The CEO Magazine • 22nd December 2020

VistaJet Private World is a place of tranquillity, safety and excellence

Privacy and safety have become synonymous with 2020 – sparking a movement of protocols, premium hygiene and attentiveness. From hotels installing bipolar ionisation technology to help neutralise viruses to restaurants distancing tables and maximising delivery services, no business has gone unscathed.

The CEO Magazine • 22nd December 2020

Quintessentially uncovers key trends in the luxury sector

The Quintessentially Group, founded in London as a concierge service two decades ago, has grown into a global lifestyle management operation, with clientele including Marriott International, Cartier and Lamborghini.

The CEO Magazine • 27th August 2020

Belinda Shillcock, Regional Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent Southeast Asia

Belinda Shillcock loves what she does. For two decades, the avid traveller has worked her way through the industry covering diverse roles and exotic destinations.

The CEO Magazine • 19th August 2020

Swiss wine: Experience a tasting at one of Europe’s oldest vineyards

From medieval fortresses to 18th-century cellars, Switzerland Tourism is aiming to highlight the nation’s lesser-known winery experiences.

The CEO Magazine • 19th August 2020

South African wine: How the sector is working to reclaim its future

The hardships of 2020 further highlight South Africa’s determination to save, support and secure the future of its thriving wine industry.

The CEO Magazine • 4th August 2020

Health and safety are the new focal points of the future hotel experience

Safety has always been an important aspect of hotel operations; now it’s at the centre of the luxury experience.

The CEO Magazine • 3rd August 2020

JW Marriott announces A$35 million rebrand of Gold Coast hotel

Close to beautiful beaches and within easy access of the hinterland, the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa will present a new standard of luxury to travellers.

The CEO Magazine • 3rd August 2020

Arcadia Expeditions: Travelling with a sense of purpose

From sitting around a camp fire in Turkmenistan to learning about Rudyard Kipling in India; storytellers David Adams and David Mannix are breathing new life into tour travel.

The CEO Magazine • 28th July 2020

Preiper Luxe is elevating Spain’s luxury hotel segment

The most exclusive collection of luxury hotels in Spain is now reopening. Known for its natural beauty, pintxos, history and warm hospitality, Spain is a country that offers some of the best and most memorable travel experiences.

The CEO Magazine • 24th July 2020

New luxury hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko opens in Japan

The new Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel is situated in the mountain region of Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the natural environment interlaces with historic traditions.

The CEO Magazine • 23rd July 2020

Qatar Executive now lets you book VIP jets at a flat hourly rate

Qatar Airways’ private charter arm is aiming to simplify jet travel in a time of great uncertainty and anxiety surrounding tourism.

The CEO Magazine • 21st July 2020

Raffles Bali is the perfect getaway for romance or wellbeing

Situated away from the crowded streets, Raffles Bali has 32 private pool villas that offer luxury, romantic fine dining and a focus on wellbeing.

The CEO Magazine • 15th July 2020

Sleep under the stars and moon in Switzerland with Million Stars Hotel

From a mountainside gondola to a penthouse terrace on Lake Zurich, Switzerland Tourism’s new hotel concept aims to showcase the lesser-known parts of the nation.

The CEO Magazine • 3rd July 2020

Regional Australia is set to significantly grow in the next 12 months

Overseas visitor arrivals in Australia dropped by 60% in March, compared to the same month in 2019, with every state and territory recording devastating falls, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The CEO Magazine • 26th June 2020

AMAALA airport takes inspiration from its dramatic desert environment

AMAALA, an integrated resort across three sites on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, has revealed plans for a new international airport – inspired by the optical illusion of a desert mirage. “A gateway to AMAALA, visitors will be greeted by personalised experiences from the moment they step off the plane,” AMAALA CEO Nicholas Naples says. “From design to personalisation, this will be no ordinary airport. “Immersed in the spirit of AMAALA, the airport will create an environment that em

The CEO Magazine • 17th February 2020

Inspirational women: Lessons from leaders at the top of their industry

Sunday 8 March is International Women’s Day (IWD). It’s a day of celebration and recognition, as well as reflection. This year’s 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual, which aims to highlight that “an equal world is an enabled world”.

The CEO Magazine • 19th December 2019

Avani Hotels & Resorts reveals its point of difference

Avani Hotels & Resorts, one of Asia’s fastest-growing upscale brands, recently celebrated its continuing expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets. The occasion took place at Sydney’s Firedoor restaurant. The night’s menu, crafted by Executive Chef and Good Food Guides Citi Chef of the Year Lennox Hastie, featured blue mackerel, blood plum and celtuce, and octopus, smoked tomato and nduja as entrees, followed by mains of Murray cod, charred cabbage and pil pil, and and Wagyu rump ca

The CEO Magazine • 19th December 2019

Avani Hotels & Resorts reveals its point of difference

Avani Hotels & Resorts, one of Asia’s fastest-growing upscale brands, recently celebrated its continuing expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets. The occasion took place at Sydney’s Firedoor restaurant.

The CEO Magazine • 9th December 2019

Deepak Ohri: the dreamer who transformed Bangkok’s hospitality scene

Deepak Ohri had an idea. He wanted to create a vertical destination – a high-rise collection of hotspots under one roof – for ultra-wealthy patrons. His vision would be located right in the centre of Bangkok. “Creating a destination for the 1% was my dream,” the lebua Hotels & Resorts Founder and CEO confirms.

The CEO Magazine • 5th December 2019

The Brew Estate: India’s largest network of brewpubs

India’s craft beer revolution has started to take shape. According to market research in November 2019, there is a presence of more than 140 beer brands in the Indian beer market, consumer taste is shifting towards cans and bottles, and big brewery giants are launching craft beers. Slowly but surely, the market is evolving from manufacturing typically strong beers to flavoured, hoppy brews.