leading technology over the coming years.
