Zebrano Travel expands team, advances tech strategy. Zebrano Travel has entered its next phase of growth with a dynamic team expansion. As part of its commitment to elevating the ultra-high-net worth travel experience in Canada, the revered travel agency has added new talent to meet the growing client demand for bespoke, highly-personalized service. "Designing custom travel experiences is at the core of the Zebrano Travel business model - carefully curating each detail to bring epic experiences to life," the agency wrote in a press release Monday (Jan. 12). To fulfill that mission, Siba Hasna has joined the company as vice president of client experience. Shaped by a background in private aviation, Hasna brings a wealth of expertise and a detail-oriented approach to luxury trip planning, the agency said. In her new role, she will steward the sales pipeline, oversee client management, and direct all operational initiatives at Zebrano Travel. She will also focus on orchestrating seamless trip planning, crafting immersive experiences, and customizing itineraries "to exceed client expectations and delivering unforgettable memories," the agency said. Zebrano partners with TripSuite. Zebrano Travel has also secured a new partnership with TripSuite - an all-in-one technology platform that streamlines bookings, commissions, accounting, client profiles, forms, while integrating seamlessly with Travefy. The company says it is the third travel agency in Canada, and the first in Ontario, to adopt the platform, which provides advisors with advanced tools to be more efficient and creative with trip planning. Anna Judek, owner of Zebrano Travel, in a statement. "Our vision is to build a powerhouse team that leverages cutting-edge tools to make trip planning more seamless. Ultra-high-net-worth clients expect exceptional experiences - our strategy is to embrace smart innovation while remaining true to personalized service which is at the heart of Zebrano Travel."

TripSuite, a leading software platform for travel agencies, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by F-Prime Capital, with participation from Bienville Capital Management and Thayer Ventures. The funding will enhance TripSuite's AI-powered platform, which integrates CRM, commission tracking, accounting, and analytics, replacing outdated systems. TripSuite aims to improve efficiency and customer experience, with agencies using it booking over $1 billion in travel annually.