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London, UK, 24 November 2021 – Former TAG Business Development Manager Lisa Liguori has been appointed Commercial Director of newly launched entertainment specialist TMC, Equinox Travel. An established personality in the live touring business, Liguori has previously held key senior positions at two travel management companies in the sector, ET Travel Ltd and The Appointment Group (TAG). With over 20 years in travel management, her industry experience spans from handling budget-driven travel for emerging artists to servicing a multiple-party world tour for a high-profile band. Lisa Liguori said: “I’m both delighted and honoured to join Equinox Travel in delivering bespoke, personal and high-touch travel management solutions to clients in music, entertainment and beyond. “2022 is set to be a busy year as concert tours and live shows are back on the agenda, but our team will be on hand to support businesses in the sector as their trusted and reliable travel partner. Equinox CEO Ian Patterson added: “Lisa joins our already fantastic in-house team of knowledgeable and creative senior experts who are dedicated to offering a personalised service of reliability and integrity. “Her ability to deliver prime travel solutions to the client is second to none, and her vast industry experience will be invaluable to our growth over the coming years.” Based in London, Liguori will be responsible for developing and implementing Equinox’s commercial strategies and overseeing the start-up’s ambitious expansion plan. She will report to CEOs Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth. With combined travel experience of over 100 years, Equinox Travel’s expert team specialise in delivering bespoke travel solutions and managing complex itineraries for bands and solo artists, agents, tour managers, film production companies and more. The company launched earlier this month to fill the market gap for comprehensive travel services dedicated to the music and entertainment industry – but it also offers specialist travel support for the sports industry, as well as corporate and luxury leisure travellers. Equinox Travel’s global services include commercial airline bookings, hotel bookings, chauffeur services, ferry and rail transport management – along with private aircraft charter solutions through its sister company Equinox Charter. ENDS More information can be found at equinox-travel.com. For media enquiries contact Balint Brunner via Aero PR on [email protected] or +44 74 2314 8828 Editor’s notes
About Equinox Travel Equinox Travel Ltd. is a music and entertainment specialist travel management company (TMC), founded in 2021 by former The Appointment Group (TAG) and ET Travel Ltd directors Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth. The London-based company provides a bespoke, high-touch and comprehensive travel management solution, from commercial air travel, through private aviation arrangements to accommodation services. Alongside live music touring, Equinox Travel offers specialist travel support for the sports industry, as well as corporate and luxury leisure travellers. For more information, visit equinox-travel.com.
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• Equinox fills market gap for complete travel solutions, offering both commercial and private travel • Start-ups offer bespoke, high-touch services with charter safety at the forefront • Sustainable charter is a key focus for forward-thinking business London, UK, 2 November 2021 – New private aircraft provider Equinox Charter has begun operations today, providing complete, global private aircraft chartering solutions with safety at the pinnacle of its offering. Launching alongside its sister company Equinox Travel, a travel management company (TMC), the two start-ups enable clients to streamline their travel booking process through a rare ‘one-stop shop’ approach for all their travel needs. Equinox Charter draws on extensive business aviation and music industry experience to offer a unique, highly consultative service – with a focus on the extensive music, touring and entertainment charter market, which is now seeing a strong resurgence. Industry charter specialist Elliot Bottomley, Managing Director of Equinox Charter, says: “As we head into an exciting period with the return of shows and live events, we cannot wait to get started. “Our new team is more than ready to manage complex itineraries for bands and solo artists, agents, tour managers and film production companies. Working with our sister company, Equinox Travel, allows us to support our clients with their commercial travel needs too.” Having run ARGUS Certified charter broker Artist Charter in the past, Elliot is keen to ensure flight safety remains very high on the agenda for Equinox. “As part of our commitment to safe air travel and a consistently high quality of service, due diligence will be paramount, and we’ll work only with a network of vetted operators and private aircraft worldwide.” The new charter broker is now a proud member of both the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA). These memberships are a sign of intent as to how the company hopes to integrate and expand within the business aviation sector. Equinox CEO Ian Patterson says: “Equinox Charter is a unique entrant to business aviation – a solution-based start-up which aims to fill a clear gap in the market. “Nowadays, travel is often fragmented, with many TMCs outsourcing aircraft charter to a third party. Through both Equinox companies, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a seamless and efficient service to clients with complex travel needs, by offering ultra-competitive pricing and greater flexibility on private aircraft booking, as well as commercial aviation booking, car hire, accommodation needs and more. “We understand the demands and nuances of live touring and film production, from last-minute schedule changes to complex logistical challenges. This is why we’re committed to delivering the bespoke, personal, high-touch travel management solutions our clients not only demand, but also deserve.” While music and entertainment are at the heart of its operations, Equinox’s senior experts also offer specialist travel support for professional sportspersons and sports agents, as well as facilitating corporate travel and arranging luxury leisure trips. Unique in being able to offer Equinox clients commercial air travel options when required or necessary, Equinox Charter takes sustainability and environmental concerns seriously, and actively supports clients in making their own efforts in sustainable air travel. The start-up has published its four-part commitment to sustainable charter, which includes carbon offsetting capabilities, encouraging the use of empty legs, making smarter aircraft and operator choices, as well as smaller, day-to-day measures. In addition, both Equinox companies strive to accommodate clients’ existing sustainable travel policies – whether that be selecting air travel options with lower emissions, evaluating hotel choices based on sustainability factors, or facilitating VIP car transfers with electric vehicles. Equinox benefits from the expertise of specialists including CEOs Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth. The duo is renowned for steering ET Travel Ltd to become a leading TMC in the sector, and later holding joint Chief Operating Officer roles at global travel management company The Appointment Group (TAG). ENDS More information can be found at equinox-charter.com and equinox-travel.com. For media enquiries contact Balint Brunner via Aero PR on [email protected] or +44 74 2314 8828. Editor’s notes
About Equinox Charter Equinox Charter Ltd. provides seamless, global private aircraft chartering solutions with a focus on the music and entertainment industry. Led by music touring expert Elliot Bottomley, the London-based company offers worldwide access to private jet, turboprop and helicopter aircraft – with a 24/7 consultative service and a commitment to best practice in safety and sustainability. Equinox Charter is a member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA). For more information, visit and equinox-charter.com. About Equinox Travel Equinox Travel Ltd. is a music and entertainment specialist travel management company (TMC), founded in 2021 by former The Appointment Group (TAG) and ET Travel Ltd directors Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth. The London-based company provides a bespoke, high-touch and comprehensive travel management solution, from commercial air travel, through private aviation arrangements to accommodation services. Alongside live music touring, Equinox Travel offers specialist travel support for the sports industry, as well as corporate and luxury leisure travellers. For more information, visit equinox-travel.com.
