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With 40 years of experience across travel, Lefebvre is now planning another growth phase. This one has lots of Crystal in it.
Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel.
Heritage Group chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has spent decades focused on the top end of luxury travel, from ultra-expensive cruises, to private jet tours, to off-the-beaten-track safari tours for the rich.
He’s best known as being chairman and former owner of