Hugo Burge, who bought and restored Marchmont House in the Borders with his dad, sadly passed away at his home
A travel tycoon and entrepreneur who invested in arts and crafts traditions has sadly died aged 51. Hugo Burge, 51, restored a Georgian stately home in the Scottish Borders and used it as a retreat for artists, with a focus on rush chairs.
In a statement, Marchmont House said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugo Burge who died suddenly at home on Wednesday 10 May. Hugo's kindness, intelligence, curiosity and belief in a better world made him an inspiration to us all. A pioneer in online travel, Hugo spearheaded the growth of the flight search website, Cheapflights, in the UK and the US after first investing in 2000. After becoming CEO of the business in 2011, he led the acquisition of Momondo, which in 2017 was sold to Booking Holdings for £440 million.
Hugo re-imagined the Palladian mansion as a 'home to Makers & Creators'; hosting events and concerts, building studios, and providing workspaces for painters, printmakers, stone-carvers, chair-makers and silversmiths.
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