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Select Luxury Travel

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Select Luxury Travel
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select-luxury.travel
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Private
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1998
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Select Luxury Travel is a privately held, Berlin-based boutique luxury travel agency founded in 1998 by Dirk Gowin. The company curates bespoke international travel experiences for high-net-worth individual travelers, organized around six selection lines: Private Selections, Island Selections, Cruise Selections, Small Group Selections, Extraordinary Hotels, and Villas. The operating model is consultative rather than transactional: each client is assigned a dedicated "Select Travelist" advisor who handles end-to-end itinerary design, supplier coordination, and post-booking support, with conversion driven by personal consultation supported by a German-language website (and a recently added English-language version) plus the founder-hosted ReiseRausch podcast.

Revenue is generated through commissions and markups on bookings with partner hotel, cruise, and ground-supply networks, with example itineraries priced from approximately €8,300 per person. The company holds preferred or partner relationships with luxury hospitality brands including Aman, Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz, Rosewood, Six Senses, Belmond, COMO, Ponant, and Virgin Limited Edition, alongside distribution suppliers AERTICKET, Mairdumont, Pure, and O&O Resorts. Payment handling is PCI DSS-compliant.

The technology footprint is intentionally minimal — there is no proprietary booking platform, mobile app, or public API disclosed — and the business is structured as a service-led agency rather than a software-led platform. There is no disclosed institutional funding, no PE/VC backing, no disclosed headcount, and no public revenue figure, which together indicate a founder-led boutique operating at modest scale relative to the broader luxury travel agency market.

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Select Luxury Travel is a Berlin-based, founder-led boutique agency founded in 1998 that curates bespoke luxury trips — private, island, cruise, villa, and hotel selections — for high-net-worth individual travelers through dedicated advisor relationships and a preferred partner network.

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Operating
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HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
HQ citystring
Berlin
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Germany
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
luxury travel agency, bespoke travel concierge, private luxury tours, luxury villa rentals, luxury cruise bookings
Industry3 codes
PRIMARYTHAKAFAA
Luxury Travel Agencies
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)
SECONDARYTHAKAEAG
Luxury & VIP Destination Services (Concierge/Chauffeur)
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Local Tour Operators & Destination Services (DMCs)
SECONDARYTHAEABAG
Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions
Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Luxury & Expedition Cruise Lines
NAICS code1 code
  • Tour Operators56152
Product category
Luxury Travel Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Luxury Travel Arrangements
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

The company generates revenue by arranging comprehensive luxury travel experiences including flights (economy, business, first class, private jets), accommodations in exclusive resorts and villas, private transfers, customized tours, and extraordinary experiences. Revenue comes from commissions and markups on travel arrangements booked through their network of luxury hotel and resort partners.

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Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Luxury travel packages starting from €8,300 per person
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Example: South Africa Luxury package from €8,300 per person. Prices vary based on specific destinations, accommodation choices, duration, and customization level. Complete trip pricing includes flights, accommodations, transfers, experiences, and concierge services.

select-luxury.travel
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1ReiseRausch Podcast
Description

Podcast featuring travel insights hosted by Dirk Gowin and Stefanie Schweda

select-luxury.travel
Core offering1 text field

Select Luxury Travel is a Berlin-based luxury travel boutique that designs and books fully customized, high-end travel experiences for affluent individual travelers. Each client is assigned a dedicated "Select Travelist" who curates end-to-end itineraries including flights (economy through private jets), exclusive hotel and villa accommodations, private transfers, custom tours, cruises, and extraordinary experiences sourced through a network of ultra-luxury resort and cruise partners.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Select Luxury Travel operates as a travel boutique offering a portfolio of curated luxury travel products. The core offerings include Private Selections (customized individual trips), Island Selections (island destination packages), Cruise Selections (luxury cruise bookings), Small Group Selections (intimate group travel), Extraordinary Hotels (premium accommodations), and Villas (private villa rentals). The company also produces the ReiseRausch travel podcast. All products are positioned in the ultra-luxury segment and are coordinated through a personal travel consultant model.

Product and service6 records
1Private Selections
CategoryBespoke luxury travel
Description

Customized private luxury travel experiences tailored to individual client preferences and requirements, including fully bespoke multi-destination itineraries with private transfers, guides, and exclusive experiences.

2Island Selections
CategoryLuxury island travel
Description

Curated luxury travel packages to island destinations worldwide, including Indian Ocean, Caribbean, and Pacific island resorts.

3Cruise Selections
CategoryLuxury cruises
Description

Luxury cruise travel experiences including premium and ultra-luxury vessel options, such as Ponant polar expedition cruises including voyages to the North Pole aboard the Commandant Charcot icebreaker.

4Small Group Selections
CategoryLuxury group travel
Description

Curated group travel experiences with smaller party sizes designed for intimate luxury travel with like-minded travelers.

