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The Travel DiariesRichard E. GrantToday, for our final episode of the year, I am joined by someone whose life story reads like an atlas: the actor, writer, and now podcast host, Richard E. Grant.Born in Swaziland, now known as Eswatini, in southern Africa, Richard grew up in a world of big landscapes, no television, and endless imagination. From there he moved to London in the early 1980s, and very quickly became unforgettable figure on stage and screen - from his iconic role in Withnail & I, all the way through to Gosford Park, Jackie, Star Wars, Saltburn, and his Oscar-nominated...
2025-12-3051 min
Jules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Season 2 Ep 6 – Unpacked’s Best Bits 2025It’s a wrap for this season as Unpacked breaks up for Christmas. Light the fire, pour a glass and join Jules Perowne as she reprises some of the wit and wisdom of our remarkable guests during 2025. From recreating London’s legendary Simpson’s on the Strand, to rewilding 200,000 acres in Scotland, to celebrating the World’s greatest city (spoilers: it’s London), to LATAM’s soaring growth and AI’s scary/brilliant/game changing effect on the luxury travel sector. All this and a good old fashioned rant or two. Huge thanks to...
2025-12-2254 min
Intelligence SquaredHotels with History | Raffles Hotel, Singapore, with Richard E. Grant and Jules PerowneThis is an episode of Hotels with History, produced by Intelligence Squared on behalf of Perowne International.
On todays episode, Richard journeys to Singapore to explore the legendary Raffles Hotel. Discover how four visionary Armenian brothers turned a 10-room beach bungalow into a magnificent Neo-Renaissance palace, where literary giants found their muse, and some of the world’s most famous cocktails were shaken.
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2025-09-2626 min
Country LifeJules Perowne: Where to go in 2026, hotel disasters and podcasting with Richard E. GrantJules Perowne — CEO and founder of Perowne International — is one of the most respected voices in the luxury travel industry, working as a consultant and PR guru for some of the most famous hotels in the world, including Gleneagles, Claridges and dozens more around the globe.• Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts• Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify• Listen to Country Life podcast on AudibleNow, she's also becoming a podcaster alongside the actor Richard E. Grant, presenting the newly-launched Hotels with History show. It's a podcast which l...
2025-09-0834 min
Hotels with HistoryHotels with History: Coming SoonJoin Richard E. Grant and Jules Perowne as they uncover the hidden stories that took place within the walls of some of the world’s most iconic hotels. Each episode, they’ll uncover the scandals, legends and surprising moments that turned these buildings into landmarks. If you want to understand a city, start with its hotels - and you'll want to start here.
Episode one launches 2nd September, with more released weekly.
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2025-08-0702 minJules Perowne's UnpackedSeason 2, Ep.5: The AI Travel TransformationThe travel industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where artificial intelligence meets wanderlust. With ChatGPT now serving 2.5 billion daily prompts and rapidly approaching Google's search volume, travellers are increasingly turning to AI for everything from Scottish road trip itineraries to hotel recommendations. But as algorithms become our new travel advisors and Google transforms into an AI-powered answer engine, a critical question emerges: what happens to the irreplaceable human touch that makes travel truly magical?In this episode of Unpacked, Jules sits down with Anant Sharma, Founder & CEO of Matter of Form and Chris Hughes, CEO of Navigator...
2025-07-2935 minJules Perowne's UnpackedSeason 2, Ep.4: Mexico and the rise of Latam - a growing powerhouse?Mexico, and Latin & South America more widely, is now a serious player in the global travel landscape. A land of style, design and art; jungles and snow-capped volcanos; sumptuous cuisine, and with beaches to end all beaches. And with ultra-high net wealth soaring, and 78 million inbound travellers a year, investment in luxury hospitality is surging. Elsewhere the figures from outbound travellers are equally staggering, with Mexican travellers spending $11 Billion on trips in 2024. Shooting the breeze with Jules, Unpacked welcomes Mary Holland, the South African-born New York correspondent for Monocle magazine and contributor to the...
2025-07-0339 minJules Perowne's UnpackedSeason 2, Ep. 3: London – The Greatest City on Earth?Five years on from the world-shaping events of the pandemic, London isn't just surviving; it's thriving.Jules sits down with Paula Fitzherbert, Global Head of Communications at Maybourne, whose hotels in the capital include Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley. And Annie Fitzsimmons, National Geographic Author and Travel Expert. An American with a deep love of London, her knowledge and insights are a match for any top concierge… From indie shops and comedy clubs; to a Peckham rooftop cinema and a Mayfair chippy; to the simple joy of the Af...
