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Careers in travel are among the most rewarding in the world. Each day you are an integral part of creating memories that last for generations, and awe-inspiring experiences that open the hearts and minds of your clients. Brownell offers the training, tools and community necessary to develop and grow a successful travel career. Brownell is very different from traditional “host agencies.” We are a h

ost family where support, collaboration and shared-success is paramount. We invite you to explore our website to learn how you may join our esteemed group of Independent Travel planners and sellers. Brownell is a member of Virtuoso, the world’s oldest and most prestigious leisure travel association. Less than 1% of America’s agencies are accepted for membership in Virtuoso. These select agencies must be able to offer clients extensive knowledge and wide-ranging experience on travel throughout the world. Our Virtuoso travel consultants create experiences, not just trips or vacations.

Discover More: Travel Inspiration, Business Insights, and Industry News all in one place✈️🌍We're excited to announce tha...
08/01/2024

Discover More: Travel Inspiration, Business Insights, and Industry News all in one place✈️🌍

We're excited to announce that the Brownell Hosting Instagram account is merging with our other account, ! At Brownell, we’re always looking to innovate and build towards the future, providing the best support for entrepreneurs to launch (or relaunch) their careers and inspire travelers' next getaway. Now, you can learn all about our community, partners, and jetsetting plans all in one spot!

Follow to stay up to date on all things luxury travel🥂

07/18/2024

(Re)introducing: the Brownell Bulletin📨✈️

We’re excited to share our monthly newsletter’s fresh new look with even more content you crave. Inside each issue, you'll find:

️🌎Hot travel trends to spark your wanderlust & ideas for your clients
🤝The latest happenings at Brownell Travel
🧳Expert tips & advice on launching (or relaunching!) your dream career in luxury travel

🚨Plus, as a special thank you for signing up, you'll receive our exclusive guide to the top 5 marketing tools for your travel business🥂

Ready to dive in? Head to brownelltravel.com/hosting and get the Brownell Bulletin straight to your inbox📥. Let's explore the world, together!

Summer in St. Barts = perfection☀️🌊Our community just wrapped up an incredible EDU trip to the stunning St. Barts! Over ...
07/17/2024

Summer in St. Barts = perfection☀️🌊

Our community just wrapped up an incredible EDU trip to the stunning St. Barts! Over 5 amazing days, our advisors explored paradise, island hopping and touring iconic properties like Eden Rock, Le Barthelemy, Le Toiny, Cheval Blanc, Gypsea, and Carl Gustaf✨

Let's just say, we understand why St. Barts is a favorite for luxury escapes and those seeking that A-list vibe! Our advisors are now even more equipped to send their clients on the ultimate beach getaway, complete with crystal-clear waters, world-class service, and that undeniable celebrity feel. After touring several iconic properties that offer their own “island luxury” style, our advisors know there is the perfect hotel for even the most discerning traveler🏖️🌴

Dreaming of St. Barts? Reach out to one of our experts!

After 10 years in the industry, Stacy Tedesco was ready to transition from the supplier side to dreaming up getaways as ...
07/08/2024

After 10 years in the industry, Stacy Tedesco was ready to transition from the supplier side to dreaming up getaways as an advisor✈️✨ She founded her business to create
memories that will last a lifetime for her clients, from multi-generational trips to couples getaways. We are thrilled to watch her relaunch her passion with Brownell.

Head to our website to learn more about Stacy and join us in welcoming her to our community👋🧳

Happy Fourth of July from Brownell! 🇺🇸Today, we are reminded of the boundless spirit of the United States, a spirit that...
07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from Brownell! 🇺🇸
Today, we are reminded of the boundless spirit of the United States, a spirit that thrives on exploration and discovery. Just like our nation, the world is full of incredible destinations waiting to be unveiled. At Brownell, we're grateful to be part of a nation that values the freedom to explore and discover more🗽

At Brownell, we believe exceptional service comes from more than just knowledge. Graciousness is a cornerstone of our ag...
07/03/2024

At Brownell, we believe exceptional service comes from more than just knowledge. Graciousness is a cornerstone of our agency, influencing how we interact with new and established partners, advisors and industry colleagues. This commitment is consistently recognized by our advisors, who appreciate our refreshing approach✨

Ready to experience Brownell's difference? Explore our industry-leading hosting and mentoring programs on our website!

