The Return to the Inner Circle: My Vision for Luxury Travel in 2026

Florian Jungbauer, Partner at Revamont

As the year draws to a close, I find myself in a familiar state of reflection. In the world of luxury travel, the noise at this time of year is often deafening. Brochures and digital feeds are flooded with the "where"—the next trending island, the newest glass-fronted suite, or the most remote outpost yet to be geotagged. But as I sit down to look toward 2026, I am drawn back to the reason we founded Revamont. Our passion for the Alpine region is what drives our curation, yet we have always maintained that the where finds its highest purpose when it acts as the sanctuary for the who.

"As you look toward your calendar for 2026, I invite you to resist the urge to simply 'fill' it. Instead, I encourage you to curate it with intention."

My vision for the coming year is not about discovering a new corner of the map. It is about a rediscovery of the people who make our lives worth living. I am calling it the "Return to the Inner Circle". While much of the industry has spent decades selling itineraries as if they were commodities, we have remained anchored to a singular, quiet conviction: that an itinerary is merely a stage. The substance—the real heartbeat of any journey—is the quality of connection between the people sharing it.

The Sanctuary of the Alps

In a world defined by high-velocity living and fragmented attention, the greatest luxury we can offer ourselves is the silence required to actually hear the people we love. We have always viewed the Alpine region—the rugged peaks of Switzerland and Northern Italy, the emerald valleys of Austria, and the timeless villages of Eastern France, and Southern Germany—not merely as a destination, but as a sanctuary for this exact purpose.

As I sit here, in the heart of the Austrian Alps, on this last day of 2025, I am reminded that there is a specific kind of clarity that comes with mountain air. These landscapes provide a scale that puts our daily stresses into perspective, creating a natural clearing for genuine bonding. Whether it is the shared adrenaline of a winter adventure or the quiet contemplation of a morning walk through a forest, the mountains don’t just provide a backdrop; they demand a presence that is increasingly rare in our modern lives. In 2026, my vision is for our guests to use this landscape as a catalyst to disconnect from the digital noise and reconnect with their families and closest friends.

Shared Pursuits as a Bridge

I often think back to a morning spent navigating a high mountain pass in a classic car. To a traditional tour operator, that is a "logistical component"—a car, a route, fuel. For us, it has always been about the hours of uninterrupted, side-by-side conversation that happens in the cockpit. Without the distraction of screens or the friction of navigation, a father and son, or two lifelong friends, can finally reach the topics that the busy-ness of life usually obscures.

The same is true for the exclusive world of sport. As we look toward elite sporting events in 2026 like the DP World Tour in Kitzbühel in May, the Champions Pro Am in June and the Champions Trophy in August, we see these occasions not just as a mere golf aficionado's opportunity to enjoy the sport at its highest level, but playing alongside world-leading golf pros as a shared pursuit of excellence. Spending time on those meticulously manicured championship greens together with your best friends is not about golf alone—they create the backdrop for memories that belong exclusively to your travelling party. My vision for 2026 is to facilitate more of these "anchor moments"—experiences that are so profound they become the stories your inner circle tells for decades.

The Table as a Sacred Space

We have always believed that true cultural immersion is a conduit for connection. When we arrange for an intimate group to spend an afternoon cheesemaking with a local family or catching trout in a glacial lake for a private lakeside lunch, we aren’t just showing them "authentic culture", we are inviting them to slow down and bond over the tactile joy of creation.

The most profound moments often happen around a table. Whether it is a Michelin-starred dining experience or a simple, authentic meal of local artisanal ingredients, the act of refuelling together allows the barriers of the everyday to drop. In these moments, away from the bustle of professional obligations, our guests find the peace of mind that we have always championed as a prerequisite for intimacy.

The Focus on Presence

To truly connect with your family or your best friends, you must be a guest in your own life. This is the core of my vision for Revamont in 2026. Genuine connection requires a certain stillness; it shouldn’t have to compete with the friction of travel—the logistical hiccups or shifting plans that so easily pull us away from the present moment..

This is why our Experience Hosts are so vital. Their role is not to be a guide, but to be a silent orchestrator of invisible logistics. By removing this friction, we clear the path so that you can focus entirely on the person across from you. This peace of mind is the foundation upon which all candid memories are built. We handle the world, so you can focus entirely on the people who matter most.

As you look toward your calendar for 2026, I invite you to resist the urge to simply "fill" it. Instead, I encourage you to curate it with intention. Prioritise the people who make your life what it is. Choose the journeys that allow you to be entirely present. 

You may find inspiration on our website, by following us on LinkedIn and on Instagram. All our journeys are tailored to your very needs and preferences—uniquely combining active pursuits, holistic wellbeing, authentic culinary experiences and cultural immersion as the basis for genuine connection.

While the rest of the industry may continue to chase the "next big thing", our vision for Revamont remains unchanged. We will continue to focus on the oldest, most important thing: the bonds that tie us together. The Alps will always be there, majestic and unchanging, but the time we have with those we cherish is our most finite and precious resource.

Let 2026 be the year where the destination is merely the setting, and our loved ones are the true discovery.

Warmly,

Florian

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