FCT Concierge Inc. is a leading luxury lifestyle specialist based in China who offers the affluent Chinese luxury travel experiences, lifestyle management and concierge service worldwide. Its services and experiences include private jet travel, dream vacations at the most luxurious hotels, luxury car services, entertainment experiences, private real estate, education, medical and wellness. Its services are so tailored that finding a rare art piece, high jewelry or the perfect haute couture dress...
Mar 10, 2021•49 min•Ep. 32
About this episode: Company Name lebua Hotels & Resorts Company Website https://lebua.com/ About Infinite Luxury: LUXURY VOICES is a podcast curated by Infinite Luxury Group, a luxury Sales, Marketing, Communications specialist based in Asia. www.infiniteluxurygroup.com Deepak Ohri is a leader in the creation of innovative luxury experience with extensive experience in hospitality, food and beverage and known for delivering record profits in a challenging market condition. Since joining lebu...
Mar 03, 2021•43 min•Ep. 31
Our LUXURY VOICE joining us today is Ashley Dudarenok. the founder of Alarice & ChoZan. Ashley is a China marketing expert, entrepreneur, bestselling author and vlogger. She was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing and chosen as an Asia-Pacific Top 25 Innovator by the Holmes Report. She is the founder of a China-focused social media agency Alarice and China insights and digital training company ChoZan. Ashley runs the world’s #1 YouTube business vlog about the China market, consum...
Feb 24, 2021•56 min•Ep. 30
Our Luxury Voice today is Stéphane Junca, the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Secret Retreats. He has spent the past 24 years living and working in Asia. Before founding Secret Retreats, Stephane was the Regional Director Asia Pacific for Relais & Châteaux. Passionate about locating innovative and intimate sanctuaries, he spends more than half his time in search of new hidden treasures across Asia. Secret Retreats is a curated community of independent boutique hotels, villas, yachts an...
Feb 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 29
Our Luxury Voice today is Simon Cameron, the Founder and Managing Director of Lightfoot Travel. Since the day Simon’s family moved to Sri Lanka when he was eleven, he has been hooked on travel. After a few years working in London, Simon decided to embark on a more unusual career working in risk management consultancy in post conflict zones and emerging markets. He spent a fascinating decade working throughout Asia. His aim was always to start something unique. Lightfoot Travel was founded in 200...
Feb 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 28
Our LUXURY VOICE joining us today is Jun Dong, the Chief Editor of Voyage China, one of the well-recognized travel publications in China. Voyage was established in 2004 and now reaches passionate travelers and readers all over the country. Jun has been the heading the editorial team at Voyage for nine years and prior to Voyage she was with various lifestyle and travel publications. Jun and I will speak about adapting strategies at Voyage during the pandemic and how to keep their loyal readers ex...
Jan 27, 2021•31 min•Ep. 27
Our Luxury Voice joining us today is Brian Tong, General Manager, Waldorf Astoria Beijing. Brian brings over 20 years of experience before joining Waldorf Astoria Beijing. His previous tenures were with the Marriott and Starwood brands throughout Asia and he has held different roles and positions in New York, Hong Kong, Taipei, Xiamen and Macau where he has gained a significant amount of important and vital experience. Opened in 2014, Waldorf Astoria Beijing marks the second Waldorf Astoria hote...
Jan 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 26
Our LUXURY VOICE today is Kathy Gallagher, CEO, Asia Pacific at Quintessentially. Based out of Hong Kong, Kathy leads the regional business and is responsible for driving growth for the company, by working closely with Quintessentially members and corporate clients to help them tackle some of their most complex business challenges. She is part of Quintessentially’s Global Executive Committee and provides input and direction on the region’s fastest growing trends. With over 60 offices across the ...
Jan 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 25
Our LUXURY VOICE today is Shawn Ong, the Chief Editor of Conde Nast Traveler China, one of the most recognized international travel publications, reaching passionate travelers and readers all over the country. Shawn brings a wealth of knowledge in public relations, marketing and branding. He moved from Malaysia to China in 2012 and is based in Beijing. Shawn was involved with the launch of Conde Nast Traveler China’s edition and is now responsible for the editorial team. In our conversation, I w...
Dec 23, 2020•30 min•Ep. 24
Our LUXURY VOICE joining us today is Christian Malcher, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Design Hotels. Since 1993, Design Hotels have been crafting a portfolio which today includes 300+ privately owned and operated hotels that reflect the vision of independent hoteliers—or “Originals”—with a passion for culturally-rooted hospitality and cutting-edge design and architecture. From the pioneering boutique hotels of New York, Paris, and London, to the rising stars of Shanghai, Mexico Ci...