2025-04-1137 minJules Perowne's UnpackedSeason 2, Ep. 2: Conservation, the Community and the Wildland Vision. The 220,000-acre Wildland project in the Scottish Highlands is one of the largest conservation projects in Europe. Its ambitious 200-year vision is centred on allowing nature to heal and thrive, and to rekindle living, working glens. Hand-in-hand, cottages, bothies and even castles are being artfully restored – and invite you to come and stay. Fresh from their own adventure there, Jules and sustainable travel expert Fran Kellet were blown away by what they saw. In this latest episode of Unpacked, they’re joined by Joe Dunn, Wi...
2025-03-1433 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne’s Unpacked – Season 2, Ep. 1: Where Do Restaurants Go Next?Fresh from the Unpacked kitchen, Jules Perowne brings you the restaurateurs’ restaurateur Jeremy King, creator of Le Caprice, The Wolseley, Arlington, The Park – and, coming soon, his relaunch of Simpson’s in the Strand, where the trollies will roll once again. He’s joined by seasoned writer Maria Shollenbarger, the FT’s HTSI Travel Editor, a discerning voice in global dining and travel, and possessor of one of the world’s most cultured palates. Together they talk trends, fashionable food allergies, delicious un-Instagrammable specials, and why London is still the culinary ca...
2025-02-2536 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Ep.8 - Altitude, Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Travel’s Transformative EraBuckle up, the latest instalment of the Unpacked podcast has just landed. In this episode, CEO of Perowne International, Jules Perowne sits down with two industry powerhouses: John Arlidge, aviation expert and senior writer for The Sunday Times, and Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels. Together they dive straight in, unpacking the unstoppable rise of leisure travellers, the unexpected resurgence of long-haul destinations, and delivering an unfiltered insight into how aviation and hospitality are tackling sustainability. Their conversation also covers: the importance of emotional intelligence in service, the danger of overdevelopment, and the emergence of al...
2024-12-2337 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Ep. 7 Exquisite Events: The Art of the PartyWhen the King of Party Planning, Johnny Roxburgh met the Queen of Events, Antoinette Lettieri, fireworks were bound to go off—and they didn’t disappoint. Our latest episode of Unpacked is a laugh-out-loud affair, offering a golden insider’s view into the glamorous (and occasionally chaotic) world of elite party planning. From high-maintenance clients and wedding day disasters to top tips for hosting unforgettable events (spoiler: it’s all about the guests) and why having a doctor on speed dial is a must, no detail is too big—or too outrageous. Trust us, this is a conver...
2024-11-2726 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Ep. 6 Destination: Design In our latest episode, Jules welcomes design royalty to the Unpacked studio. Martin Brudnizki is a master of untrammelled interior design, bringing a mesmeric sense of locality, opulence and sheer joy to the world’s most desirable hotels. Alongside him is the incomparable Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director of the ultra-influential Conde Nast Traveler. Her perception and insights are required reading (and now listening) for anyone who yearns for the authentic and the exquisite. Together, they explore the key facets and trends of hotel design, the drive for sust...
2024-10-2928 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Ep. 5. Travel 2025: Places, prices, trends and gemsEp5: Has the hospitality sector’s rapid growth led to a moment of reflection? Are travellers still getting value for money? Where will we be travelling to next year and do those countries even want us?Jules Perowne is joined by Annie Fitzsimmons, Editor in Chief at Embark Beyond and National Geographic travel expert, alongside Emily Jane Johnston, a leading voice on Instagram for travel, fashion, and food.They explore the rising trend of solo travel among women, why AI can enhance but never replace the human touch in travel, and the growing appeal of...
2024-09-1632 minJules Perowne's UnpackedEp 4: “The reality of flying today. The good, the bad and the ugly.”Jules Perowne removes belts and shoes with air mile zillionaires Mark Ellwood of the luxury bible Robb Report, and Colin Nagy, Skift columnist and Head of Brand strategy at Instagram. Over no more than 100ml of wine, they discuss everything from the app that airlines don’t want you to use… IVs for jet lag… customer service from the sublime to the monstrous... and why terrorists don’t pack scented candles.
