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Luxury Travel Hackers said today that it has launched a new company, focused on helping the mobile millennial book influencer-curated trips via social media, with a seed funding. The company says it developing recommended vacations, using social media and story-driven content, and curated to the interests and budget of a traveler. Size of the funding was not announced. According to Luxury Travel Hackers, the funding was led by Thomas B. Managas of Centerfire Capital, LLC; Mangas apparently is the former CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Mangas is now on the company s board of directors. The co-founders of Luxury Travel Hackers are Gary Kohn (a former film and TV producer) and Katie Warner who previously owned a boutique luxury travel agency and was former Assistant Attorney General to the state of Texas.
Jess Berkin brings 15 years of experience in global brand management, marketing and guest experience leadership to her new role as Mint House s Head of Brand. Most recently, as Chief Marketing Officer for travel e-commerce startup, Porter & Sail, Berkin led brand, marketing and communications ultimately culminating in an exit to Luxury Escapes, one of the world s fastest growing travel companies.