Voyex has made history as the first female-founded private jet business and luxury solutions company, with founder Lilit Avetikyan joined by Australian Vanessa Budah, a former head of PR & Communications ANZ for The Travel Corporation.
The pair say Voyex, with an office in Dubai and soon to have a HQ in Saudi Arabia, will set new standards in personalised and upscale aviation built off trust, safety, comfort and purpose-driven experiences.
Avetikyan, an executive with 11-plus years in the aviation industry, including Dubai-based roles as VP of sales at Jet Luxe and director at Jetex, is offering high-end travellers a curated end-to-end journey.
“VOYEX is the culmination of our unwavering dedication and embodiment of our values and aspirations. By curating meaningful travel experiences and collaborating closely with local communities, we aim to boost tourism and create valuable employment opportunities,” she said.
Voyex intends to unlock a unique offering that will include a host of exclusive local and international experiences, Avetikyan added and that will include VIP events and access to other assets and talent. The offering will be combined with a focus on social responsibility, ensuring a holistic and sustainable approach in all its operations.
By blending innovation with tradition, local culture with modernity and style Voyex provides a ‘value-add’ in client dealings, Avetikyan said.
“By offering a complete 360-lifestyle service and the support of our ultra-personal concierge, we aim to elevate everyday living. A limitless approach that covers all business and leisure needs.”
As for Vanessa Budah, partner and VP of Communications & Lifestyle: “I’m grateful to my business partner Lilit for the opportunity to collaborate on her vision and build a travel lifestyle brand that embodies everything that we are – based off trust, purpose and attainable aspirations.
“As we pioneer diversity in the industry and regions, expat life has provided a tremendous amount of opportunity. Chartering flights and curating unique experiences in every destination, “your access to the world”… this truly is the product of an unwavering positive mindset,” she told Travel Weekly.
Voyex claims a global flight network exceeding 20,000, with a goal to become the premier private aviation lifestyle brand in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and beyond.
The Voyex operation includes:
- Private jet charters and sales: Private jets for business executives, luxury travelers, and individuals. With a fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft.
- Luxury lifestyle solutions: A 360-lifestyle service that caters to the needs and preferences of its clients. From tailored local and international tourism experiences to world-class concierge services.
- Personalised end-to-end service: Delivering the very best in luxury and exclusivity, Voyex ensures that every passenger feels at home – whether in the sky or in a new destination.
(Featured image: Lilit Avetikyan (left) and Vanessa Budah head up Voyex.)
