Tony Loeb

🏖️ Freedome, an Italian startup, offers over 4,500 outdoor experiences nationwide, with a 350,000-member community and more than 1,500 professional operators. They partnered with Ruralis, which manages vacation homes with a focus on Italy's lesser-explored regions like historic villages and rural areas, aiming to enhance local communities. Ruralis simplifies rental management for homeowners, from advertising to booking, payments, and guest communication. The collaboration allows Ruralis guests to access dedicated offers on Freedome's outdoor activities. Activities include horseback riding, quad excursions, rafting, boating, paragliding, hot air ballooning, and more—benefiting tourists with authentic local experiences and homeowners with longer guest stays.

🌍 Abercrombie & Kent, founded in 1962 by Geoffrey Kent, unveiled a complete brand identity restyling, embodying tradition with an elegant aesthetic. The new tagline, 'Life, Well-Travelled', conveys transformative travel experiences. Peter Chipchase, chief marketing officer at A&K Travel Group, emphasized the company's ethos of 'adventure by day, luxury by night'. A global team of journey designers crafts unique luxury travel experiences. The rebranding includes a modern monogram by King & Partners, signifying journey and discovery, and a revamped digital presence with a unified website and cohesive social media channels. Senior team members hail from prestigious luxury and lifestyle brands like Belmond, Soho House, LVMH, De Beers, Bally, and L'Oréal. The rebrand also evolves Sanctuary Retreats into A&K Sanctuary, enhancing high-end safari camps, lodges, and riverboats, including the launch of A&K's first riverboat in Peru. A new magazine, 'Souvenir', accompanies the rebrand, featuring renowned travel writers and photographers.