With LATTE U.S.’s official launch last week, the publication is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board. Comprising a select group of highly regarded and influential travel advisors and industry leaders, the board will provide valuable perspective and guidance as LATTE U.S. builds its presence in the luxury travel trade space.
The Advisory Board reflects LATTE’s commitment to ensuring its content and products remain both relevant and forward-thinking. Drawing on the expertise of these professionals who work directly with luxury travelers every day, LATTE U.S. will deliver coverage that speaks to the needs of the advisor community and offers insights that resonate with luxury suppliers and partners.
Advisory Board members will contribute in several ways — from sharing market insights and helping identify emerging trends, to offering candid feedback on LATTE U.S. initiatives and fostering stronger connections between other advisors and suppliers. Their involvement ensures LATTE U.S. remains a collaborative, advisor-driven publication.
The 10 founding members of the LATTE U.S. Advisory Board are:
- Alexandrea Padilha, Fischer Travel
- Chris Austin, Explora Journeys
- Elizabeth Roberts, Brownell Travel
- Helen Papa, TBH Travel
- Jeremy McClellan, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
- Kareem George, Culture Traveler
- Michael Foley, Kerzner International
- Robert Castro, Scenic USA
- Shawn Johnson, Abercrombie & Kent
- Tiffany Hines, Global Escapes
LATTE U.S. thanks each of its board members for their support, trust and enthusiasm at this pivotal moment. Their expertise and voices will play an integral role in shaping the direction of the publication and ensuring it becomes a vital resource for the U.S. luxury travel community.
Words From Our Advisory Board Members
Said McClellan: “LATTE has played a pivotal role in introducing The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to the Australian market, and we’re delighted to now welcome their voice and perspective closer to home.”
Said Roberts: “I’m thrilled luxury travel advisors will now have another trusted publication with the arrival of LATTE U.S. It will serve as a dedicated professional asset they can trust to keep their businesses thriving and their value irreplaceable.”
Said Foley: “As a hotelier passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, I couldn’t be more excited for LATTE Luxury News to bring their insider lens on luxury travel to the U.S. It’s a fresh voice our industry has been waiting for.”
Said Padilha: “When Matt first approached Stacy and Max about his new endeavor with LATTE, we were so excited to be able to work with him again. After an incredible history and partnership with him while he was at his previous publication, we knew this new project was going to be something great for the luxury travel industry and we wanted to know more. We were lucky enough to host [LATTE Managing Editor] Guy [Dundas] and Matt in our New York City office before LATTE U.S. was even launched and felt honored to be given the inside scoop. Having a publication focused solely on trade is kind of a gamechanger! They speak our language and just ‘get it.’”
