Travel & Tourism Awards 2021

www.lux-review.com Page 33 LUX 2021 Travel & Tourism Awards Created in 2017 by passionate explorer, Sherina Mahtani, De Luxe Life focuses on providing luxury, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the discerning traveller. We speak to Sherina to find out more about De Luxe Life, and not only how the pandemic has affected the industry, but also how the company has big plans to bounce back! De Luxe Life Luxury Travel Advisor of the Year 2021 - Hong Kong Jan21380 Luxury travel management company, De Luxe Life, is a one-stop-shop for travel, tailor-making your every trip based on your personal preferences and travel needs. From planning highly personalised honeymoons to family holidays filled with wonder, De Luxe Life makes sure it is an unforgettable experience. De Luxe Life provides fully customisable, all-inclusive packages within clients’ budget. The De Luxe advisors are all highly trained professionals who are passionate about travel and who pay close attention to detail, thus ensuring that any trip is a one-of-a-kind, luxurious travel experience, whether it’s for business or pleasure. The team are able to provide luxury to any budget! Born and raised in Hong Kong, Sherina studied Business Management in Nottingham and discovered her love for travel during a Spanish summer in the heart of Europe. Once back in her hometown, she quickly realised that no 9-5 job would ever let her freely travel. Thus, she decided that she would have the best of both worlds - applying her knowledge of business strategies in creating a luxury travel management company. By providing this service and following this budget-orientated strategy, De Luxe Life has thrived immensely, and Sherina has noticed that clients have no hesitation in booking again as they know they will get a package that is perfect for them and is value for money. The booking process couldn’t be simpler. Clients start by filling out an enquiry form on the website, or by sending an email with a few details regarding the type of trip they desire. De Luxe Life will then schedule a call to get to know the client better, and to fill in a few more details regarding exact needs and preferences. Next, an itinerary is drawn-up and sent out to the client, who fine-tunes, adjusts and approves it and, finally, the bookings are made, a travel pack is sent out and the client is free to enjoy their tailor-made trip of a lifetime De Luxe Way! However, it is safe to say that it hasn’t all been plain sailing as the travel and tourism industry was one of the worst hit sectors by the Covid-19 pandemic. The De Luxe Life team used their time wisely, working on staycation packages within Hong Kong, curating local luxury experiences, researching new and undiscovered hidden gems and generally planning for the uncertain future of travel ahead. Sherina highlights: “We understand that travel will never be the same; however, we are adapting and understanding the future of travel under these circumstances as an industry. I am so grateful to have the support of my peers, partners and, most importantly, my clients to help De Luxe Life get through this tough time.” Once some form of normality returns to the industry, Sherina and De Luxe Life will certainly be ready, with a whole host of new packages to cater for staycations, overdue honeymoons, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or month-long vacations! “We will also be guiding you through COVID-19 travel guidelines and visa requirements to make our clients journey truly hassle-free! Whatever you need, we will be ready to go.” Company: De Luxe Life Contact: Sherina Mahtani Website: www.deluxelife.net Instagram: @de.luxelife