Raving Reviews from Down Under!☀️Brownell advisor Allie Justman recently returned from the Virtuoso Study Tour in New Ze...
07/01/2024

Raving Reviews from Down Under!☀️

Brownell advisor Allie Justman recently returned from the Virtuoso Study Tour in New Zealand and our partners at Southern Crossings had nothing but glowing comments to say about her on the trip. She was nominated by both us and Southern Crossings for her exceptional travel knowledge of the region and we’re humbled to hear about our advisors living out our mission and values everywhere🌏✈️

This is the Brownell difference: advisors who live our core values and return from immersive experiences ready to share their passion with YOU!

Ready to plan your unforgettable New Zealand adventure? Head to our website to learn more!

Brownell's President, David Harris, got an exclusive look at the latest ship making waves🌊 in the luxury market at Silve...
06/29/2024

Brownell's President, David Harris, got an exclusive look at the latest ship making waves🌊 in the luxury market at Silversea Cruises' glamorous Naming Ceremony for the stunning Silver Ray in Lisbon, Portugal.

Though this wasn't just any port call! David experienced firsthand the pinnacle of Silver Ray's luxurious amenities and innovative design on the inaugural voyage from Lisbon to Cadiz, Spain prior to the ceremony. He also had the opportunity to meet with many of our connections at , gain key insights on the cruise line's exciting future plans, and discuss chances for growth between Brownell and Silversea🚢🥂

It’s always a pleasure getting to experience these coveted events and deepen our relationship with our valued partners, giving our advisors greater opportunities to elevate their clients’ travel experiences!

We're thrilled to announce that Brownell has once again been recognized as a powerhouse in the travel industry, landing ...
06/28/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Brownell has once again been recognized as a powerhouse in the travel industry, landing a coveted spot on Travel Weekly's 2024 Power List! This prestigious ranking reflects our unwavering commitment to exceptional service, innovative thinking, and continued growth.

What makes this achievement even more special? Our team! While smaller than many of our counterparts, our team consistently delivers exceptional results (we’re currently the industry leader of revenue per advisor), a testament to our advisors' efficiency and expertise. We've meticulously built a team of passionate full-time travel experts who share our core values while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. It's this dedication to teamwork and collaboration that truly sets us apart.

Thank you to our incredible Brownell advisors, and the team that supports them, for making this possible! We're so grateful for your dedication, expertise, and dedication to creating unforgettable travel experiences for our valued clients. Here's to many more years on the Power List!

We’re thrilled to announce that two incredible members of our team have been elected to prestigious positions within Vir...
06/26/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that two incredible members of our team have been elected to prestigious positions within Virtuoso’s 2024 Advisory Boards and Committees!

👏🏻 Kerry Dyer, Chief Development Officer, has been elected to the Virtuoso Global Member Advisory Board. This board plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Virtuoso, ensuring advisors have a strong voice in the network's strategy and direction.

👏🏻 Irene Quisenberry, of , a Brownell Independent Advisor, joins the Virtuoso Cruise Committee. Irene will work alongside other industry leaders to curate exceptional cruise experiences and advocate for the best interests of Virtuoso advisors and their clients.

Both boards are highly esteemed and each position is highly competitive, making these appointments a true testament to Kerry and Irene's remarkable reputations within the travel industry. Their expertise, passion, and dedication will undoubtedly be invaluable assets to the community. Please join us in congratulating and Irene!

The Eras Tour is reigniting a popular travel trend: gig-tripping! Following your favorite artist from city to city or bo...
06/24/2024

The Eras Tour is reigniting a popular travel trend: gig-tripping! Following your favorite artist from city to city or booking trips around a particular tour stop sounds amazing, but planning it all can be a daunting process.

