Explorer, entrepreneur, former MD of luxury brands Porsche GB and BMW and all-round superman Kevin Gaskell presented a keynote and C-Suite masterclass on inspired leadership in business at inVOYAGE 2019 in Monaco this week (6-9 October), in partnership with Speakers Corner.

inVOYAGE has created a new LinkedIn Group for event professionals committed to creating a more sustainable events industry, following a panel session and C-Suite debate on the topic at inVOYAGE 2019 this week.

Event Concepts has revealed the launch of The Collective, its brand-new portfolio of the very best South African event venues and experiences for event profs.

Exclusive experiences, tailor-made travel and green or responsible travel are the top three trends in the luxury travel sector according to Mintel travel analyst Marloes De Vries, who presented at inVOYAGE 2019 in Monaco this week.

inVOYAGE hosted its strongest ever collective of luxury event professionals this week, bringing together 280 high-end buyers and suppliers from across the globe in Monaco for three days of meetings, networking, education and exclusive experiences.

Rufus Wiena, a talented neuro-magicians and educator on the topics of brain-hacking, mind-reading and meta-learning, has captivated audiences all over the world with his impressive dexterity in sleight of hand and psychological skills. And our lucky inVOYAGER’s will get to experience it first-hand this Sunday (6 October) evening at our welcome reception in Monaco. We got the lowdown from the man himself on his unique talents…

A stay at a Shangri-La property is an experience its own right – and to further add to the splendour, a number of the luxury group’s hotels have introduced special events and authentic moments to further enhance the experience for meeting and incentive groups.

The countdown has begun for Kempinski’s latest property to open and this one is set off the beaten track, in the striking Cabrits National Park of Dominica.

The Sultanate of Oman is magical in many ways. And Magic Travels DMC, an inVOYAGE 2019 partner and expert on Oman, as well as the UAE, Jordan, Georgia and Armenia, gives the inside guide on how to spend an unforgettable two days in this stunning destination…

Think Seabourn is just for the sea? Think again. Those opulent standards that the brand has cultivated over the years are now being elevated to great heights with the launch of their private jets.

This October, an exciting new urban retreat is set to open its doors amongst Penang’s Clan Jetty Heritage homes and between the banking district of Beach Street and the Weld Quay area.

Culture in business has never been more powerful, especially if you create one that is centred around trust, transparency and collaboration. But even though it’s made its way onto boardroom agendas, there’s still a big gap between creating a plan and making it a reality.

These 20 microtrends are set to shape the year ahead when planning an event with a creative twist, according to CWT M&E’s new 2020 Future Trends in meetings and events report….

Pitching is like dating. The events agency, with a thirst for new business, and a pocket full of promises, is looking for love in a sea of available corporate event planners. But like dating, pitching isn’t easy, and we have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince. But just as in life, we don’t simply date anyone who’s shows a slight interest, we see if they measure up to our standards, requirements and dreams.

The number of luxury travellers that haven’t experienced the opulent Emirate of Dubai are few and far between, but that hasn’t stopped Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts from upping its experience offering, keen to impress new and return visitors alike.

Making its Spanish debut, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened its first property in the destination, set on the Southern coast in the hills above Marbella and Puerto Banus.

Opening on 19th September, the Biltmore Mayfair is the newest kid on Grosvenor Square and is set to become a favoured haunt for luxury travellers and event planners alike.

Exquisite Europe, a new series of experiences available in all 12 Rocco Forte properties, provides guests and groups with memorable moments during their stay and opens the doors to local culture in each destination.

Dorchester Collection made headlines earlier this year when actor George Clooney called for a boycott of the company’s nine global hotels in protest at new strict Islamic laws in Brunei that make gay sex and adultery punishable by stoning to death.