Debra Brown knows what it takes to put
on a great performance. She is Chief
Choreographer for Cirque du Soleil, which
has a global reputation for staging some
of the most exciting shows on earth.

Her job involves coordinating up to 100
acrobats, gymnasts and dancers and she is responsible for creating innovative routines,
ensuring each performance is flawlessly and precisely executed.

Debra has travelled all over the world to create
award winning shows and she appreciates
having an award winning network that can
really perform, creating a seamless travel
experience wherever she goes.

When it comes to looking after a customer's needs, Fiona Foxon understands better than most. She's a Global Brand Ambassador for the Quintessentially Group, a global private members club offering a 24 hour luxury concierge service.

And that means always being on hand to make the lives of their members easier and stress free. Whether organising VIP access to restaurants or getting them exclusive tickets to sold-out gigs.

Fiona sees similarities in the way that Star Alliance recognises her Gold status across 28 member airlines providing the best travel experience possible.

Discover the inside knowledge about ten cities around the world, courtesy of Quintessentially Lifestyle.

Like Star Alliance, Ricardo Pereira knows all about connecting people. As a journalist, he’s had the privilege of connecting with the likes of Jimmy Carter, Henry Kissinger, George Harrison and Lula da Silva during exclusive interviews. Now, as Director of the television network TV GLOBO in Portugal, he oversees all production, operation, marketing and communication activities for one of the largest TV Networks in the world, broadcasting Portuguese content to Europe and Africa.

So it seems appropriate that he should travel with the world’s largest airline alliance. In fact, TV GLOBO and the Star Alliance have something else in common - both of them are networks that connect the whole world of Portuguese speaking countries.

The art of being a successful conductor lies in being able to bring everything together - something that Yannick Nézet-Séguin is clearly very good at. He is the Music Director of the prestigious Philadelphia Orchestra and he also holds a number of highly respected, international positions.

As one of the most renowned conductors in the world, Yannick’s challenge is to blend all the different musicians into one orchestra to produce beautifully flowing music at every performance.
And that’s why he appreciates what his favourite airline Air Canada and Star Alliance do,
provide a global network to deliver a more seamless travel experience.

Find out what Yannick listens to whilst at
home or away travelling.

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Maintaining high standards across all his restaurants has been the key ingredient to chef
Jose Garces growing a successful business.

Famous in the US for his Latin and Spanish influenced cuisine, Jose launched his first
restaurant in 2005 and went on to open seven
more in Philadelphia and Chicago. Jose is constantly searching for new flavours and recipes
to delight his customers, regularly travelling to Latin America, Spain and Japan for inspiration.

On his travels, often flying with his favourite airline
US Airways, Jose also expects the highest levels of service. As a Star Alliance Gold Status and US Airways Dividend Miles Chairman’s Preferred Member he receives priority treatment wherever
he goes. It gives him the time to relax in comfortable lounges and a chance to enjoy some good food
and wine.

Finding a special place on your travels is always a memorable experience. For Dave Comer, it’s his job. As a location scout he is sent all over the world by film directors to search for the perfect location for movie projects, like The Lord Of The Rings and The
Hobbit Trilogies.

For Dave travelling all over the world has its rewards, because he is able to earn miles across all 28 member airlines on one Frequent Flyer Programme. And with all the miles he earns, he can take his family back to some of the best destinations, exploring the places he didn’t get a chance to see first time around.

See the incredible photos Dave has captured of stunning landscapes, in some of his most
memorable locations.

When making a movie, Detlev wants to make every scene count – it’s all part of telling the bigger story and giving his audience the best cinematic experience.

As one of Germany most celebrated and respected film directors, the world is something that Detlev has seen a lot of. Whether he’s shooting a movie or attending an international film festival, Detlev has travelled to many far flung destinations, from Cambodia and Malaysia, to Ukraine and Ecuador.

With such a busy itinerary, it’s important to Detlev that he can reach his shoot locations all over the world with the minimum of hassle. He appreciates that Lufthansa and the Star Alliance network offers him smoother, more seamless travel connectivity from his home airport hubs in Germany. And that means he’s often able complete his journey with our member airlines in a single ‘take’ – something that he of all people can really appreciate.

Enthusiasm, passion and energy.
Miran Ališič is fuelled by all these as he travels round the world commentating on the biggest motorsport events.

Starting out as a sports journalist for a Slovenian national broadcaster in 1996, he became famous for his inimitable commentary style. His lively approach has won him a cult following back home. And everywhere else.

Miran’s enviable job takes him all round the world, usually starting out on his favourite Adria Airways. And with his Star Alliance Gold Status, has access to exclusive lounges, priority boarding and baggage; enjoying an elite service that always puts him in pole position.