At TheGlitz, we've always believed that the best journeys happen when you move beyond guidebooks and glossy postcards. They happen when you discover the places that capture a city's rhythm, its quirks, its history, and its everyday magic. The places where locals laugh, dream, celebrate, and simply live. From Tokyo's soaring skyline and Hong Kong's iconic harbour to the artistic corners of Paris and the riverside charm of London, these are the places that don't just show you a city... they introduce you to its soul.
In an exclusive tête-à-tête with Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Michelin-starred Chef Maye Cissoko shares insights into his July residency at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, culinary philosophy, the inspiration behind his specially curated Maldives menu, the art of blending French excellence with island flavours, and why unforgettable luxury is ultimately created through taste, emotion, and shared experiences.
In an era where luxury is being redefined by authenticity, mindfulness, and meaningful experiences, few hospitality leaders embody this transformation as seamlessly as Kalpesh Prajapati, Managing Director, The Forum Hotel and Convention Centre, Ahmedabad. A visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of evolving guest expectations, Kalpesh Prajapati has built The Forum into more than just a hospitality destination... it is a thoughtfully curated ecosystem where business, leisure, culture, and comfort converge.
As the worlds of motorsport, cinema and television converged across Monaco, Los Angeles and New York, Gucci once again demonstrated why it remains one of fashion’s most influential houses. From the glamour of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco to the sophistication of Hollywood tributes and television’s biggest celebrations, the Italian luxury brand dressed a constellation of global stars in looks that perfectly balanced heritage craftsmanship with contemporary allure.
Luxury is increasingly being redefined by experiences rather than extravagance, these days and few hospitality leaders understand this shift better than the very dynamic Vikas Sood, General Manager at the very luxurious The Leela Gandhinagar. Perched 77 feet above the ground and seamlessly blending architectural grandeur with serene natural surroundings, The Leela Gandhinagar has emerged as a foremost destination where sophistication meets stillness, and where luxury is measured not by excess, but by the emotions a stay evokes.
A third-generation farmer and the visionary founder of Ervana Wildfarms, Apuroop returned to his family's 100-acre farmland in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region only to discover the consequences of years of conventional farming: depleted soils, declining biodiversity, diminishing water resources, and a fragile ecosystem struggling to survive. Where many would have seen a challenge to overcome through greater intervention, Apuroop saw an opportunity to partner with nature itself.
At a time when the global fashion industry is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, a new generation of changemakers is proving that style and sustainability can coexist beautifully. Among them is Stuti Dhanuka, Founder, Terra Luna, a visionary entrepreneur who is redefining the future of fashion through one of India's oldest and most powerful textiles... Khadi. Through Terra Luna, she is transforming Khadi from a fabric often associated solely with tradition into a contemporary, globally relevant, climate-conscious textile that speaks directly to the needs of modern consumers.
As cities around the world grapple with climate change, rapid urbanisation, resource scarcity, and mounting environmental pressures, the future belongs to leaders who understand that sustainable development is no longer a choice, it is an imperative. Among those shaping this future is Anil Kumar Bansal, Senior Director, Urban Infrastructure & Tourism, whose work over the past two decades has helped redefine how cities can grow while remaining resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible.