Context Travel

Context Travel is a travel company founded in 2003 by Paul Bennett and Lani Bevacqua. The company focuses on providing immersive and educational travel experiences that connect travelers with local culture. As a Certified B Corporation, Context Travel emphasizes sustainable tourism practices that benefit both visitors and local communities. The company specializes in personalized, unscripted walking tours led by local experts, including historians, architects, and cultural specialists. These tours cater to intellectually curious travelers who seek in-depth experiences beyond traditional sightseeing. Context Travel operates in over 60 cities across six continents, offering a variety of tours that explore the cultural and historical contexts of each location. Context Travel attracts lifelong learners who appreciate enriching travel experiences. The tours are designed for those interested in understanding the cultural underpinnings of cities and engaging with local communities, fostering a deeper appreciation for the places they visit.

Leisure, Travel & Tourism Philadelphia, United States Founded 2003 ~77 employees Private · Series B

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Employees
77
0% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$110K
Revenue ~$8.5M
Total funding
$5M
Last round Series B, Sep 2017
12-month attrition
18.1%
Tech: 29.2%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Context Travel went from 86 employees in Jul 2023 to 77 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 5 people joined, 2 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other67
Sales3
Marketing3
Finance1
Engineering1
Design1
Success1

Funding

  • Sep 2017 · Series B · $5M

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How many employees does Context Travel have?

Context Travel has about 77 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Context Travel's revenue per employee?

Context Travel makes about $110K in revenue per employee, based on $8.5M annual revenue and 77 employees.

How much funding has Context Travel raised?

Context Travel has raised $5M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Sep 2017.

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