Gifted Travel Network

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Jerzy Poznar of Up Close Travel! Jerzy shares his remarkable journey from corporate banking to becoming a top luxury travel advisor who specialized in high-end cruises and bespoke travel experiences. He opens up about the challenges of starting a business, the importance of industry connections, and the joys of crafting unforgettable trips for clients. Listen now - Podcast links in comments.

Join Meredith Calloway, Co-Founder of Gifted Travel Network, for a powerful 60-minute masterclass designed to help travel advisors break free from the industry's income plateau.

Sarah Key (The Keys to Travel) and Nicole Shipper (Trips By Nic) open up about the beautiful chaos of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship in the luxury travel industry. On episode 9 of The Travel Business Unpacked Podcast, we shine a light on their journeys and they reveal how they masterfully juggle their roles while building thriving travel businesses. Tune in each week for more inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative luxury travel business. #InternationalWomensDay #travelpodcast #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #womenintravel

In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing leadership team! We are so grateful for these women who lead, uplift, and support our entire community!

How do you keep yourself accountable while running your own business? For Julia Matheson (Travel Julia's Way), this is where community is essential. Tune in each week for more inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative luxury travel business. #LuxuryTravelAdvisors #CommunityPower #GoalSetting #TheTravelBusinessUnpacked

It's always magic when our members can meet face-to-face (vs. face to Zoom screen). Earlier this week, a few of our GTN advisors connected in-person at an event in San Francisco hosted by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts!

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Julia Matheson, founder of Travel Julia’s Way, to explore her remarkable journey from corporate uncertainty to building a thriving luxury travel business. Julia shares how she overcame imposter syndrome, found her niche, and scaled her business to seven figures—all while maintaining a dream work-life balance. Discover the mindset shifts, strategic pivots, and support systems that helped Julia turn her passion for travel into a profitable and fulfilling career. Plus, hear about her unforgettable Eras Tour experience with Tauck, a true "pinch me" moment in the luxury travel industry! https://lnkd.in/er_7evFR

Thank you to the group of hotel representatives from The Luxury Collection properties in Greece and Cyprus who came to visit us today in Mooresville, NC! They hosted a lunch for some of our local advisors and introduced us to several beautiful properties in their portfolio.

Whether you're navigating life's ups and downs or simply need a breath of fresh air, traveling can be the perfect remedy to rediscover yourself. Sometimes, the journey can mend what’s broken, offering a fresh perspective and a chance to reset. Tune in to The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, where we uncover the opportunities available when starting a luxury travel business. Could your next adventure be the beginning of a life-changing journey?

What happens when a 20-year veteran of the banking industry takes a leap of faith to follow her heart? For Heather Parker of Bliss Travel Experiences, the answer is a successful career as a luxury travel entrepreneur. https://lnkd.in/e8zVq7kx