SBV Event & Travel Consultancy

What SBV Event & Travel Consultancy does

SBV Event & Travel Consultancy is a privately held boutique agency headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, founded with over fifteen years of experience delivering events for global corporate brands and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The firm operates two integrated core services: a venue-sourcing service that delivers curated shortlists within 24–48 hours and is provided free of charge to clients, with SBV remunerated via commissions from venues; and full-scale event management delivered through its sister company Everest Worldwide, covering program development, on-site coordination, entertainment, AV production, guest services, transportation, and styling. Documented engagements span executive summits, incentive trips, product launches, leadership programs, and private celebrations across at least eight countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with named clients including Bentley, a leading international streaming service, a leading private bank, and a Canadian financial services firm.

The business model combines a zero-cost client-facing venue-finding product monetized through venue commissions with a quote-based professional services revenue stream from full event execution, delivered by a four-person core team led by Founder & Co-Director Boris Vrnoga and Co-Owner & Director Menno Schifferstein. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with no digital self-serve or marketplace channels; the website portfolio of 18+ case studies functions as the primary demand-generation asset. There is no proprietary technology platform; competitive advantage is sourced from a carefully cultivated global network of venue partners and suppliers, deep UHNW-sector expertise, and senior-led oversight on every engagement.

Name

SBV Event & Travel Consultancy

Legal name

SBV Event & Travel Consultancy

Website

https://sbvevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SBV is an Amsterdam-based boutique event management and venue-sourcing consultancy serving global corporate brands and ultra-high-net-worth clients across multiple continents through two core services: commission-funded venue finding and full-scale event execution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Event Management & Venue Sourcing Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Event Planning & Production (HSACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD), Event Logistics & Transportation Coordination (HSACAAAL), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Venue sourcing services
• Event management consultancy
• Corporate event planning
• Luxury event production
• Travel consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Sourcing Commission: SBV provides venue sourcing services at no cost to clients. Revenue is generated through commissions paid by venues. The company states: 'Our venue finding service is 100% free of charge. We are remunerated by the venue, never by you. No consultancy fees but full transparency.' This is a commission-based model where venues pay SBV for bringing them business.
2. Event Management Services: Comprehensive event management services delivered through sister company Everest Worldwide, operating under the same senior leadership team. Services include global event management, on-site coordination, budget planning, program development, venue management, entertainment, transportation, AV production, guest services, and styling/decoration. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for full-scale event execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SBV Event & Travel Consultancy is a boutique agency offering two integrated core services: Venue Finding and Event Management. The Venue Finding service delivers a curated shortlist of venues worldwide within 24-48 hours, with structured cost comparisons and preferential rates, at no charge to clients (funded by venue commissions). Event Management is delivered through sister company Everest Worldwide, providing full-scale execution covering on-site coordination, budget planning, program development, venue management, entertainment, transportation, AV production, guest services, and styling. The agency serves discerning corporate brands and ultra-high-net-worth clients globally.

Product overview

SBV Event & Travel Consultancy is a boutique agency offering two integrated core services: Venue Finding and Event Management. The Venue Finding service provides worldwide venue sourcing with structured cost comparisons and preferential rates at no charge to clients, funded by venues. Event Management is delivered through sister company Everest Worldwide and covers the full event lifecycle from planning through on-site execution, including logistics, entertainment, AV, hospitality, and styling. These services are designed to be seamlessly integrated, allowing clients to source venues and execute events through a single partner with global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Finding A venue sourcing and negotiation service delivering a curated shortlist of venues worldwide within 24-48 hours, with structured cost comparisons across four segments and preferential rates. The service is complimentary for clients and funded by venue commissions.
• Event Management Full-service event management delivered through sister company Everest Worldwide, covering global on-site coordination, budget planning, program development, logistics, venue management, entertainment, transportation, AV production, guest services, styling, and gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Venue shortlist delivered within 24-48 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Everest WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that delivers comprehensive event management services for SBV clients worldwide. Operates with the same senior leadership team and is overseen by SBV's management. This close alignment ensures seamless continuation of SBV's standards, values, and attention to detail across every stage of event execution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BCD Meetings & Events: Global corporate meetings and events agency operating across multiple verticals with venue sourcing and full event management capabilities, directly comparable in service mix though at significantly larger scale.
• Maritz Global Events: Long-established corporate event and incentive travel agency with global supplier network and full lifecycle event delivery, closely matching SBV's integrated venue sourcing plus event execution model.
• CWT Meetings & Events: Corporate meetings, events, and incentive travel division of CWT serving global enterprises with venue sourcing and end-to-end event management — directly comparable offering and target customer base.
• ATPI Griffinstone: Corporate travel and events specialist with venue finding and event management services for enterprise clients; comparable boutique-to-mid-market positioning with global execution capabilities.
• MCI Group: Global events, association management, and meetings agency with strong corporate client base and conference/event production capabilities — directly comparable service portfolio at larger scale.
• Banks Sadler: UK-headquartered corporate event management and venue finding agency serving enterprise clients across Europe — highly comparable boutique corporate event model with venue sourcing plus full event execution.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global experience brand agency producing corporate events, product launches, and immersive brand experiences for major global brands — comparable premium client base and event production capabilities.
• Grass Roots: Corporate meetings, events, and incentive travel agency serving enterprise clients in EMEA with integrated venue sourcing and event management services — direct peer in the boutique-to-mid corporate event segment.

Broad incumbents

• American Express Meetings & Events: Large-scale meetings and events division of American Express serving multinational corporate clients with venue sourcing and event management at global scale — broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but less boutique specialization.
• Freeman: Large global event production and experiential agency serving corporate clients with end-to-end event execution, AV production, and event strategy — broader incumbent operating at scale beyond SBV's boutique focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sbv-event-and-travel-consultancy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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