Marcus Blunt

Marcus Blunt is the Co-Founder and CEO of Heidi (formerly known as Ski Zoom), an online tour operator specializing in flexible ski holidays. Here are some key details about Marcus Blunt:

Professional Background

Marcus has extensive experience in the travel industry:

• Co-founded Heidi (originally Ski Zoom) in April 2019 with his brother Alexander Blunt12
• Previously worked at Secret Escapes in various roles from 2012 to 2019, including Sales Director for Packages & International1
• Worked at British Airways from 2007 to 2010 in project management and account management roles1

Education

• Graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 BA Hons in Business Management (2002-2005)1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Marcus and Alexander Blunt founded Heidi in 2018 to address the lack of flexibility in ski holiday bookings.2 The company has seen rapid growth:

• Revenue quadrupled from £8.8m in April 2022 to £37m in 20242
• Became the UK's third-largest ski holiday operator, carrying over 34,000 passengers in the most recent season2
• Raised £5.6 million in funding in 2024 to further expand the business2

Company Vision

Marcus aims to revolutionize ski holiday bookings by offering:

• Flexible departure dates and trip durations
• Over 6,000 accommodation options in 400+ resorts
• Customizable packages including flights, transfers, and extras like lift passes2

Marcus Blunt's goal is to make Heidi one of the top two ski travel operators in the coming years, focusing on providing a unique, flexible booking experience for ski enthusiasts.2