David Gandy hosts the Launch of Johnnie Walker and Sons Voyager in Portofino (Video Update)

Yesterday, May 9th, 2013, the arrival of John Walker & Sons Voyager, took place in Portofino, Italy. And to celebrate this event, the luxury yacht is hosting, from yesterday until today, a series of  events designed to celebrate Portofino’s story of progress over the last century and to recognize a series of Italian ‘Game Changers’.

The 1920s-style sailing yacht's visit was hosted by Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ambassador, David Gandy, the world’s leading male model  who will be joined by John Kennedy President of Diageo, Western Europe, and Matt Barwell Consumer Marketing and Innovation Director for Diageo Western Europe, at the launch of this epic European journey.

Commenting on his appearance on board, David Gandy said: “It’s a privilege to join John Walker & Sons Voyager on its arrival in Portofino and celebrate the start of this great adventure. As the J. W. Blue Label Ambassador I’m honoured to be part of this creative and innovative campaign and to celebrate the achievements of Game Changers from across the region.”

As a part of the activities which take place place on board, several Game Changers including David Gandy will be sharing their own stories of progress in a modern reinterpretation of Around the World – one of the first luxury travel guides commissioned by the House of Walker almost 100 years ago -.  David Gandy will author the opening chapter on Portofino.