Rethinking luxury hospitality, with Nathaniel Most, Global Director of Sales & Marketing, Michel Reybier Hospitality, La Réserve Hotels

In this episode of Luxury Voices, we introduce Dorji Dhradhul, the Director General of the Department of Tourism for the Royal Government of Bhutan. Passionate about his country's distinctive tourism policy and the development philosophy of Gross National Happiness, he was closely involved in the development of the new national brand "Bhutan Believe”. 

Dorji has been closely involved in taking forward Bhutan’s tourism during the challenging times of COVID 19. He was awarded the Best Professional Destination Marketing in 2020 by Pacific Asia Travel Writer Association (PATWA) for his role in successfully advocating Bhutan's unique tourism policy of High Value Low Volume to the world. 

Prior, Dorji played pivotal roles, as the founding Director of the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives and as the founding Registrar of Cooperatives in Bhutan. He has made varying and significant contributions to his nation within the fields of agriculture research, policy, and development. Dorji served as the Dzongda (Governor) of Gasa district, the highest and one of the most culturally significant regions in Bhutan.

Join us as we delve into Dorji inspiring journey and vision for the future of Bhutan's luxury travel industry.

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Company Name         Bhutan Tourism

Company Website      https://bhutan.travel/

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In today's episode of Luxury Voices, we have the privilege to welcome Arnaud Zannier, the founder of Zannier hotels. 

From the outset, Zannier Hotels has been an extension of Arnaud's profound passions and personal values. With a vision to infuse hotel experiences with a more understated luxury, Arnaud introduced his unique style of "mastered simplicity" to the industry, debuting with the opening of Le Chalet in Megève in 2011, then a resort in Cambodia, two in Namibia, followed by Vietnam.

Arnaud's unparalleled eye for craftsmanship and dedication to preserving cultural heritage has brought an artisanal approach to the creation of his exceptional hotels worldwide. He acts as both author and curator, meticulously considering every detail to strike a perfect balance and harmony, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the richness of each destination. Today, the Zannier collection comprises award-winning hotels, resorts and residences. 

Join us as we explore Arnaud’s journey and the philosophy that drives the Zannier Hotels experience.

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Company Name         Zannier Hotels 

Company Website      https://www.zannierhotels.com/

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In this episode of Luxury Voices, we welcome Alice Tourbier-Cathiard. Alice was raised amid the vineyards of Bordeaux's Château Smith Haut Lafitte. In 1999, Alice, accompanied by her husband Jérôme, founded Les Sources de Caudalie in Martillac near Bordeaux, and in 2020, Les Sources de Cheverny in the Loire Valley was opened. These are not mere hotels, they have achieved the highest classification of “Palace” and they are an ode to the 'Art de Vivre', a quintessential French lifestyle. 

At Les Sources, you enter a world where understated luxury intertwines seamlessly with the art of wine.

Alice and Jérôme are pioneers in wine-tourism, it is no surprise that wine therapy takes center stage here, with spa treatments infused with grape and vine extracts, winery tours and gastronomic indulgences. Their dedication has elevated Les Sources de Caudalie into one of the world's most prestigious wine destinations, rooted in well-being, generosity, authenticity, and high-quality service. 

Join us as we uncover Alice and Les Sources’story where luxury, wine, and hospitality converge in a symphony of elegance and authenticity.

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Company Name         Les Sources de Caudalie & Les Sources de Cheverny

Company Website      https://www.sources-hotels.com/

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Charm Deer, founded in Shanghai in 2012, provides exclusive customized travel services to Chinese high-net-worth private clients who travel in China and overseas. In 2018 Charm Deer launched its Charm Deer travel APP where Chinese clients can book luxury hotels around the world and in 2020 Charm Deer created APP Hotelux to service the Asian travellers.  

Fast forward to 2023, Charm Deer has nearly 1,000,000 clients and members and its APP became China's leading high-end travel booking platform. Besides having the choice of over 5,000 luxury hotels and 300 luxury bed and breakfast properties across 66 countries, travellers can also include luxury limousine transfers and gourmet restaurants into their itinerary.  

Kevin Wu, the Founder of Charm Deer ,  became a member of the "Advisory Board" of Hilton Hotel Group in 2020, was awarded Tourism Personality Award issued by the China National Tourism Network and has been nominated for the Global Luxury Travel Industry Contribution, Economy and Legend Award by Virtuoso in 2021.

