Laurent Kleitman stops by Monocle’s Paris studio to reflect on the state of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental’s takeover of the Lutetia hotel and the group’s starring role in season three of The White Lotus.

Laurent Kleitman stops by Monocle&rsquo;s Paris studio to reflect on the state of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental&rsquo;s takeover of the Lutetia hotel and the group&rsquo;s starring role in season three of The White Lotus.

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail. 

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

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Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Nomad founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte tells us why he brought his remarkable, roaming design showcase to Abu Dhabi airport’s decommissioned Terminal 1 – a modernist marvel designed by Paul Andreu. Plus: the duo betting Indian food could be the new healthy morning staple.

Nomad founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte tells us why he brought his remarkable, roaming design showcase to Abu Dhabi airport&rsquo;s decommissioned Terminal 1 &ndash; a modernist marvel designed by Paul Andreu. Plus: the duo betting Indian food could be the new healthy morning staple.

Meet the man behind Nomad, the travelling showcase of collectable design

Klättermusen CEO, Gonz Ferrero, talks about balancing heritage and innovation at the Swedish technical apparel brand. And: Edzard van der Wyck joins us to discuss Sheep Inc’s success at the intersection of sustainability and style.

Kl&auml;ttermusen CEO, Gonz Ferrero, talks about balancing heritage and innovation at the Swedish technical apparel brand. And: Edzard van der Wyck joins us to discuss Sheep Inc&rsquo;s success at the intersection of sustainability and style.

Winter warmth with Sheep Inc & Klättermusen

Dr Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global, talks about the company’s turning point as airlines in the Middle East place record orders. Plus: A catch up with Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. And: Monocle’s Gulf correspondent, Inzaman Rashid, rounds up the deals and stories that defined the Dubai Airshow 2025.

Dr Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global, talks about the company&rsquo;s turning point as airlines in the Middle East place record orders. Plus: A catch up with Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. And: Monocle&rsquo;s Gulf correspondent, Inzaman Rashid, rounds up the deals and stories that defined the Dubai Airshow 2025.

Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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