Behind the Stays How Inspirato Built the Ultimate Travel Membership for Discerning Jetsetters
Meet Morgan Brown, the force behind new portfolio additions at Inspirato, the premier luxury travel membership that unlocks access to some of the world’s most exclusive homes, hotels, and experiences.
Inspirato isn’t just about five-star stays—it’s about curating seamless, high-touch, high-design travel for discerning members who expect the extraordinary. But what exactly do today’s luxury travelers want? And how is the concept of loyalty evolving in an era of shifting preferences?
In this episode, we explore:
- Who the modern luxury traveler really is—and how their desires are changing
- The future of travel memberships and why exclusivity matters more than ever
- How Inspirato curates its portfolio of 400+ properties—what makes the cut, and what doesn’t
- Why business travelers are choosing boutique stays over traditional hotels
- Hot takes on where luxury hospitality is headed next—from personalization to the rise of “bleisure” travel
Morgan offers rare insights into the minds of today’s high-net-worth traveler, revealing what they crave, what keeps them loyal, and where the industry is headed next. If you’re fascinated by the future of curated travel experiences, this episode is a must-listen.
Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world’s top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more.
Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we’d love for you to apply to join our Alliance at joinjourney.com/alliance.