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Last year I was in about 25 countries,”
Will A. Stein, founder and president
of Philip Stein Corporation, shared
during his recent trip to Manila. His job
certainly has him racking up frequent-flier
miles. “It feels like the world is becoming
smaller—three days ago I was in Miami,
now I’m in Manila, and in three days I’ll be
in Hong Kong, then in Bangkok.” Besides
the benefits of wearing a Philip Stein watch,
this Miami-based businessman reveals other
helpful ideas for business trips.
How is a Philip Stein watch perfect for
travelers?
Every Philip Stein watch has two time zones,
so you can set it to your destination’s time
and your home country’s time. Another
benefit is its special frequency technology,
which balances the body’s natural frequency
and flow of energy. So it helps you sleep
better and relaxes you. Many people have
said the watches helped them overcome jet lag.
What airlines do you like to take?
I am a great fan of Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and
Virgin Atlantic. As I am German, I also love Lufthansa. With
these airlines, you come onboard and the planes just feel
new—everything is clean and fresh. The service is excellent.
The flight attendants are attractive and have the biggest smiles.
This is important—you want to feel good, especially if you are
on a long-haul flight.
Which hotels do you prefer to stay in?
I prefer smaller, boutique hotels, but when it’s not possible I
like the Shangri-La chain for their friendliness and feel. I also
like The Langham in Hong Kong—part of a smaller chain but
excellent nonetheless.
Do you have any favorite restaurants or bars you like to have
business meals in?
Last year when I was in Switzerland, I ate in this family-run
hotel called Hotel Beau-Rivage in the town of Weggis. As we
ate, we had a wonderful view of the snow-covered mountains.
Service was excellent, and every night we had a five-course
meal of French-Italian dishes.
Any tips you can offer for business travelers?
Instead of a briefcase, I always carry a backpack during business
trips. It’s a chic leather design that hangs from my shoulder
and keeps my hands free. I try to travel light as much as
possible and not check in luggage.—
Related Luxury
Philip Stein opens its first global boutique
Known for the frequency-based technology in its watches, Philip
Stein has generated a serious cult following in Manila. So much
so that the brand, together with its distributor the Lucerne Group,
opened its very first standalone boutique in the world in the Philippines. “Manila is one of the world’s most-penetrated markets in terms of Philip
Stein’s popularity and presence,” said Lucerne managing director
Emerson Yao during the store opening at The Podium.
The brand also launched its “Feel It—Project Red Cross” program,
which benefits the blood services of the Philippine National Red Cross
(PNRC). Philip Stein chose popular host Kris Aquino as its endorser
and a special watch was inspired by her: The diamond dial of the
timepiece carries the letter K. The brand also donated one million
pesos to the PNRC. |
Work Ware
Will A. Stein’s must-have business tools |
 Bag: Samsonite Black Label High Tech Leather
backpack
An unusual item that you always bring: Logitech
io2 Digital Pen (right). Instead of taking my laptop
to meetings, I just bring the pen and special pad.
When I get home, I put the pen in its cradle and
everything I’ve written goes into my computer.
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Watch: Philip Stein Prestige Chronograph
Mobile phone: Blackberry Curve
Laptop: IBM ThinkPad 300—has a nice, big screen and DVD drive, but is very thin and extremely light |
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