Brownell advisor Wallis Fairvalley of was recently featured in Travel Market Report, sharing her expertise on why booking a gig-trip through a travel advisor is key for VIP experiences and insider access due to our wide range of luxury partners. Whether it’s securing transportation before and after the concert when traffic is heavy or personalized notes and packages with the premiere hotels, gig-tripping gives you a chance to show your expertise to your clients.🎶

Head to the 🔗 in our bio to read the full article by and learn how advisors are leveraging their insider knowledge to craft unforgettable gig-trips!

Dreaming of Provence? 🇫🇷☀️Brownell’s Director of Talent Development, , recently explored the stunning region of Provence...
06/21/2024

Dreaming of Provence? 🇫🇷☀️
Brownell’s Director of Talent Development, , recently explored the stunning region of Provence, France, and had a truly unforgettable stay in a beautiful villa thanks to our incredible partners at Red Savannah!

Toni raved about the villa's charm and how it provided the perfect home base for exploring the vineyards, charming towns, and breathtaking scenery🌄🍇

At Brownell, we understand that villas offer a unique and luxurious travel experience for your clients. We have cultivated strong partnerships with villa specialists like to ensure a seamless booking process for you to give your clients that extra privacy and space with the elevated service of a hotel.

Happy Juneteenth from Brownell!Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom and resilience. We're thinking of all the incred...
06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth from Brownell!

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom and resilience. We're thinking of all the incredible journeys, both past and present, that this day represents and hope it inspires you to venture beyond your comfort zones, meet new people, and expand your mind!

We are thrilled to be nominated for the Virtuoso Global Award: Respected Agency Culture!This award is a huge honor and r...
06/17/2024

We are thrilled to be nominated for the Virtuoso Global Award: Respected Agency Culture!

This award is a huge honor and reflects the incredible dedication of our entire Brownell community of travel advisors and team members🥂

At Brownell, our core values – passion, integrity, graciousness, innovation, excellence, and curiosity – are more than just words on a page. They’re the foundation for everything we do, from crafting unforgettable travel experiences that enrich lives to fostering strong partnerships within the industry, like our valued partnership with .

Every day, our advisors go above and beyond to craft exceptional trips for their clients, while our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to support their success. This nomination is a testament to the culture that has been vital to our success since our founding in 1887. Here’s to our amazing Brownell community!

We are thrilled to be nominated for the Virtuoso Global Award: Respected Agency Culture!This award is a huge honor and r...
06/17/2024

We are thrilled to be nominated for the Virtuoso Global Award: Respected Agency Culture!

This award is a huge honor and reflects the incredible dedication of our entire Brownell community of travel advisors and team members🥂

At Brownell, our core values – passion, integrity, graciousness, innovation, excellence, and curiosity – are more than just words on a page. They're the foundation for everything we do, from crafting unforgettable travel experiences that enrich lives to fostering strong partnerships within the industry, like our valued partnership with .

Every day, our advisors go above and beyond to craft exceptional trips for their clients, while our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to support their success. This nomination is a testament to the culture that has been vital to our success since our founding in 1887. Here's to our amazing Brownell community!

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there👨‍👧‍👦To our amazing advisors who are fathers and those who love plan...
06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there👨‍👧‍👦

To our amazing advisors who are fathers and those who love planning memorable trips for the special men in their clients’ lives, thank you for all you do. From long days on the golf course to fishing trips and everything in between, we hope you enjoy celebrating the dads in your life today with a fun adventure🏌️‍♂️🎣

We're thrilled to welcome the newest member to our Talent Development team, Shay Reifert👋A graduate of Pitzer College wi...
06/12/2024

We're thrilled to welcome the newest member to our Talent Development team, Shay Reifert👋

A graduate of Pitzer College with a degree in Organizational Studies focusing on Education, we’re excited to have Shay on board to help with the continued growth of our Mentoring and Hosting Programs💼 as well as supporting our advisors in the success of their businesses!