5Extraordinary Hotels
CategoryLuxury hotel bookings
Description

Booking access to exclusive and exceptional luxury hotel properties worldwide, including partner properties such as Aman, Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, COMO, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz, Rosewood, and Six Senses.

6Villas (Villen)
CategoryLuxury villa rentals
Description

Luxury villa rentals offering privacy and exclusive accommodations for clients seeking standalone private villa stays.

Scale indicator1 record

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership11 partners
1O&O Resorts
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Partner resort network providing exclusive accommodations and services for Select Luxury Travel clients. O&O Resorts offers collection of luxury properties worldwide.

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2Luxury Resorts Collection
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Network of luxury resort partners including Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz, and Rosewood brands.

3Aman Resorts
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Exclusive partnership with Aman hotel group for luxury accommodations at Aman properties worldwide.

4COMO Hotels and Resorts
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Partnership with COMO for luxury hotel accommodations at COMO properties in Asia, Europe, and Indian Ocean.

5Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Partnership with Six Senses for luxury spa and resort experiences at Six Senses properties globally.

6Ponant Cruises
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Exclusive cruise partner offering luxury expedition cruises including polar voyages to the North Pole aboard the Commandant Charcot icebreaker.

7Belmond
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Partnership with Belmond for luxury train travel (Eastern & Oriental Express, Hiram Bingham) and hotel properties.

8Pure
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Travel partner providing luxury travel services.

9AERTICKET
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Flight ticketing partner providing access to flights across all classes including business and first class.

10Mairdumont
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Travel media partner providing content and destination information.

11Virgin Limited Edition
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Partnership with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition for exclusive properties like Ulusaba safari lodge in South Africa.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

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Profiles1 record

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

Select Luxury Travel

Luxury Travel Servicesselect-luxury.travel

Select Luxury Travel is a Berlin-based, founder-led boutique agency founded in 1998 that curates bespoke luxury trips — private, island, cruise, villa, and hotel selections — for high-net-worth individual travelers through dedicated advisor relationships and a preferred partner network.

What Select Luxury Travel does

Select Luxury Travel is a privately held, Berlin-based boutique luxury travel agency founded in 1998 by Dirk Gowin. The company curates bespoke international travel experiences for high-net-worth individual travelers, organized around six selection lines: Private Selections, Island Selections, Cruise Selections, Small Group Selections, Extraordinary Hotels, and Villas. The operating model is consultative rather than transactional: each client is assigned a dedicated "Select Travelist" advisor who handles end-to-end itinerary design, supplier coordination, and post-booking support, with conversion driven by personal consultation supported by a German-language website (and a recently added English-language version) plus the founder-hosted ReiseRausch podcast.

Revenue is generated through commissions and markups on bookings with partner hotel, cruise, and ground-supply networks, with example itineraries priced from approximately €8,300 per person. The company holds preferred or partner relationships with luxury hospitality brands including Aman, Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz, Rosewood, Six Senses, Belmond, COMO, Ponant, and Virgin Limited Edition, alongside distribution suppliers AERTICKET, Mairdumont, Pure, and O&O Resorts. Payment handling is PCI DSS-compliant.

The technology footprint is intentionally minimal — there is no proprietary booking platform, mobile app, or public API disclosed — and the business is structured as a service-led agency rather than a software-led platform. There is no disclosed institutional funding, no PE/VC backing, no disclosed headcount, and no public revenue figure, which together indicate a founder-led boutique operating at modest scale relative to the broader luxury travel agency market.

Select Luxury Travel firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Select Luxury Travel
Legal name
Select Luxury Travel
Website
https://select-luxury.travel
Company type
Private
Founded year
1998
Operating status
Operating
Short description
Select Luxury Travel is a Berlin-based, founder-led boutique agency founded in 1998 that curates bespoke luxury trips — private, island, cruise, villa, and hotel selections — for high-net-worth individual travelers through dedicated advisor relationships and a preferred partner network.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Select Luxury Travel industry classification

Industry
Product category
Luxury Travel Services
NAICS
Tour Operators (56152)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYTHAKAFAA
Luxury Travel Agencies
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)
SECONDARYTHAKAEAG
Luxury & VIP Destination Services (Concierge/Chauffeur)
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Local Tour Operators & Destination Services (DMCs)
SECONDARYTHAEABAG
Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions
Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Luxury & Expedition Cruise Lines

Keywords

  • Luxury travel agency
  • Bespoke travel concierge
  • Private luxury tours
  • Luxury villa rentals
  • Luxury cruise bookings

Where Select Luxury Travel is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Berlin
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Select Luxury Travel business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Luxury Travel Arrangements: The company generates revenue by arranging comprehensive luxury travel experiences including flights (economy, business, first class, private jets), accommodations in exclusive resorts and villas, private transfers, customized tours, and extraordinary experiences. Revenue comes from commissions and markups on travel arrangements booked through their network of luxury hotel and resort partners.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractLuxury travel packages starting from €8,300 per person

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Select Luxury Travel product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Select Luxury Travel is a Berlin-based luxury travel boutique that designs and books fully customized, high-end travel experiences for affluent individual travelers. Each client is assigned a dedicated "Select Travelist" who curates end-to-end itineraries including flights (economy through private jets), exclusive hotel and villa accommodations, private transfers, custom tours, cruises, and extraordinary experiences sourced through a network of ultra-luxury resort and cruise partners.

