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With 14 luxury and upper upscale hotels in prime locations between London, Manchester and Guildford, The Edwardian Group is a major player in England’s high-end hotel scene.  The group’s renovation of The May Fair in London with its array of specialty suites, each with a distinctive design, and its offer of Private Wings, has demonstrated... View Article

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Maybourne Hotel Group may only have three properties, all in London, but its hotels are each considered iconic and expansion may finally be in the cards.  In one of the world’s most competitive cities for luxury accommodations, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Alden joined Editor-in-Chief Douglas Gollan for afternoon tea at The Connaught where he discussed... View Article

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A decade ago Preferred Hotel Group, a sales and marketing group representing independent luxury and upper upscale hotels was considered by many in the travel industry a lost cause.  Members were leaving.  Others said that advances in technology had made the model irrelevant.  Enter travel industry legend John Ueberroth (brother of the former Major League... View Article

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Last week Orient-Express surprised the travel industry when it changed its name. During a meeting with Editor-in-Chief Douglas Gollan in London Belmond Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Ralph Aruzza explained why the new name holds a World of beautiful possibilities. Elite Traveler: When did the idea of a name change start and why?  Ralph Aruzza: We’ve... View Article

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Pierre Denis is the CEO of Jimmy Choo. He talks to Elite Traveler about the brand’s vision, expansion plans and its brand ambassador, Nicole Kidman. Elite Traveler: Can you please tell us about your background? Pierre Denis: I’ve been happily working for LVMH for over 20 years. I’ve been with Jimmy Choo for a year... View Article

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Elite Traveler meets Adam Twidell, CEO and Founder of PrivateFly. Elite Traveler: What is PrivateFly? Adam Twidell: PrivateFly is a global booking platform for private jet charter flights. Connecting customers with available aircraft, PrivateFly makes it much quicker and more transparent to compare and book private jet charter flights. ET: Where did the idea come from? AT: As... View Article

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Elite Traveler recently spoke to Chew Tai Lu, VP Product Innovation for Singapore Airlines. Elite Traveler: As you may know, Elite Traveler is the only BPA Audited publication to go onto private jets worldwide. Our readers are clients that travel first class long haul and then take a private jet.  Can you please tell us... View Article

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Elite Traveler: Can you please introduce yourself? Olivier Besson: Originally, I was an automotive engineer, passionate about high performance metals. I spent 3 years in Laos then move to Hong Kong to partner with a Technology Company. I decided to combine my passion of yachting and engineering, and create an exclusive private yachting dealership and... View Article

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Elite Traveler: Please give us a bit of insight on your background. Thibaut de Montvalon: I joined Beneteau group two years ago. Sailing and Yachting have been a passion of mine since I was a child. I started out an engineer in my teens then I moved to various roles in the industry, including sales.... View Article

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Mark Edleson is president of Alila Hotels and Resorts. He talks to Elite Traveler about market changes in Bali and the brand’s focus over the next five years. Elite Traveler: Please let us know about the market changes in Bali. Mark Edleson: Bali has been a popular destination for Australians and Europeans. It has now... View Article

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Sass & Bide is an Australian women’s fashion label founded by Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jayne Clark. Heidi talks to Elite Traveler about how the brand started, the label’s concept and what’s in store for the future. ET: Can you please give us some background on Sass & Bide? Heidi Middleton: I met my partner (Sass)... View Article

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Stephen Webster is the founder of his eponymous global luxury jewelry brand, Stephen Webster, which has stores in London, Beverly Hills, Moscow, St Petersburg, Kiev and Vienna. He talks to Elite Traveler about his business’s presence in Asia and celebrity clients. Elite Traveler:  What is Stephen Webster doing in Asia?
 
 Stephen Webster: I don’t think we... View Article

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