Learn more about Shay and the rest of our team on our website to see how each of them work to support our amazing advisors!

Brownell’s VP of Operations Rene Alldredge was recently in New York for the Skift AI & Data Summit, diving deep into the...
06/10/2024

Brownell’s VP of Operations Rene Alldredge was recently in New York for the Skift AI & Data Summit, diving deep into the future of travel powered by artificial intelligence!

The travel industry is undergoing a massive transformation thanks to AI, and we're thrilled to be a part of the conversation to provide an agency perspective✈️ This summit was a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore how AI can revolutionize the travel experience for our advisors.

But it's not all work and no play! In between sessions, Rene had the chance to connect with some of our amazing New York-based advisors🗽 ️These entrepreneurs are the ones who inspire us to constantly push the envelope and keep Brownell at the forefront of travel innovation💻✨

Brownell advisors are always searching for the perfect hotel to send clients to on their next summer in Europe, and one ...
06/05/2024

Brownell advisors are always searching for the perfect hotel to send clients to on their next summer in Europe, and one of the best places to discover those 5-star accommodations is at the exclusive Emotions Sevilla in Spain!🥂✨

This invite-only gathering brought together the crème de la crème of the European luxury travel scene, and advisors Kirsten Morrison, Allison Miller, and Jane Braun were right in the mix, soaking up knowledge and forging connections that will elevate their clients’ next travel experience.

Our advisors return, brimming with inspiration and knowledge, ready to curate unforgettable luxury travel experiences for their clients while staying up-to-date on the latest in luxury travel🌎

Our Brownell advisors are passionate about creating travel experiences that celebrate love and inclusivity – because eve...
06/03/2024

Our Brownell advisors are passionate about creating travel experiences that celebrate love and inclusivity – because everyone deserves to explore the world authentically.

In honor of Pride Month, we celebrate all of our amazing advisors who curate itineraries that prioritize safety and inclusion, educate themselves on like-minded businesses that best fit their clients’ travel style, spend time researching LGBTQIA+-friendly accommodations and destinations, and do so much more to ensure their clients have the freedom to explore the world confidently.

We believe travel is about embracing the world's diversity and celebrating love in all its forms, and we’re grateful for advisors and partners who champion inclusivity through travel. May we all continue to explore the world with open hearts and minds🌎

Not all luxury clients are created equal, and knowing who your ideal client is and how they travel determines your next ...
05/31/2024

Not all luxury clients are created equal, and knowing who your ideal client is and how they travel determines your next steps when it comes to recommendations and planning🥂✨

According to Hospitalitynet.org, the luxury market has three distinct categories of travelers who have different interests and requirements they expect when it comes to planning trips and working with a travel advisor🌍 Knowing which luxury traveler you’re about to hop on a Discover Call with can determine what you recommend, how you present yourself, and increase your chances of closing your sale!

What other categories of luxury travelers do you know of? Let us know!

We're excited to welcome Elizabeth Roberts, our new Director of Marketing and Communications✨📱Elizabeth's experience bri...
05/29/2024

We're excited to welcome Elizabeth Roberts, our new Director of Marketing and Communications✨📱

Elizabeth's experience brings a unique perspective to Brownell, honed from her time as a part-time travel advisor, combined with 10+ years of marketing expertise in-house and at independent agencies.

Head to our website to learn more about Elizabeth and meet the full team that supports our advisors in their successes!

Today, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom to live, work, and explore. T...
05/27/2024

Today, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom to live, work, and explore. Their courage and dedication inspire us all✨

From all of us at Brownell, we hope you have a good Memorial Day!

Paving the Way for the Future of Travel ✈️We're thrilled to be featured in  discussing how mentorship programs are pavin...
05/23/2024

Paving the Way for the Future of Travel ✈️
We're thrilled to be featured in discussing how mentorship programs are paving the way for the next generation of travel advisors!

