A Matter of Taste: An Interview With Relais & Châteaux’s Laurent Gardinier

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From first-minute micro-details to auditing his company’s own inspectors, Gardinier tells Yi-Hwa Hanna what it takes to champion authentic individuality while curating soul-led luxury hospitality The post A Matter of Taste: An Interview With Relais & Châteaux’s Laurent Gardinier appeared first on Business Traveller.

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