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01/20/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who fought tirelessly for justice, equality, and love. His words continue to inspire us to build a better world through kindness, service, and unity.

Let’s use today as a reminder to uplift our communities, advocate for fairness, and spread hope. 💙

How are you making a difference today? Drop a comment and share your acts of kindness! ⬇️

01/08/2025

🎧 Calling all Travel Advisors! What’s your elevator pitch?

While Trade Secrets is on a holiday break, they’re spotlighting an amazing episode from earlier this year featuring Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion Travel Group.

📢 Join Jackie, Emma Weissmann, and Jamie Biesiada as they explore:
➡️ The evolution of the travel advisor profession
➡️ Tips for standing out in a competitive market
➡️ How to effectively communicate your value to clients

🌟 Don’t miss this inspiring and practical conversation, perfect for advisors looking to refine their approach and grow their business.

🚨 Tune in here: https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Trade-Secrets/Season-five-episode-one-Travel-advisors-elevator-pitch

Trade Secrets will be back in early 2025 with an all-new season. In the meantime, share your elevator pitch in the comments below!

Nexion Travel Group president Jackie Friedman discusses the value of travel advisors and answers listener questions such as standing out from the crowd and how advisors can sell their own value.

01/07/2025

🌟 We Did It! Bronze Status in the President’s Club with Vacation Express! 🌟

Nexion Travel Group is proud to announce that we’ve achieved Bronze Status in the President’s Club with Vacation Express! 🏅

This incredible milestone wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and passion of our amazing travel advisors and team. Together, we’ve helped create unforgettable vacations and lasting memories for travelers around the world.

A heartfelt thank you to Vacation Express for this honor and for being a fantastic partner in making travel dreams come true. Here’s to reaching even greater heights in 2025! 🥂✈️

Let’s celebrate this together! Share your favorite travel memory or accomplishment in the comments. 🎉

01/03/2025

2025 is here, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!

At Nexion Travel Group, we’re committed to helping travel advisors reach new heights this year with personalized coaching, powerful tools, and a community that inspires.

What’s one thing you’re hoping to achieve in 2025? Let’s set big goals and make them happen—together. 🚀

12/25/2024

✨ Wishing You Joy and Success This Holiday Season! ✨

Merry Christmas from all of us at Nexion Travel Group! 🎁 We are so grateful for our incredible travel advisors, partners, and team members who make every year brighter.

May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and well-deserved rest as you prepare for a successful 2025! 🌟

Here’s to creating new memories, exciting adventures, and even greater achievements in the year ahead! 🎅🏼🛫

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄

12/20/2024

✨ Happy Holidays from Nexion Travel Group! ✨

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate YOU—our amazing travel advisors, partners, and team members who make everything we do possible. 🌟

Wishing you joy, love, and relaxation this holiday season, and an exciting year filled with new adventures and accomplishments! 🎁

🎄 Happy Holidays and cheers to 2025! 🎆

12/07/2024

🎉 Wrapping Up an Amazing Week of Virtual Essentials! 🎉

From December 2-6, a group of aspiring travel professionals embarked on their journey with Nexion Travel Group through our Virtual Essentials course. They came in with plenty of questions and an overwhelming amount of information, but by the end of the week, they walked away with clear goals, a newfound sense of confidence, and a long to-do list they are excited to tackle! 🚀✨

A few students shared how they had been searching for the right host agency to call home—and expressed how thrilled they are to have found their place with Nexion. Hearing these stories reaffirms our commitment to empowering travel advisors and building a supportive community. 💙

Thank you to our phenomenal trainers, Arika and Lisa, whose guidance, expertise, and encouragement made all the difference. 🌟 Your passion for mentoring our newest advisors continues to inspire!

Congratulations to all our graduates—you’re now part of the Nexion community, and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes you! 🌍 Let’s make 2025 your best year yet!

12/03/2024

💖 This Giving Tuesday, let’s come together to make a difference! 💖

We’re proud to support Family Bonds Foundation, an incredible organization dedicated to creating lasting impact in our communities. 🌟

As a special thank you, for every $25 donation, you’ll receive the Family Table e-cookbook, filled with delicious recipes to share with your loved ones. 🍽️💕

Every contribution matters, and together, we can spread kindness and hope this Giving Tuesday.

🌐 https://www.familybondsfoundation.com/donate/

11/29/2024

🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans in Travel: Meet Manny Henning 🌍

In the final part of our Veterans in Travel series, we spotlight Manny Henning, owner of Vivi’s Voyages, whose journey from nearly 30 years of military and civil service to a thriving career as a travel advisor is nothing short of inspiring.

As a proud graduate of Nexion’s Veterans in Travel program, Manny specializes in group travel and cruising, helping her fellow veterans explore the world in unforgettable ways. From her first group booking for a Tops in Blue reunion to being named Nexion’s U.S. Rising Star in 2022, Manny’s passion for travel shines through every adventure she plans.

📖 Read more about Manny’s journey and how Veterans in Travel opened the door to her new career: https://www.travelagewest.com/News/Industry-Interviews/veterans-travel-henning-vivis-voyages

Retired Air Force officer Manny Henning dedicated nearly 30 years to military and civil service, then launched a career in travel with help from Nexion Travel Group’s Veterans in Travel program

11/28/2024

Today, we take a moment to reflect on what we’re most grateful for, and at the heart of it all is YOU—our incredible advisors, team members, and partners. 💛✨

Your dedication, creativity, and trust make the Nexion community a truly inspiring place to grow and thrive. Together, we’ve celebrated achievements, overcome challenges, and built connections that drive the future of travel. 🌍💼

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to thank you for being such an integral part of our journey. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, love, and moments to cherish. 🍂🧡

11/27/2024

🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans in Travel: Meet John and Jackie Matthews 🌍

In the second installment of our Veterans in Travel series, we’re proud to share the inspiring journey of John and Jackie Matthews, owners of Adventure Awaits World Travel. From military service and corporate careers to a thriving travel agency, their story is a testament to resilience and reinvention.

