ON THE GROUND - PHUKET, THAILAND  

The Banyan Tree Group were one of the global pioneers of Luxury Wellness Retreats and Resorts, where guests can relax and escape, but also leave healthier than they arrived. Swedish General Manager Anders Dimblad speaks to Renae Leith-Manos about Wellness now and into the future for The Banyan Tree Group as well as for the properties in Malaysia. In the full interview coming soon, he talks about the changing needs of guests and how he sees the future of the luxury wellness industry. Anders has been with Banyan Tree since 2016, and has been General Manager of both the five star Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as the five star Pavillion Hotel since he re-joined the global, luxury wellness brand. In the full interview he also opens up about his career in the Middle East,  taking us behind the scenes of life at luxury hotels, as well as his ongoing passion for Asia - and his personal love of motorbikes.  

Hotel Review of iconic Raffles Singapore, one of South East Asia's most luxurious hotels and a  National monument for Singapore, having first opened in 1887, and named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore.  Fresh from a two year facelift, Raffles is currently one of the greatest places in Singapore to stay - and dine. The extensive renovation has taken every aspect of this extraordinary hotel to a new level.  From the well dressed (and famous) Sikh doorman to the exceptional 10 new restaurants and bars, 115 newly refurbished and refined rooms and suites, and the breathtaking bohemian chandelier, that glistens with 8,214 pieces of crystals, this is certainly glamour and a touch of elegantly refined glitz.  All suites come with a Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary non-alcoholic mini bar (hidden in a luggage-like table) and exclusive bath amenities by Ormonde Jayne.   

Rosewood Regional Vice President and Managing Director Andrew Turner has worked in the world of luxury throughout his incredible career spanning the globe,  from establishing The prestigious Baccarat Hotel in New York to working for The Capella Hotel Group in Ireland, The Ritz Carlton and more. Turner started as a Bellboy and now works for one of the world's leading luxury brands overseeing multiple properties. The Australian is now based in Phuket at one of the world's leading Wellness Resorts, Rosewood Phuket, where the entire 71 room hotel was designed and built with the most sustainable and environmentally friendly practises possible. This is a preview of his in-depth chat to Renae - full interview coming soon.  

Rosewood Regional Vice President and Managing Director Andrew Turner has worked in the world of luxury throughout his incredible career spanning the globe,  from establishing The prestigious Baccarat Hotel in New York to working for The Capella Hotel Group in Ireland, The Ritz Carlton and more. Turner started as a Bellboy and now works for one of the world's leading luxury brands overseeing multiple properties. The Australian is now based in Phuket at one of the world's leading Wellness Resorts, Rosewood Phuket, where the entire 71 room hotel was designed and built with the most sustainable and environmentally friendly practises possible. This is a preview of his in-depth chat to Renae - full interview coming soon.

David Beckham loves this remote Indonesian Island and stays at Nihi Sumba, the luxury resort there.Nihi Sumba General Manager Madlen Ernest shares a fascinating story about Beckham's recent visit when Beckham and his family visited the local community, and no-one knew who he was. Beckham is one of many celebrities who flock to this remote and calm island to find inner peace, wellness and meaning. The resort has its own horses who run on the beach, have their own dentist and their own wellness program. This is one of the world's best wellness and luxury resorts which runs at a relaxed pace but provides luxury and wellness beyond the imagination. Austrian madden Ernest is the inspiring General Manager who is passionate about her resort, as well as her life in South East Asia.

David Beckham loves this remote Indonesian Island and stays at Nihi Sumba, the luxury resort there.Nihi Sumba General Manager Madlen Ernest shares a fascinating story about Beckham's recent visit when Beckham and his family visited the local community, and no-one knew who he was. Beckham is one of many celebrities who flock to this remote and calm island to find inner peace, wellness and meaning. The resort offers some of the best wellness programs in the world with food grown on site, massage therapy and more. It has its own horses who run on the beach, have their own dentist and their own wellness program.  This is one of the world's best wellness and luxury resorts which runs at a relaxed pace but provides luxury and wellness beyond the imagination. Austrian Madlen Ernest is the inspiring General Manager who is passionate about her resort, as well as her life in South East Asia.

Former Australian Rugby Player Simon Barnett is the new General Manager at The Four Seasons Jakarta, Indonesia, and talks here about his new role, and the incredibly and surprisingly upscale food, culture and luxury on offer in Jakarta. He says the direction of luxury travel in South East Asia is found  in local experiences, and giving guests authentic exposure to the local culture and community. He believes Indonesians want to share their own culture and life with foreigners, and that extends to cooking and cuisine. A Four Seasons veteran, he talks about the innovative new direction food is taking in South East Asia, and what guests can expect of the Four Seasons brand globally in this new era of high end travel. He says his culinary team at the hotel in Jakarta is the best he has ever worked with. He also analyses why south east asia has so many luxury hotels and resorts, whereas there are very few in Australia. About to open a newly refurbished spa, the Four Seasons Hotel is one of Jakarta's most elegant and caters to the business traveller as well as families and couples. Here he speaks to Renae.  

Former Australian Rugby Player Simon Barnett is the new General Manager at The Four Seasons Jakarta, Indonesia, and talks here about his new role, and the incredibly and surprisingly upscale food, culture and luxury on offer in Jakarta. A Four Seasons veteran, he talks about the innovative new direction luxury is taking in South East Asia, and what guests can expect of the Four Seasons brand globally in this new era of high end travel. About to open a newly refurbished spa, the Four Seasons Hotel is one of Jakarta's most elegant. Here he speaks to Renae.

Every travel industry expert needs to hear these insights. London's Linzi Boyd is a change maker, and a brand guru. She is the founder of One Earth and Unite On Purpose. The Author of Brand Famous speaks to Renae about the many different aspects of the high end and luxury travel industry and how they need to change to create a fresh new angle on global travel. From schools needing to be open to global exchanges to brand ambassadors emerging from within large organisations like hotels, she has creative but practical solutions and insights on how the industry needs to move forwards in every corner of the globe.