MEDIA RESOURCE
Interview Topics
Raymond Giles is available for interviews, podcasts, conferences, media appearances, and panel discussions. His experience spans luxury travel, executive travel, entrepreneurship, military leadership, international living, and creating meaningful travel experiences.
Areas of Expertise
Whether discussing the evolving luxury travel industry, building a veteran-owned business, or the lessons learned from living and working around the world, Raymond provides practical insights drawn from firsthand experience rather than theory.
Luxury Travel
What defines luxury travel today
The value of a travel concierge
VIP hotel programs and benefits
Why personalized travel still matters
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
Planning stress-free celebrations
Coordinating guest travel
Choosing the right destination
Avoiding costly mistakes
International Travel
Cultural experiences
Traveling confidently overseas
Building authentic itineraries
Hidden destinations
Executive Travel
Saving executives time
Travel as a business tool
Concierge services for busy professionals
Supporting executive assistants
Luxury & River Cruising
Choosing the right cruise line
River vs ocean cruising
Luxury cruise experiences
Small-ship travel
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Transitioning from military service
Starting a business
Leadership lessons
Building trust through service
Signature Conversations
These are the conversations Raymond is most frequently asked to contribute to, drawing on his combined experience in military leadership, international business, entrepreneurship, and luxury travel.
Why Luxury Travel Isn’t About Luxury
How personalized planning, trusted relationships, and expert advocacy create a better travel experience than simply booking an expensive hotel.
The Cost of Waiting for Someday
How a personal family experience shaped Raymond’s philosophy that meaningful travel should not be postponed.
Lessons From Living Overseas
How living in Finland and Saudi Arabia changed his understanding of culture, hospitality, and what travelers often miss.
Military Leadership Beyond the Uniform
Applying lessons from the Navy’s Silent Service to entrepreneurship, client service, and building trust.
Building a Business Around Service
Why Raymond built a concierge travel company instead of a traditional travel agency, and what that means for clients.
Popular Speaking Topics
- Luxury is More Than Five-Star Hotels
- Behind the Curtain of Luxury Travel
- Why You Shouldn’t Wait for “Someday” to Travel
- The Executive’s Guide to Stress-Free Travel Military
- Leadership in Business
- Building a Service-First Business
- The Future of Luxury Travel
- Planning Destination Weddings Without the Stress
What Makes Raymond’s Perspective Different
Raymond’s perspective is shaped by military service, international living, global corporate leadership, and firsthand travel throughout five continents. Rather than relying solely on industry trends, he shares practical insights drawn from personal experience, helping audiences better understand luxury travel, leadership, and creating meaningful experiences.
Looking for a Guest or Speaker?
Raymond welcomes opportunities to contribute to podcasts, media interviews, conferences, panel discussions, and educational events.