Black Tomato

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Black Tomato Limited
Black Tomato
FormerlyThe Extra Mile Limited
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryTour operator activities
FoundedApril 11, 2005;19 years ago (2005-04-11) in London, United Kingdom
Founder
  • Tom Marchant
  • James Merrett
  • Matt Smith
HeadquartersLondon,
United Kingdom
Number of locations
2
Area served
Worldwide
Website blacktomato.com

Black Tomato is a luxury tour operator, founded in 2005 [1] by Tom Marchant, James Merrett and Matt Smith. First founded in the UK, the company has since expanded into the US with over 80 members of staff. The company offers tailored trips to over 100 destinations across the world.

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History

Tom Marchant, James Merrett and Matt Smith launched Black Tomato in 2005.

The founders decided on the name 'Black Tomato' after travelling in Eastern Europe and spotting the unusual ingredient on a menu, which they likened to their philosophy on travel. [2]

In 2009, Black Tomato opened an office in Shoreditch, [3] [4] London, before opening an office in New York City in 2013 [5] to better service their growing US audience.

Partnerships

Black Tomato has created various travel services in partnership with international brands, including:

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