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Have perceptions of what makes travel luxurious
changed?
They have changed and evolved. Previously,
Trailblazers travel and a 5-star hotel. Nowadays, luxury
luxury was primarily defined as first-class

travel is about the entire experience. From
the airport transfer to the arrival experience,
dining, activities and personal touches by
the staff, it’s much more all-encompassing.
innovators in different sectors What are the trends that reshape luxury travel

in 2019?
culinary travel – the desire to take cooking
of lUxURY, these four acclaimed classes or experience new forms of dining as
a focal point of your trip. Business to leisure
(“bleisure”) – business travellers extending
their stay to explore their destination. Solo
professionals set trends and travel – Hotels are making it more comfortable
for solo travellers to have great experiences.
Technology will also continue to enhance travel,
making it easier to visit unexplored corners
drive the way forward, sharing of the world or book experiences on the fly.
AI and Vr allow travellers to experience a
destination before they arrive, which can make
the decision to travel to more far-flung places collection of hotels that can curate the perfect What has been your most memorable travel
their insight into what luxury much less intimidating. stay around these desires and passions. experience that you classify as true luxury?
last year, I had the pleasure of staying at the
Is five-star accommodation alone enough to provide
a luxury experience? Do today’s luxury travellers seek highly bespoke Myconian Villa collection, in Villa Paradise. It
was beyond amazing, and I am already excited
experiences and authenticity?
truly means. luxury travel goes beyond the hotel We all want to feel special, and the greatest to share that I will be back to visit again this
accommodations. However, there are many
year. But I will share another memorable
gift nowadays is experiences that create
amazing properties like those in the Myconian
stood still. The more bespoke the experience,
collection that are a destination in their own memories and make you feel like time has experience at The leela Palace Udaipur. After
you arrive via private boat, you are greeted with
right. A guest could never leave the property the greater the memory – and the imprint on a shower of rose petals and checked in while
without feeling like they had an authentic your heart and soul. It energises and renews receiving a foot treatment. A private butler
experience; they really feel the location and our sense of purpose. helps you unpack and arrange any spa, dining
culture and have an amazing experience from or experiential needs. The hotel heard I was
wellness and spa to dining and shopping! But Personally, what is the “luxury” you choose when interested in learning to cook Indian so they
only very special properties can accomplish this. travelling? arranged a private cooking experience with
Anything that can provide downtime and their head chef, and we were able to enjoy the
What iS lUxURY toDaY? What is the new definition of luxury travel for relaxation. I love amazing spas and think the food in a beautiful setting. They remembered
Preferred Hotels & Resorts?
greatest luxury is exceptional service, where
every little detail, from how I liked my coffee
Behind the glamour and award-winning services at the Myconian Collection lies its founders’ dedication It is all about experiences. The personalisation the staff anticipate what you need before you to my preferred pool chair. you know it is a
to hospitality in its truest form – one that stems from a different kind of hospitality; genuine personal of travel to cater to your needs and passions. even think about it – when they notice your memorable travel experience when you are
habits and preferences. That makes me feel
emotional about leaving and can’t wait to
We travel differently for business versus with
relationships formed over a shared love for Mykonos, and a plethora of authentic experiences family or friends or for a special occasion. special and taken care of. come back.
that truly immerse you in a destination, curated by people who live here. to this end, we have asked Providing tailored experiences to meet the
four outstanding professionals, each from a different background in the multifaceted luxury industry, needs of each type of travel is the new luxury: A Prominent fAmily
food & wine, adventure, family, art & culture,
to share their experiences, thoughts and vision of what constitutes luxury in travel. sustainable travel, spa & wellness. We have a Just 750 properties from 85 countries have earned their place in the Preferred Resorts
prestigious family – including the Myconian Villa Collection, and Myconian Naia.

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