This week we speak to Eduardo Riestra, co-founder of boutique hotel Palacio Ico, who gives us the lowdown on Lanzarote, while Monocle’s Christopher Cermak boards a sleeper train from Chicago to Washington. Also in the programme: Craig Reid, CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection, joins us in the studio, Laura Kramer takes us on a trip to Paris and our correspondents from around the world answer listeners’ questions.

This week we speak to Eduardo Riestra, co-founder of boutique hotel Palacio Ico, who gives us the lowdown on Lanzarote, while Monocle’s Christopher Cermak boards a sleeper train from Chicago to Washington. Also in the programme: Craig Reid, CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection, joins us in the studio, Laura Kramer takes us on a trip to Paris and our correspondents from around the world answer listeners’ questions.

Thinking about your next trip? Allow us to be of service. Introducing The Concierge, a travel show that goes the extra mile with tips, tricks and recommendations from around the world.

Thinking about your next trip? Allow us to be of service. Introducing The Concierge, a travel show that goes the extra mile with tips, tricks and recommendations from around the world.

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Cape Town, Lanzarote and Paris

A special live episode of ‘The Concierge’ hosted by our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck. Joined by Monocle’s editor, Josh Fehnert, Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, this edition is recorded at Ned’s Club in London. Also on stage: Toru Machida, head concierge at The Cadogan in Chelsea and president of the UK chapter of Les Clefs d’Or.

A special live episode of &lsquo;The Concierge&rsquo; hosted by our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck. Joined by Monocle&rsquo;s editor, Josh Fehnert, Konfekt&rsquo;s editor, Sophie Grove, this edition is recorded at Ned&rsquo;s Club in London. Also on stage: Toru Machida, head concierge at The Cadogan in Chelsea and president of the UK chapter of Les Clefs d&rsquo;Or.

Live from Ned’s Club London

The Concierge is live from the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes. The Monocle Radio team assembled at the largest of the world’s luxury-travel gatherings to paint a picture of where the industry is heading in 2025 and beyond. Our host, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Monocle’s executive editor, Chris Lord, and guests including Accor CEO, Sébastien Bazin, ILTM portfolio director, Alison Gilmore, vice-president of luxury brands at IHG, Tom Rowntree, president of Explora Journeys, Anna Nash, and Belmond CEO, Dan Ruff. 

The Concierge is live from the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes. The Monocle Radio team assembled at the largest of the world’s luxury-travel gatherings to paint a picture of where the industry is heading in 2025 and beyond. Our host, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Monocle’s executive editor, Chris Lord, and guests including Accor CEO, Sébastien Bazin, ILTM portfolio director, Alison Gilmore, vice-president of luxury brands at IHG, Tom Rowntree, president of Explora Journeys, Anna Nash, and Belmond CEO, Dan Ruff.

International Luxury Travel Market 2024

In our final instalment in partnership with Turespaña we visit our favourite Spanish islands from Ibiza in the Balearics to Tenerife in the Canaries. Hosted by Robert Bound, we highlight hidden gems and share the unmissable experiences each island has to offer. We join Monocle's Spain correspondent Liam Aldous in Ibiza, meet hotelier Alberto del Hoyo, explore Tenerife with tour operator Joan Rodríguez de la Sierra and Arianna Gassmann, deputy director of the five-star Europe Villa Cortés in Playa de Las Américas, before concluding our island hopping with Andrew Tuck in Palma. 

In our final instalment in partnership with Turespaña we visit our favourite Spanish islands from Ibiza in the Balearics to Tenerife in the Canaries. Hosted by Robert Bound, we highlight hidden gems and share the unmissable experiences each island has to offer. We join Monocle's Spain correspondent Liam Aldous in Ibiza, meet hotelier Alberto del Hoyo, explore Tenerife with tour operator Joan Rodríguez de la Sierra and Arianna Gassmann, deputy director of the five-star Europe Villa Cortés in Playa de Las Américas, before concluding our island hopping with Andrew Tuck in Palma.

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