The Inner Circle is a new forum bringing delegates together to explore the latest trends, exchange ideas and unpack the forces shaping the future of luxury travel.
Featuring a curated lineup of influential voices, the forum will leave attendees inspired, informed and ready for the three days of business ahead.
Below is a preview of the 2026 program. Stay tuned for the 2027 program.
Amanda Stevens is a leading authority on the customer experience and a sought-after consumer futurist. She blends current global consumer trends with powerful research into buying behaviour, delivering strategies that help organisations connect more deeply with their customers and turn them into passionate advocates.
With a double degree in consumer psychology and marketing, Amanda has consulted to businesses in almost every industry across Australia, Asia and the United States. She is also the author of six best-selling books on sales and marketing, including her latest release, Radical Customer Obsession.
Evguenia (Eve) Ivara is the founder of Cap Karoso, a multi-awarded eco-luxury resort on the island of Sumba, Indonesia, ranked #1 Resort in Indonesia by Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Awards.
Eve’s academic background in social philosophy, with studies in philosophical anthropology, shapes how she approaches hospitality: as a frame for genuine cultural exchange rather than performance.
As Chief Operating Officer, Mahesh guides Ananda’s brand, business vision and goals, leads wellness strategy, product development, research & innovation and extension of Ananda’s expertise in wellbeing into new brands and strategic developments.
Mahesh has over 30 years of experience in strategy, brand building and business development. He has worked in global strategy consulting organisations, luxury hotel industry, and consumer goods multinational companies.
Christopher brings together decades of experience in creativity, wellness, design, food, and hospitality through Casa Tuya, a luxury wellness resort in Bali. Shaped by years of travel and immersion in different cultures, landscapes, and ways of living, the resort reflects his vision for a more intentional approach to luxury, wellness, and meaningful travel. Conceived as a “Safari for the Soul,” Casa Tuya represents the culmination of Christopher’s lifelong passion for creating experiences that inspire connection, presence, well-being, and personal transformation.
