Tom Marchant is the co-founder of Black Tomato—a brand he has built into a globally recognized authority on luxury travel by championing an emotionally-led philosophy that travel, at its best, should move people as much as it takes them places. He sits on the Travel Advisory Board for Six Senses Hotels and the Innovation Council for Kerzner International, where he brings deep expertise on the future of luxury hospitality. A thought leader in the industry, he speaks at institutions ranging from Google to Harvard, contributes regularly to publications including Harper’s Bazaar, Inc. Magazine, and Coveteur. In 2025, he received the Contribution to Luxury Travel award at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards, as well as the Diamond of Excellence award for services to travel at the International Luxury Awards. His work is driven by a belief that travel is a force for curiosity, human connection, and meaningful change.