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The Travel Business Unpacked

The Travel Business Unpacked
Luxury Travel
Travel MBA Program
Travel Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Travel Industry
Networking
Travel MBA
Resilience
Gifted Travel Network
Travel Planning
Family Travel
Covid-19 Impact On Travel
Work-Life Balance For Parents
Travel Sales
Client Relations
Career Transition
Conservation Tourism
Sterling Journeys
J5 Travel
Group Travel

Welcome to The Travel Business Unpacked, the podcast by Gifted Travel Network, the premier host agency for luxury travel advisors. Hosted by Meredith Calloway, this podcast is your gateway to discovering how to turn a love for travel into a thriving career. Explore inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative travel business. Whether you're dre... more

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This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Laney Sachs, founder of Ortensia Blu Travel Adventures and GTN Top Producer. What began as a side hustle importing olive oil from Italy turned into a thriving trav... more

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Joan Qualls of Tasteful Voyages, a longtime Travel MBA alum with a sharp business background and a deep love for travel. After a successful 30-year career in healt... more

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Meghann Bjarnesen, co-founder of Besté Travel Design. With a corporate background in health insurance and a consulting mindset, Meghann brings a refreshingly strat... more

Curious about the 7-Figure Travel Business Summit and whether it’s right for you? In this solo episode, Meredith Calloway pulls back the curtain on GTN’s highly anticipated 3-day virtual event happening November 18–20.

Whether you’re dreaming about ... more

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Joan Qualls
A Travel MBA alum and luxury travel advisor at Tasteful Voyages
Tasteful Voyages
Episode: A New Chapter: How Joan Qualls Built a Second Career as a Luxury Travel Advisor
Meghann Bjarnesen
Co-owner of Besté Travel Design
Episode: The Busy Besté: How Meghann Bjarnesen Thrives with an Extra Full Plate
Kim Esté
Co-founder of Besté Travel Design
Besté Travel Design
Episode: Pinch-Me Moments and Million Dollar Milestones with Kim Esté
Katie Crago
Travel advisor and top producer with KHC Grand Travel
KHC Grand Travel
Episode: Scaling Smart with Katie Crago: Team, Service, and Growth
Vicki Freed
Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Support at Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International
Episode: Cruising, Kindness, and the Future of Travel with Industry Icon Vicki Freed
Stephanie Jones
Membership development specialist at Gifted Travel Network and former booking member.
Gifted Travel Network
Episode: Travel MBA Unpacked: Insights from the Inside with Stephanie Jones
Christina Vieira
Owner and founder of Showcase the World Travel
Showcase the World Travel
Episode: How This Busy Mom Built a Luxury Travel Business Designed for Busy Moms
Tammy Murphy
Co-owner of a VIP Travel Experience and mother of Justin Murphy
VIP Travel Experience
Episode: Family, Trust, and a Decade of Creating VIP Travel Experiences
Justin Murphy
Co-owner and operations manager of VIP Travel Experience
VIP Travel Experience
Episode: Family, Trust, and a Decade of Creating VIP Travel Experiences

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Meredith Calloway
Host focusing on aiding aspiring travel advisors with expert insights and strategies for success in the luxury travel sector.

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Unpacking the 7-Figure Travel Business Summit
Q: What does a virtual event actually mean?
It means the entire event takes place online via Zoom, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the world.
Unpacking the 7-Figure Travel Business Summit
Q: Do I need to be a GTN member to attend?
No, the summit is open to everyone, but GTN members receive complimentary tickets.
Unpacking the 7-Figure Travel Business Summit
Q: Who is the summit really for?
The summit is targeted at both aspiring travel advisors and those who are already in the field but feeling stuck.
Pinch-Me Moments and Million Dollar Milestones with Kim Esté
Q: How has starting a business with a best friend turned out?
Kim reflects positively, noting their complementary skills and mutual respect have made the partnership successful.
Pinch-Me Moments and Million Dollar Milestones with Kim Esté
Q: What do you think you did to get there that you would not have done if you had not invested in a program like the Travel MBA program?
Kim indicates that the branding would not be where it is today without the program and highlights the professional relationships gained through it as a crucial factor for her success.

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Exploring the journey of transforming a passion for travel into a successful career, episodes feature insightful discussions with travel advisors and industry professionals. Listeners can expect to hear personal stories of entrepreneurial growth, marketing strategies, and operational management tailored for luxury travel. The podcast focuses on providing valuable resources for aspiring and established travel advisors, emphasizing the importance of community, networking, and innovative business techniques. Highlighting unique perspectives from a diverse range of guests, it aims to inspire those in the travel industry to navigate the complexities of building a sustainable and profitable business.

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2. Meghann Bjarnesen
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5. Vicki Freed
6. Stephanie Jones
7. Christina Vieira
8. Tammy Murphy

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