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PART OF JACOBS MEDIA CONTRIBUTORS JANE KNIGHT
Travel writer Jane heads to Hong Kong to experience its luxury offering, with new hotels and an improved foodie scene. She also heads to the Sai Kung Peninsula, a paradise for hikers and swimmers. Page 34
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aspiretravelclub.co.uk MAY 2024 ASPIRE 7 LAUREN JADE HILL
A spa safari sounds enticing doesn’t it? Lauren heads off-the-beaten-track to the magical Indonesian island of Sumba, where wellness is on the agenda for guests at impressive luxury property Nihi Sumba. Page 72
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR I
n recent weeks I’ve been thinking about my personal and professional goals. While I’m an ambitious person, I don’t think I’ve ever really spent much time plotting my own growth. But that all changed on attending the Carrier Retreat in Corfu this month (May) alongside some of the luxury operator’s top agency partners. As a group we took part in a life coaching session with Sinead Healy from Marmalade Development. I always assumed coaching would be of no DGPGƂV VQ OG DWV 5KPGCFoU YKV CPF GOQVKQPCN KPVGNNKIGPEG HWGNNGF OG to start thinking about my wants from life. She asked us to question what we really want, what’s hindering us and what steps we can take to bring on change for the better. She also encouraged us to say no more and to cut out habits or issues that foster negativity. The session had a real impact on me, and it clearly did for the agents too, as many leapt into action straight away. We’re often caught in a cycle, and it’s important to take stock from time to time to ensure we’re achieving our full potential personally and professionally. At our annual conference, Leaders of Luxury, we always strive
to ensure our attendees leave inspired, educated and excited for the opportunity to grow their business. We have some outstanding speakers lined up (page 10) and I hope our audience leaves with the UCOG UGPUG QH TGƃGEVKQP VJCV + FKF HTQO VJG %CTTKGT 4GVTGCV Alongside this edition of Aspire [QWoNN CNUQ ƂPF VJG UGEQPF instalment of The Insider dedicated to all things expedition and adventure. These sectors are growing hugely, and the luxury offering available worldwide is off the charts. We hope our guide helps you drive sales of adventurous pursuits.
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