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Company Name         Charm Deer

Company Website      https://www.charmdeer.com/

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In this episode of Luxury Voices, we are honored to welcome Catherine Oden, a dedicated ambassador for France's tourism industry for nearly four decades. Catherine's illustrious career at Atout France has been a remarkable journey marked by passion, innovation, and unwavering commitment. Throughout her tenure, she has ventured across the globe, serving in various pivotal roles, from the United States to Japan, Singapore to India, and now Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Her extensive 30-year experience in Asia has endowed her with a profound understanding of diverse markets, an open-minded approach, and a versatile marketing strategy. Currently stationed in Beijing as the Director of ATOUT FRANCE for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Catherine is poised to further strengthen the bonds between France and China's tourism sectors. Her career has been defined by groundbreaking initiatives, including the establishment of the prestigious "Comite du Voyage en France," featuring renowned personalities from the world of entertainment, music, literature, and more. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to France, she has received prestigious accolades such as the Officier dans l'Ordre National du Mérite and Chevalier dans l'ordre de la Légion d'Honneur. Join us as we delve into Catherine's extraordinary journey, her innovative marketing endeavors, and her unwavering commitment to positioning France as a premier global tourism destination.

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Company Name         Atout France

Company Website      https://www.atout-france.fr/

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Our Luxury Voice today is André Cheminade, General Manager of Hôtel des Horlogers in Brassus, located in the Valley de Joux in Switzerland’s renowned region of luxury watchmaking. André is Franco-Argentinian, a real polyglot who has held positions in far flung places like Argentinian Patagonia, multiple locations in Spain, Russia and he has now settled in Switzerland a few years. Now at the helm of the newly opened Hôtel des Horlogers, a project by Luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. Hôtel des Horlogers was designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group who also signed the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet situated a few steps away from the hotel. The building’s avant-garde architecture follows the Vallée de Joux’s topography thanks to its futuristic zigzagging façade.  The hotel has been built with the utmost respect to nature, incorporating the highest standards of sustainability without compromising any of the comfort or guest experiences expected at that level of luxury.

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Company Name         Hôtel des Horlogers

Company Website      https://www.hoteldeshorlogers.com/en

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Our LUXURY VOICE today is María Llinares, Tourism Councilor for Tourspain. Maria developed almost her entire professional career in the public and institutional communication sector. After working in the organization of the international news coverage of the President of the Spanish Government in the Secretary of State for Communication, she worked for five years in China and five in Russia, as head of communication for the Embassy of Spain. In September 2020 Maria returned to Beijing as Tourism Councilor, joining the Turespaña team. In this episode, Joanne and María discuss the current tourism situation in Spain, how to capture arrival growth from China post pandemic, what defines Spain as a luxury destination and how to increase the mix of luxury travelers from Spain.

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Company Name         Tourspain

Company Website      www.visitspain.com.cn

www.spain.info

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In this episode, we welcome two LUXURY VOICES, Patrick Ohtani and Acme Wu, respectively Board Director and Marketing Director of Niseko Tourism. Formed in 2007 The Niseko Promotion Board is responsible for promoting the destination as an international, four-season destination with the goal of increasing overnight visitation. In our winter destinations series and following the recent Beijing Winter Olympics, we discuss with key skiing destinations in the four corners of the globe to understand their current situation and the future potential of Asian winter tourists for them. Joanne, Patrick and Acme will speak about Niseko, one of Japan, and the world, most renowned ski destinations. They will debate on the impact of the Winter Olympics in Beijing in the regional feeder market for Niseko, Niseko’s unique features as a skiing and year round destination, and how to attract a growing community of Chinese ski fans.

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Company Name         Niseko Tourism 

Company Website      https://www.nisekotourism.com/

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Our LUXURY VOICE today is Francesco Corte Colò. Francesco is a Representative of the Tourism Board of Cortina d’Ampezzo, he is in charge for new markets including Greater China. The tourism promotion office defines Cortina’s tourism strategy and enhances its visibility to specific target audiences by cooperating with both media and trade partner. It’s an exciting time for Cortina D’Ampezzo as they will be hosting the next Winter Olympics in 2026. Francesco was raised in Cortina and learned to love all that Cortina’s picturesque mountain town has to offer. Joanne and Francesco will discuss Cortina’s great assets, why it is still fairly undiscovered outside of Italy, the benefits of hosting next Winter Olympics straight after Beijing and strategies for new markets with a focus on China. 

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Company Name         Tourism Board Cortina d’Ampezzo

Company Website      https://www.cortinamarketing.it/en/

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As Regional Chief Executive, Asia Pacific of Richemont, Alain is responsible for overseeing and cultivating the presence and development of some of the world's most coveted luxury brands. Alain has a wealth of experience in business development and international finance, gained through a series of top positions at various multinational corporations across Europe, Africa and the Far East. More significantly, his specialty throughout his career has been in distributing lifestyle products to mature as well as emerging markets. Alain’s experience with the Asia Pacific region only made him a stronger match for the highly specialised requirements of the European luxury brands purveyor. The affiliation with Richemont was therefore a natural progression, and Alain has been at the helm of the region since his appointment in 2006. We will discuss the evolutions in the Asian luxury market happening right now, encouraging women to dream big and Richemont’s training academy. Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewellery, watches and writing instruments. Its Maisons encompass several of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC Schaffhausen, Jage-LeCoultre, Panerai and Piaget. Richemont also owns leading online distributors YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP and Watchfinder & Co. 

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Company Name          Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd
Company Website    www.richemont.com

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