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02/14/2025

: On episode 8 of The Travel Business Unpacked Podcast, host Meredith Calloway and guest Heather Parker (Bliss Travel Experiences) dove into the importance of betting on yourself in the travel industry!

💼 Key takeaways:
✅ Don’t be afraid to invest in your career—seek out the right support!
✅ Know your numbers so you’re financially prepared.
✅ Set realistic expectations for yourself and your clients.

Success in travel (or any business!) starts with confidence, preparation, and a solid plan.

🎧 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TBUpod-spotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TBUpod-apple

When asked about her “secret sauce” for success, Jen Campbell Boles of Explore More Family Travel credits her genuine ex...
02/13/2025

When asked about her “secret sauce” for success, Jen Campbell Boles of Explore More Family Travel credits her genuine excitement and transparency with clients: “I’m upfront with people. I don’t push unnecessary expenses, but I will suggest splurging on things that will elevate their experience.”

Jen shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance to becoming a top travel advisor. Let’s dive into how she transitioned from managing finances to managing dream vacations for families, and how her passion for travel became a thriving business.

That's a wrap on our Top Producers Club Mastermind! Over the past two days, our Executive team has been facilitating dis...
02/12/2025

That's a wrap on our Top Producers Club Mastermind! Over the past two days, our Executive team has been facilitating discussions among our top-producing agency owners as they collaborated and shared insights, experiences, and strategies for their businesses.

A huge thank you to our incredible partners who sponsored this event and added even more value for our attendees!

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Travel MBA alum Soldi Foster (Journeys ...
02/11/2025

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Travel MBA alum Soldi Foster (Journeys by Soldi) to explore the healing power of travel and how it goes beyond just a vacation.

Soldi shares her journey from a pharmaceutical career to becoming a top luxury travel advisor, her personal connection to travel through family and conservation, and how she built a thriving business from scratch.

In this episode of Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Soldi Foster, a Travel MBA alum, to explore the healing power of travel an...

Last week. we welcomed Anne Pace from Swain Destinations to our office in Mooresville, NC! She not only hosted a Lunch +...
02/11/2025

Last week. we welcomed Anne Pace from Swain Destinations to our office in Mooresville, NC! She not only hosted a Lunch + Learn for our newest Travel MBA cohort during their Jumpstart orientation, but she and Ernst Flach from the South Australian Tourism Commission also cohosted a dinner for the new cohort, as well as some of our other local GTN advisors.

Thank you for your hospitality, and for being a terrific partner!

02/10/2025

On this episode of The Travel Business Unpacked Podcast, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Nicole Shipper (Trips By Nic) and Sarah Key (The Keys to Travel) to discuss one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs—balancing business and parenthood.

Key Takeaways:
✨ The struggle of childcare & finding a schedule that works
✨ Mom guilt vs. business responsibilities—there’s no perfect balance
✨ The tough decisions, like relocating for family support

Juggling travel entrepreneurship and parenting isn’t easy, but Nicole and Sarah share their raw experiences and strategies to make it work!

🎧 Listen now & join the conversation!

Congratulations to these advisors who have successfully graduated from Travel MBA🎓Our graduates are ready to transition ...
02/06/2025

Congratulations to these advisors who have successfully graduated from Travel MBA🎓

Our graduates are ready to transition into our Accelerate program for continuing education as they continue to operate, develop, and grow their travel businesses.

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway dives into the world of balancing motherhood w...
02/04/2025

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway dives into the world of balancing motherhood with building a successful travel business. Joined by travel entrepreneurs Nicole Shipper (Trips By Nic) and Sarah Key (The Keys to Travel), we explore the highs, the challenges, and the unexpected joys of running a business while raising little ones.

In this episode of The Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway dives into the world of balancing motherhood with building a successful travel busine...

Thank you to Vicki Freed and Royal Caribbean International for hosting Vanessa McGovern (Chief Sales & Marketing Officer...
02/03/2025

Thank you to Vicki Freed and Royal Caribbean International for hosting Vanessa McGovern (Chief Sales & Marketing Officer), Caroline Hay (VP of Cruise, Trevello Travel Group), and a few of our GTN advisors for breakfast at the W Fort Lauderdale!

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our amazing Travel Business University mentor team who share th...
01/31/2025

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our amazing Travel Business University mentor team who share their brilliance with the rest of our network!

Amy Kaufman Relihan, affectionately known as "Amy Lou," is a Travel MBA alum who has been a mentor with GTN for four years. As our Senior Travel MBA Mentor, Amy is the friendly face that leads and encourages all of our new-to-industry advisors, starting from when they attend their in-person Jumpstart orientation and throughout the duration of their 12-month program. Amy's favorite part of being a mentor is watching our new cohort members grow, develop, and learn how to build a travel business that meets their entrepreneurship dreams!

"Everyday I challenge myself to develop new ways to be of service to every Travel MBA member - Ensuring I meet them where they are in their journey, and providing them with every tool and resource they need in order to build a successful, profitable business."

Our award-winning Travel Business University programming offers a comprehensive range of professional development programs tailored to your specific stage of business growth. Learn more at https://loom.ly/yhWU6vY

01/31/2025

In this week’s episode of Travel Business Unpacked, we speak to Heather Parker of Bliss Travel Experiences!

Heather opens up about how her personalized approach and unwavering dedication have been the cornerstone of her success.

