Stay another day: Tom Barber of Original Travel on the rise of luxury sabbaticals
The Luxury Society PodcastShow Notes
This week on The Luxury Society Podcast, host Robin Swithinbank sits down with Tom Barber, co-founder and brand director of Original Travel, to explore how the world of luxury, bespoke travel is evolving in 2025. From sabbaticals to sustainability, Barber shares how consumer motivations have shifted since the pandemic, why “time” remains the ultimate luxury and how his company is rethinking experiences for a new generation of discerning travelers. Tune in for a candid conversation on: Why lux...
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