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Where French Art de Vivre Meets the World: Fouquet’s, The Signature Collection by Barrière
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Where French Art de Vivre Meets the World: Fouquet’s, The Signature Collection by Barrière

Born on the Champs-Élysées and shaped by over a century of cultural significance, Fouquet’s has evolved into something far greater than a single address. As the Signature Collection by Barrière, it brings a distinctly Parisian spirit to a global stage—where elegance, atmosphere and human connection take centre stage. From Paris to New York, Courchevel to Saint-Barth, this is a collection that redefines what it means to truly experience a place.

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Barrière’s Seaside Icons:  Coastal Incentive Travel, the French Way
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Barrière’s Seaside Icons: Coastal Incentive Travel, the French Way

Across France’s most storied coastal destinations, Barrière’s seaside properties offer a masterclass in contrast—where heritage meets modernity, energy meets calm, and every setting brings its own distinct perspective. From the Riviera to Normandy and the Atlantic coast, this is a collection shaped by atmosphere as much as location, revealing a more thoughtful approach to life by the sea.

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Fifteen Ideas to Re-Discover the French Seaside, with Barrière Collection
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Fifteen Ideas to Re-Discover the French Seaside, with Barrière Collection

The French coastline is not one story, but many—each shaped by its own rhythm, character and sense of place. From the energy of Cannes to the quiet refinement of Dinard, these five destinations reveal a more nuanced perspective on coastal travel. Not simply places to visit, but environments that influence how experiences unfold, and why they stay with us long after.

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A 101 Guide to Planning an Event in Thailand
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A 101 Guide to Planning an Event in Thailand

Thailand has long been a favourite for luxury incentive travel - and for good reason. Where else offers the high-octane energy of Bangkok, the white-sand beaches of Phuket and the breath-taking landscapes of Chiang Mai, all within a day's reach of each other? Here’s why it works so brilliantly, and the insider secrets to pulling off a truly unforgettable, first-class experience.

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Healing is the New Luxury: Uncovering the Power of Mindful Travel in Thailand
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Healing is the New Luxury: Uncovering the Power of Mindful Travel in Thailand

Thailand’s latest message to the world is simple but powerful: healing is the new definition of luxury. For incentive planners, this marks a compelling shift, away from traditional reward-led programmes and towards experiences that restore energy, deepen connections and leave a lasting emotional imprint. Discover why this trend is transforming events - and how to harness it for something truly unforgettable.

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Talking Incentives and 35 Years with Ulterior Events, UK
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Talking Incentives and 35 Years with Ulterior Events, UK

Nearly four decades in luxury incentives brings perspective you can’t learn from a playbook. Fresh from inVOYAGE Sri Lanka, Ulterior Events’ Graham Alderman and Fiona Thomas share the lessons, realities and quiet truths that have shaped 35 years at the top of the industry — from planning perfection to partnership, presence and longevity.

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