Episode 45: Sustainability Is the Future of Luxury Tourism with Janet Oquendo

Episode 45: Sustainability Is the Future of Luxury Tourism with Janet Oquendo

February 23, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 45

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Chit Juan interviews Janet Oquendo about the intersection of luxury tourism and sustainability.

Luxury means nothing without nature. In this episode, Chit Juan speaks with Janet Oquendo, General Manager of Banwa Private Island, about returning home to Palawan after decades of opening world-class resorts across Morocco, Venice, Turkey, Bhutan, and beyond. From protecting thriving reefs to building a culture of environmental care within her team, Janet shares how true luxury eco-tourism is not about excess, but about preservation, partnership with local communities, and honoring the land ...

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