Our LUXURY VOICE today is Kathy Gallagher, CEO, Asia Pacific at Quintessentially. Based out of Hong Kong, Kathy leads the regional business and is responsible for driving growth for the company, by working closely with Quintessentially members and corporate clients to help them tackle some of their most complex business challenges. She is part of Quintessentially’s Global Executive Committee and provides input and direction on the region’s fastest growing trends. With over 60 offices across the globe, staffed 24/7/365 by a diverse team of 1500+ specialists who speak 35 languages, Quintessentially is the global authority on luxury lifestyle, offering private concierge services and unparalleled access, anywhere in the world. More than just a luxury concierge service, Quintessentially has built a 360-degree lifestyle offering dictated by the needs and wants of its members. In addition to providing bespoke access and day-to-day assistance, Quintessentially has teams in place to manage everything from travel to education to art to weddings to wine. These in-house experts help take care of every aspect of their members’ lives, ensuring they are engaged and experiencing the absolute best the world has to offer. In our conversation today, Joanne will discuss with Kathy the changing needs of Asian luxury travellers and the importance of the Asian region for Quintessentially and the growing influence of the Asian luxury consumer.