Richard Bailey

Proud to share Pacific Beachcomber's 2026 CSR Report. For over 25 years, we have believed that tourism can be a force for good. Our We Care strategy is the natural expression of that long-standing commitment, embedded in our daily hotel operations as much as in our broader environmental and social initiatives. A big thank you to our teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders, this report is your...

I'm honoured to be a part of Oceanographic Magazine's special edition The Innerview.   Tahiti is where I've learned that the wisdom we need already exists. The Polynesian people have navigated the greatest ocean on Earth for centuries, not by conquering it, but by listening to it. In a world searching for answers, their relationship with nature is not a lesson from the past. It is a model for our ...

https://lnkd.in/gbrGjzBZ Nice series of articles by Ocean loving people. I am honored to have mine included ! Lessons from our blue heart of the world.

I'm honored to share my thoughts on Tetiaroa and The Brando in the Luxury Travel Insider’s special romantic travel series. A big thank you to Sarah Groen for this wonderful conversation and for highlighting the island’s unique beauty, conservation efforts, and the ways it allows guests to reconnect, with nature and with each other. Discover to the full episode below: on Apple Podcasts: https://...

It’s a pleasure to share this project with you! A 180° immersive film shot on Tetiaroa to mark the launch of the new Android XR headset, an experience that blends technological innovation with environmental commitment. Beyond the innovation itself, this film highlights the unique beauty of Tetiaroa and the collective dedication to preserving its natural and cultural heritage. A huge thank you to...

The mysteries of the ocean continue to remind us how much we still have to learn. Thank you to Colin N. for this insightful reflection on the ocean’s “twilight zone”, a realm that sustains life on Earth, yet remains largely unexplored. The more we understand, the clearer it becomes how deeply our future depends on protecting these hidden worlds. At Tetiaroa Society, we’re proud to be part of the...

The first thing you notice when you land by private plane in Tetiaroa, the pristine atoll home of The Brando, is what you don't see. There's no grand facade, no monumental structure dominating the beach. The resort is nearly invisible by design. In an age where luxury screams for attention, The Brando whispers. And in that quiet, you find its true intention: a radical, functional commitment to th...

Richard Bailey : "L'une des clés de notre réussite, c'est l'esprit de communauté" Tahiti, le 20 aout 2024 - Le célèbre hôtel InterContinental de Faa'a, aussi appelé Beachcomber, fête ce jeudi ses cinquante ans d'existence. Un demi-siècle pendant lequel le complexe hôtelier s'est considérablement étoffé, passant d'un simple lodge à une structure de plus de 240 clés, réparties entre bungalows sur p...

Interview with Richard Bailey, President of Pacific Beachcomber Can you give us an overview of the tourism sector in Tahiti? What are the main challenges and opportunities? In 1960, Tahiti welcomed the same number of visitors as Hawaii. However, today, the contrast in visitor numbers is stark: Tahiti sees around 260,000 visitors annually, while Hawaii boasts a staggering 8,000,000. What led to t...

The Brando's Richard Bailey on the Future of Luxury Sustainable Travel By Joel Centano, July 29, 2022 The founder of the Blue Climate Initiative shares why ocean conservation matters for everyone. Tahiti has a way of changing people's lives. Just ask Richard Bailey, during a visit to the islands in the 1970s, he met his future wife and, he says, "fell in love with the place she lived, as well."...

00:00:02 Narrator: From Curtco Media. 00:07 Bruce Wallin: What is the world's best hotel? Today we're going to introduce you to a private island paradise that could absolutely lay claim to that title. Stay tuned because Travel That Matters Best Hotels and Resorts series kicks off right now. Hello, everybody, and welcome to Travel That Matters. I'm your host, Bruce Wallin, and this is the podcast ...

Future Island: How Richard Bailey Built Marlon Brando's Vision into the World's Most Luxurious Eco Resort Five years into an extraordinary mission, The Brando's Richard Bailey offers a new vision of tourism and sustainable design. By Martine Bury, June 4, 2019 Many of the world's legendary hotels have great provenance, and there are few more storied than The Brando. Built on Marlon Brando's Fre...

To many, the islands of Tahiti appear as mere pinheads of soil lost in the staggering immensity of the Pacific. Visitors often ask, with a hint of misplaced pity, "Isn't that in the middle of nowhere?" But to those of us who inhabit the Blue Planet, the perspective is inverted. Tahiti is not an isolated speck; it is the centre of everywhere. In the eyes of the Polynesian people, the world is defin...