LUX Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2018

Page 8 www.lux-review.com determination and our strong work ethic, My Private Villas is becoming a renowned front runner in the villa rental market. Many companies strive to match our principles and ideals, they respect our transparency, honesty and integrity and wish to be involved. “Thanks to our extensive contacts, and established relationships, we are able to go above and beyond for our clients, offering an unrivalled service, and 24/7 support. No matter what the request, we endeavour to meet our clients’ needs: whether that be a private jet, an exclusive dinner reservation at a fully booked restaurant, or a top-secret filming location, we can provide it.” Alongside its outsourced team, My Private Villas also has many staff of its own, all of whom are committed to achieve excellence on behalf of their clients, as Paolo is keen to elaborate. “Our team is very close, sharing the same values and beliefs, ensuring first-class service via email, live-chat or over the telephone. From the moment a team member joins us, our work ethic and values are laid out and fully explained. We are very open in answering any question they might have; therefore, we are always all on the same page. Communication and transparency are key: they benefit the team but also our clients and members, and they are something we are hugely proud of. We care about the people, rather than the numbers, and aim to give the best service, and offer the greatest experiences with superior quality and professionalism.” Recently, to drive greater engagement with the firm, Paolo was contacted by the Academy of The World Boutique Hotel Awards to develop a new award category of ‘Private Villas’. This was a great privilege and Paolo was thrilled to have been recognised and asked. Therefore, each year, My Private Villas invites between thirty and forty villas from across the globe to participate as award nominees. They will then be viewed and judged by an esteemed panel, against strict criteria, and the winners of each category are announced during the annual Ceremony in London. These include awards for the best private villa in each continent (Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, South-East Asia and the Americas) and finally the Best Private Villa world-wide. This award offers the firm the chance to share its expertise in the industry with the wider luxury lifestyle market. This experience spans the global villa and private home space, and Paolo is keen to showcase his knowledge of the industry and share an insight into the latest developments with us here at LUXlife: “Within the luxury villa market, there has been a substantial change in the travelling behaviours of high net worth individuals in recent times, with many affluent types choosing to stay in elegant villas rather than luxury hotels. One of the reasons for this is that villas offer greater freedom and versatility, enabling people to enjoy more privacy than is offered by hotels to create their own schedules. “All of our villas and properties come complete with fully-trained staff, and guidance is always on hand if guests need advice on planning activities. Meanwhile, kitchen staff of the highest calibre are available to provide you with sumptuous culinary delights. Even though there are more than 800 properties to choose from, each property in the portfolio is truly unique, with all properties being located in the world’s most prestigious and iconic towns, cities and rural environments. “No matter what the tastes of travellers, guests can easily identify properties which appeal to their requirements and preferences. All homes are furnished and equipped with the finest amenities. Unlike with other accommodation providers, My Private Villas do not just walk away when guests have arrived and entered the property. Service of the highest standard is available on a 24/7 basis, giving you concierge support whenever you need it, day or night, to ensure your stay is as magical and stress-free as possible. “Fundamentally, in the luxury villa market, as in any luxury space, flexibility is always