Distinguishing the TripFactory culture. Our vision and strategy, developed in collaboration with leadership and world class Board Members from around the world, focuses on working together and enhancing the core value.
Vision, Values, and Strategy
Founders and Board
With an experience of creating large global corporations, they have set their eyes to transform the leisure travel industry this time.
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FOUNDER & CEO
Vinay Gupta
A former Wall Street guy, Vinay has spent the past 15 years founding and successfully scaling technology platforms globally that exceed $1.5 billion in annual revenue. His companies, including VIA and TripFactory, have been backed by top venture capitalists like Vinod Dham (Father of the Pentium Chip), Kalaari Capital, WestBridge Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Aarin Capital. Vinay's worked for Morgan Stanley, Citibank, BMW, and Credit Suisse, has been invited to mentor other entrepreneurs through the prestigious Alchemist Accelerator program, and the London and Indian Schools of Business include his work within their case study curriculum. Sure, he’s brilliant, but we love Vinay most for his humility and empathy. VINAY RECOMMENDS: The Amalfi Coast, London, New York, Prague, and Shimla -
CO-FOUNDER & COO
Amit Aggarwal
Amit is passionate about travel, technology, and solving real world problems at a scale that can be disruptive. As Co-Founder & CTO at VIA.com, Amit built the sophisticated technology platform that seamlessly runs across 62+ countries worldwide. He constantly endeavors to build technology that upgrades the consumer experience. Amit’s vast knowledge of domain, segmentation, analytics, and consumer behavior enables better trip planning, which enabled him to successfully co-create TripFactory. Amit received a gold medal from the President of India, and he's a proud IIT Roorkee alumnus. Sure, he’s a gifted innovator, but we love Amit most for his ability to get things done. AMIT RECOMMENDS: Maldives, Gstaad, Dubai, and London -
CO-FOUNDER & CTO
Varun Gupta
Varun is a gifted technology leader with over 16 years of experience and extensive knowledge of back- and frontend technologies. He was part of the initial core technology Team at Via.com, and later served as CTO, growing the tech staff from 20 to over 100. During his time at Via, he helped launch multiple new products, and led the initiative to upgrade the backend technology to scale. Varun also started LifeMojo, an e-commerce platform for wellness products and services. He holds a B. Tech in Computer Science from NSIT, Delhi. Sure, he’s the silent type, but we love Varun most for how he knocks solutions out of the park. VARUN RECOMMENDS: Phi Phi Islands, Singapore, and Japan -
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
KK Menon
KK Menon (or Unni how he is fondly referred to as) is an experienced professional with a career spanning over 4 decades with one of the most powerful business families in the Middle East, the Kanoo Group. He was last serving as the CEO of the Kanoo Innovation Division. He brings a depth of knowledge and experience in industries like travel, technology, shipping and oil and has played a pivotal role in shaping the Kanoo Group as a leading conglomerate over the last 44 years. -
BOARD ADVISOR
Andrew Mcevoy
Andrew has held numerous senior management and director roles as part of his 25 year stint in the tourism industry, including at the Melbourne Convention Bureau, Tourism Victoria and the South Australian Tourism Commission, and is a former Managing Director of Tourism Australia. During his time as Managing Director of Tourism Australia, Mr McEvoy worked with the industry to embed the Tourism 2020 Strategy – with its aim to double the value of overnight expenditure – a target the country is on track to achieve. Mr McEvoy is also experienced in the media, most recently as the Managing Director of Life, Media and Events at Fairfax. He is currently the Chairman of the Sealink Travel Group (SLK) and sits on the Boards of Ingenia (INA), and the Lux Group, owner of Luxury Escapes. -
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Swami Swaminathan
Swami Swaminathan was the Executive Chairman of Manipal Health Enterprises a leader in the Healthcare Industry in India with 16 hospitals, over 5000+ beds , connecting with over 2 million patients annually, supported by over 2000 doctors and 6000 Nurses and support staff. Prior to joining Manipal Health Enterprises he was the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Infosys BPO with annual revenues of over 600 Million dollars. Swami led the firm building a 25000 + team worldwide, of over 65+ different nationalities in their workforce, with global operations in 6 centers in India and over 18 centers outside India in Americas, Europe, LATAM and APAC. Recognized as a thought leader in the industry Swami is a key note speaker in many global conferences.
What our Clients say about us
Customer Satisfaction and Delight is our everyday goal. We strive to always meet, if not exceed, our clients’ expectations and work towards delivering a hassle-free, delightful and unforgettable holiday experience. Because we, at TF Philippines, believe that the world is too beautiful and everyone deserves to experience it. Happy Travels! :)
Roana Marie Paras
"Super recommended! They reply so fast with all my inquires and concerns before and during our trip. It’s actually my first time booking an all in package with a travel agency and I’m so happy I found Tripfactory PH. They made our whole trip experience so hassle-free. They even helped us get our QR codes till midnight. Super appreciate their customer service! 💯/10. Will definitely book my future travels with them again! ❤️"
Sheila Salut Santos
"Planning for a vacation is tough, especially during the pandemic, but TripFactory made it so hassle-free! We were really taken cared of: from securing the best deals for flights and hotels, making sure we get our QR codes without chewing our nails off, and getting another van transfer ASAP when we were late for our van transfer on our last day. 😅 I highly recommend TripFactory for when you just want to get away from the daily stress of life. To more travel planning sessions, TripFactory! ✈️🏖🏝"
Maria Isobel
"Used Tripfactory Philippines on our recent beach trip (Boracay) & they made our transfers convenient. They’re very responsive & easy to talk to. They tied up with the best service providers, hotels & recommend affordable airline options to make sure they offer both the best & most affordable packages. Highly recommended! We’re using them again for our Beach trips in January & February 😊👌🏻"