Product overview

Select Luxury Travel operates as a travel boutique offering a portfolio of curated luxury travel products. The core offerings include Private Selections (customized individual trips), Island Selections (island destination packages), Cruise Selections (luxury cruise bookings), Small Group Selections (intimate group travel), Extraordinary Hotels (premium accommodations), and Villas (private villa rentals). The company also produces the ReiseRausch travel podcast. All products are positioned in the ultra-luxury segment and are coordinated through a personal travel consultant model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • ReiseRausch Podcast: Podcast featuring travel insights hosted by Dirk Gowin and Stefanie Schweda

Products and services

  • Private Selections Customized private luxury travel experiences tailored to individual client preferences and requirements, including fully bespoke multi-destination itineraries with private transfers, guides, and exclusive experiences.
  • Island Selections Curated luxury travel packages to island destinations worldwide, including Indian Ocean, Caribbean, and Pacific island resorts.
  • Cruise Selections Luxury cruise travel experiences including premium and ultra-luxury vessel options, such as Ponant polar expedition cruises including voyages to the North Pole aboard the Commandant Charcot icebreaker.
  • Small Group Selections Curated group travel experiences with smaller party sizes designed for intimate luxury travel with like-minded travelers.
  • Extraordinary Hotels Booking access to exclusive and exceptional luxury hotel properties worldwide, including partner properties such as Aman, Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, COMO, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz, Rosewood, and Six Senses.
  • Villas (Villen) Luxury villa rentals offering privacy and exclusive accommodations for clients seeking standalone private villa stays.

Companies that use Select Luxury Travel

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Select Luxury Travel technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Select Luxury Travel partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • O&O ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort network providing exclusive accommodations and services for Select Luxury Travel clients. O&O Resorts offers collection of luxury properties worldwide.
  • Luxury Resorts CollectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of luxury resort partners including Bulgari, Capella, Cheval Blanc, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz, and Rosewood brands.
  • Aman ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership with Aman hotel group for luxury accommodations at Aman properties worldwide.
  • COMO Hotels and ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with COMO for luxury hotel accommodations at COMO properties in Asia, Europe, and Indian Ocean.
  • Six Senses Hotels Resorts SpascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Six Senses for luxury spa and resort experiences at Six Senses properties globally.
  • Ponant CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive cruise partner offering luxury expedition cruises including polar voyages to the North Pole aboard the Commandant Charcot icebreaker.
  • BelmondcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Belmond for luxury train travel (Eastern & Oriental Express, Hiram Bingham) and hotel properties.
  • PureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel partner providing luxury travel services.
  • AERTICKETminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight ticketing partner providing access to flights across all classes including business and first class.
  • MairdumontminorOthersTravel media partner providing content and destination information.
  • Virgin Limited EditioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition for exclusive properties like Ulusaba safari lodge in South Africa.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Select Luxury Travel competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Select Luxury Travel social profiles

Digital presence

Select Luxury Travel compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Select Luxury Travel financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Select Luxury Travel leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Select Luxury Travel funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Select Luxury Travel M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Select Luxury Travel

What does Select Luxury Travel do?

Select Luxury Travel is a Berlin-based luxury travel boutique that designs and books fully customized, high-end travel experiences for affluent individual travelers. Each client is assigned a dedicated "Select Travelist" who curates end-to-end itineraries including flights (economy through private jets), exclusive hotel and villa accommodations, private transfers, custom tours, cruises, and extraordinary experiences sourced through a network of ultra-luxury resort and cruise partners.

Is Select Luxury Travel a public or private company?

Select Luxury Travel is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Select Luxury Travel founded?

Select Luxury Travel was founded in 1998.

Where is Select Luxury Travel based?

Select Luxury Travel is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does Select Luxury Travel make money?

One revenue line is on record: luxury Travel Arrangements.

Does Select Luxury Travel have an API?

No public API is recorded for Select Luxury Travel.

What industry is Select Luxury Travel in?

Select Luxury Travel's product category is Luxury Travel Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAKAFAA, Luxury Travel Agencies, with a secondary code of THAKAEAG, Luxury & VIP Destination Services (Concierge/Chauffeur). Its NAICS code is 56152.

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