People and Interviews

A job, a passion, a music

It’s springtime in Paris…we all feel like strolling from one hotel to the next, from one ambiance to another, and this morning, at the Hidden hotel, it’s Philippe Vaurs, the CEO of Elegancia, who punctually welcomes us, ready to discuss what he is passionate about over a coffee.

A fusion of innovation and luxury

Louk Lennaerts, of the Fusion Maia Resort, shares with us what inspires him, the Fusion Maia philosophy and what a day in the life of the Chief Visionary Officer is really like!

A manager's perspective

As an experienced traveler and manager of Essque Zalu Zanzibar, Nicolas Konig gives us an exclusive look into what he believes makes a great boutique hotel, and what first attracted him to the Essque Zalu Zanzibar.

An authentic Jamaican cuisine

Jakes Head Chef Dockery Lloyd reveals the stories and inspirations woven through Jake’s fresh and authentically Jamaican cuisine as he brings his Jamaican heritage right into the heart of his cooking - making the food all the more authentic and delicious.

A French chef in a spa restaurant in Malaysia

The Pomelo at Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat - named after the famous Ipoh fruit - is also home to the innovative French chef Bruno Delamare.

Haven of wellness

Fusion Maia is a picturesque site for relaxation and rejuvenation on My Khe Beach in Vietnam. Fusion Maia is the first all-inclusive spa in Asia and hosts the guest in the ultimate location of incredible natural beauty and a wide variety of natural and relaxing spa treatments. Fusion Maia’s own renowned spa manager, Natalie Devoy, took the time to describe the unique spa of Fusion Maia to us.

Ecotourism Entrepreneur

We spoke with Edson Pavao, owner of the boutique hotel Ilha de Toque Toque,  who told us about the experience of following his dream and creating a new boutique hotel in São Sebastião, Brazil.

Chef Ajeeth, is the amazing Chef at The History Café, hotel Brunton Boatyard's restaurant, in Kochi, India. Discover his heritage cuisine, fusion of all the different cultures and recipies of the region.