What people are saying.
“Lara was a fantastic partner for Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi for over 2 years. She helped us position our resort in the UK luxury market by introducing us to the right partners and has quickly adapted to presenting it to the most select agencies. Lara has extensive experience and knowledge of the hospitality industry, she is extremely well-connected, and her reputation has been a great asset to our sales department. Lara is a pleasure to work with, responsive, dedicated and passionate. I have and will continue to recommend her services.’’
— Coralie Houplain, ex Commercial Director, WALDORF ASTORIA MALDIVES
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Lara for years, and working and meeting with her is always an absolute delight. As the owner of a well-respected representation company, she consistently brings wonderful products and destinations to the UK market. Lara has an incredible eye for quality, and every brand she represents reflects her dedication to excellence. Lara is someone I really trust, as well as her opinion and always has invaluable advice to share. If you have the opportunity to collaborate with her, you’re in the best hands, I wouldn't hesitate a moment—she’s simply the best at what she does’
— Celine Saffray, Co-Owner, SUITE DNA
”We and our team of independent agents greatly enjoy working with Lara. We trust her in picking wonderful hotels for her portfolio and they greatly suit our clients. She is a fantastic resource and we really value her opinion and expertise!”
— Kathy Boate & Justin Huxter, Owners, CARTOLOGY TRAVEL
“I truly enjoy working with Lara, it has always been an exceptional experience. She is highly professional, consistently attentive to our needs and remarkably responsive. Her expertise, ability to handle requests promptly and with great care have made her a valued partner”
— Gaelle Jupet, Independent Consultant, SMARTFLYER
“Lara has been a trusted industry partner for the past 6+ years. She shares a wealth of experience and an unbiased view, which my team and I have found immensely valuable when there are so many options available to us. Lara has always been happy to make connections and helpful introductions for us above and beyond the remit of the role/s she is working in.”
— Elizabeth Ellis, Founder, BLUE MARBLE TRAVEL
“I have known Lara for a number of years and have had such pleasure working with her in her Global Sales role at Rocco Forte Hotels. As an agency member of the Virtuoso global network, Rocco Forte Hotels is a much loved hotel supplier and is a relationship we value very highly. Lara was exceptional in her role - highly professional, knowledgeable, engaged and always willing to go the extra mile to help us achieve the very best experience for our clients. The luxury travel industry is a complex and highly competitive one, and Lara delivers every step of the way.”
— Grant Holmes, Global Commercial Director, ASMALLWORLD
“Lara is definitely one of my favorite people in the industry. From the moment we met when she worked for Rocco Forte, I was blown away by her approach, knowledge and experience. She is very creative, knows how to highlight products and destinations, is extremely well connected, always positive and thinks outside the box. Nothing is too big for her and she can move mountains for her clients. She has a great ability to navigate difficult situations, and always sees the interest of both parties to get the best outcome out of any situation. I adore working with her, relying on her expertise and asking her for advice. She can build long-standing relations with her eyes closed, gives precious tips and understands complex partnerships. I couldn't recommend her enough!”
— Marion Barrere, Head of Curation MR & MRS SMITH
“Lara has been a fantastic partner of Little Emperors for years. I had initially met her through LE Miami which she introduced me to, and then Rocco Forte. She was instrumental in bringing Rocco Forte hotels to our business, and introducing their preferred partner programme, relevant hotel contacts, and familiarisation of the properties. Since, we have sent good bookings their way, which would not have happened without Lara’s dedication to keeping us connected and updated, and ability to respond quickly and be creative to win business. Lara is a pleasure to work with, super knowledgeable, excellent business strategy, and has a great network and her finger truly on the pulse with travel trends, and client needs. She was engaged with the entire team”
— Rebecca Masri, Founder, LITTLE EMPERORS