The Entrepreneurs (Monocle) · Monocle
Direction of travel in 2026 and why all businesses need talent with a hospitality-first mindset
December 31, 2025·30 min·2 clips
A private jet company grew across four continents in five years, and hospitality leaders reveal why curiosity drives luxury travel in 2026.
As heard by us
A compact business read on 2026 travel demand, private aviation, and why hospitality-minded talent still matters.
This episode reads 2026 travel through two premium operators: Mayfair Jets, the private aviation business co-founded by Ahmed Al-Hawari, and Leading Hotels of the World, led by Shannon Knapp. Al-Hawari gives the more direct commercial signal.
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A conversational look at 2026 travel, private aviation, and hospitality instinct.
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