E X E CUTI V E Q & A
THE POWER OF THREE L U X U R Y
B R A N D S
John Boulding (CEO, Insight Vacations), Jonathan Raggett (Managing Director, Red Carnation Hotel Collection), and Guy Young (President, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection) oversee three of the most high-end luxury brands in The Travel Corporation family of companies. Step inside their world and learn about the power behind these luxury brands with a brief Q&A session.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION/ ITINERARY YOUR COMPANY OFFERS? John Boulding: Spain and Portugal are my all-time European favorites! The full diversity of such an amazing destination as Iberia is reflected in its character and its people. The proud independence and color of Barcelona, the majesty of the Sierras and great Moorish fortresses, the passion and culture of Andalucía, the charm and history of the Alentejo and the monumental legacy of Lisbon work together to make it a truly special region. Jonathan Raggett: South Africa, where we have three exceptional properties—the 12 Apostles in Cape Town; the iconic Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban; and Bushmans Kloof in the Cederberg Mountains, a stunning wilderness reserve and wellness retreat. 7
Guy Young: I love France and have had the good fortune of cruising all three of Uniworld’s France itineraries. Recently, my wife and I cruised the “Bordeaux, Vineyards & Châteaux” itinerary. One of the highlights was a bicycle ride through the Médoc wine region, stopping off at various châteaux for wine tasting. Combining exercise with amazing vineyards, châteaux and great wines is a formula that is truly hard to beat!
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE IN YOUR CURRENT POSITION? John Boulding: The preparation, planning and launch for 2016 of our new Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations. I was proud and pleased to work closely with our Chairman, Stanley Tollman, and Group CEO, Brett Tollman, to deliver their family’s vision of creating the finest