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• Equinox fills market gap for seamless travel solutions, offering both commercial and private travel • Launched by former ET Travel Ltd pioneers with decades of music touring expertise • Start-up offers bespoke, high-touch services with safety and sustainability in mind London, UK, 2 November 2021 – New travel management company Equinox Travel has begun operations today, offering clients unparalleled expertise in music and entertainment travel. The Equinox brand is further boosted with the launch of sister company Equinox Charter. Set up by former The Appointment Group (TAG) and ET Travel Ltd directors Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth, Equinox enables clients to streamline their travel booking process through its comprehensive travel services offering. With combined travel experience of over 100 years, Equinox’s expert team specialise in delivering bespoke travel solutions and managing complex itineraries for bands and solo artists, agents, tour managers, film production companies and more. Equinox CEO Ian Patterson says: “We understand the demands and nuances of live touring and film production, from last-minute schedule changes to complex logistical challenges. This is why we’re committed to delivering the bespoke, personal, high-touch travel management solutions our clients not only demand, but also deserve. “Nowadays, travel is often fragmented, with many TMCs outsourcing aircraft charter to a third party. Through Equinox Charter, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a seamless and efficient service to clients with complex travel needs, by offering ultra-competitive pricing and greater flexibility on private aircraft bookings. “As we prepare for a huge influx of concert tours, live shows and major sporting events early next year, Equinox is excited to support clients with their commercial and private aviation requirements, along with their accommodation and ancillary travel needs – becoming their trusted and reliable ‘360-degree’ travel partner.” Equinox Travel’s global services include hotel bookings, serviced apartment and private accommodation rentals, car hire and chauffeur services, ferry and rail transport management and a range of other travel services, alongside commercial airline bookings. Private aircraft charter solutions will be kept within the Equinox family and handled by Equinox Charter. While music and entertainment are at the heart of its operations, the company’s team of senior experts also offers specialist travel support for professional sportspersons, athletes and sports agents, as well as facilitating corporate travel and arranging luxury leisure trips for those seeking to enjoy a well-deserved break. Led by Elliot Bottomley, Equinox Charter provides a 24/7 consultative service and draws on decades of business aviation and music management experience to provide seamless, global private aircraft chartering solutions to clients across all sectors. Equinox Charter was set up with a clear commitment to industry best practice and a heavy focus on charter safety. As a sign of intent to how the company hopes to integrate and expand in the business aviation sector, Equinox Charter has become a member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA). Across its vast portfolio of travel services, Equinox is committed to sustainable travel, and actively encourages and supports clients in choosing responsible travel methods. It strives to accommodate clients’ existing sustainable travel policies – whether that be selecting air travel options with lower emissions, providing the opportunity to offset carbon, making smart operator choices, promoting the use of empty legs, evaluating hotel choices based on sustainability factors or facilitating car transfers with electric vehicles. The start-up, which aims to fill the market gap for comprehensive travel services for the music and entertainment industry, benefits from the expertise of specialists including CEOs Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth. The duo is renowned for steering ET Travel Ltd to become a leading TMC in the sector, and later holding joint Chief Operating Officer roles at global travel management company The Appointment Group (TAG). ENDS More information can be found at equinox-travel.com and equinox-charter.com. For media enquiries contact Balint Brunner via Aero PR on [email protected] or +44 74 2314 8828. Editor’s notes
About Equinox Travel Equinox Travel Ltd. is a music and entertainment specialist travel management company (TMC), founded in 2021 by former The Appointment Group (TAG) and ET Travel Ltd directors Ian Patterson and Glen Duckworth. The London-based company provides a bespoke, high-touch and comprehensive travel management solution, from commercial air travel, through private aviation arrangements to accommodation services. Alongside live music touring, Equinox Travel offers specialist travel support for the sports industry, as well as corporate and luxury leisure travellers. For more information, visit equinox-travel.com. About Equinox Charter Equinox Charter Ltd. provides seamless, global private aircraft chartering solutions with a focus on the music and entertainment industry. Led by music touring expert Elliot Bottomley, the London-based company offers worldwide access to private jet, turboprop and helicopter aircraft – with a 24/7 consultative service and a commitment to best practice in safety and sustainability. Equinox Charter is a member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA). For more information, visit and equinox-charter.com. |