“ It was genuinely a pleasure to be part of the Leadership Lounge and to spend time with such an engaged and thoughtful community. Rooms like this – where people are truly building something and bringing real intellectual curiosity to the conversation – are exactly where I love to be. ”

Elizabeth Solaru 

Author, Speaker 

“ “It was an absolute pleasure connecting with such an engaged group of forward-thinking peers. The energy and dialogue during the Leadership Lounge session were great. What I appreciate most about the WLCC community is how it highlights that true luxury is a collective effort. It intertwines so many industries – from hospitality to retail, design, and beyond all working together to provide clients with seamless access to mindful journeys. Today, luxury is no longer defined by what you have, but by how it makes you feel; it is about unique experiences that leave you genuinely rich on the inside. ”

Mic Adilardi 

Director, Global Luxury & Lifestyle Sales, IHG Hotels & Resorts 

“ The Leadership Lounge was a beautifully hosted experience and a wonderful reflection of the global luxury community WLCC is building. I had the opportunity to speak about trust, client experience, and the shift from selling to hosting in luxury – themes that strongly resonated with the group. What made the session especially meaningful was seeing luxury leaders from around the world openly share their work, perspectives, and collaboration ideas in real time. It was a powerful reminder that luxury leadership is ultimately about human connection, trust, and meaningful relationships. ”

Liz Batsche 

Founder of Well Hosted, LVMH Alumna 

“ Thank you for curating and leading such a wonderful Leadership Lounge experience. We felt that the session worked beautifully and contributed to a highly engaging and productive discussion. We also believe there is strong potential for a meaningful connection between our project and some participants’ expertise and network. We were pleasantly surprised by their interest in our work and willingness to connect in a one-on-one conversation. It is certainly an opportunity we would like to pursue, and we greatly appreciate your offer to facilitate an email introduction – it will be incredibly helpful. ”

Lucila Aguilar 

Founding Partner, Aguilar & Esteve Arquitectos 

“ We are thrilled to be a member of the WLCC community. WLCC events, such as the Leadership Lounge, are inspiring and educational and provide valuable opportunities for members to connect with like-minded professionals. We have met several potential contacts and look forward to fostering business relationships between our companies. ”

Yasin Zargar 

Managing Director, Indus Discoveries 

“ The opportunity to be part of the WLCC Leadership Lounge was truly valuable. It was an outstanding gathering of industry leaders that provided meaningful perspectives on high-level market trends while fostering connections that felt both strategic and authentic. WLCC continues to set a remarkable standard for relationship-driven professional networking within the luxury industry. ”

Abedalrazzak Alarid 

Business Development Executive, Provident Property Management 

“ As this was my first WLCC online gathering, I truly enjoyed meeting such an inspiring group of luxury brands and leaders, each contributing in their own way to positive change within the luxury industry. ”

Lancia Soans 

Founder, Artist and Designer, Lancia Designs 

“ Thank you to the WLCC team for organizing such a thoughtful and engaging Virtual Networking Event. I truly appreciated the warm welcome, the opportunity to connect with fellow members, and the chance to contribute to such an insightful and well-curated gathering. ”

Jacqueline Hara 

Co-Founder at Fine & Country Spain 

“ It was a pleasure to be part of such a dynamic and inspiring gathering of professionals from across the luxury hospitality and lifestyle sectors. The discussions were insightful, the connections meaningful, and the overall experience truly valuable. ”

Souhaiel Abdeljaouad 

General Manager at Dorat Najd Resort 

“ It was an honor to be part of such an insightful and engaging event. The discussions on personalization, emotional and human-centered luxury, sustainability, heritage, strategic partnerships, and the role of AI were truly enlightening. I believe these themes are vital for shaping the future of our industry, and it was inspiring to hear the perspectives of fellow participants. ”

Evlyn Mondo 

Director of Casablanca 

“ I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the outstanding management of the recent virtual networking event. The event was exceptionally informative and brought together some excellent talents. I deeply appreciate your dedication and the respectful, inclusive environment you created for all involved. ”

Bob Kharazmi 

Founder & CEO of Global Hotel Advisors LLC.