DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luggage Forward, the exclusive luggage delivery provider for many of the world's leading travel brands, today announced the opening of its second office in Denver, Colo., as well as the expansion of its executive team, welcoming a new Vice President of Operations.
The luggage and gear shipping industry has seen tremendous growth over the last two decades, coinciding with more people making travel a priority — 66% of consumers are more interested in travel now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. By expanding its office footprint, Luggage Forward — which has shipped over 1 million bags and seen 20% year-over-year growth — will be better positioned to serve the needs of its travel partners, support increased volume and reach clients across the U.S. faster.
To support this growth, Luggage Forward has also added Becca Hammer as its new Vice President of Operations. In this role, Hammer will use her expertise in leading operations and strategy within ecommerce fulfillment technology to scale operations and drive operational excellence at Luggage Forward. To further build its Denver-based team, Luggage Forward is also in the process of hiring four new employees.
“As the trusted partner to many of the world’s leading travel brands, we’re always making improvements to continue meeting demand, and this expansion is no exception,” said Audrey Kohout, co-CEO of Luggage Forward, who is also Denver-based. “The Denver office will serve increased volume from our travel partners, which have seen strong growth post-pandemic. This new office also highlights Luggage Forward’s commitment to invest in the local economy, after running our business virtually for several years."
To learn more about Luggage Forward, please visit https://www.luggageforward.com/.
About Luggage Forward
Luggage Forward was born out of the simple idea that travelers should enjoy the journey as much as the destination. We set out to replace waiting at the baggage carousel with more vacation time by shipping luggage and gear from doorstep to destination. Nearly two decades later and countless bags shipped around the world, convenience is still core to everything we do. We are proud to be the leading global provider of door-to-door luggage and sports equipment delivery.
