A world-class team built for luxury hospitality standards.
Global hospitality leadership, luxury development, and guest experience excellence — alongside the operators who pioneered the destinations themselves.
Dr. James Mabey
20+ years leading global hospitality development, brand strategy, and luxury resort execution — 100+ hotel projects across more than two dozen countries.
Former Managing Director at Standard International, SVP at Jumeirah Group, Senior Director at Wharf Hotels / Marco Polo Hotels, and COO at Antaeus.
Professor of Hotel Development and Strategy at Hong Kong Polytechnic University; holds a doctorate in hospitality and tourism management.
Paul Matthew Wiste
25+ years in international luxury hospitality design across 15 countries; ARB-registered architect and professional member of RIBA.
Former Vice President of Design Services Asia Pacific for Four Seasons; VP Development Design Asia Pacific for Jumeirah; Head of Design & Engineering, Southeast Asia and Korea, for IHG.
Principal of Design Assembly, advising owners and operators on design strategy, technical services, and hospitality project execution.
Milad Badri
20+ years in global luxury and lifestyle hospitality across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Former Chief Experience Officer at InterGlobe Enterprises; SVP of Operations at Standard International; Director of Entertainment at Baha Mar; Director of Brand Strategy at Jumeirah.
Global expert in brand delivery, hotel openings, and translating luxury concepts into fully activated hospitality platforms.
Rich Packer
15+ years in business operations, tourism activation, supply chain management, and local venture execution.
Utah-based operator with direct experience across Paradox Adventures, Redtail Aviation, E-Motion Moab, and other Southern Utah tourism ventures.
MBA from Westminster University; Recreation & Tourism degree from the University of Utah.
Brian Martinez
20+ years designing and operating bespoke expedition experiences; built Desafío Adventure Company from 2 to 50+ employees.
Pioneer of new rafting, canyoneering, and expedition routes throughout Costa Rica; expeditions across Baja, the Sea of Cortez, the Southwest U.S., Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Designed custom experiences for high-profile private clients and hundreds of YPO groups.
Danny Klopfenstein
10+ years leading growth, operations, customer experience, and commercial strategy across hospitality, tourism, consumer brands, and technology ventures.
Managing Director of Fantesca Estate & Winery, overseeing revenue growth, guest experience, and strategic initiatives.
Founder & Principal of Crimson Collective, advising organizations on growth strategy, digital transformation, and scalable business systems.
