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Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business Owners
Each week I share, along with featured guests, tangible and practical business strategies for travel entrepreneurs.
We discuss foundations, marketing, sales, client experience, systems, supplier relations, and everything in between to empower you to run an effective and profitable travel business, and not just another travel hobby.
For travel agents, travel advisors, travel suppliers, tour operators, tourism professionals, travel coaches, travel creators, travel business owners, travel agency owners, host agency owners, and travel industry support partners.
Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business Owners
Ep 193 Honoring Black History Month with Insights from Four Travel Pros
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Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with four incredible Black travel entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the industry.
From Courtnie Nichols of TravelBash to Nicole Conley of Reprise Travel, Vernita Patterson of Travel State of Mind, and Catherine Stevens of Passports and Palms Travel Co., each advisor drops knowledge bombs on owning your value, choosing the right host agency, and creating inclusive luxury experiences.
They discuss how their identities have shaped their businesses, the importance of safety and representation for Black travelers, and their visions for the future of travel.
Learn about valuable resources and upcoming industry events where you can connect with diverse travel professionals.
This episode is all about honoring diverse perspectives and learning how we can all support people from different backgrounds within the travel industry.
Questions this episode answers:
- What resources exist for Black travel professionals seeking community and support?
- How does cultural identity influence travel business strategies and client experiences?
- What safety considerations should Black travelers be aware of when planning domestic trips?
- What are the best practices for selecting a host agency?
- Where can travel advisors find mastermind events and professional development opportunities?
- How are Black-owned travel businesses creating inclusive luxury experiences?
- What is a "sundown town" and how can Black travelers avoid them during road trips?
- Which cruise lines offer cultural experiences celebrating Black heritage and history?
- What organizations support LGBTQ+ travel professionals and travelers?
- How can travel advisors from different backgrounds collaborate to educate clients?
Enjoy (and take action)!
Resources Mentioned:
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Rita M. Perez (Host) first began in the travel industry as a travel advisor in 2010. She only fully realized her role as a travel entrepreneur in 2018, and embarked on a mission to support her fellow travel advisors in 2021 when she began the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur Podcast. She now strategizes with travel entrepreneurs, so they too can build sustainable travel agencies and market effectively.
She's a maven when it comes to content photography and videography, and as such founded the Cruise Content Library and leads retreats and partners on FAMs where advisors get top notch content and education for their marketing efforts.
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