Mandarin Oriental has partnered with The Luminaire to expand its collection of Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys – a growing stable of expertly curated experiences created exclusively for guests of Mandarin Oriental hotels – to the U.S. for the first time.
Designed to inspire curiosity and connection, each journey combines privileged access, cultural insight and the Group’s renowned service to create moments that transform the ordinary into the exceptional.
The Lumimaire is headed by Adam Sebba, CEO and Nicholas Priest, CMO who previously led global marketing at Aman Resorts and One&Only Resorts, respectively.
The collaboration debuted across Mandarin Oriental hotels in Madrid, Muscat, Paris, Milan, Geneva, Tokyo and London. Each journey offers guests exclusive access to cultural figures, institutions and experiences that reveal a deeper understanding of the places Mandarin Oriental calls home as well as taking guests to new places rarely accessed by travellers.
From navigating the magic of Oman’s desert landscapes with Bedouin guides to sampling the rarest private vintages in 300-year-old cellars in Champagne, all Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys are for private groups and led by experts in their field. Each itinerary is tailored to the individual guest and their private party, drawing on the local insights of the Mandarin Oriental hotel and cultural expertise and connections from The Luminaire.
Now, the Exclusive Journeys collection makes its Americas debut at Mandarin Oriental, New York, introducing a series of new cultural experiences that delve into the creative pulse of the city through private, expert-led journeys that reflect the hotel’s enduring commitment to art, culture and authentic expression.
There are five Journeys offered in New York, including ‘From Skyline to Shoreline: New York and Cape Cod; An Art Collector’s Day in Gilded Age New York; Chelsea to SoHo: Art, Music and Subculture; Modernism in Motion: From Manhattan to the Hudson, and New York Photography Legends in Focus.
The program builds upon Mandarin Oriental’s cultural partnerships offering access to Broadway and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and more.
“These journeys reflect the spirit of Mandarin Oriental, our heritage of meaningful hospitality and our belief that luxury should deepen our guest’s understanding of the places and cultures we call home,” said Andrew Cleary, Vice President of Customer Experience, Mandarin Oriental.
“Discerning guests today are looking for more than ever before when it comes to connecting with the essence of a destination; they seek context, rarefied access, and expert-delivered knowledge. Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys were created to meet that desire, offering truly personal encounters with the culture and craftsmanship that define each destination,” Cleary added.
Further expansion of Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys will continue to across the Group’s global portfolio.
