Privada Travel, the boutique travel agency founded by Carol Austin, a 30-year veteran in the adventure travel industry, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership group. This strategic move follows a successful inaugural year, reinforcing Privada’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-quality travel experiences.
Joining Carol Austin in this endeavor is Curtis Fox, who brings over 15 years of expertise in product development and customer service. Most recently, Curtis served as Director of Partner Relations at Travel Edge, where he cultivated key industry relationships. His prior role as VP of International Operations at Austin Adventures adds a rich background in creating exclusive travel itineraries.
“We are thrilled to welcome Curtis as Managing Partner,” said Austin. “His leadership and extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and deliver the exceptional service that our clients have come to expect. This partnership marks a major step in solidifying Privada’s legacy with fresh vision and resources.”
A passionate advocate for responsible tourism, Curtis holds a certificate in Sustainable Tourism Development from George Washington University. Additionally, he has experience guiding trips across multiple continents and managing a tour operation in Southeast Asia. He is committed to bringing his expertise to Privada Travel, fostering client loyalty and personalized service.
Curtis’s industry connections and experience with Travel Edge are set to elevate Privada Travel’s offerings. As an independent agency within Travel Edge’s host network, Privada is part of a collective generating more than $500 million in annual revenue, supported by 2,000 advisors across North America.
Privada Travel is known for curating immersive, tailor-made journeys around the globe. With a focus on bespoke adventures and promoting lasting client relationships, Privada offers a diverse range of worldwide travel experiences including national park vacations, family and multi-generational travel, luxury small ship cruises, bespoke safaris, cultural tours, and active trips.
In addition to the new partnership, Privada Travel has launched an enhanced website to inspire and showcase its full suite of curated experiences making it easier for clients to discover their next adventure. For more information, visit privadatravel.com.
