Global Partnerships
Clairemonde Coquet and Dominique Latour are the owners and operators of a well-established representation company with extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industries. Their firm offers specialized sales and marketing services for luxury hospitality and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). The company’s mission is to elevate the visibility of luxury suppliers’ brands and enhance awareness of their products and services across both B2B and B2C markets.
3 C Consulting delivers innovative, client-focused solutions for business development, backed by comprehensive market research and in-depth analysis of customer and prospect behavior. Their expertise ensures precise product positioning and strategic marketing execution. By collaborating with leading brands, events, and activation partners, 3 C Consulting enhances brand visibility at the perfect moment and location. Their marketing partners bring luxury suppliers’ stories to life, fostering consumer engagement and excitement.
Through tailored solutions, 3 C Consulting helps luxury suppliers rethink how they engage in business conversations. By offering a 360-degree perspective on projects, they enable clients to optimize their marketing strategies for maximum impact.
ELITE India Club
We are an invitation-only ‘World of Luxury, Travel & Investment’ company created for discerning individuals who value exclusivity, sophistication, and access to the finest experiences.
The ELITE India Club is more than a membership – it is a getaway to a rarefied lifestyle where travel, investment and high-level networking converge.
ELITE India Club Management Team:
Shanker Damodaran
Leadership in Global Business Expansion & Luxury HospitalityShanker Damodaran is a distinguished entrepreneur and leader in global business growth, luxury hospitality, and cultural revitalization. His expertise spans international trade, strategic partnerships, and high-end travel experiences, supporting cultural diplomacy and serving elite clients from diplomatic and international business circles.
Global Business Expansion:
As the Executive Director of Global Chamber Ahmedabad, Shanker supports over 5,000 CEOs, founders, and executive leaders across 525 regions worldwide. His role as Ambassador for the Global Chamber to the US Presidential Service Center further amplifies his international influence. Additionally, he serves as the Soft Land Partners Global Ambassador. In this capacity, Shanker advocates for effective and ethical market-entry support, building bridges and fostering connections between local soft-landing, market-entry, and internationalization communities. He is dedicated to helping international companies successfully soft land and thrive regionally and globally. He is responsible for identifying and enrolling chapter leaders and partners, referring companies to the Soft Land Partners platform, and providing strategic input fororganizational effectiveness, growth, and stability. Shanker excels in helping businesses enhance profitability by expanding operations internationally through:
Trade and Investments – Developing cost-effective expansion and relocation strategies.
Licensing and Outsourcing – Facilitating partnerships, joint ventures, and technology integrations while navigating cultural and regulatory challenges in India.
Luxury Hospitality and Cultural Revitalization – A luminary in luxury hospitality, Shanker caters to high-net-worth individuals through bespoke travel experiences. His innovative approach blends tradition with modernity, offering unique journeys that highlight India’s cultural richness.
As co-founder of the Art District of Ahmedabad, Shanker is transforming the city into a vibrant cultural hub, enhancing tourism and investment. His culinary diplomacy promotes cultural exchange, leveraging India’s diverse culinary heritage as a tool for international relations.
Shanker Damodaran’s dual focus on global business expansion and luxury hospitality exemplifies his commitment to fostering economic growth and cultural appreciation, positioning India as a premier destination for elite international clients and businesses.
Mona S. Bhatt
Leadership in Global Business Expansion & Luxury HospitalityMona S. Bhatt is a visionary design thinker and creative leader, uniting aesthetics, sustainability, and luxury to craft experiences that inspire the world’s most discerning audiences. As Co-Founder of the Art District of Ahmedabad, an initiative of the Art City Renaissance Foundation, she curates cultural showcases that blend heritage and contemporary art with the elegance of global luxury living. With expertise spanning design, communications, and venture building, Mona has collaborated with projects that intersect haute couture, hospitality, and the creative economy. Her approach brings artistry and sustainability together, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while appealing to elite circles of influence.
Through her leadership in FDI attraction initiatives centered on art, innovation, and culture, she has shaped platforms that connect investment and creativity with the finesse of international luxury publishing. Her work has positioned these initiatives as premium gateways for global investors, innovators, and cultural tastemakers. Inspired by nature, fine art, and the world’s most exclusive resorts and cultural destinations, Monacreates immersive design narratives that resonate with luxury brands and destinations. She mainly spends her time, when visiting a new city, immersing herself in museums and galleries while exploring creative spaces unique to each place — translating these experiences into timeless design concepts.
A recognized voice in design-led innovation, Mona partners with global leaders, philanthropists, and luxury entrepreneurs to build eco-luxury brands and creative ventures that are as impactful as they are refined. She thrives on connecting the unconnected, weaving together ideas from culture, climate, and couture to create meaningful experiences.
Based in India yet globally engaged, Mona’s work bridges Asia, Europe, and North America. Her projects speak to Hollywood insiders, luxury houses, and elite travelers, offering a vision of design where glamour, sustainability, and artistry converge.
ELITE – UK
An extension of ELITE Luxury Hospitality Representation, ELITE – UK provides sales and marketing services for luxury hospitality products and services to the UK luxury marketplace.
Services:
Build Relationships with the top Travel Advisors specializing in luxury travel:
- Host intimate networking events in London (i.e. wine & canapes, cooking classes and regional showcases) – travel agents love authentic experiences tied to the destination.
- Organize familiarization trips for selected top–producing travel advisors with specialization to a respective destination – nothing is more convincing than experiencing the product firsthand.
Strategic Trade Show Participation:
- Attend UK trade fairs like WTM, ILTM and Luxury Travel Fair
- Pre-scheduled meetings with prequalified travel advisors
- Follow-up personally within one week of the attended event
- Offer exclusive perks for those advisors met (i.e. first booking bonus and priority support.
- Offer exclusive perks to travel advisors
- Provide special net rates, commissions, and added value for UK travel advisors who book through you.
- Offer ‘agent-only’ extras – complimentary upgrades, welcome hampers or VIP transfers for their clients.
Consistent Communication:
- Create a monthly newsletter for UK travel advisors with:
- New experiences in the respective destination (seasonal trips, hidden gems, etc.)
- Quick booking tips and ‘cheat sheets’.
- Success stories of UK clients who traveled with you.
Education & Training:
- Host online webinar training sessions.
- Provide ready-to-use itineraries, professional photos, and suggested marketing texts that travel advisors can use with their clients.
Offer Personalized Support:
- Have a dedicated UK market contact who responds on time and supports the suppliers management team.
Christina Liberi
Director – ELITE – UKBased between London and Athens, Greece, Christina is a luxury hospitality and property specialist who is passionate about adding soul, sophistication and attention to detail in every experience she curates. From sun-drenched villas in the South of France to the hidden coves of the Cyclades and the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, she has spent over a decade crafting unforgettable stays and marketing exceptional homes and boutique hotels to discerning global clients.
Her career began aboard luxury cruises and within boutique hotels, where she mastered the art of world-class service and the transformative power of personal connection. Today, she specializes in luxury villa and boutique hotel consulting, strategic partnerships, and the marketing and sales of exclusive properties across Europe—helping owners and investors unlock new markets, elevate their guest experience, and position their assets with authenticity and care.
A natural connector and storyteller, Christina thrives in the delicate balance of sales, service, and creative curation. Whether consulting boutique properties, organizing bespoke trips or representing hotels at international trade shows, she brings insight, dedication, and creativity to every collaboration.
Passionate about travel, art, and nature, she believes deeply in the beauty of meaningful hospitality and in creating lasting memories rooted in trust, warmth, and human connection.
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