Dec 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 23
This episode is part 4 (of 4) of a series of forums held during our ultra-luxury virtual travel show, Infinite Luxury Virtual Market, ILVM. Thought leaders were invited to debate about the luxury Asian travel market, share market insights and upcoming trends to look out for. This forum is moderated by Joanne Tang, Founder & CEO, Infinite Luxury Group PANELISTS: . Caesars Bluewaters Dubai, Paula Tannous, Commercial Director . Travel + Leisure South East Asia, Jeninne Lee-St. John, Editor . Ov...
Dec 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 22
This episode is part 3 of a series of forums held during our ultra-luxury virtual travel show, Infinite Luxury Virtual Market, ILVM. Thought leaders were invited to debate about the luxury Asian travel market, share market insights and upcoming trends to look out for. This forum is moderated by Joanne Tang, Founder & CEO, Infinite Luxury Group PANELISTS: . A Travel Duet, Pritish Shah, Founder & CEO . Quark Expeditions, Jarrod Zurvas, Regional Sales Director, Asia Pacific . Zhixing Lux, L...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 21
This episode is part 2 of a series of forums held during our ultra-luxury virtual travel show, Infinite Luxury Virtual Market, ILVM. Thought leaders were invited to debate about the luxury Asian travel market, share market insights and upcoming trends to look out for. This forum is moderated by Jacqueline Tsang, Chief Editor, South China Morning Post STYLE PANELISTS: . Agility Research & Strategy, Luca Deplano, Director . Connexus Travel, Gloria Slethaug, CEO . Swire Hotels, Chrissie Lincoln...
Dec 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 20
This episode is part 1 of a series of forums held during our ultra-luxury virtual travel show, Infinite Luxury Virtual Market, ILVM. Thought leaders were invited to debate about the luxury Asian travel market, share market insights and upcoming trends to look out for. This forum is moderated by Ingo R. Schweder, Founder & CEO GOCO Hospitality. PANELISTS: . Vivienne Tang, Founder & CEO, Destination Deluxe . Fifi Kao, Chief Editor, SpaChina Magazine . Tracy Lord, Director of Spa Operations...
Dec 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 19
Tamara is the founder and CEO of Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel booking specialists. An entrepreneur with a background in marketing and technology, she co-founded Mr & Mrs Smith with her husband James and has been responsible for evolving the company’s digital infrastructure ever since. As CTO she oversaw the pivot from publishing house to online travel agent, developing Mr & Mrs Smith’s in-house booking engine, proprietary availability-management systems and responsive global we...
Dec 09, 2020•43 min•Ep. 18
Our Luxury Voice today is Nathaniel Most, Global Director of Sales & Marketing at Michel Reybier Hospitality, La Réserve Hotels. A Parisian, he started to travel and showing interest in the luxury hotel world from his early years, thanks to his family living abroad. After several years being based in Florida, New York and London, Paris became his home. Nathaniel has been with La Réserve since 2016, and prior to that, he assumed various positions at Le Bristol Paris and Dorchester in London. ...
Dec 02, 2020•43 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, I am conversing with Bo Liang, Zhixing Lux Travel, Founder & Managing Director. As one of the most luxurious travel companies in China and a Virtuoso travel agency, Zhixing Lux Travel has always been committed to create unique travel itineraries since it was established. Equipped with decades of experience, Zhixing Lux carefully selects local partners, the world's top luxury hotel brands and world class-level expert guides to ensure that every journey has the best service an...
Nov 25, 2020•43 min•Ep. 16
Malik Fernando is a Director of MJF Holdings & Dilmah Tea, established by Merrill J Fernando, his father. Dilmah Tea, named after Merrill’s two sons Dilhan and Malik, was the first producer owned tea brand, offering tea ‘picked, perfected and packed’ at origin. Malik is also the Managing Director of Resplendent Ceylon, the first Sri Lankan luxury resort brand. Resplendent Ceylon is developing a collection of small, luxury resorts offering travellers a remarkable circuit across Sri Lanka, wit...
Nov 11, 2020•45 min•Ep. 15
Our Luxury Voice today is Lily Agonoy. Lily is the Managing Director of Jebsen Holidays. Jebsen Holidays is a well-established agency with passionate and knowledgeable travel advisors, specialized in luxury travel experiences. Jebsen Travel traces its history back to its former parent company Jebsen & Co., Ltd. The firm was founded in Hong Kong in 1895. Lily has assumed various senior roles in the travel industry in Hong Kong such as BCD Travel, Farrington American Express Travel Services, Q...
