“Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.”
- Voltaire, The Importance of Critical Thinking
What We Do
Our management philosophy is animated by the belief that the Socratic dialectic of question and answer is still the most powerful tool ever developed for teasing out the truth. It can also be the most fun, especially when combined with a lively curiosity and a well-developed sense of irreverence.
Interim Leadership
Sometimes you just need a steady hand at the tiller, whether it’s due to succession issues, transactional changes, or other forms of organizational disruption. We have a deep bench of seasoned captains who can help you weather the transition.
Turnaround Tactics
While every travel disruption feels unique in the moment, over time patterns emerge, as do strategies for surviving them. Collectively, we’ve endured war, terrorism, pandemics, currency crisis, and financial shocks and we’ve learnt a few things along the way.
Portfolio Design
Travel has evolved from trophy hunting, to experience collecting, to the search for meaning itself. Crafting a thematic portfolio of immersive travel experiences which can act as catalysts for transformation is an art form in which we are well practiced.
Brand Building
Brands matter, never more so than now, when emotional resonance and an engaging personality are the foundation for a meaningful customer relationship. Great brands are animated by a unique point of view, and the ability to tell a compelling story.
Acquisition Advice
While it may seem like the height of folly to invest in a travel business at the moment, we are contrarians who believe that there has never been a better time. The ones who weren’t built to last will disappear, and the best are suddenly amenable to discussion.
Growth Strategies
Most travel companies stall at some point, and fail to make the transition in size necessary to go from fighting for survival to fighting for greatness. Enduring originality and innovation requires scale, and we know how to add the rocket fuel to get there.