Global Travel Journalist | Hotel Guru | Curator of Extraordinary Luxury
Renae Leith-Manos is one of the world’s most respected voices in luxury travel. With over two decades of globe-trotting expertise, she has explored the world’s most exclusive hotels, Michelin-starred dining rooms, and transformative wellness retreats, delivering honest, discerning insights that set the benchmark for luxury commentary.
Her work—celebrated across South East Asia and Europe—has earned her website recognition among the Top 50 Luxury Sites in the World, a testament to her unwavering dedication to showcasing what makes a destination or brand truly exceptional.
A Recognised Global Authority in Luxury Travel
As the founder of Renae’s World, Renae has established herself as a trusted commentator and consultant in the international luxury space. She is regularly invited to speak at hospitality industry events across South East Asia, Europe, and Australia, where she shares her expertise on service excellence, evolving guest expectations, and the future of luxury travel.
Her influence extends beyond the written word. Through her celebrated podcast and YouTube series, Where2FromHere, she has captivated more than 2 million viewers, bringing exclusive conversations with the world’s most visionary hoteliers, designers, and industry leaders to her loyal audience.
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Elevating Global Hospitality
Beyond journalism, Renae is also at the forefront of Luxury Hotel Consulting, training butlers, front-of-house staff, and general managers around the globe. Her tailored programs ensure that properties deliver world-class service with warmth, precision, and people-focused excellence, while seamlessly integrating media engagement strategies.
Her extensive international black book, coupled with a discerning eye for detail, provides her clients and readers alike with unparalleled access and authentic recommendations. From the cobbled streets of Paris to the serene shores of Sumba, Renae’s insights are grounded in firsthand experience shaped by years of immersion in the luxury lifestyle sector.
Editorial Focus
Renae’s editorial expertise spans South East Asia, the UK, France, and she is Australian—destinations especially coveted by Australian travellers seeking curated, insider recommendations. Whether she is dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant, reviewing a five-star wellness sanctuary, or uncovering the newest viral hideaway, her content is always thoughtful, honest, and meticulously curated.
With an extensive professional background in newspapers, magazines, and television, she brings storytelling, substance, and style together, delivering trusted reviews and inspiring features each month to thousands of well-travelled readers and viewers.
For the Discerning Traveller
If luxury hotels, global dining, beauty, wellness, and ageless living inspire your curiosity, you have arrived in the right place. Through her articles, luxury hotel reviews, instagram @renaesworldofficial and video content, Renae opens the doors to experiences often reserved for insiders—offering a rare and refined perspective on the world of luxury.
With over 250,000 followers across her platforms, her audience includes hotel professionals, brand founders, design-conscious readers, and passionate travellers—all united by a desire for the unforgettable.
@Where2FromHere – The YouTube Series
Renae’s acclaimed YouTube series, Where2FromHere, has quickly become a must-watch for a closer look at the insider trends shaping luxury travel. Featuring luxury hotel industry icons—from hoteliers and chefs to sustainability experts and designers—the show explores the forces defining the future of five-star travel: design innovation, celebrity culture, wellness, and technology.
Guests have joined from across the globe, including Japan, South East Asia, Europe, South Africa, South America, the UK, and Australia. Together, they provide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what’s next in the ever-evolving world of luxury hospitality.
Renae Leith-Manos continues to redefine luxury for a global audience—curating exceptional stories, consulting with the world’s finest hotels, and inspiring travellers to discover their next extraordinary escape.
With professional experience spanning newspapers, magazines, and television, Renae seamlessly combines storytelling, substance, and a passion for style, delivering trusted recommendations and inspiring stories each month to thousands of readers and viewers.
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