A visionary leader in legacy and new-age media, Jorge Arauz has launched and helmed an award-winning portfolio of luxury lifestyle and destination brands across the world, reaching an engaged global audience of 100 Million+ in print, online and on-the-go. Throughout his career, he has earned worldwide recognition for his work including Editor of the Year, Magazine of the Year, Best Headlines, Best Features, Best Design, Best Photography and Best Travel Series, among many other accolades. A passionate philanthropist, he has been a Trustee, Donor, Board Member and Ambassador for several organizations around the world and has been named Humanitarian of the Year, Stronger Together Hero, and 12 Good Men Honoree. A proud member of the American Society of Magazine Editors, International Publishers Association, International Travel Writers Alliance, Society of American Travel Writers and Society of Professional Journalists, he’s published thrilling travel features showcasing his adventures to more than 100 countries and territories — including close encounters with the Big 5 on safari in Africa, bone-chilling loops around the Arctic Circle, surviving a hot-air balloon crash landing and spending 24 hours lost at sea!