Listen to our latest episode to unpack some of Heather Parker's success stories and gain key insights into building meaningful, long-term client relationships.

Listen to the full episode:
🎧 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/TBUpod-spotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/TBUpod-apple

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our GTN advisors who share their brilliance with the rest of ou...
01/30/2025

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our GTN advisors who share their brilliance with the rest of our network on our Travel Business University mentor team!

Roseann Coyle, owner of Sundrenched Travel, has been running her travel business for 14 years, and specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons. Roseann's background in the insurance field gives her a unique advantage as a Travel MBA mentor, as she understands and can break down the complicated (but very necessary) topic of travel insurance for advisors. Roseann was honored to be the first recipient of GTN's OWL Award (Outstanding Wise Leader) because this she personally holds our mentoring program in such high esteem.

"There are lots of business coaching programs out there. To my knowledge, none of them use the expertise of multiple business owners who are "doing it all" to share their successes, disappointments, and tips, while they guide new businesses through their entrepreneurial journey. It is not only producing high-level business owners with a foundational understanding of the travel industry, but it is also elevating the travel industry as a whole."

Our award-winning Travel Business University programming offers a comprehensive range of professional development programs tailored to your specific stage of business growth. Learn more at https://loom.ly/yhWU6vY

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our GTN advisors who share their brilliance with the rest of ou...
01/29/2025

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our GTN advisors who share their brilliance with the rest of our network on our Travel Business University mentor team!

Lise-Marie Wertanzl of Sterling Journeys has been running her travel business for 13 years, and specializes in luxury travel and cruises. Her favorite thing about being an Accelerate mentor is how collaborative our network is, and how everyone can learn from each other's experiences, both good and bad.

"I didn't have the benefit of the Travel MBA program, and so a lot of it was trial and error. And also learning best practices from trying things that didn't work. It is always exciting when someone has an 'AHA' moment from something I have said, and that makes it all the more enjoyable."

Our award-winning Travel Business University programming offers a comprehensive range of professional development programs tailored to your specific stage of business growth. Learn more at https://loom.ly/yhWU6vY

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our GTN advisors who share their brilliance with the rest of ou...
01/28/2025

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we're spotlighting our GTN advisors who share their brilliance with the rest of our network on our Travel Business University mentor team!

Cathy Rowland, owner of Amore Travel Designs, is a Travel MBA alum who has been running her business for six years and specializes in Europe (especially Italy). She loves being an Accelerate Mentor because she enjoys giving back to our community and sharing the knowledge she's learned, and one of her favorite topics to discuss on coaching calls are processes and procedures to make things easier as you grow your business.

"I appreciate that we have such a strong community of like-minded people that are so open to helping each other, and I love that I am able to share the few things I have learned along the way to help smooth the path for those following along."

Our award-winning Travel Business University programming offers a comprehensive range of professional development programs tailored to your specific stage of business growth. Learn more at https://loom.ly/yhWU6vY

In this week's episode of The Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Heather Parker of Bliss Tr...
01/28/2025

In this week's episode of The Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Heather Parker of Bliss Travel Experiences. Heather shares her inspiring journey from a 20-year banking career to becoming a top-producing luxury travel entrepreneur.

Learn how she navigated the challenges of being a single mom, built a successful business from the ground up, and created a life filled with freedom, fulfillment, and financial satisfaction. Packed with tips on mindset, mentorship, and the power of saying "yes" (and "no") to the right opportunities, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring and seasoned travel advisors alike.

In this episode of Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Heather Parker of Bliss Travel Experiences. Heather shares her inspiring j...

Hotelier Lounge is back for 2025! During this engaging and informational two-day virtual event, GTN's Hotel Elite Progra...
01/28/2025

Hotelier Lounge is back for 2025! During this engaging and informational two-day virtual event, GTN's Hotel Elite Program partners will be presenting to our advisors and sharing insights into their brands, program offerings and tips on how to leverage these programs to benefit them and their clients.

Thank you to our Partners:
Accor
Belmond
Dorchester Collection
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
The Hartling Group
Hilton
Hyatt
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Jumeirah
Kempinski Hotels
Langham Hotels & Resorts
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Marriott International Luxury Brands
Pan Pacific Hotels Group
The Peninsula Hotels
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Relais & Chateaux
Rocco Forte Hotels
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Small Luxury Hotels of the World

We are thrilled to announce that Gifted Travel Network is a finalist for two Virtuoso Travel Awards for 2025, "Top Produ...
01/27/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Gifted Travel Network is a finalist for two Virtuoso Travel Awards for 2025, "Top Producing: On-Site" and "Highest Annual Growth: Cruise."

We are so honored to be nominated this year - Thank you to our incredible network of advisors, our amazing partners, and to the Virtuoso team for all your support!

We are proud to announce our 2025 Top Producers Club and Million Dollar Advisors! The Top Producers Club (TPC) recognize...
01/24/2025

We are proud to announce our 2025 Top Producers Club and Million Dollar Advisors!

The Top Producers Club (TPC) recognizes the network's highest-performing agencies. In 2024, the average sales of Top Producers Club members reached an impressive $3 million. Notably, 51% of TPC members are graduates of our Travel MBA program.

Million Dollar Advisor (MDA) is a recognition to acknowledge and celebrate the GTN advisors who have surpassed $1 million in 2024 sales. An impressive 70 advisors achieved MDA status this year.

Congratulations to all of these advisors on their incredible momentum!

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