Tom Marchant is an entrepreneur known for launching some of the fastest growing, award-winning brands in the luxury travel and lifestyle sector. He is owner and co-founder of The Black Tomato Group, parent company of the travel brands Black Tomato and Epic Tomato. Additionally, he oversees Studio Black Tomato, that... Read more
Tom Marchant is an entrepreneur known for launching some of the fastest growing, award-winning brands in the luxury travel and lifestyle sector. He is owner and co-founder of The Black Tomato Group, parent company of the travel brands Black Tomato and Epic Tomato. Additionally, he oversees Studio Black Tomato, that provides experiential content creation, marketing, branding and strategy to destinations and leading luxury brands around the world.
Black Tomato has grown to be recognised as the leading authority in the world on luxury travel, known for reinventing the luxury travel sphere. Consistently awarded for extraordinary service and a tailored approach, Black Tomato executes exceptional, bespoke travel experiences for customers around the world, catering to clients’ passions and every desire. Since its creation in the late 2000s, the company has enjoyed rapid growth in markets around the world, enabling Black Tomato to establish a strong global brand presence.
Black Tomato is recognised as a pioneer for reinventing the luxury travel sphere, where trailblazing products and services created are never innovation for innovation’s sake; instead, they are built to enhance travellers. Unearthing clients’ passions and making these a reality is paramount to Black Tomato’s core and have inspired Marchants and his team to create groundbreaking products such as blink, the ultimate bespoke, pop-up luxury accommodations in remote parts of the world. Recently launched Get Lost, a program challenging travelers to totally disconnect and explore their way out of unknown destinations, earned Black Tomato a nod from Forbes as “the travel industry’s most innovative disruptor.”
Tom regularly writes and speaks on trends and the future of the luxury travel is a thought leader and columnist for Harper’s Bazaar where he curates the world’s best destinations, hotels, and luxury travel experiences. Additionally, he is a columnist for Inc., where he explores innovation and how it impacts entrepreneurs, businesses and economies all over the world. Tom and Black Tomato have been identified in the media by publications such as Vogue, The NY Times, Conde Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, CNBC, Esquire and GQ as leaders in shaping the future of the luxury travel and lifestyle industries.
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Tom Marchant's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Tom tailored to your event.
Tom Marchant speaks on Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Marketing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Tom to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Tom Marchant for events worldwide, subject to Tom's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Tom Marchant is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Tom can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Tom Marchant on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Tom can offer.
Tom Marchant delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Tom Marchant's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Marketing. To get a clear sense of Tom's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Tom Marchant can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Marketing is relevant. Details of Tom's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Tom Marchant is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Tom Marchant, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Tom's current availability for your dates.