EDITORIAL

Fellow Luxury Travel Professionals, We've got spring fever, so come indulge with us! That's because this May issue really gets the heart pumping: we introduce you to new hotels in Southeast Asia, at which your clients are definitely going to be feeling the heat (of excitement!). Check out our showcase of luxury experiences in Croatia, which are sure to score you boatloads of brownie points with your doting dearest (clients).

In this issue we also reveal why LuxuryWise's Cathrin Lührs has lost her heart to the Evrima, the first ship of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – that's plenty of good sales points! Our image gallery Inspire Me, U.S. National Parks! is all about vacation destinations I've been in love with for years. You can still surprise even well-traveled clients with these inspirations, I promise!

Michael Ungerer is also always passionate about his work. In People with Passion, the CEO of Explora Journeys shares his insights into the final stretch of the launch of their first ship, and the start of the new brand. Discovery Event's David de Bjaouix is also making moves: in Industry Insights, he reveals his plans for a new wellness-focused venture, as well as for his heart's destination, Saudi Arabia.

Oh, your heart belongs to Switzerland? Then we've got you covered in our Discovery of the Month.

This edition is full of love for the most beautiful industry in the world, so prop up your feet in your favorite sunny spot and enjoy the May issue! Yours, Iris M. Köpke Editor-in-Chief