Nov 04, 2020•27 min•Ep. 14
Our LUXURY VOICE joining us today is Greg Ward, Head of Global Sales and Distribution at AMAN. Residing in Switzerland Greg Ward regards himself as a global nomad, having spent time during his career with multiple luxury brands across sales, marketing and operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia. He is absolutely passionate about the luxury sector and in particular the world of experiential luxury travel. Aman’s meaning “place of peace” has a magnificent collection of 32 luxury r...
Oct 28, 2020•36 min•Ep. 13
Our Luxury VOICE joining us today, is Jacqueline Tsang, the Chief Editor of STYLE at the South China Morning Post, and the Content Director of the company's Specialist Publications team. She is an award-winning editor with over a decade of demonstrated experience working in the luxury and media industry. As a strong media and communication professional, she is experienced with managing writers, commissioning editors, digital content managers and designers. Skilled in editorial strategy and journ...
Oct 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 12
Our Luxury Voice joining us today is Andrew Long. Andrew, Group COO, CEO APAC, co-founded Ten Lifestyle Group in 1998. Ten is a global travel and lifestyle concierge. The company is headquartered in London with 22 global offices in major cities including New York, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Andrew is responsible for key client and account strategy, legal and compliance, programme management, global offers and events, global real estate and the development of the operational and techn...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
Irene Lee is the General Manager China at Virtuoso, she oversees the Asian markets while being based in Shanghai. Virtuoso is a leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with more than 20,000 advisors. Virtuoso partners with over 1,800 of the world’s best companies such as hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and more. Its advisors use their connections and first-hand expertise to craft bespoke trips for clients. Irene is originally from Taipei and has 1...
Oct 07, 2020•32 min•Ep. 10
Our LUXURY VOICE joining us today, is Dean Winter. Dean is a hotelier and restaurateur, with over 30 years of experience in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Previously the Group Director of Operations, Dean is now the Managing Director of Swire Hotels, expanding his scope of responsibilities to take on the day to day leadership of the Swire Hotels portfolio under the two brands, EAST and The House Collective. Prior to joining Swire Hotels, Dean developed his management career over 14 years with ...
Sep 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 9
Our LUXURY VOICE joining us today is Gloria Slethaug. Gloria is the CEO of Connexus Travel Ltd. (formerly known as Swire Travel Ltd.), a Hong Kong-based Greater China regional TMC (travel management company), which was established in 1948. It is currently employing a staff of 420 in 5 key offices in the Greater China region and is awarded with the Most Favourite Business Travel agency in Hong Kong. Gloria has over 20 years of experience in aviation and travel management. Her experience and achie...
Sep 23, 2020•24 min•Ep. 8
Injecting fresh ideas and professionalism into the rapidly expanding wellness hospitality sector, Ingo Schweder brings together more than 30 years’ experience in the spa and hospitality industry. Founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality and Managing Director of Horwath HTL Health and Wellness, Ingo has led the design, development and operation of some of the most iconic wellness hospitality ventures around the world. GOCO Hospitality has completed over US$3.5 billion of luxury health and wellness pro...
Sep 16, 2020•34 min•Ep. 7
Our Luxury Voice today is Jonathan Crockett, Chairman Asia and Head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art, Phillips. In this episode, we will discuss the auction house’s journey in Asia with Jonathan. Jonathan is an experienced art world professional with a keen appreciation for the contemporary cultural scene in Asia and has over 20 years of experience in his field. An auctioneer since 2009, Jonathan regularly supports non-profit art programmes and other charities through auctioneering and oth...
Sep 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 6
Tian Gu, (known as) Diggle is the Publisher of Travel + Leisure China, one of the internationally recognized travel publications with a monthly circulation of 630,000, reaching passionate travellers and readers all over the country. Diggle is Shanghainese and is based in her home town of Shanghai. She has been with the magazine for 14 years and has built a name for herself in the media industry through various senior roles in different publications, dailies and news media companies. For work or ...
Sep 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 5
Tian Gu, (known as Diggle) is the Publisher of Travel + Leisure China, one of the internationally recognized travel publications with a monthly circulation of 630,000, reaching passionate travellers and readers all over the country. Diggle is Shanghainese and is based in her home town of Shanghai. She has been with the magazine for 14 years and has built a name for herself in the media industry through various senior roles in different publications, dailies and news media companies. For work or ...
Aug 31, 2020•35 min•Ep. 5
Bamboo is the Founder and CEO of 8 Continents Travel, one of the well-recognized Luxury B to C travel agencies in China and Founder of Dong Luxury Travel Collection, a B to B platform for the travel trade. Bamboo is originally from Chengdu, a popular city in West China and has been based in Shanghai since 2000. He has been in the travel industry for 17 years and established 8 Continents Travel in 2011 followed by Dong Luxury Travel Collection in 2015. The company collaborates with some of the be...
Aug 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 4
