Mission
We create and back bold travel companies that move the industry forward. With deep expertise, exclusive access and seamless technology, we’re reshaping how people explore the world and setting new standards for global travel.
About Portman Travel Group
Our approach: A union of market leaders
Portman Travel Group is home to market-leading specialists across the corporate, sports, and luxury sectors. Our brands are chosen for their commitment to excellence and their deep industry knowledge.
As a technology-led, people-focused company, we empower this expertise with intelligent tools and a robust platform, ensuring every interaction is designed around the customer.
OUR APPROACH
The strength of collective expertise
We deliver the power of specialised expertise, seamlessly brought together. Our group structure provides global scale which, combined with a cohesive portfolio, offers travellers absolute confidence. This framework maximises impact while preserving specialist focus.
Each brand operates with the autonomy to lead its niche, while benefiting from shared technology, services and strategic opportunities.
This synergy creates unique value, from a corporate client accessing bespoke luxury holidays to a sports team leveraging our global business-travel network.
Our global reach
Our strategic focus is global, supported by a network of offices and experts across every continent. This on-the-ground presence, including our own Destination Management Company (DMC), is the engine for our most specialised services.
It enables us to deliver high-stakes, complex logistical support for our sports and business clients, while for our luxury travellers, it unlocks a world of exclusivity, from contracts for extraordinary ‘black book’ stays to experiences not available to the public.
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Barbados
Atlanta
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Saudi Arabia
Mauritius
China
Australia
New Zealand
Our Values
The principles that guide us
These principles shape how we think, act, and grow. They’re not just statements, they’re the foundations of how we deliver value every day.
From the expertise we develop to the way we care for people, build technology, and plan for the future, each principle connects to form a stronger, smarter, more resilient organisation.
Together, they guide us in creating meaningful experiences and lasting impact.
Specialised expertise
We focus on what we do best, ensuring every detail is handled with deep knowledge and precision.
People first
We empower our team to bring their passion and care to every interaction, making every journey personal.
Technology that works
We create smart, seamless tech solutions that simplify and enhance the travel experience.
Built for the long term
We foster lasting relationships and sustainable growth for a resilient future.
Connected strengths
Our distinct brands work together to create a greater collective impact.
Navigate with foresight
We use open communication and continuous learning to anticipate challenges and take confident action.
Our promise to our partners.
A partnership built for long-term success.
At Portman Travel Group, we build value by building relationships. Our promise is clear and tailored to the partners who are integral to our success:
We are a stable, long-term partner committed to respecting your brand’s heritage and unique expertise. We invest in your people and your technology to protect what makes you successful and accelerate your future growth.
We act as a prudent and effective vehicle for deploying capital in the UK and European markets. Our strategy is to identify, acquire, and nurture high-potential travel assets to deliver sustainable returns and strategic market leadership.
We provide a stable, forward-looking environment where specialised careers can thrive. We believe that human talent and technological innovation are the core drivers of success and we value both equally.
PORTMAN TRAVEL GROUP
A decade of dynamic growth
2014
Since 2014, Portman Travel Group has evolved from a boutique travel company into a global powerhouse. Early acquisitions, including Elegant Resorts, Clarity Travel, and Portman Travel TMC, established strong luxury and corporate foundations.
By 2019, we diversified into new markets with the acquisitions of Ian Allan Travel and If Only, and launched Clarity Sports and SportsBreaks, cementing sports as a core strategic pillar.
2019
2021
From 2021, we created a world-leading sports travel portfolio under Destination Sport Group, adding Inspire Sports, Sportive Breaks, Marathon Tours & Travel, Sportsworld, The Mike Burton Group, and strategic investments in Barmy Army and the R66T Academy. Global expansion followed with Inspiresport USA and Destination Sport Asia, supported by the rebrand from Clarity Sports to Destination Sport Travel.
In 2023, we advanced our technology capabilities with the launch of ClarityGo, alongside the integration of Agiito, which strengthened our corporate travel and meetings offering and added key platforms such as MeetingsPro and Evolvi Rail Systems.
2023
Tenfold growth through strategy
These strategic moves have driven exceptional growth, from £160m in 2014 to a projected £1.3bn in 2025, a tenfold increase powered by diversification, technology, and global expansion.
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Meet our leaders
Portman Travel Group is guided by a leadership team with decades of combined experience in travel, technology, and strategic investment. Their collective vision and deep industry expertise drive the group’s commitment to excellence and innovation.