by Patrick Imbardelli | May 11, 2026 | Blog, Insights, Investments, Sustainable Travel
If anyone can buy luxury, what makes premium travel truly matter? Written by: A. Patrick Imbardelli Luxury travel used to signal success by having access to exclusive options. I do not think that definition survives intact. In my years leading Pan Pacific Hotels Group...
by Patrick Imbardelli | May 29, 2025 | Sustainable Travel, Trendwatch
In travel today, staying overnight is no longer enough. Guests want memories. As a former hospitality CEO turned VC, I’ve seen first-hand how the “experience economy” is transforming accommodation. Travelers increasingly plan trips around unique activities rather than...
by Patrick Imbardelli | Feb 26, 2024 | Insights, Sustainable Travel
In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, the travel and hospitality industry in Southeast Asia is undergoing a conscious evolution towards sustainability. United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) anticipates the...
by Nicholas Cocks | Dec 9, 2022 | Insights, Sustainable Travel
It’s time for tourism businesses to shift investment and financing towards decarbonising our planet’s future. During COP27 held in Egypt last month, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) urged the tourism industry to take urgent action to reach net...
