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Celebrating Robb Report’s Upcoming

50th Anniversary Next Year

Leaders of Luxury Summit 2025
Best of the Best 2026 Awards & Gala Dinner

Travel, Experiences & Hospitality Edition

Transformative Journeys & Authentic Adventures 

23 October 2025 (Thursday)
The Murray, Hong Kong

 

Afternoon: Leaders of Luxury Summit 2025

Evening: Best of the Best 2026 Awards & Gala Dinner

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Get ready for Robb Report Hong Kong’s  Travel, Experiences & Hospitality Edition, honouring the pinnacle of luxury travel, hospitality, and tourism like never before with a remarkable unveiling on 23 October 2025. 
 

As part of  Best of the Best 2026, our trusted annual compendium of the definitive products, services, and experiences within luxury lifestyle, the Travel, Experiences & Hospitality Edition curates the finest offerings in the travel and hospitality landscape, uncovering impactful experiences, meaningful itineraries, exceptional properties, and top-notch destinations, selected by an expert jury of international Robb Report editions and renowned travel authorities. 

Our theme, “Transformative Journeys & Authentic Adventures,” celebrates excellence and distinction, covering everything from grand safaris to luxury cruises, top suites, unforgettable adventures of a lifetime, ultra-private experiences on land, at sea, and in the air, and so much more. 

 

Alongside the Travel, Experiences & Hospitality Edition, Robb Report Hong Kong’s groundbreaking Leaders of Luxury Summit will make its highly anticipated return on 23 October 2025, following a successful debut in November 2024. A thought-provoking and compelling platform for discourse and exploration, the Leaders of Luxury Summit 2025 will deep-dive into the important trends, developments, and insights that drive the global luxury travel and hospitality industry and its affluent consumers through engaging spotlight talks and panel discussions with the world’s foremost luxury leaders.

Join us in recognising the ultimate best in luxury travel this October. 

Thank you for your support. Due to high demand, the event is now full. Please stay tuned for our next event.

RR1 members may contact sofia.leung@robbreport.hk for priority waiting list access.

PREVIOUS LEADERS OF LUXURY SUMMIT 2024 & BEST OF THE BEST 2025 GALA DINNER FIGURES

400+

Attendees In-Person
 

US$5M+

Global Robb Report Brand Amplification

79%

C-Suite/Senior-Level Delegates

140+

Luxury Brands

BEST OF THE BEST 2026
ICON OF LUXURY HONOUREE

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André Fu

Founder

André Fu Studio

LEADERS OF LUXURY SUMMIT 2025
SPOTLIGHT & PANEL DISCUSSIONS

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Paolo Barletta

Founder & CEO

Arsenale Group S.p.A.

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Gurjeet Chima

Vice President,
International Markets

Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

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Chris Godfrey

Co-CEO

HBA

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

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Jean-Michel Gathy

Founder & Principal

DENNISTON

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Gilda Perez-Alvarado

CEO

Orient Express
Group Chief Strategy Officer

Accor SA

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P. Ramakrishnan

Deputy Editor

Robb Report Hong Kong

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Amy Yang

Vice President Marketing,
APAC & IMEA

VistaJet & Vista Global

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Frank Binder

Founder & Chairman

Ulyssia Residences AG

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Namhee Cho

Vice President

The Hanok Heritage

 

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Mary Gostelow

President

Gostelow Report

International Brand Ambassador

Robb Report Hong Kong

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James McBride

Co-Founder and CEO

NIHI

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Anna Nash

President

Explora Journeys

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Linda Petrie

Managing Director & Founder

Petrie PR

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Ciara O’Shea

Global Director of Marketing
& Communications

Soneva

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Angel Chia

Executive Director

Hong Kong Academy

for Wealth Legacy​

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Candice D’Cruz

Vice President,
Luxury Brands

Hilton, Asia-Pacific

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Helen Huang

President

MSC Cruises China

Explora Journeys China

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Jules Maury

Head of Scott Dunn Private

Scott Dunn Private

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Jen Paolini

Head of Editorial & Content

Robb Report Hong Kong

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Andrew Pitchford

Sales Director

Asia Pacific

Ferretti Group

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Danny Xiang

Founder & Chairman

Saint Bella Group

*More speakers to follow. Robb Report Hong Kong reserves the right to change or update speakers on or before the event.

AGENDA & RUNDOWN

12 PM

12 PM–12.05 PM (5 mins)

Opening Remarks and Welcome

 

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

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12.05 PM

12.05 PM–12.15 PM (10 mins)

Keynote Speech

 

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Paolo Barletta

CEO & Founder
 

Arsenale Group S.p.A.

