Interviews

From Dubai and Singapore to Mauritius, Barcelona and Vietnam, Juan Miguel Losada’s career unfolds across some of the world’s most defining hospitality destinations. In this conversation, the luxury hotelier behind Regent Phu Quoc reflects on leadership and the art of pre opening, on building culture before bricks, on experiential dining and sustainability, and on how true luxury today is shaped less by spectacle than by meaning, emotion and human connection.

Turn your annual Lunar New Year tradition into a luxe affair by making your broths, dips and meatballs from scratch with the best possible ingredients. 

Chef Benjamin Werge Jensen’s path was not scripted. Drawn first by curiosity, then by purpose, he journeyed from Nordic kitchens to Vietnam’s mist-covered mountains, where classical technique now meets remote landscapes, local communities, and a growing sense of belonging.

Dean Winter, Managing Director of Swire Hotels, on shaping memorable
experiences in hotels like The Upper House and The Middle House, and
upcoming Houses in Xi’an, Shenzhen, and Tokyo.

As Senior Director for Premium Brands and Execution at Carlsberg Asia, Rommel Fuentebella leads the charge in shaping how brands like 1664 and the Beyond Beer portfolio connect with consumers across the region. Drawing on over two decades of experience in beauty, beverages, FMCG, and luxury, he shares insights into the art of blending emotional storytelling, cultural nuance, and disciplined execution—crafting brand experiences that resonate deeply in Asia’s complex and fast-evolving markets.

An international career specialising in Japanese cuisine, extensive stakeholder management experience, and the ability to create a cohesive and effective operational flow between front of house and kitchen are just some traits that define Chef Rose Ang.