Luxury Living.

(From Gulf Construction)

More than 180 projects and 60 years later, WATG continues to consolidate its growing design empire and live up to its mission of redefining luxury destinations across the globe

N the 60 years of its existence, Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG) has been redefining luxury in some of the best hotels and resorts across the globe and living up to its mission of creating successful destinations

As a leading international design consultant for the hospitality, leisure and entertainment industries, WATG has not just been designing buildings but has been scripting opportunities for people to find rejuvenation, recreation, romance, excitement, escape, and enrichment in these enchanting settings

The practice, which has been involved in more than 180 projects across the globe, has built up a global design empire with offices worldwide by believing in being present where the action is. With the construction sector in the Middle East showing enormous promise, WATG is looking at getting closer to the action by opening up new offices in the area. Senior vice president and executive director John Elliott will be heading up a new front line office in Abu Dhabi in the near future

The practice is certainly no newcomer to the region, having been actively involved in the design of various projects in more than 13 countries throughout the Middle East and Africa

"Hotels should be the most cost-efficient factories in the world, and also be capable to stage sets. Finding the balance results in a dream performance and a successful hotel," says Elliott