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FINN Luxe Appointed US and UK PR Agency for Luxury Travel Platform The Luxurist

March 21, 2025

London, UK – FINN Luxe, the dedicated luxury offering at FINN Partners, today announced it has been appointed as the UK and U.S. public relations agency of record for The Luxurist, the world’s first comprehensive itinerary builder for the luxury travel industry.

The Luxurist recently launched its innovative platform connecting best-in-class travel advisors with extraordinary global hotel properties. Founded by CEO David Amsellem, The Luxurist is backed by HBX – another FINN Partners client – and addresses the evolving needs of the luxury travel market, offering a seamless interface for travel advisors to access the world’s most prestigious properties, supported by AI-enhanced itinerary planning, real-time inventory management, and dedicated concierge services.

David Amsellem, a French engineer and graduate of Centrale-Supelec, brings 25 years of leadership experience across Power & Utilities, Hospitality, and Tech. An active investor and board member in digital and consumer services, David notably launched and developed concierge service John Paul, the global leader in premium loyalty services, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Accor in 2016.

FINN Luxe will manage media relations and thought leadership initiatives for The Luxurist in both the UK and U.S. markets, amplifying the platform’s unique value proposition and driving awareness among key stakeholders.

David Amsellem, CEO of The Luxurist said, “We offer a premier booking platform that empowers travel advisors with intelligent tools and enhanced concierge capabilities to create seamless guest experiences, so it was imperative that we chose a PR partner that truly understands the power of connectivity, both on a human and technological level. FINN Luxe is at the helm of the travel PR industry with global contacts and a deep understanding of all things luxury, technology and travel, so we identified a natural synergy between us. We are confident FINN Luxe’s expertise will help us elevate our relationships with travel advisors in the UK and U.S., allowing them to provide the best possible travel booking experience for their clients.”

“We are thrilled to partner with The Luxurist and support their mission to revolutionise the luxury travel experience,” said Debbie Flynn, Head of Global Travel at FINN Partners. “The Luxurist’s innovative platform aligns well with our own commitment to innovation as a global agency, as well the sector expertise of our teams across luxury travel and technology.”

The account will be led by Gregory Cole and Melissa Powell in the UK, and Karli Barokas and Lauren Lewis in the U.S.