How Luxury Escapes expands into Europe quickly and confidently with Deel

Boasting over 7 million global members, Luxury Escapes is one of the world's fastest-growing travel companies. It scaled from 20 employees to over 600 globally in just 10 years. As the business expanded into Europe, the leadership team faced a critical challenge: how to hire quickly in new markets while staying compliant with local laws.

According to Julia Davis, Chief of Staff, “My biggest concern was hiring locally at speed while remaining compliant. We needed a partner like Deel to de-risk our initial expansion.”

Deel’s Employer of Record (EOR) solution enabled Luxury Escapes to hire in Spain almost immediately. This agility meant the team grew from one employee in Barcelona to 35 in under two years, with Deel managing compliance, payroll, and employee benefits.

“With Deel, we could expand at speed without worrying about compliance. It was a one-stop shop that solved problems around payroll, HR, and local expertise. Deel was the right decision for both speed and efficiency.” —Julia Davis, Chief of Staff, Luxury Escapes

Robust compliance with Deel Global Payroll

Luxury Escapes also uses Deel Global Payroll to manage UK operations. Deel ensures payroll runs smoothly while keeping pace with changing local legislation. Ensuring social security and tax entitlements was key to building trust for a company with young, dynamic teams.

“We wanted to attract top talent and give them security. Deel made sure everything was aligned with local market conditions and fully compliant.” —Julia Davis, Chief of Staff, Luxury Escapes

The Deel Platform gave Luxury Escapes the visibility and tools needed to scale into new markets. From intuitive dashboards to global hiring guides and AI-powered support, Deel simplified a complex process and accelerated decision-making.

The local presence of Deel’s team in Australia was also a decisive factor, offering immediate support without the delays of working with teams in other time zones.