Join Renae Leith-Manos as she explores the artistry of luxury hotel photography with renowned photographer Reto Guntli, covering his career, favourite hotels, and sustainable travel initiatives.
In this captivating episode of Where2FromHere, luxury hotel expert Renae Leith-Manos sits down with one of the world’s most prolific and celebrated luxury hotel photographers, Reto Guntli.
Known for his stunning visual storytelling, Reto has spent the past 20 years capturing the essence of high-end hotels, resorts, and properties around the globe. His work has graced the pages of more than 50 books for prestigious publishers like Taschen, teNeues, and Thames & Hudson, as well as magazines like Architectural Digest, Vogue, and Condé Nast Traveller.
From his home base in Zurich, Switzerland, Reto shares his fascinating journey of turning two passions—travel and photography—into a remarkable career. Starting out by funding his travels through photography, Reto’s adventures led him to live in Japan at the age of 21, where he developed a profound connection with Asia. Decades later, he remains astonished by the rapid growth of the luxury hotel industry in the region, an evolution he foresaw long ago. His dream? To one day call Bali home and build his own paradise there.
Reto and Renae delve into his latest project, “This Must Be Paradise,” a book featuring 25 eco-conscious resorts committed to a Carbon Zero Future. He explains why he chose to focus on sustainability, and how his involvement with the platform Now Transforming Travel is addressing environmental challenges in the hospitality industry. Reto offers valuable insights on how luxury travel can not only coexist with but also promote sustainability.
Throughout the episode, Reto reflects on his favourite luxury hotels around the world, from The Palace on Lake Zurich, Switzerland, in his hometown, to the opulent Le Selman in Marrakesh, Morocco. He also shares some insider photography tips that anyone can use to elevate their travel photos.
Join Renae Leith-Manos and Reto Guntli for a deep dive into the world of luxury hospitality, the importance of sustainable travel, and the art of capturing beauty through the lens. Whether you’re a luxury travel enthusiast or an aspiring photographer, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice.
