Luxtripper

What Luxtripper does

Luxtripper is a London-based luxury tour operator founded in 1987 that designs and sells curated high-end package holidays to more than 80 destinations worldwide. The company sells directly to affluent leisure travelers through a sales-led distribution model employing phone, WhatsApp, and live chat channels, with package prices spanning £799 to over £5,000. The proposition is built on specialist travel advisors rather than self-serve booking flows, positioning the firm in the high-touch segment of the UK package holiday market.

Operationally, Luxtripper operates under UK regulatory frameworks with ATOL license 3517 and ABTA memberships Y6438 and P7124, which provide statutory consumer protections and require bonding. The 101–250 employee organization draws on long-tenured destination expertise, supplier relationships with airlines and hotel partners, and brand recognition accumulated over nearly four decades. Award recognition includes Condé Nast Traveller accolades and multiple British Travel Awards, supporting premium positioning.

On 1 June 2025, the company was acquired by Moresand Limited, parent of one of the UK's largest independently owned tour operators. Luxtripper now operates as a division within the Moresand group, consolidating UK luxury and mainstream tour operations under common ownership. Historical capital activity totals approximately $3.13M raised across multiple rounds between 2014 and 2021, indicating a capital-efficient operating profile prior to its sale.

Name

Luxtripper

Legal name

Moresand Ltd

Website

https://luxtripper.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Luxtripper is a London-based luxury tour operator founded in 1987 that curates high-end package holidays to more than 80 destinations worldwide via specialist-led phone, WhatsApp, and live chat sales channels, with packages priced £799 to over £5,000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF)

Keywords

• Luxury tour operator
• Tailor-made holidays
• Bespoke holiday packages
• Luxury travel booking
• All-inclusive vacations

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Package Holidays: Flight-inclusive package holidays combining flights, accommodation, and transfers to luxury destinations worldwide. Packages range from budget-friendly options to ultra-luxury experiences, with pricing typically between £799 and £5,000+ per person.
2. Tour Packages: Pre-packaged escorted group tours and multi-centre itineraries to destinations including Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. Includes fixed departure tours like Grand Prix packages.
3. All-Inclusive Holidays: Premium all-inclusive resort packages featuring accommodations at luxury properties with meals, drinks, and activities bundled into the package price.
4. Commission from Partners: Revenue generated through commissions and partnerships with airlines, hotels, and resorts. Key partners include major hotel chains (Sun Siyam, Taj, Banyan Tree, Hard Rock) and airlines (British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airlines, Singapore Airlines).
5. Payment Plan Services: Interest-free instalment plans allowing customers to spread payments before travel, providing financial flexibility while securing bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Luxtripper is a UK-based luxury tour operator that designs and sells tailor-made holiday packages to over 80 destinations worldwide. Each booking combines flights, accommodation, transfers, and optional all-inclusive meal plans, configured to individual customer preferences, budgets, and travel styles. The company differentiates through personalised consultation by expert travel advisors, exclusive hotel and airline partnerships, ATOL/ABTA financial protection, and 24/7 in-resort support.

