Raising Brand Standards

& Luxury Throughout the

Hospitality Industry

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 Meeting Agenda

 Who is Koni Corporation?

 Our current customers
 How we work with our corporate partners
 Our range of value add solutions
 Solution gallery

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 Introduction

Koni Corporation was founded by Koni Kim in 1998. Koni

has been servicing the hospitality industry since 1977.

• Leading minority woman owned supplier of soft

goods.
• Offering products of exceptional design, quality and
value.
• You can find the Koni signature products in upscale
hotels worldwide.

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 About Koni

 Born in Seoul Korea

 Came to the US in 1968, graduated
Master of Arts degree from UCLA
 Created KoniArt, an interior design
company, in 1976
 Merged with Southwest Quilting to
form KOJO Worldwide in 1989
 Began Koni Corporation in 1998

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 Design Innovations

 Duvet Ensemble
– Westin Heavenly Bed
– Sheraton Sweet Sleeper
 Sheet Duvet
 Laminated Shades
 Bed Scarf
 Peek-a-Boo Shower Curtain
 3,000 Koni Designed Fabric Patterns
– Most wide width for seamless construction
 Softouch Towels and Robes

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 In-House Services

More Luxury, Less Money & Fast Turnarounds

 Reduced cost
– Koni is a vertical company that is a
designer and converter of fabrics,
which save money by eliminating
the middle man.
– Brand specified fabrics can be
custom designed for added
savings.

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 Focused Customer Service

 On time delivery, within

budget
 Providing the most long
lasting, and easy to
maintain bed coverings
and draperies
 Timeless fabric designs
and in-house design
services

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 Manufacturing Locations

 Manufacturing partner has 30 years experience and

over 500,000 Sq. Ft. of space

With manufacturing locations in:

 Rosarito, Mexico
 Chetumal, Mexico
 Campeche, Mexico
 Temex, Mexico
 Toronto, Canada

Convenient Proximity to Your Properties

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 Products & Services

 Bed Coverings
 Window treatments
 Fabrics
 Designer Bed Linens
 Pillows & Covers
 Shower Curtains
 Bath Accessories
 Re-Upholstery
 Drapery Installation

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 Endless Possibilities

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 Partial Customer List

 Starwood  Caesars Harrah's

– Westin  Choice
– Sheraton – Clarion
– W – Comfort Inn
 Hilton – Sleep Inn
– Doubletree – Quality Inn
– Embassy Suites – Comfort Suites
– Hilton Garden Inn – Mainstay Suites
– Hilton International – Econolodge
– Flamingo Hilton – Roadway Inn
 Marriott – Cambria Suites
– Marriott International  Accor Group
– Ritz Carlton – Motel 6
– JW Marriott – Sofitel
– Residence Inn  Wyndham International
– Fairfield Inn  Loews
– Springhill Suites  Intercontinental Hotel Group
– Courtyard by Marriott – Holiday Inn Express
 MGM Mirage – Holiday Inn
– Treasure Island – Staybridge Suites
– Bellagio  Omni
 Indian Gaming  Premier Resorts
– Pechanga  Best Western International
– Inn at the Mountain God  Mandarin Oriental
– Sycuan  Radisson
– Barona  Hyatt

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 Casinos to Name a Few

Las Vegas
Las Vegas & Biloxi

Las Vegas

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 Duvet that Changed an Industry

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 Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed

Brand Enhancing Soft Goods

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 Omni

Brand Enhancing Soft Goods

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 Doubletree

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 Embassy Suites

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 Velocity

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 Koni’s Success
in Latin America

Intercontinental Bed (Grupo Real)

Intercontinental West Miami

Intercontinental Tegucigalpa
Intercontinental San Pedro Sula
Intercontinental Managua
Intercontinental San Salvador
Intercontinental San Jose CR
Intercontinental Guatemala

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Marriott Hotel - Tegucigalpa
Marriott Hotel - Panama
Marriott Hotel - Puerto Vallarta
Courtyard - Santiago
Marriott Hotel - Puebla
Courtyard - San Jose
Marriott Hotel - Los Sueños
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Koni’s Success
in Latin America
Marriott Latin America
Marriott Hotel - Cancun Casa Magna
Marriott Hotel - Buenos Aires
Courtyard - Isla Verde Beach Resort
Marriott Hotel - San Juan
Marriott Hotel - Guatemala
Courtyard - Santo Domingo
JW Marriott - Caracas
Courtyard - Monterrey
Marriott Hotel - Santiago
Marriott Hotel - San Jose
Marriott Hotel - Los Sueños
Marriott Hotel - Frenchman's Reef
JW Marriott - Cancun
Courtyard - Miramar - Puerto Rico
JW Marriott - Mexico City
Marriott Hotel - Grand Cayman
Marriott Hotel - Curacao
JW Marriott - Quito *
Marriott Hotel - St. Kitts
JW Marriott - Rio de Janeiro
JW Marriott - Lima
RHR - Sao Paulo
Marriott Hotel - Aruba
Fairfield Inn - Monterrey
 Matching Corporate Mandates

 AMResorts  Koni Corporation

– Brand loyalty is Key
– ROI opportunities
– New “fresh” looks,
create the AM
Resorts standard
room ensemble per
ownership level
– Enhanced guest
experience, for all
resorts
– Product distinction
– ROI solutions that
add value to your
“guest experience”
– Innovative designs
become reality
– Customer service
from design to
installation

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 Our Value Add to AM Resorts

 Easily create different levels of

bedding customized to your needs
and branding
 Create unique “lifestyle programs”
 Close relationships with various
manufactures and mills
 Past success with resort design
teams
 Your one stop solution provider

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 Our Value Add to AM Resorts

 Website
 Instructional Collateral
 Specifications
 Care Instructions

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 Our team is your team!

 Provide understanding of AM Resorts

Programs and Specifications
 Educate at property level
 North America based team
– USA
– Latin America and Mexico
– Canada

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 Bed Covers of Distinction

A Brand Enhancing Invitation to Your Guests

The Duvet The Decorative Throw

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 Beds of Distinction

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 Beds of Distinction

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 Embroidered Pillows

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 Sheet Duvet

Another Koni Innovation

The comfort and luxury of a duvet, with the functionality of

traditional triple sheeting.

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 Designer Linens

Caress Your Guest in Koni’s Layers of Luxury

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 Shower Curtains

Innovations that Your Guests Notice

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 Softouch Towels

The Touch of Luxury

Softouch Towels are

Healthier, Stronger, Softer
and More Absorbent than
Standard Cotton Towels

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 Robes & Slippers

Pamper Your Guests

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 The Spa

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 Window Treatments

 French Pleated or Ripple Fold draperies

 Roman or Roller shades
 Millennium Hardware
 Solar Shades

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 Solar Shades

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 Your Other Profit Center

Your Guests Want to Take Their Experience Home…So Let Them

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What Can Koni Corporation Do For You?

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