As graduates of Nexion’s Veterans in Travel program, John and Jackie turned their love for cruising and group travel into a successful business. They now specialize in accessibility-focused travel, ensuring everyone can enjoy the transformative power of exploration.

📖 Read more about how their journey led them to create unforgettable travel experiences: https://www.travelagewest.com/News/Industry-Interviews/veterans-travel-matthews-adventure-awaits-world-travel

Retired naval officer John Matthews, and his wife and business partner Jackie Matthews, highlight their journey to the travel industry and their experience with Nexion Travel Group’s Veterans in Travel program

11/26/2024

🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans in Travel: Meet Katie MacQueen 🌟

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to highlight the inspiring journey of Katie MacQueen, a U.S. Army veteran turned successful travel advisor. Through Nexion’s Veterans in Travel program, Katie transformed her passion for exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites into a thriving business, Better Kate Than Never Adventures.

Katie’s story is one of resilience, community, and dedication — from serving in Iraq to creating meaningful travel experiences for her clients. Her journey exemplifies the incredible impact of the Veterans in Travel program, which has now awarded its 300th scholarship!

📖 Read Katie’s story and learn how veterans are finding a new path in the travel industry: https://www.travelagewest.com/News/Industry-Interviews/veterans-in-travel-part-one

One travel advisor highlights her journey to the industry, and how Nexion Travel Group’s Veterans in Travel program helped her build a successful travel business

11/25/2024

🌟 Veterans in Travel: Serving with Purpose Beyond the Military

We’re proud to kick off another spotlight in our Veterans in Travel series with Michael Capps from Dapper Travels. After a long and dedicated military career, Michael found joy in planning memorable vacations for his family as a way to unwind. That passion eventually inspired him to take the leap into the travel industry, where he now crafts stress-free, unforgettable trips for his clients.

Michael brings a unique skill set from his time in service—organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence—all of which ensure his clients have the adventure of a lifetime. His favorite? Planning journeys to the stunning Amalfi Coast, where culture, history, and natural beauty blend seamlessly.

Throughout November, we’re celebrating the inspiring journeys of our Veterans in Travel advisors like Michael, who are building incredible businesses while sharing their love of travel. 🌍

11/22/2024

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Presidents Circle Celebration in Punta Cana! 🌟

We're thrilled to share highlights from the Presidents Circle Celebration (PCC) in the stunning Secrets Tides Punta Cana, part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection. This event brought together the top 1% of our advisors from both Canada and the United States to celebrate their incredible achievements.

From a vibrant opening reception featuring traditional Dominican music and "The Taste of Secrets," to exciting off-site excursions like ATV rides, monkey encounters, and catamaran cruises, every moment was filled with adventure, inspiration, and camaraderie.

🎉 Highlights Included:

Morning Business Meeting: Idea-sharing between advisors, partners, and staff
Exclusive Site Inspections: Secrets Tides Punta Cana, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa, and Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa
Evening Reception & Dinner: Hosted by Breathless Punta Cana, featuring an amazing menu, live music, and a DJ
This celebration was made possible thanks to the participation of our incredible preferred partners, including:

•Hyatt Inclusive Collection
•United Airlines
• Personalized Services
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Delta Air Lines
• Holland America Line
• Globus family of brands
• ALG Vacations
• Royal Caribbean International
• Allianz Partners
• AmaWaterways
• Viking
• AIG Travel Guard

✨ Want to be part of this elite group? Make your goals a reality and join us for next year’s celebration. Stay inspired, stay motivated, and we can’t wait to see YOU at PCC 2025!

11/22/2024

🌍✨ Military Families: Ready to Plan Your Next Getaway? ✨🌍

We’re proud to highlight Nexion travel advisor Michael Capps, owner of Dapper Travels, who was recently featured in an article sharing his expert tips for military families planning budget-friendly vacations.

Michael, a veteran and recipient of the Veterans in Travel program scholarship, draws on his 20+ years of military service and travel expertise to craft seamless and unforgettable getaways for his clients. In the article, he shares actionable advice, like booking early, considering hidden fees, and exploring local experiences like food tours.

Michael says, “Having an expert help you craft the vacation of your dreams is kind of like having that quality NCO on your team who will make sure the mission is a success.”

💡 Don’t miss Michael’s interview—check out the full article here: https://militaryfamilies.com/military-travel/4-tips-for-military-families-planning-a-getaway-on-a-budget/

👏 Thank you, Michael, for helping families explore the world stress-free while sharing your unique perspective as a veteran.

Michael Capps, a Veterans in Travel scholarship recipient, talks about how military families can plan a trip on a budget.

11/20/2024

🌟 Veterans in Travel: Serving with Purpose Beyond the Military

Katie MacQueen’s journey took her from small-town New Jersey to a career that explores the world. As a military veteran, she combines the logistics skills she mastered in service with a deep curiosity for other cultures. Now, Katie specializes in planning trips to UNESCO World Heritage sites, helping her clients experience the wonder of places that might otherwise feel out of reach.

Through the Veterans in Travel program, Katie received the foundation she needed to start her new career with confidence and expertise. Join us as we celebrate Katie and the skills our veteran advisors bring to the world of travel! 🌍✨

Stay tuned as we continue our series highlighting the inspiring stories of our veterans.