Luxury, custom and private guided travel company Kensington has announced the realignment of its executive team and the rebranding of its core businesses.
This strategic change reflects the recent decentralization of its parent company, Navigatr Group, fulfilling its objective to enable each of its travel companies to operate independently.
As part of this transformation, Kensington will be the main brand offering several sub-brands featuring a portfolio of luxury experiences. The company also has plans to explore additional categories in luxury travel.
“This forward-thinking approach positions Kensington for continued growth and innovation, reinforcing its leadership in the ever-evolving luxury travel sector,” the company says.
Kensington Tours logo (Photo Credit: Kensington Tours)
Among the brands and product categories offered under the Kensington umbrella are:
· Kensington Tours: The core brand focusing on the creation and execution of customized luxury itineraries with private guided tours curated by Destination Experts.
· Kensington Cruise: In collaboration with the leading luxury cruise lines, Kensington Cruise ensures a seamless travel experience from ship to shore, with fully customized pre- and post-cruise touring options. Also includes launching exclusive private guided shore excursions designed to complement cruise itineraries in over 200 ports throughout the world.
· Kensington Villas: This private villa portfolio is designed for travelers seeking ultimate privacy combined with tailor-made itineraries, providing a unique blend of seclusion and personalized luxury.
· Kensington Air: A dedicated brand and team booking commercial air.
· Kensington Private Jet: An enhanced new division to book private jets.
Kensington says these developments reflect the company’s commitment to delivering curated, high-end travel experiences for discerning clients and travel advisors around the globe.
Helen Giontsis, who has been with Kensington Tours since 2018 and served as President since 2021, has assembled an experienced executive team to drive the company’s vision forward. The new team includes several key appointments:
· D’Arcy Delamere, Executive Vice President, Sales
· Matt Cammaert, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Outside Sales
· Daniel Finkel, Senior Vice President Product & Procurement
· Shawn Boyd, Vice President, Technology
· Michelle Small, Vice President, Human Resources
· Jeff Kwan, Vice President, Finance
Under the continued leadership of Marc Moore, Vice President of Agency Sales, Kensington’s Outside Sales team has doubled over the past four months, reflecting its commitment to the agent channel and ongoing investment in its growth.
“This is an exciting time for Kensington,” said Giontsis. “The decentralization of our parent company has given us additional autonomy to tailor our strategies to better meet the needs of our discerning clients as well as our travel advisor partners. Our new executive team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, positioning us to continue providing unparalleled luxury travel experiences.”