Profiled

Step behind the scenes of the global business travel industry with Profiled — your gateway to exclusive interviews and in-depth profiles with the travel sector’s most influential leaders, innovators and rising stars. From CEOs of international airlines to general managers of luxury hotels, travel tech pioneers to sustainability champions, this category spotlights the individuals shaping the future of business travel. Gain expert insights, leadership perspectives and behind-the-curtain stories that reveal what drives the people powering the sector. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, travel manager, or industry insider, discover how top professionals are adapting to change, driving innovation, and reimagining the travel experience in a post-pandemic world. Stay inspired and informed with every profile.

Few careers in hospitality capture the spirit of Mediterranean elegance and international excellence quite like Giacomo Battafarano’s.
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Getting to Know: Giacomo Battafarano, Managing Director southern area, Rocco Forte Hotels

By Richard Alvin · October 14, 2025
Set against the stunning backdrop of UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort is poised to redefine luxury travel in northern Vietnam. At the helm is Jesper Larson, a seasoned Danish hotelier with over 25 years of international experience across Europe and Asia.
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Getting to Know: Jesper Larsen, General Manager, Intercontinental Halong Bay Resort

By Richard Alvin · October 1, 2025
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Getting to Know: Guy Klaiman, General Manager, The David Kempinski Tel Aviv

By Richard Alvin · September 29, 2025
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Getting to know: Andy Roger, Resort Director at Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort

By Richard Alvin · August 5, 2025
On the edge of London’s vibrant East End, where street art meets skyscrapers, Hyatt Place London City East is redefining what a modern business hotel can be.
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Getting to Know: Pino Dispinseri, General Manager of Hyatt Place London City East

By Richard Alvin · August 5, 2025
Steeped in heritage and set within the rolling countryside of Somerset, Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House is a Grade II listed estate with a story as rich as its design.
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Getting to Know: Imran Mannan, General Manager, Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House

By Richard Alvin · August 4, 2025
Tucked within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a destination where wellness, design, and oceanfront tranquillity converge.
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Getting to know: Vijay Kumar, general manager, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

By Richard Alvin · July 25, 2025
As Vietnam becomes a fast-growing hub for regional business travel, HIIVE by Fusion is leading the way with modern, wellness-oriented hotels tailored for working professionals.
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Getting to Know: Bui Duc Khiem, Cluster General Manager at HIIVE by Fusion, Vietnam

By Andrea Thompson · July 18, 2025
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Getting to Know You: Tran Huu Thanh, General Manager, Fusion Suites Vung Tau, Vietnam

By Andrea Thompson · July 18, 2025
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Getting to know you: Massimiliano Perversi, GM of Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice

By Andrea Thompson · July 17, 2025
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Getting to Know You: Carlton W. Grant,  Managing Director Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

By Andrea Thompson · July 17, 2025
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Getting to know you: Ralph Mahana, General Manager The Windsor Court in New Orleans

By Andrea Thompson · July 17, 2025