James was a marketing, loyalty and strategy consultant for luxury holiday rental investment company Second Estates, and on the board of Black Tomato, the luxury travel agency he helped to launch in 2005.
Travel agency Contiki has announced the appointment of James Marchant as its Global CEO.
James was a marketing, loyalty and strategy consultant for luxury holiday rental investment company Second Estates, and on the board of Black Tomato, the luxury travel agency he helped to launch in 2005.
Marchant will have responsibility for the youth travel company’s global network of teams across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, developing and growing Contiki’s worldwide offerings.
Contiki has just launched its 2019 programme with its inaugural Africa product, 21 new itineraries across Europe and the Middle East, as well as a new Iconic Essentials travel style that centres on providing maximum value for Millennial and Gen Z travellers.
“As a proud member of The Travel Corporation’s family of businesses, Contiki has consistently been at the forefront of delivering incredible travel experiences to 18 to 35 year olds, made possible by a very passionate and skilled team,” Marchant said.
Contiki – a member of the Travel Corporation - runs more than 300 trips in over 50 countries.