The Netherlands, Zaandam, Inntel Hotel. Background town hall.
Amsterdam’s Inntel Hotel by WAM Architecten © Frans lemmens/Alamy Stock Photo
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Entrepreneur, investor, environmentalist Jasper Smith is redefining luxury travel with his company Arksen’s curated eco marine adventurers. I catch up with him to see how his venture is developing in light of the coronavirus pandemic and growing concern over the environment.
Smith speaks candidly about his deep concerns over the climate crisis and tells me why he and other businesses need to be proactive when it comes to the environment.
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