BLACK TOMATO APPOINTED AS FIRST OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER TO CURATE JAMES BOND INSPIRED TRIPS BRINGING 007'S ICONIC ADVENTURES TO LIFE

An elegant and exhilarating new debut journey with 60 limited edition trips available to celebrate 60 years of James Bond

London & New York (5th October 2022) – Marking the 60th anniversary of James Bond's debut in cinemas, Black Tomato, as official travel partner to EON Productions, has been given the honour of developing private 007 inspired travel experiences, beginning with a multi-country European itinerary. This inaugural adventure is set in the continent, which has played host to myriad Bond film locations over the years. Working in close collaboration with the James Bond team, including some of their most longstanding location scouts, the debut trip will pay homage to 007's inimitable style and excellence, enveloping many memorable scenes.

For those passionate about incredible, immersive adventures, and admirers of the James Bond world, Black Tomato - known for crafting remarkable and inspiring travel experiences - will bring to life 007's film adventures. This immersive adventure with only 60 limited edition bookable private trips will be available for purchase later this year. Full details of the itinerary, which will allow travellers to follow in Bond's footsteps, will be announced in March 2023. The experience starting in London as the home of Bond, will span arts and culture, action and adventure, with uncompromising luxury throughout. Itinerary highlights will include:

• Behind the Scenes at Chantilly: Follow in Bond's footsteps as you journey out of Paris to picturesque Chantilly, home to Europe's oldest and most prestigious equestrian centre and the location of the stunning Château de Chantilly, featured prominently in A View to a Kill (1985) as the lavish estate of villain Max Zorin. Just as Bond visited in search of answers as to what made Zorin's horses so successful, you'll do the same with your own privately guided visit of the 2,000-hectare Race Horse Training Centre, where 2,500 thoroughbred horses train every day. Enjoy privileged access to the Les Aigles track to witness the morning exercise before a private meeting with professional jockeys and trainers. In the afternoon, saddle up for a horseriding adventure through Chantilly Forest. Following the ride, continue onto the Château de Chantilly itself and get a further feel for a Bond villain lair. Your expert guide will take you through locations from the film, such as the Hall of Honour through which Bond and Jenny Flex stroll and the corridor where May Day intercepts Bond enroute to Zorin's office.
  
  
• A Lake Como Adventure: Lake Como will be the setting for this daring adventure. From the private jetty of your hotel, take inspiration from James Bond in Licence To Kill (1989) and water ski along the Moltrasio shoreline, before jumping aboard a private seaplane to continue your expedition. Take to the skies above the picturesque towns of Bellagio and Varenna, and SPECTRE agent Mr. White's infamous lakeside home, Villa La Gaeta. The journey continues as you touch down, met by an iconic Bond wooden Riva boat and bottle of 007's favourite, Champagne Bollinger. Speed off in style to the iconic Villa del Balbianello from Casino Royale (2006) to stroll the terraced gardens before enjoying a private villa tour with exclusive insights into how they transformed the location for the film.
  
  
• Monaco by Night: It would be impossible for Bond to visit Monaco without a trip to the Casino de Monte-Carlo, as featured in GoldenEye (1995). Tonight, you'll have VIP access and an opportunity to play your hand. You'll be welcomed into the exclusive private gambling dens of the Casino, normally closed to the public, for an evening of elegant gaming. Here, you'll sit down to a private lesson in a game of your choice, perhaps a game of Baccarat, just as Pierce Brosnan's Bond played against Xenia Onatopp in this very spot.

“We're incredibly honoured to be working with the James Bond team in this first of its kind travel partnership for the 007 brand. It's part of Black Tomato's DNA to take inspiration from other cultural phenomenon outside of the traditional travel space and to have the opportunity to work with arguably the biggest film franchise of all time is a huge privilege and special milestone for the company. Curious by nature, it was important for us to take an inquisitive approach to this collaboration and in bringing to life the James Bond world, and we can't wait to introduce this initial bold and breathtaking new itinerary to clients and discerning fans.”

 - Tom Marchant, co-founder, Black Tomato

“I am thrilled that EON Productions are partnering with the creative travel minds at Black Tomato, who have storytelling at the heart of their brand and have proven expertise in bringing iconic stories and literary adventures to life. Having had the privilege of scouting international locations for the franchise I know first-hand how destinations play a pivotal role in the production process of the James Bond films. It's been a pleasure to see Black Tomato's vision for transporting travelers into the world of 007, so that people can experience Bond's rich travel history for themselves.”

• Ali James, location manager

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About Black Tomato

Black Tomato is a UK and US-based award-winning, bespoke luxury travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge private travel experiences around the world for a discerning and global clientele. Known for handcrafting inspiring, immersive, and deeply personal itineraries for clients, they have been awarded accolades such as Conde Nast Traveller's Top Travel Specialists and Readers' Choice Awards 2021 and Travel + Leisure's World's Best Tour Operators 2022. For more information, please visit www.blacktomato.com.

About EON Productions

EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/ Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company that has made the James Bond films since 1962 and together with Danjaq controls all worldwide merchandising. For more information,visit 007.com & 007Store.com.