Speaker

12.15 PM

12.15 PM–12.45 PM (30 mins Panel Discussion)

Charting Luxury’s New Horizons: Innovation and Integration in Global Dynamic Markets

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Jen Paolini

Head of Editorial & Content
Robb Report Hong Kong

Moderator

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Andrew Pitchford

Sales Director
Asia Pacific

Ferretti Group

Speaker

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Gilda Perez-Alvarado

CEO
Orient Express

Group Chief Strategy Officer
Accor SA

Speaker

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Amy Yang

Vice President Marketing,
APAC & IMEA

VistaJet & Vista Global

Speaker

12.45 PM

12.45 PM–1.05 PM (20 mins Spotlight)

New Frontiers of Luxury Hospitality: Balancing Opulence, Approachability, and Transformative Experiences
 

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

Moderator

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Candice D’Cruz

Vice President,

Luxury Brands
Hilton, Asia-Pacific

Speaker

1.05 PM

1.05 PM–1.25 PM (20 mins Spotlight)

Creating a Sense of Place: How to Blueprint the DNA of Luxury Hospitality
 

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Mary Gostelow

President

Gostelow Report

Moderator

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Jean-Michel Gathy

Founder & Principal

Denniston

Speaker

1.25 PM

1.25 PM–2 PM (35 mins Panel Discussion)

Architecting and Designing Timeless Luxury: Innovation, Preservation, and Cultural Harmony in Global Hospitality

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Mary Gostelow

President

Gostelow Report

Moderator

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Jean-Michel Gathy

Founder & Principal

Denniston

Speaker

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Chris Godfrey

Co-CEO

HBA

Speaker

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Namhee Cho

Vice President

The Hanok Heritage

Speaker

2 PM

2 PM–2.30 PM (30 mins Panel Discussion)

Reshaping Luxury Hospitality: Leveraging Digital Tools and Influencers to Create Inclusive, Accessible Experiences

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

Moderator

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Danny Xiang

Founder & Chairman

Saint Bella Group

Speaker

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Linda Petrie

Managing Director & Founder

Petrie PR 

Speaker

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Ciara O’Shea

Global Director of Marketing
& Communications

Soneva

Speaker

2.30 PM

2.30 PM–2.50 PM (20 mins Spotlight)

The Edge of Wildness: Pioneering Philanthropy Through Sustainable and Authentic Luxury in Remote Destinations

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

Moderator

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James McBride

Co-Founder & CEO

NIHI

Speaker

2.50 PM

2.50 PM–3.30 PM (40 mins Panel Discussion)

Live Celebration of Excellence: What Makes a Best of the Best Winner

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P. Ramakrishnan

Deputy Editor

Robb Report Hong Kong

Moderator

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

Speaker

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Mary Gostelow

President

Gostelow Report

Speaker

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Jen Paolini

Head of Editorial & Content

Robb Report Hong Kong

Speaker

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Cherry Cheung

Managing Director

Robb Report Hong Kong

Speaker

3.30 PM

3.30 PM–4 PM (30 mins Panel Discussion)

Crafting Bespoke Horizons: Personalisation and Sustainability in Ultra-Luxury Experiences

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Jen Paolini

Head of Editorial & Content

Robb Report Hong Kong

Moderator

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Jules Maury

Head of Scott Dunn Private

Scott Dunn Private

Speaker

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Angel Chia

Executive Director

Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy

Speaker

4 PM

4.00 PM–4.05 PM (5 mins)

Closing Remarks (Ending Ceremony of Leaders of Luxury Summit 2025)

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Tak Man

CEO & Publisher

Robb Report Hong Kong

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End of Leaders of Luxury Summit 2025

Start of Best of the Best 2026 Evening Programme & Gala Dinner

5.30 PM

5.30 PM–7.30 PM

Best of the Best 2026 Travel, Experiences & Hospitality Awards Presentation
Winners Circle Cocktail Reception

7.30 PM

7.30 PM–10.30 PM

Best of the Best 2026 Black-Tie Gala Dinner

Robb Report Hong Kong reserves the right to change or update the agenda/rundown on or before the event.

JUDGING PROCESS

Our judging process is designed to allow a “behind-the-red-rope” look at the most exciting developments in the travel and hospitality industry for our esteemed Robb Report readers, influencing the future of ultra-luxury travel. Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best serves as a definitive guide to the finest global travel and hospitality experiences. Our awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and groundbreaking concepts within the global travel and hospitality landscape. 

JURY SELECTION

Robb Report Hong Kong invites global Robb Report editions from around the world—comprising regional editors and publishers—as well as industry professionals to participate in the nomination process. Panellists are chosen based on their profound knowledge of and experience in the travel and hospitality industry.

INTRODUCING THE JUDGING PANEL

Leaders of Luxury Summit 2024

Best of the Best 2025 Awards, Gala Dinner & Spotlight Introduction

Best of the Best 2023 Awards & Gala Dinner

Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best Awards & Gala Dinner is a Signature RR1 Event and tickets are not available to the public.

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CONTACT US

CHERRY CHEUNG​​​​

MANAGING DIRECTOR

cherry.cheung@robbreport.hk 

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

YVONNE YEUNG​​​​

GENERAL MANAGER

yvonne.yeung@robbreport.hk 

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SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

JEN PAOLINI​​​​

HEAD OF EDITORIAL & CONTENT

jen.paolini@robbreport.hk 

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MARKETING & EVENTS

SOFIA LEUNG​​​​

SENIOR MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER

sofia.leung@robbreport.hk 

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