Inside LVMH: Luxury Travel, & Global Culture w/ Corey Smith | Caviar & Wings

Welcome back to Caviar & Wings, where luxury travel, culture, and lifestyle intersect.

In this episode, we sit down with Corey Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion for LVMH North America, to explore his global travel journey, the future of luxury hospitality, and how one of the world’s most influential brands is shaping culture.

Corey opens up about:
✨ His 25-year career across MLB, NBCUniversal, and now LVMH
✨ The truth about diversity roles in 2025
✨ His favorite LVMH hotels, beach clubs, and dining experiences
✨ How LVMH is expanding into hospitality—from Belmond to the Orient Express
✨ His personal travel style, global bucket list, and how he balances work + leisure
✨ The story behind the LVMH Studio during Art Basel
✨ Why Paris has his heart and where he hopes to retire

If you love luxury travel, fashion culture, global experiences, or want a deeper look inside LVMH, this is your episode.

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Chapters 
01:30 – Corey’s Career Journey
03:00 – Diversity & Inclusion at LVMH
05:00 – Inside the LVMH Luxury Portfolio
07:00 – Travel Rapid-Fire Questions
10:30 – Corey’s Travel Style & Favorite Destinations
14:00 – Growing Up Traveling & Early Influences
18:30 – Europe, Family Trips & Work Travel
22:00 – Art Basel & The LVMH Studio
26:00 – Virgil Abloh’s Legacy
28:30 – LVMH in Hospitality & Luxury Experiences
32:00 – Future Travel Plans
34:00 – Advice to His Younger Self

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