In the heart of Vietnam’s luxury hospitality scene, The Anam Group is crafting a new standard—rooted in heritage, innovation, and a sense of place. At the forefront is Laurent Myter, a Swiss-educated hotelier with decades of international experience, whose career has taken him from Europe’s grand hotels to some of Southeast Asia’s most iconic resorts.
Set high in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Uga Halloowella is a boutique sanctuary of just six luxury suites—combining intimate seclusion with the signature warmth of the Uga brand. At the helm is Seshaya Gabriel Ranasinghe, a rising star in Sri Lanka’s hospitality scene and a trailblazer for the next generation of hotel leaders.
On the island of Lošinj, where pine forests meet turquoise seas and wellness meets refinement, Hotel Bellevue is redefining the art of quiet luxury. At its helm is Gianluca Cugnetto, a seasoned hospitality professional whose journey began not in a boardroom but in the family kitchen of a hotel and restaurant in southern Italy.
Joseph Colina, General Manager of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap, shares how curiosity, collaboration, and cultural connection shape his leadership at one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic heritage hotels.
Set within the pine-framed serenity of Čikat Bay on Croatia’s Lošinj Island, Hotel Alhambra and its Historic Villas offer a refined retreat where history, wellness, and elegance intertwine.
Javier Gimeno, General Manager of Meliá Pattaya Hotel, shares his journey from bellman to leader, his vision for Spanish-inspired hospitality in Thailand, and why empowerment and empathy define his approach.
Nestled between the heritage of Wan Chai and the sophistication of Causeway Bay, The Hari Hong Kong blends design-led elegance with a uniquely personal hospitality philosophy.
Minh Phan, GM of Azerai La Residence Hue, shares his journey from Czechoslovakia to leading one of Vietnam’s finest boutique hotels—his philosophy on hospitality, cultural heritage, and guest experience.
Simon Gregorn, GM of the five-star Villa Nai on Croatia’s Dugi Otok island, shares how languages, legacy, and leadership shaped his global hotel career and his discreet vision of modern luxury.
Julian Moore, General Manager of Azerai Ke Ga Bay, shares his journey from family logistics to international resort leadership, offering insights on service, style, and the soul of hospitality in Vietnam.
Matthias Welzel, GM of Hilton Lake Como, shares insights from a 30-year global hospitality career—from London to Langkawi—and how he combines leadership, innovation and Italian charm to shape one of Europe’s standout lakefront hotels.
Tizzar Batisi, General Manager at Great Plains’ luxurious Sitatunga Private Island in Botswana, shares how her roots, passion for nature, and hands-on leadership shape an extraordinary safari experience in the heart of the Okavango Delta.