As pioneers in the industry, Brownell's long-standing mentoring program has been instrumental in shaping successful careers for aspiring travel professionals. We are excited to see the industry evolve and create opportunities for new entrepreneurs to launch their travel businesses!

"Interest in our program continues to grow, as well as the caliber of candidates," says our Chief Development Officer, Kerry Dyer. We're proud to empower passionate individuals to become experts in crafting unforgettable travel experiences✨💼

Read the full article (🔗in bio!) to discover more!

At Brownell Travel, our core value of integrity empowers our world-class travel advisors to craft journeys as unique as ...
05/16/2024

At Brownell Travel, our core value of integrity empowers our world-class travel advisors to craft journeys as unique as their clients while maintaining an open channel of communication🙌💼

Whether it's our deep-rooted relationships with our partners or our advisory board who have a direct line of communication with our leadership team, transparency is in everything we do.

05/14/2024

One of the keys to a successful host agency is having open channels of communication with our advisors, which is why the Independent Contractor Advisory Board (ICAB) at Brownell is so special!

Having an amazing group of advisors like as part of the advisory board sets our entire community up for success! Think direct line to Brownell HQ, shaping the future of travel businesses, and EPIC resources📈👏

Want to know more? Head to our website to about the ICAB and the other resources Brownell advisors have to ensure growth!

Happy Mother's Day to the extraordinary moms out there💐At Brownell Travel, we especially want to celebrate all of our am...
05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to the extraordinary moms out there💐

At Brownell Travel, we especially want to celebrate all of our amazing advisors who seamlessly balance motherhood with a thriving travel business✈️ Your passion, dedication, and resilience for crafting unforgettable travel experiences for your clients as well as your loved ones are truly inspiring👏

Thank you for all you do to inspire the next generation of world explorers and entrepreneurs!

Graduating from the Brownell Mentoring Program calls for celebrating🎉Our advisors in Class 27 recently returned from the...
05/10/2024

Graduating from the Brownell Mentoring Program calls for celebrating🎉

Our advisors in Class 27 recently returned from their “grad trip” exploring the wonders of Mexico (plus a few stops to check in with our partner hotels!) In between celebrating their accomplishment, they experienced the beautiful , the secluded , and the coastal retreat of while discovering all there is to do in Mexico City with the help of our local partners .latinamerica!

We are excited to see these amazing ladies continue to succeed in their businesses and craft unforgettable travel experiences for their clients🥂🌴

To discover more about our mentoring program and launching a career in luxury travel, head to our website🔗

Congratulations to Christy Menzies of  and David Ourisman of  for CRUSHING it this year and being named TOP PRODUCERS wi...
05/07/2024

Congratulations to Christy Menzies of and David Ourisman of for CRUSHING it this year and being named TOP PRODUCERS within the MILUX STARS network for 2023-2024!👏

The STARS Celestial Club is awarded to the top travel advisors for qualifying sales from participating STARS hotels, including the Ritz Carlton, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Bulgari, EDITION, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection✨ Christy and David’s dedication to crafting unforgettable travel experiences through these hotel collections is truly unmatched and we are thrilled to see their commitment recognized!

Congrats Christy and David! We cannot wait to celebrate your achievements at MILUX’s Gala Celebration at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua in September🌴

All eyes are on Paris this summer with the Olympics, so staying “in the know” on what’s happening in the City of Lights ...
04/25/2024

All eyes are on Paris this summer with the Olympics, so staying “in the know” on what’s happening in the City of Lights is crucial when planning your clients' travel. Our Brownell Dallas-based crew enjoyed connecting with the Dorchester Collection team at a recent cocktail party to hear all about their luxurious Parisian hotels and the latest news.🌆🏅

We’re grateful for partners like Alexis Eisaman and the sales directors representing all ten of Dorchester Collection's stunning hotels who invited our team.✨ Exclusive events like this one allow our advisors to get the inside scoop on the latest offerings and amenities from our valued partners, ensuring unforgettable experiences for their clients.

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