16 | LUXlife Magazine Best Local Travel & Events Management Specialists 2026 When travelling, the only way to truly get to know a destination is by embracing the local culture. By exploring, living, tasting, and sharing all that the world has to offer, we can make more meaningful connections with different communities, our peers, and even ourselves. This is an ethos championed wholeheartedly by Nomádic Tòtem, an organisation providing a unique approach to travel that emphasises authentic local experiences and sustainable practices. We spoke with the Founders: CFO Ana Repetto Alayola and CEO César Castrejón Cid below, as Nomádic Tòtem is named in the Travel and Tourism Awards 2026 . “Local is the new luxury.” Nomádic Tòtem was born from the creative concept of connecting travellers with luxury experiences in an organic and authentic way that is deeply rooted in local community. The organisation has built a network of exclusive venues and hidden talent, designing experiences with a unique, creative, and authentic narrative: that local is the new luxury. “We offer corporate events with immersive curation, providing an all-in-one solution aligned with every company’s goals,” said César, “creating a new form of collective integration. We cater to travellers and collaborators who seek meaningful connections with the community, beyond mass tourism. Through their journeys and events, we offer a new way to support artisans, chefs, historians, and local artists who are part of our tribe.” The Nomádic Tòtem “tribe” was born from a friendship formed between an event planning specialist and a globe-trotting hotelier; CFO Ana Repetto and CEO César Castrejón bring together decades of experience in group planning and operations, ultra-luxury hospitality, and the design of high-end gastronomic experiences. Both proudly Mexican, the pair promote their culture, destinations, flavours, and traditions with deep respect and admiration for Mexico. Ana and César are joined by the Nomádic Gurus, who contribute their expertise in key areas such as hospitality, luxury travel, group and event operations, incentive curation, holistic gastronomy, concierge services, marketing, and sales. César describes this network as, “A creative world around one table, bringing everything needed to build a tribe that complements and nourishes itself.” Together, this standout team creates innovative experiences in alignment with the strictest standards of quality and sustainability that allow guests to reconnect with their origins and live the local way. Nomádic Tòtem delves deep into the authentic culture of each region, embracing natural beauty and savouring the richness of its cuisine, to turn places and moments into stories worth telling. “For us, travelling locally has become a lifestyle: being in the perfect place, at the perfect time, with the perfect company – even if that means ourselves.” “During these journeys to create local experiences, we wandered paths that have led us to exclusive hidden venues connected to their local community and cultures, far from mass tourism, that match our business vision,” said César. “Through these partners, we have grown our tribe with a home away from home, allowing us to create authentically local experiences, with touches of luxury in every nook we visit.” Nomádic Tòtem has created local experiences across Mexico and 50 countries worldwide, leveraging more than two decades of experience in curating local journeys around the world. The team connects directly with the community in each destination as they live their day to day lives, generating a positive synergy that drives development and cultural pride to support artisan communities and help preserve their traditions. As the technological world evolves, Nomádic Tòtem faces an uncertain future shaped by artificial intelligence and advancing technology. Nevertheless, the organisation asserts that humanity should never be lost when travelling and connecting with local destinations. For this reason, it continues to champion local, human-centred processes when promoting a destination, from the artisans’ handmade products to the traditional chefs who respect natural crop growth cycles and promote responsible consumption. “We are not against the superhuman technology of these days,” César shared. “However, we believe that we can go hand in hand with all the new tools to grow without losing our humanity.” He continued: “Today more than ever, we believe in our deeply local, human philosophy. Just as we did in our beginnings, we will continue to promote, with great respect and admiration, the local talent that, with their magic, makes each destination and event a more authentic and memorable experience.” Company: Nomádic Tòtem Contact: César Castrejón Cid and Ana Repetto Alayola Web Address: www.nomadictotem.com
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