SAN FRANCISCO – Today Hipcamp, a leading app to discover and book campsites, announced the appointment of Erik Blachford to its Board of Directors. With a distinguished career that includes board and leadership roles at companies including Expedia, Zillow, Siteminder, Peloton, and Terrapass. Blachford’s expertise will guide Hipcamp in its mission to get more people outside to connect with nature, supporting local economies and those who care for the land.
Blachford brings unparalleled experience in scaling consumer marketplace and travel tech companies. At Expedia, he led the company’s evolution into a household name, overseeing its rapid expansion and establishing it as a global leader in online travel. During his tenure at IAC Travel, he managed a portfolio of iconic travel brands, including Hotels.com and Hotwire. Blachford’s work in sustainability and active travel as CEO of TerraPass and Butterfield & Robinson, and board service at the Adventure Travel Trade Association, Choose Energy, and DCbel home energy management, aligns closely with Hipcamp’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
In his role on the board, Blachford will help Hipcamp amplify its marketing efforts, foster strategic partnerships, scale up operations, and explore opportunities for mergers and acquisitions to fuel growth. He will also guide the company’s brand development initiatives to ensure Hipcamp continues to be the first stop to discover and book great places to camp.
“Erik’s deep knowledge of the travel and sustainability sectors, combined with his passion for getting people outside, makes him the perfect addition to Hipcamp’s board,” said Alyssa Ravasio, founder and CEO of Hipcamp. “We’re excited to have his guidance as we continue to grow our platform and inspire more people to get outside.”
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Blachford has been an active investor in early-stage consumer and travel ventures, such as Busbud, Hotel Tonight, Liftopia, Tour Radar, and Tripping, underscoring his dedication to advancing the travel ecosystem. He is also the owner of Camp Nominingue, a wilderness adventure camp in Quebec.
“Hipcamp has built an incredible platform that not only makes outdoor experiences more accessible but also empowers landowners and fosters environmental stewardship,” said Erik Blachford. “I look forward to the work ahead as we continue to redefine how people explore the outdoors.”
Notable Features of Erik Blachford’s Career
- President and CEO of Expedia, leading its expansion as a global travel leader
- Executive Chairman of Couchsurfing, fostering community-driven hospitality
- CEO of TerraPass, advancing carbon offsets and green energy solutions
- Board member at industry disruptors such as Zillow, Peloton, and TourRadar
- Former member of the U.S. National Council of the World Wildlife Fund, championing environmental conservation
About Hipcamp
Hipcamp is the #1 app to discover and book incredible campsites. Over the past decade, Hipcamp has unified the world’s best camping options across peaceful private spots, iconic public lands and well-equipped campgrounds. Hipcamp has grown into a community of over 7 million campers who use our app to explore all of their options in one place—tent sites, RV spots or glamping—and find the perfect site to match their style. Each year, Hipcamp helps millions of campers sleep happily under the stars, boosting local economies and biodiversity along the way. Investors include Benchmark, Andreeson Horowitz, and Bond Capital.
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