2024 has been a year of remarkable milestones, unforgettable experiences and collective achievements for our team.
Reflecting on the moments that defined our journey, it’s evident that our growth was fueled by purpose and collaboration. Our passion and shared spirit of innovation have opened up exciting possibilities for 2025. As the year draws to a close, we are already setting our sights on the future.
Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished and what we are looking forward to in 2025.
Reflecting on 2024
Looking ahead to 2025
Matt Blench, Director EXO Adventure
‘Continuing to help grow our adventure and group tour business is an exciting proposition. Interest in group tours, especially the ‘soft’ adventure segment, is seeing an increased demand and our expert teams, across all EXO destinations, are well positioned and prepared to meet this head on to create and operate amazing tours. The future of group touring is looking extremely bright.’
Yen Nguyen, Assistant GM EXO Vietnam
‘In 2025, we’ll maintain the momentum by dedicating training to develop our team’s skills, exchanging and brainstorming ideas to create new products, sharing our best practices so we can learn from our in-house super stars. I believe this collective effort will drive us towards another exciting year’.
Sophie Rowley, EXO Sales Manager, UK & Ireland
‘I can’t wait for more of the same in 2025, much more! More connection, more time out and about with our partners, more time showcasing the beauity of our destinations and more time with my wonderful team around the world. It’s set to be an exciting year at EXO (and a busy one too!)’
Sandor Leinwand recte Rein, GM EXO Saudi Arabia
‘In Middle Eastern tourism, we aim to continue the trend of the last part of 2024 into the next year; the influx of interest and bookings, also for Saudi! Step by step, one by one; new travelers are finding out how different and special travel in The Kingdom is. And with each month that passes, Saudi Arabia is more ready for them! Watch this space, it will be another exciting year!’
Camille Barbéris, Regional Product Administration Manager
‘Looking ahead at 2025, I’m very excited to be starting a new position at EXO Travel as Regional Product Administration Manager. My core mission will be to maintain consistently excellent databases for all our destinations and make sure our amazing experiences are clear and accessible for all our clients around the world. With my knowledge and the power of EXO teamwork, I can’t wait to fulfill this mission and help to shape a better company’s future!’
Kim Martin Rasmussen, GM EXO Thailand
‘Looking ahead to 2025, we anticipate even greater demand as our valued agents continue to grow and we’re ready to grow alongside them to support their evolving travel needs. The ‘White Lotus effect’ is already sparking excitement in the US market, and we expect it to bring a fresh wave of interest, especially in Thailand and luxury travel.’
Nadine Jones, EXO Sales Manager, Australia & New Zealand
‘Excited to carry this momentum forward as I connect with more of our travel and trade partners, attend key conferences, and build meaningful relationships. Looking forward to visiting and exploring more of our offices next year, sharing the stories, expertise, and inspiring destinations that make EXO Travel truly unique.’
Marcel van der Zwaag, GM EXO Cambodia
‘In 2025, we will continue building on the strong foundation we have laid out and bring the authentic smiles of Cambodia to the world. We see an increase in longer stays and a curiosity for discovering our destination beyond the main sites. With a strong focus on exceptional product and a dedicated team that’s keen to create positive, lasting impact, we are very excited for the upcoming year’.
Alice Lefebvre, EXO Sales Manager, French-speaking Market
‘Looking ahead to 2025, super excited to organize more FAM trips to new destinations, while highlighting our dedicated specialist teams who work tirelessly to create unforgettable travel experiences for our clients.’
Dan Tilley, Lead Digital Product Manager
‘Looking forward to seeing EXO Create continue to grow and evolve – adding Japan to our destinations list, migrating all EXO Connect functionality and users over to EXO Create, and to incorporate the Agent Hub features into EXO Create. Eventually to see EXO Create become an omni-platform that can cater to several of EXO’s core needs.’
Kate Winslow, EXO Sales Manager, North America
‘I’m eager to continue building and strengthening our travel advisor partnerships. Travel to Asia has fully rebounded, and it brings me such joy to be able to help luxury travelers discover this captivating region. I’m also looking forward to attending next year’s travel trade events in the U.S. and Canada and to visiting Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.’
Thierry Rodet, Chief Technology Officer
‘Empowering the Team for Proactive Growth Transitioning from a reactive environment to a focus on strategic, large-scale projects. Fostering closer collaboration with the Digital team to align with the broader company vision … getting AI onboard. Prioritizing auditing and support for destinations to ensure operational excellence and efficiency. and be ready setting up new destinations. Equipping the team with the skills and resources to drive innovation and contribute to the company’s growth.’
Amanda Pilar, EXO Sales Director, North America
‘In the coming year, I’m excited to explore or revisit some new destinations, including Borneo and Langkawi. Visiting our teams across Asia during our annual trips is invaluable for strengthening connections with our partners in North America and for showcasing some truly exceptional products.’
Ruben Derksen, Director of Product & Commercial
‘I’m excited for another year of product development, so we can continue showcasing the best that our amazing destinations have to offer, while also contributing positively to the local communities. Hopefully this also includes adding a new destination to our portfolio and elevating the high quality of EXO standards across the board so we can keep expanding our horizons’.
Alex Shaw, EXO Sales Manager, Northern Europe
‘Continuing to develop EXO’s partner relations across North Europe remains a strategic priority. We are privileged to collaborate with exceptional partners, and I am excited about the potential of our shared ambitions. From our teams in Japan to Saudi Arabia, strengthening internal relationships will be key. Even in my short time in this role, it’s clear that they are the cornerstone of our ability to achieve excellence’
EXO Travel is a premium Destination Management Company (DMC) providing bespoke travel solutions across a growing portfolio of global destinations. Our services range from one-off tours for individual travellers to memorable incentive trips for groups of hundreds or thousands.
Established in 1993, we’ve harnessed in-depth local knowledge and a widely-recognized penchant for authentic, groundbreaking touring to become a leading DMC for the premium travel market. As a Certified B Corporation, EXO is also demonstrably committed to sustainability and using travel as a force for good.
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