2024-04-1737 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Episode 4Ep 4: “The reality of flying today. The good, the bad and the ugly” Jules Perowne removes belts and shoes with air mile zillionaires Mark Ellwood of the luxury bible Robb Report, and Colin Nagy, Skift columnist and Head of Brand strategy at Instagram. Over no more than 100ml of wine, they discuss everything from the app that airlines don’t want you to use… IVs for jet lag… customer service from the sublime to the monstrous... and why terrorists don’t pack sc...
2024-04-1737 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Episode 3Ep 3: “Let’s hear it for the vaginal facial!” In the latest from the Unpacked studio, Jules Perowne delves into spas, fitness and wellbeing. Watsu, moon circles, gong baths, body positive pottery making – before you laugh too loud, there’s $5.6 trillion to play for. Her exquisitely moisturised guests are the Queen of Spas and the King of Fitness: Sunday Times spa expert Susan D’Arcy, and Harry Jameson, Founder of Pillar Wellbeing and now heading up the members’ health club at Raffles in the OWO.
2024-03-1644 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Episode 2Ep 2: “…I looked at Sumba and said, this can be somewhere incredible – let's go for it. And I moved to the jungle.” We meet the remarkable James McBride, the hotelier’s hotelier and co-founder of NIHI Sumba. From an extraordinary career, James recounts his first job at a tennis resort with no tennis courts… and creating NIHI and its spa safari and equine therapy…and the one piece of advice every traveller needs to know.
2024-02-2622 minJules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - Episode 1Ep 1: “Enough of $800 burgers and iPads to close the curtains.” Unpacked is unleashed… in this first episode, join travel PR CEO Jules Perowne together with Scott Dunn Private’s Jules Maury and former Tatler Travel Editor Fran Kellett. They discuss their craving for simplicity and authenticity… the insanity of long-haul air fares… and an island too perfect ever to reveal in a podcast. (But they do.)
2024-01-2529 min
Jules Perowne's UnpackedJules Perowne's Unpacked - trailer -Diving deep into the world of extraordinary travel and remarkable hotels
2024-01-2300 min
SheerLuxe PodcastTravel Special: 2023 Holiday Destinations, UK Staycation Hotspots & Solo TravelThis week, Charlotte Collins is joined by Melinda Stevens, former editor of CN Traveler and founder of the new travel platform Loupe and Jules Perowne, travel PR and founder of Perowne International to discuss all things travel. From 2022’s hottest destination to new openings set to launch next year, UK destination hotspots and train expeditions, the three leave no stone unturned…AD | This podcast is sponsored by British Airways. https://bit.ly/3FhAAsr https://www.perowneinternational.com/https://www.instagram.com/loupe_uk/?hl=en Hosted on Ac...
2022-12-021h 01
Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: Jules Perowne of Perowne InterrnationalThis week’s pod guest is the lovely Jules Perowne of Perowne International. Whip smart, great fun, an inspirational forger of relationships and a kind and thoughtful friend, Jules speaks to Nick about how she launched her eponymously-named and incredibly successful high-end travel PR portfolio, which now stretches across the pond to offices in New York, and whose tentacles reach across the globe.
Promoting exquisite lodges, astounding boltholes and incredible experiences is all in a day’s work for the lady who travels more than anyone you know – at least she did until Covid threatened to snuf...
2021-03-121h 06
GIRLS ON THE PISTE PODCASTTravel Trends, Ski Predictions + Skiing in Iceland and Patagonia - We Talk To Julia PerowneThis week we were thrilled to be joined by Jules Perowne - founder of the travel consultancy Perowne International. Trusted by some of the world’s most exciting luxury travel brands, Perowne International represent some phenomenal travel brands and are a world leader in hotel and travel PR. We very much admire Jules’s success story. We discuss the changing trends in travel and ski bookings due to the pandemic, how businesses are handling the changes, predictions for next winter, favourite ski experiences, new ski properties and more. And MAYBE.. just maybe we are s...
2021-02-0754 minSheerLuxe PodcastIn Conversation With: The Impact Of Coronavirus On Luxury Travel - Jules PerowneIn Conversation... Jules PerowneIn the second of a new weekly podcast series, Georgie is joined remotely by the founder of luxury travel PR company Perowne International, Jules Perowne. The two discuss the impact of coronavirus on the travel industry, plus all the new must-visit places to put on your wish list...With decades of experience, Jules Perowne describes how the current situation is impacting different destinations around the world. From how PR agencies are coping, to which hotels and resorts will survive (and those that won't), she offers a frank look at th...
2020-04-0736 min