Certares

Certares is a global investment firm established in 2012, focusing exclusively on the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. With approximately $7 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, the firm leverages deep sector experience to make direct investments in proprietary transactions, emphasizing effective partnerships with management teams to drive growth.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses private equity, credit, and real estate, targeting growth, buyout, and distressed opportunities. Certares has a diverse geographical focus, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Japan, Mexico, and the UAE. Its portfolio spans various industries, such as travel, tourism, hospitality, business and consumer services, real estate, and credit investments.

Certares' notable investments include American Express Global Business Travel, Postcard Cabins, Gohagan and Company, and Voyageurs du Monde. The firm has also launched specialized funds, such as the $1.5 billion CK Opportunities Fund, co-managed with Knighthead Capital Management, focusing on distressed travel, tourism, and hospitality assets. Additionally, Certares Real Estate, its real estate platform, has acquired 16 hotels comprising over 3,700 keys across the United States since its inception in early 2021.

Certares' approach combines operational expertise with investment acumen, aiming to create long-term value for investors and partners in the travel and hospitality sectors.