curated travel

What curated travel does

Curated Travel Co. is a privately held boutique travel agency founded in 2014 by Cassie Staiger and headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. The company designs custom itineraries, all-inclusive resort bookings, cruises, honeymoons, and destination weddings for individual consumers, couples, families, and corporate clients. Its primary customer segments are couples and honeymooners and destination wedding couples, with secondary segments in families, group travel, and corporate/incentive travel. The agency operates a highly personalized, sales-led service model in which clients submit general inquiry forms detailing preferences, budget, and dates, and advisors produce custom travel proposals with full booking support including flights, hotels, transfers, tours, and 24/7 on-trip assistance.

The business is asset-light and generates revenue through travel supplier commissions (resorts, cruise lines, tour operators) rather than fees charged to clients; an annual $495 fee and commission-split structure apply to independent contractor advisors. The company maintains an affiliation with Travel Leaders for access to preferred supplier relationships and global specialist networks, and partners selectively with vendors such as AIC Hotel Group, Viator, and wedding service providers for giveaway campaigns and referrals. Marketing is driven by content (blog, Facebook, Instagram), client testimonials, and wedding giveaway collaborations. The technology stack is industry-standard with no proprietary platforms, and the team consists of the founder plus a small group of travel advisors operating as independent contractors, some under their own branding.

The company has expanded from a solo founder operation to a multi-advisor team, scaled its destination wedding services nationally and internationally (Mexico, Caribbean, Europe), and launched a structured advisor recruitment program with a 10-week training curriculum and $20,000 monthly sales minimums.

Name

curated travel

Legal name

Curated Travel Co.

Website

https://curatedtravelco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Curated Travel Co. is a boutique travel agency in Bismarck, ND that plans custom vacations, honeymoons, and destination weddings for individual consumers, couples, and families, earning revenue through supplier commissions and affiliated independent contractor advisors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bespoke Multi-Day Itinerary Planning & Custom Tour Design (THAJALAB), Luxury & Premium Leisure Travel Agencies (THAKABAC), Group, Family & Multi-Generational Travel Planning (HSACAKAK)

Keywords

• Boutique travel agency
• Destination wedding planning
• Custom travel itineraries
• Honeymoon and resort booking
• All-inclusive vacation packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Travel Agency Commissions: Curated Travel Co. operates as a boutique travel agency earning commissions from travel suppliers (resorts, cruise lines, tour operators) on bookings made for clients. The service is free to customers - agents earn commissions from the travel suppliers rather than charging clients directly. The company is affiliated with Travel Leaders, providing access to preferred supplier relationships and commission structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Curated Travel Co. is a boutique travel agency that plans and books custom vacations, all-inclusive resort stays, cruises, honeymoons, and destination weddings for individuals, couples, families, and corporate clients. Agents work one-on-one with travelers to design personalized itineraries, secure accommodations and excursions, coordinate group travel, and provide support throughout the trip, earning commissions from travel suppliers rather than charging clients direct fees.

Product overview

Curated Travel Co. operates as a boutique travel agency offering a unified travel planning service rather than a modular software platform. The core offering is tailored travel planning and custom itineraries, supplemented by specialized services including destination wedding planning, corporate and incentive travel, and à la carte additions such as touring and concierge services. All services are delivered through a collaborative, hands-on approach by experienced travel advisors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tailored Travel Planning and Custom Travel Itineraries Collaborative, personalized travel planning service in which agents research destinations, design custom itineraries, compare resorts, cruises, and tours, and book flights, hotels, transfers, and excursions on behalf of clients based on their preferences and budget. Targeted at individual travelers, couples, families, and groups across North Dakota and nationwide.
• Destination Weddings Full-service destination wedding planning covering venue and resort selection, group room blocks, guest travel coordination, resort liaison, and event logistics for couples hosting weddings at all-inclusive resorts, boutique hotels, and luxury venues in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe.
• Corporate and Incentive Travel Corporate travel service helping companies plan group getaways, team-building trips, and individual incentive vacations, structured similarly to custom travel itineraries but sponsored by the employer.
• A La Carte Additions Supplementary travel services including airfare booking (with applicable restrictions), touring with vetted network guides, and concierge services such as restaurant reservations, theater tickets, and special event access.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Travel LeaderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliation with Travel Leaders network provides Curated Travel Co. with insider resources, preferred supplier relationships, and industry support to serve clients at the highest standard. This network affiliation enables access to global travel specialists and commission structures.
• AIC Hotel Group (Hard Rock, AVA, UNICO Resorts)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAIC Hotel Group partnered with Curated Travel Co. for a wedding giveaway, offering a $1,000 collection credit toward their resorts. AIC Hotel Group properties include Hard Rock Hotels, AVA Resorts, and UNICO 18°74° hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean.
• The Real Love (Wedding Videography)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding videography partner included in the $15,000 wedding giveaway collaboration, providing six hours of wedding-day videography for the winning couple.
• Twelve9 PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding photography partner included in the wedding giveaway collaboration, providing authentic, timeless wedding photography services for the winning couple.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fora Travel: A modern boutique travel agency platform that recruits and supports independent travel advisors with training, technology, and supplier relationships. Directly comparable contractor-driven business model and luxury leisure positioning, though at materially larger scale.
• Black Tomato: A luxury bespoke travel agency known for experiential, custom-designed trips and special occasions including honeymoons and destination weddings. Comparable premium positioning, custom itinerary design, and emphasis on insider access.
• Vincent Vacations: A boutique luxury travel agency specializing in honeymoons, destination weddings, and custom itineraries with a personal-advisor service model. Highly comparable niche positioning, customer profile, and hands-on service approach.
• Travelmation: A host travel agency model that recruits independent contractor advisors with training, supplier access, and commission splits. Directly comparable contractor-based business model serving leisure and luxury clients.
• Scott Dunn: A high-end bespoke travel company offering custom-tailored luxury vacations, honeymoons, and family trips with private guides and exclusive experiences. Comparable luxury positioning and full-service itinerary design, though operating at much larger scale internationally.
• Magical Mountain Weddings: A boutique travel agency specializing in destination weddings, honeymoons, and romance travel, with a similar model of custom itinerary planning and supplier-direct bookings. Highly comparable in customer segment (couples, destination weddings), service offering, and revenue model (commission-based).

Broad incumbents

• Dream Vacations / CruiseOne: A home-based travel advisor franchise network with strong cruise, all-inclusive resort, and group travel focus. Comparable business model (independent contractor advisors, supplier commissions) and overlapping customer segments including honeymoons and family travel.
• Travel Leaders Network: The parent network to which Curated Travel is affiliated, providing preferred supplier access, training, and commission structures. Functions as both an infrastructure provider (enabling Curated Travel) and a broader competitor offering similar luxury and leisure travel services through its member agencies.
• Be All Inclusive (David's Vacation Club / Flight Centre Travel Group): A large-scale travel agency group with dedicated destination wedding and luxury leisure specialists. Comparable destination wedding and all-inclusive resort focus, but operating globally with significantly greater scale, marketing budget, and supplier leverage.
• Avoya Travel: A long-established travel agency network with independent contractor advisors serving leisure and luxury clients, including destination weddings and honeymoons. Comparable customer segments and commission-based revenue model at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/curatedtravelcompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/curatedtravelcompany

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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