Jo
Managing Director

Years in the Industry: 30 years

Dream Destination: Tokyo, Japan – one of my favourite films is “Lost In Translation”, I can’t wait for the day I get to check in at the Park Hyatt, Tokyo.

Most Travelled Destinations: Mauritius, Middle East, Singapore, USA, Europe, Caribbean, Thailand, Cruise, India, Malaysia,

Essential Travel Item: Portable Weighing Scales – I can and never will be able to pack “lightly” hence why these are always the first thing I grab when starting the packing process. Not only does it save you the hefty excess baggage fees when checking in, you also know when you have that extra 5kgs for duty free!

Desert Island Disc: La Vie En Rose, Louis Armstrong – this takes me back to dining at the wonderful Pepe Nero Restaurant in Marrakech on a balmy October evening.

Top Travel Tip: Everyone in their lifetime must stay at least one night at the Belmond Splendido Hotel in Portifino, Italy. Make sure you visit the cocktail bar (the waiter has been there for over 40 years) order a glass of prosecco, sit back and enjoy being serenaded by the pianist. Look out for his collection of sparkly dinner jackets – a different one for every night of the week!