Certares

Certares Management LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in Luxembourg City and Dubai. The firm specializes in making investments in the travel and tourism, hospitality, and consumer services sectors. Certares targets middle-market and later-stage companies, focusing on areas such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, and transportation services. The firm employs various investment strategies, including buyouts, joint ventures, and growth investments, and aims to leverage the extensive industry and management experience of its seasoned executives to drive value in its portfolio companies.

Domenico Barile

Managing Director

Henry Briance

Senior Managing Director

Steve Curts

Managing Director, Portfolio Operations

Colin Farmer

Senior Managing Director and Head of Management Committee

Steven Hollander

Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer

Zachary Lazar

Managing Director

Anup Mantena

Managing Director

Spencer Marsden JD

Managing Director

Richard Moreau

Managing Director

Elyes Mrad

Managing Director

Michael Gregory O’Hara

Founder and a Senior Managing Director

Michael Sale

Managing Director

Stefano Sardo

Managing Director

Amy Stuart

Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation

Thomas Walker

CFO and Managing Director

Andrew Winterton

Partner

Past deals in Travel

Wheels Up Partners

Post in 2023
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company in the United States that aims to make private flying more accessible and affordable. It provides on-demand private aviation services through an innovative platform that connects consumers with safety-vetted aircraft. Members can book flights, manage their accounts, and explore ride-share options using a mobile app. Wheels Up offers a variety of travel alternatives through a combination of programmatic and charter services, utilizing both owned and leased aircraft as part of an asset-light model. Additionally, members can participate in the Wheels Down program, enhancing their overall experience. The company is dedicated to delivering flexibility, service, and safety in private aviation.

Sensible Weather

Series A in 2022
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that is de-risking weather for travelers and travel partners. It offers a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when bad weather impacts their in-trip experience through its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform that calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, generates new revenue for partners, and enhances experiences for travelers.

Avoya Travel

Private Equity Round in 2021
Avoya Travel is a travel agency that specializes in creating personalized vacation experiences by connecting travelers with independent travel advisors. The company provides a range of services, including vacation booking, vacation packages, travel deals, and cruise vacations. Through its digital platform and various demand channels, Avoya Travel offers software and services designed to simplify the vacation planning process for clients. Customer inquiries are handled through multiple channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring accessible support for all travelers.

Voyageurs du Monde

Post in 2021
Voyageurs du Monde is the leader in France in the fields of tailor-made travel (with the Voyageurs du Monde and Comptoir des Voyages brands in particular) and adventure travel (with the Terres d'Aventures and Allibert brands in particular).

G Adventures

Private Equity Round in 2021
G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures. The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!

Liberty TripAdvisor

Post in 2020
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings operates primarily through its subsidiaries, TripAdvisor and BuySeasons. TripAdvisor is a prominent online travel platform that aggregates user-generated reviews and ratings for various travel-related services, including accommodations, restaurants, and activities worldwide. It features three main segments: the TripAdvisor brand, Viator, and TheFork. Viator connects travelers with bookable tours and activities, while TheFork offers a marketplace for restaurant reservations. BuySeasons serves as a leading online retailer specializing in costumes and party supplies. Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings emphasizes strong corporate governance and sets high standards for its employees and management.

Marietton Development

Private Equity Round in 2018
Marietton Development specializes in travel and tourism services such as tour operators, events and business trips.
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