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How The Peninsula Hong Kong CEO is bringing retail expertise to an elevated hospitality experience
Founded in 1928, The Peninsula Hong Kong is known for its fleet of Rolls-Royces, Michelin-star dining and the kind of polished service that has long defined top-end hospitality in Asia. It’s here that Monocle…
“Choosing locations for hotels is like filling the gaps in a game of Risk.”
Gero Fasano on the strategy behind expanding a global hospitality brand
“We are the antithesis of standardisation. The big mistake is trying to be everything for everybody.”
Marugal’s Pablo Carrington on breaking rules to create a luxury hotel portfolio
“TikTok is terrible for travel. Advice from a professional is important.”
How Smartflyer is turning travel advice into a $1bn business
Croatia Airlines plans €500m fleet overhaul amid losses
For some airlines, the bottom line isn’t king. Croatia’s state operator is first and foremost a symbol of its international presence.
Three luxury yacht experiences bringing five-star travel to the sea
Luxury brands are taking to the water in 2026, bringing the amenities of a private yacht to commercial cruises. These will offer multistorey suites and fine dining, while ferrying holidaymakers from Saint Barthélemy, Singapore…
How Stephan Bösch brought Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa back to life after its renovation
How do you breathe new life into a place where history lingers in every corner? Monocle sits down with Stephan Bösch – the new managing director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, southwestern…
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith’s first-class plans to expand the carrier
A candid conversation with Benjamin Smith about fleet growth, global ambitions and why European airlines must compete on a fairer world stage.
IHG’s Christophe Laure on the next era of the Intercontinental and luxury hotel growth
As luxury hospitality grows into a $166bn (€142bn) global market, IHG’s new head of luxury and lifestyle, Christophe Laure, shares how Intercontinental Paris Le Grand is refining its approach to stay ahead in an…