Product overview

Luxtripper is an award-winning UK-based luxury tour operator offering tailor-made holidays to over 80 destinations worldwide. Founded in 1987 and now a trading division of Moresand Ltd (acquired June 2025), the company provides bespoke travel packages including adults-only holidays, beach holidays, villa holidays, Grand Prix packages, safari holidays, multi-centre holidays, and honeymoons. The product portfolio centres on premium travel packages with flights, transfers, accommodation, and optional all-inclusive meal plans. Key destinations include the Maldives, Dubai, Thailand, Mauritius, Bali, Mexico, Caribbean islands, and African safari locations. The company operates through direct bookings via phone, WhatsApp, and online enquiry forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tailor-Made Luxury Holidays
• Adults-Only Holidays
• Beach Holidays
• Villa Holidays
• Grand Prix Packages
• Safari Holidays
• Multi-Centre Holidays
• Honeymoon Holidays
• Family Holidays
• All-Inclusive Holidays
• Business Class Holidays
• Rail Holidays
• Short Breaks Holidays
• 0% Interest Payment Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• 39 years of travel industry experience serving thousands of customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Sun Siyam ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey hotel partner offering exclusive deals across multiple Maldives properties including Siyam World, Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, and others. Partnership includes special pricing, complimentary upgrades, and exclusive offers for Luxtripper customers.
• Atmosphere Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel partner for Maldives properties offering exclusive all-inclusive packages and premium accommodations.
• Atlantis The Palm DubaiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership for luxury Dubai accommodation combined with Maldives multi-centre holidays. Offers bundled packages with significant savings.
• Hard Rock Hotel & CasinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel partner for Hard Rock branded properties in Maldives and other destinations. Includes exclusive music-themed experiences.
• Taj HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Taj branded luxury properties across Asia including Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa.
• Banyan TreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury resort partner offering spa-focused and boutique luxury experiences primarily in Asia.
• Emerald CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort offering premium all-encompassing experiences.
• The Cocoon CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique resort partner for properties including Cocoon Maldives, offering stylish luxury experiences.
• British AirwaysflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary airline partner for flights to destinations worldwide including direct services to Maldives and other long-haul destinations.
• EmiratesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor airline partner for flights to Middle East, Asia, and connecting destinations. Offers premium economy and business class options.
• Qatar AirwaysflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium airline partner for flights to Qatar, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and worldwide connections via Doha hub.
• Etihad AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for flights to Abu Dhabi and connections to Asia and Australia.
• Singapore AirlinesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium airline partner for Singapore, Southeast Asia, and long-haul connections. Key partner for Grand Prix packages.
• Turkish AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for flights to Turkey and connections to Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
• SriLankan AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for Sri Lanka and South Asia connections.
• Air IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for India connections and subcontinent destinations.
• Virgin AtlanticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for flights to USA and Caribbean destinations.
• Delta AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for USA and transatlantic routes.
• United AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for USA routes and global connections.
• Condé Nast TravellerflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAwards and recognition partnership where Luxtripper is featured and customers can vote for the company. Provides brand credibility and marketing exposure through award nominations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scott Dunn: UK-based luxury tour operator offering bespoke, high-end holidays to similar destinations (Maldives, Caribbean, Africa, Asia) with a comparable tailor-made service model and consultative sales approach.
• Audley Travel: Specialist UK luxury tour operator focused on tailor-made, expert-led itineraries worldwide, with a similar country-by-country destination structure and dedicated travel specialist model.
• Kuoni: Long-established UK luxury and premium tour operator offering long-haul package holidays, honeymoons, and tailor-made trips to overlapping destinations including the Maldives, Indian Ocean, and Asia.
• Carrier: UK luxury tour operator specializing in tailor-made luxury holidays, honeymoons, and villa rentals to comparable long-haul destinations, with a similar high-touch concierge-style service.
• Elegant Resorts: UK-based luxury tour operator focused on premium Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and beach holidays, with comparable pricing tiers and a similar hotel-partnership-driven inventory model.
• Turquoise Holidays: Boutique UK luxury tour operator offering tailor-made honeymoons, beach, and safari holidays, with overlapping destination coverage in the Indian Ocean, Africa, and Asia.
• ITC Luxury Travel: UK luxury tour operator providing tailor-made high-end holidays worldwide, including honeymoons, beach, safari, and multi-centre itineraries comparable to Luxtripper's core product set.
• Hayes & Jarvis: Heritage UK luxury tour operator (est. 1952) offering long-haul tailor-made holidays and escorted tours with overlapping destinations and a comparable premium customer positioning.
• Cazenove+Loyd: Boutique UK luxury travel company designing bespoke international holidays and honeymoons, with a similar high-touch, expert-led service model and premium destination mix.

Broad incumbents

• Trailfinders: Large UK independent travel company offering tailor-made holidays worldwide with a strong consultant-led model; broader and more mainstream than Luxtripper but competes for the same bespoke-travel customer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/luxtripper
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3084452

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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