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Laurent Kleitman on the future of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental’s growth and ‘The White Lotus’ effect
The CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group explains how the brand drives growth through heritage properties, innovative experiences and strategic pop-culture partnerships, positioning the company for long-term expansion.
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Solid foundations: Three firms redefining the future of development
Boom towns and bright spots across the world are bucking the trends that others are seeing in the global economy. We speak to some key industry players whose firms are reshaping the future.
Inside Bau, the key industry event for builders, architects and developers
At the biannual powwow, industry leaders seek constructive conversation about the nuts and bolts of the sector. Monocle tours the floor to see how it all stacks up.
JSX is the hop-on, hop-off jet service disrupting short-haul aviation
Alex Wilcox’s JSX jet service provides passengers with an elevated level of comfort in the air and a swift turnaround on the ground.
Aviation updates: Greenland opens for business while South Korea spends big on defence
The global airborne ambitions that are cleared for takeoff.
Blazing a trail: Five movers and shakers rethinking the travel industry
From Texan hotelier Liz Lambert and Taiwanese luggage brand Lojel to the Japanese firm rethinking timeshare, we meet the pioneers reshaping our escapes and adventures.
How Belmond reimagined the Eastern and Oriental Express
The LVMH-owned hospitality group’s relaunched service now takes passengers on a three-day luxury trip through Singapore and Malaysia.
Swedish firm Heart Aerospace’s new hybrid electric aircraft
Due to launch in 2025, the ES-30 will be the heaviest electric vehicle so far to take flight.
10 aviation advancements we’re looking forward to in 2025
None of the major industry headwinds seem to be stopping airlines from lining up to renew fleets, expand service and renovate cabins. Here are 10 updates for your radar.
Interview: AIX events director Archana Dharni on what airline passengers need
The most recent edition of The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) aviation fair attracted some 12,000 professionals, 460 exhibitors and 166 airlines. Its director tells us how aircraft interiors and expectations are evolving.
ILTM – insights, plans and predictions for the luxury travel industry
Three well-positioned insiders provide a round-up of insights, plans and predictions for the year ahead from luxury travel’s flagship trade show.
