Certares

Certares Management LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in Luxembourg City and Dubai. The firm specializes in making investments in the travel and tourism, hospitality, and consumer services sectors. Certares targets middle-market and later-stage companies, focusing on areas such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, and transportation services. The firm employs various investment strategies, including buyouts, joint ventures, and growth investments, and aims to leverage the extensive industry and management experience of its seasoned executives to drive value in its portfolio companies.

Domenico Barile

Managing Director

Henry Briance

Senior Managing Director

Steve Curts

Managing Director, Portfolio Operations

Steven Hollander

Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer

Zachary Lazar

Managing Director

Anup Mantena

Managing Director

Spencer Marsden JD

Managing Director

Richard Moreau

Managing Director

Elyes Mrad

Managing Director

Michael Gregory O’Hara

Founder and a Senior Managing Director

Michael Sale

Managing Director

Stefano Sardo

Managing Director

Amy C. Stuart

Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation

Thomas Walker

CFO and Managing Director

Andrew Winterton

Partner

12 past transactions

Wheels Up Partners

Post in 2023
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.

Boatsetter

Series B in 2022
Boatsetter is a peer-to-peer boat rental platform that connects boat owners and captains with individuals seeking water experiences, regardless of their boating expertise. The company addresses the underutilization of privately owned vessels by facilitating boat rentals, thus allowing owners to monetize their investments. Boatsetter combines elements from successful collaborative market models like those of home and car rental services to innovate within the marine industry. The platform offers both short and long-term charter services, along with real-time customer support and insurance coverage. By establishing partnerships with a national network of marine-industry businesses, Boatsetter aims to enhance its service offerings and expand its reach across the U.S.

Sensible Weather

Series A in 2022
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company focused on mitigating the impact of adverse weather on travelers and travel partners. It provides a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when their experiences are disrupted by bad weather. Utilizing its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform, Sensible Weather calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, which not only enhances the travel experience but also generates additional revenue for its partners. The company's insights offer valuable climate information and change projections, enabling users to stay informed about weather conditions and make better decisions for their travel and event planning.

Wheelhouse

Series A in 2022
Wheelhouse, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, founded in 2014, that specializes in revenue management solutions for the short-term rental industry. Its platform assists property owners in determining optimal pricing for their rentals by analyzing local home-sharing listings, hotel rates, and significant market events. The software employs a data-driven pricing algorithm that enables users to optimize revenue and bookings, allowing them to adjust rates based on factors such as seasonality and last-minute discounts. Wheelhouse aims to empower hosts and property owners to maximize their earnings by providing them with the tools and insights necessary for effective pricing strategies.

UFODRIVE

Series A in 2022
UFODRIVE S.A., based in Capellen, Luxembourg, specializes in electric car rental services that prioritize convenience and environmental sustainability. The company aims to enhance the car rental experience by eliminating traditional hassles such as keys, paperwork, and queues, allowing customers to book, unlock, and drive vehicles directly through their smartphones. With a presence in major cities like London, New York, and Paris, UFODRIVE offers a fully digital and on-demand service for both city and airport locations throughout Europe. Additionally, UFODRIVE provides its technology, branded as UFOFLEET, to major mobility brands, enabling them to automate complex rental ecosystems and improve their service offerings. The company's commitment to electric vehicles ensures a focus on reducing emissions while delivering a streamlined rental experience.

Avoya Travel

Private Equity Round in 2021
Avoya Travel is a travel agency that specializes in creating personalized vacation experiences by connecting travelers with independent travel advisors. The company provides a range of services, including vacation booking, vacation packages, travel deals, and cruise vacations. Through its digital platform and various demand channels, Avoya Travel offers software and services designed to simplify the vacation planning process for clients. Customer inquiries are handled through multiple channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring accessible support for all travelers.

Avia Solutions Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Avia Solutions Group is a global leader in comprehensive aviation services, operating in 68 countries worldwide. With a fleet of 192 aircraft and over 11,500 skilled professionals, the company specializes in Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) provision, making it the world's largest ACMI provider. Additionally, Avia Solutions Group offers a broad spectrum of services including aircraft leasing and trading, business aviation, pilot training, ground handling, fueling, airline consulting, and feasibility studies for airline launches and airport development.

Voyageurs du Monde

Post in 2021
Voyageurs du Monde SA is a prominent travel agency based in Paris, France, specializing in tailor-made travel services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1979, the company offers a wide range of personalized travel experiences, including honeymoons, family vacations, romantic getaways, and adventure trips to destinations such as Japan, Italy, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, and Greece. In addition to individual travel, Voyageurs du Monde caters to groups and corporate clients, organizing business trips and guided tours. The company operates under various brands, including Voyageurs du Monde, Comptoir des Voyages, Terres d'Aventures, and Allibert, solidifying its leadership in the fields of tailor-made and adventure travel in France.

G Adventures

Private Equity Round in 2021
G Adventures, based in Toronto, Canada, has been a leader in sustainable adventure travel since its inception in 1990. The company specializes in small group tours that emphasize cultural immersion, nature experiences, and active travel. Offering a diverse range of options, including safaris, cultural treks, family vacations, and marine expeditions, G Adventures aims to provide travelers with unique opportunities to explore destinations off the beaten path. By connecting travelers with local cultures and natural environments, G Adventures fosters an enriching travel experience that caters to the adventurous spirit of those seeking to truly experience the world.

Getaway

Series C in 2021
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company that offers cabin rentals in tranquil natural settings, focusing on helping guests disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves and nature. The company provides micro-cabins, designed to encourage guests to stow away their phones in lockboxes, fostering genuine interactions and appreciation for the surrounding landscape. Getaway aims to create immersive experiences that inspire individuals to reflect on what truly matters in their lives. With locations within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, guests can easily access these serene retreats for spontaneous escapes. While Getaway supplies the essentials for a comfortable stay, guests are encouraged to explore and shape their own experiences, ultimately leaving a lasting impact that motivates them to return.

Liberty TripAdvisor

Post in 2020
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings operates primarily through its subsidiaries, TripAdvisor and BuySeasons. TripAdvisor is a prominent online travel platform that aggregates user-generated reviews and ratings for various travel-related services, including accommodations, restaurants, and activities worldwide. It features three main segments: the TripAdvisor brand, Viator, and TheFork. Viator connects travelers with bookable tours and activities, while TheFork offers a marketplace for restaurant reservations. BuySeasons serves as a leading online retailer specializing in costumes and party supplies. Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings emphasizes strong corporate governance and sets high standards for its employees and management.

Marietton Development

Private Equity Round in 2018
Marietton Development specializes in travel and tourism services such as tour operators, events and business trips.
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