In this episode of The Spirit of Lux, Paul Jones is joined by energy experts, Colin and Steven Hall from Learning to Lead. For more than 20 years, the father-son duo, Colin and Steven have been learning and sharing together, all they can about Human Energy on what they call our Energy Journey.  There's a lot to cover in this episode, the critical role that energy plays in all our outcomes as individuals at any age, for teams in any team activity, and in organisations no matter how big they are, how to master energy on a sustainable basis, and how to embed this profound new energy awarenes ..read more

In this episode of The Spirit of Lux, Paul Jones is joined by model and swimwear designer, Alicia Rountree as she shares her guide to island life in her home of Mauritius. Alicia has had a successful modeling career since starting at the age of 17. She has starred in campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oreal to mention a few.  There's a lot to cover in this episode. Alicia explains how her upbringing in Mauritius helped shape her from a young age to living a responsible lifestyle, where sustainability is the core of everything she takes on. This includes ALICIA SWIM which ..read more

In this episode of The Spirit of Lux, Paul Jones is joined by the first Maldivian who received the honour of being named amongst the 100 most influential HR personalities in the world at the World HRD Conference 2016, Afeef Hussain. Experienced in the areas of HR strategy, customer experience, quality management, talent, performance management and learning and development, Afeef has over 15 years of Hospitality Industry Experience and is currently the Senior Director, Maldives - Talent and Culture at LUX* Resorts and Hotels. There's a lot to cover in this episode. Afeef explains how at LUX* Re ..read more

In this episode of The Spirit of Lux, Paul Jones is joined by the best pedicure in the world, Bastien Gonzalez. Bastien grew up an avid skier and went on to become an instructor at the Super-Lioran ski station in Auvergne, where a bad accident dramatically changed his career path. It was during his own rehabilitation with physiotherapy that he met a podiatrist, and he knew instantly that this was what he was born to do. In 1997 he qualified in podiatry and at 24, and as an aesthete and sybarite, he opened his first Paris studio in the prestigious Place des Vosges.  There's a lot to cover ..read more

Join the wellness practitioners, Kerensa Langitan and Maggie Derblay as they define the meaning of holistic wellness for all our listeners and talks about harnessing the healing powers of nature for physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Steven, General Manager of LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences also discusses how wellness is at the forefront of the conceptualisation of the project and how has the team designed the wellness facility for a world-class guest experience ..read more

Discover the marvelous photographic journey with one of the most widely published photographers, Michael Freeman along the historical Tea Horse Trade Route in Yunnan, south of China. From Pu’er to Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and all the way to Benzilan, LUX* Tea Horse Road China is a collection of retreats located in some of the world’s most off-grid destinations. Michael’s works have been published in some of the world’s most well-known magazines and publications throughout his illustrious career. Pre-Covid, he spent half his time traveling in Asia on photography assignments. Michael is also th ..read more

Join the world’s best chefs and LUX*s celebrated culinarians - Chef Dave Minten and Chef Walter Lanfranchi as they share the extraordinary world of LUX* gastronomy that encompasses all five senses, and how they are bringing The Lux Collective to greater heights through the Test Kitchen concept.  Dave specializes in French and Mediterranean Cuisine, with a focus on working with fresh produce. Walter works very closely with the Management as well as the Research & Development team to conceive and develop new F&B concepts for the group. The Chefs also take us behind-the-scenes of the ..read more

Discover the most important traits to excel in the hospitality industry and be inspired by Jeremie’s unconventional way of empowering and motivating his 300-strong Team Members in the time of Covid as well as driving his personal passion for cultivating a zero food waste environment for the hospitality industry in Mauritius ..read more

Join multi-award winning interior design Kelly Hoppen CBE as she talks about her role in transforming LUX* Resorts & Hotels into a luxury hospitality brand. Kelly also discusses the concept behind her latest project with the group, the highly anticipated LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences, on how harmony is achieved by blending the natural landscape and generous space with her East Meets West style and neutral palette ..read more

Ron Kaufman, the world’s foremost educator on Uplifting Service and New York Times best-selling author, is the founding father of the Care-ology philosophy; the transformation of Service to include authentic Care. Discover the paradigm shift in the hospitality industry, connecting delivery of Service with a commitment to Care that enables genuine well-being for guests and Team Members of The Lux Collective ..read more