James Treacy of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group

02/20/25 • 32 min

Luxury Icons: The Marketing and PR Podcast with Rosie Shephard

In this episode of Luxury Icons, Rosie Shephard chats with James Treacy, Global Communications Director at Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG). From a £300,000 Lion King-inspired safari to multi-destination private jet tours with travelling bellboys that redefine convenience, James shares how A&K delivers the extraordinary.

He also reveals how they evacuated guests from Egypt in 18 hours and why their gorilla conservation project in Uganda is changing lives. Luxury, adventure, and impact, this episode has it all!

Listen now for a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most exclusive travel experiences.

He also reveals how they evacuated guests from Egypt in 18 hours and why their gorilla conservation project in Uganda is changing lives. Luxury, adventure, and impact, this episode has it all!

Listen now for a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most exclusive travel experiences.

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