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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.

Tucked away in the heart of Doñana National Park, La Malvasia offers an elegant four-star escape steeped in Andalusian charm.
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Getting to Know: Elena Coronel, General Manager of La Malvasia in El Rocío, Andalucía

By Richard Alvin · May 15, 2025
 In the heart of Barcelona’s historic quarter, where Gothic façades meet Mediterranean sophistication, Grand Hotel Central stands as a symbol of elegant revival.
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Getting to Know: Maria Contreras, General Manager of Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

By Richard Alvin · May 14, 2025
 With a portfolio of elegant boutique properties at the heart of Valencia, MYR Hotels has become a benchmark for stylish, authentic hospitality in Spain’s third-largest city. At the forefront of its success is Cesar Rionda, a seasoned hotelier with over two decades of experience across Europe and the Caribbean.
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Getting to Know: Cesar Rionda, General Manager of MYR Hotels, Valencia

By Richard Alvin · May 9, 2025
 Overlooking the shimmering waters of the Bay of Biscay, Palacio Arriluce is a striking blend of historical grandeur and modern luxury.
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Getting to know: Ander Elortegi, General Manager, Palacio Arriluce Hotel, Getxo

By Richard Alvin · May 9, 2025
 On the shores of Montenegro’s UNESCO-protected Kotor Bay—where mountains meet Adriatic waters in cinematic fashion—Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort has swiftly become one of Europe’s most captivating luxury destinations.
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Getting to Know: Dejan Perić, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

By Richard Alvin · May 9, 2025
 From academia to artisan-led architecture, the journey of Pham Van Hien, Founder and Chairman of The Anam Group, is as distinctive as the hotel brand he has created.
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Getting to Know: Pham Van Hien, Founder and Chairman of The Anam Group

By Richard Alvin · May 8, 2025
 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.
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Getting to Know: Laurent Myter, Group General Manager of The Anam Group

By Richard Alvin · May 7, 2025
 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.
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Getting to Know: Seshaya Gabriel Ranasinghe, Villa Manager, Uga Halloowella

By Richard Alvin · May 6, 2025
 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.
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Getting to Know: Gianluca Cugnetto, General Manager of Hotel Bellevue in Lošinj

By Richard Alvin · May 5, 2025
 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.
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Getting to Know: Joseph Colina, general manager, Raffles Grand Hotel D’angkor

By Richard Alvin · April 25, 2025
 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.
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Getting to Know: Lovorka Struna, general manager, Hotel Alhambra and Historic Villas, Lošinj

By Richard Alvin · April 24, 2025
 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.
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Getting to Know: Javier Gimeno, general manager, Meliá Pattaya Hotel

By Richard Alvin · April 23, 2025