Haute Living’s Haute Black Launches Travel Division Led by Industry Veterans Marlene Azeez & Cody Kaufman as Co-Directors

Exclusive members club expands to offer comprehensive luxury travel services led by two powerhouse leaders.

Luxury travel has always been about more than reaching a destination—it’s about the journey, the connections made along the way, and the transformative experiences that linger long after you’ve returned home. Haute Living has taken its commitment to luxury lifestyle experiences to the next level.

Following the launch of Haute Black (www.hauteblack.com), an exclusive members club, the company has announced a significant expansion: comprehensive Travel Services through a dedicated travel portal at https://hauteliving.com/hauteblacktravel/. To spearhead this new division, Haute Black has appointed two exceptional talents who have spent their careers mastering the art of creating unforgettable journeys for the world’s most elite travelers.

Marlene Azeez and Cody Kaufman have been named Co-Directors of Haute Black Travel, bringing nearly 25 years of combined experience, creativity, and passion that promises to elevate every aspect of the luxury travel experience for Haute Black members.

Marlene Azeez: The Architect of Extraordinary Journeys

When you’ve crafted thousands of bespoke itineraries across all seven continents, you develop an instinct for what makes a journey truly exceptional. Marlene Azeez, Co-Director of Haute Black, has spent 15 years perfecting this craft, curating extraordinary experiences for clients who expect nothing less than perfection.

Her resume reads like a who’s who of luxury travel: Four Seasons Private Jet, TCS World Travel, Director at Inspirato, Regional Manager at StayOne Villas, and specialist roles at Kensington Tours and Viking Cruises. This breadth of experience has given Marlene an exceptional depth of knowledge across every corner of luxury travel—from private jets soaring across continents to exclusive villas tucked away in the world’s most coveted destinations.

But Marlene’s expertise isn’t just theoretical. Having lived in Europe and explored more than 30 countries, she brings a global perspective shaped by real-world experience. She understands the nuances of different cultures, the hidden gems that only locals know, and the subtle touches that transform a luxury trip into an unforgettable experience.

Whether designing a private jet journey circumnavigating the globe, arranging an intimate villa escape in the Mediterranean, or orchestrating a complex multi-destination adventure, Marlene approaches each itinerary with precision, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her clients don’t just travel—they experience the world in ways they never imagined possible.

Cody Kaufman: The Storyteller Who Designs with Soul

As the Co-Director of Haute Black, Cody Kaufman is redefining what luxury travel looks like for a new generation of discerning travelers who crave more than just opulence.

With nearly a decade of experience across some of the world’s leading travel brands—TCS World Travel, the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, Kensington Tours, and Flight Centre Travel Group just to name a few—Cody brings a rare combination of global expertise, creativity, and precision.

Cody’s passion for discovery runs deep. She’s lived and worked in the Caribbean, explored 25 countries and counting, and built her career across nearly every corner of the travel world. With experience spanning luxury sales, product innovation, marketing, and leadership, she approaches every journey with a storyteller’s eye, a curator’s insight, and an instinct for experiences that stir emotion and connection.

Known for this intuitive approach and her ability to translate her clients’ lifestyles into perfectly executed, one-of-a-kind journeys, Cody creates experiences that are as emotionally resonant as they are luxurious and exclusive. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: true luxury is about connection, emotion, and design that tells a story.

Under Cody’s direction, Haute Black embodies that vision—sophisticated, soulful, and impeccably curated.

A Partnership Built for Excellence

Together, Marlene and Cody represent the perfect fusion of operational mastery and creative innovation. Their combined expertise spans the entire spectrum of luxury travel, from the ultra-premium world of private jets and exclusive resorts to intimate cultural experiences and transformative adventures. This partnership ensures that Haute Black members receive both the meticulous attention to detail that defines true luxury and the innovative, personalized approach that creates lasting memories.

Their ability to anticipate needs before they’re expressed and to solve problems before they arise make them an invaluable asset to members. Our co-directors offer much more than just logistical expertise and flawless execution – they bring the vision, creativity, and emotional intelligence to transform even the smallest details into cohesive, meaningful experiences.

The goal of the Haute Black Travel team under their leadership is giving clients the best in customer service and experience by utilizing Haute Living’s 20 years of carefully cultivated relationships, along with the company’s affiliation with Departure Lounge via the prestigious Virtuoso Network and major partnerships at top hotel brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Aman Resorts, Rosewood Residences, and more than a dozen other. In short, our connections grant our travelers access to experiences, perks and upgrades that are simply unavailable elsewhere.

This powerful combination of personal relationships and industry partnerships ensures members receive not just bookings, but authentic insider access and preferential treatment at the world’s most prestigious properties. It’s access that money alone cannot buy—the kind of treatment typically reserved for industry insiders and VIP guests.

Elevating the Haute Black Experience

Haute Living launched Haute Black (www.hauteblack.com) as an exclusive members club, and the addition of comprehensive Travel Services available at https://hauteliving.com/hauteblacktravel/ represents the natural evolution of the company’s commitment to luxury excellence. This expansion follows the success of Haute Jets, Haute Living’s acclaimed private jet travel company.

As an affiliate of Departures Lounge, part of the prestigious Virtuoso network, and with partnerships spanning elite preferred agency programs including Four Seasons Preferred, Ritz-Carlton & Marriott Luxury Stars, Belmond Bellini Club, and Rosewood Elite, Haute Black members now have access to comprehensive luxury travel experiences that seamlessly integrate premium accommodations, access to impossible-to-get restaurants, and exclusive cultural experiences.

With Marlene Azeez and Cody Kaufman leading the travel division, Haute Black is positioned to deliver on this promise in ways that exceed even the most discerning traveler’s expectations. Their combined vision, expertise, and passion ensure that every journey curated through Haute Black is not just a trip, but a transformative experience that reflects the very best of what luxury travel can be.

The launch of Haute Black’s travel division marks a new era for Haute Living members—one where comprehensive luxury lifestyle services extend from exclusive membership benefits to world-class travel experiences. Discover the enhanced Haute Black membership experience at www.hauteblack.com and start dreaming about your next journey at https://hauteliving.com/hauteblacktravel/.

For more information about Haute Black membership with Travel Services, visit www.hauteblack.com or explore travel services at https://hauteliving.com/hauteblacktravel/. Contact the travel team at travel@hauteblack.com.

Haute Black (www.hauteblack.com) is Haute Living’s exclusive members club, now enhanced with comprehensive Travel Services available at https://hauteliving.com/hauteblacktravel/. Through two decades of relationship building and partnerships with the world’s most prestigious travel networks and luxury hotel brands, the company delivers transformative travel experiences that exist beyond traditional booking channels, exclusively for members.