Millennials in Travel is a career development and networking organization for young professionals in the travel industry. The mission is to strengthen the future of the travel industry through relationship building and educational efforts between young travel professionals focused on furthering their career.Generally, members are born after January 1, 1975. Members must be currently working for or pursuing a career with a travel agency, tour operator, cruise line, hotel, tourism board, consortium, airline, travel publication, transportation providers, travel marketing or travel representation company. Members will possess the following values: Passionate and committed to the travel industry, acts professional and both social and work environments, strong belief in the potential of the travel industry, drives tourism on a global level.As co-founder & Director of Strategic Development, my responsibilities include:• Created international branding strategy for new organization• Act as national spokesperson within all media outlets• Manage all aspects of organizational development and new programs• Prospect and cultivate domestic & international chapter growth• Acquire sponsorship funding and exclusive partnerships

Joshua Smith Consulting launched in 2012 to provide business & marketing consultation for the tourism industry. With a diverse background in integrated marketing strategies and product development in over 100 countries, Joshua has an understanding of market influence in a variety of channels. As President, my responsibilities included:• Assessed and implemented processes for greater efficiency• Consulted on new business development for tourism start-up companies• Developed brand awareness through marketing and media relations• Liaised between technology sector and travel companies

Global Citizen Journeys is a boutique travel agency arranging culturally-immersive programs in over 100 countries. After founder, Joshua Smith kept hearing the words "First we will see this.... then we will see this" while touring, he always responded "I don't want to see, I want to do." It's with this mantra that he began developing experiences that incorporate activities that help define local culture. It's not just about sight-seeing, rather experience-doing. Perhaps you would like to extend your stay after a work conference in Delhi by a few nights, planning a birthday trip with friends in Africa or it's your honeymoon and you've dreamed of a tropical getaway in the South Pacific... We can and have pretty much planned everything and anything, but if it happens to not be our expertise, we will refer you to someone who is an expert.

Getting away as a tourist is great. Getting away as a Globetrotter is life-changing! Since 1970, Goway Travel has been inspiring travellers to look beyond the tourist path, helping them discover exciting destinations and become Globetrotters. From an Australian outback adventure to a safari in the shadow of Kilimanjaro to hiking the Inca Trail, Goway remains committed to creating enriching travel experiences. From its origins promoting European Camping Tours from a small apartment, Goway has grown to become a leader in travel experiences covering Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, along with idyllic islands around the world. That global reach has turned into a global presence, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Sydney, employing over 250 travel experts.Goway offers a broad range of travel experiences from fully escorted trips to independent journeys, to active, small-group adventures that hark back to the company’s roots. Goway complements its travel arrangements with the best flight deals and travel insurance, to keep the journey safe, affordable and hassle free. Constantly evolving to keep ahead in one of the world’s most dynamic industries, Goway remains privately owned, offering the utmost professionalism, with a personal touch that keeps Globetrotters returning again and again, ready for their next adventure!

South African Tourism is responsible for the brand and promotion of South Africa as a destination in both the consumer and travel trade space. As an extension of the government, South African Tourism works with tour companies, travel agencies and media to showcase the diversity of the beautiful country.

Since 1954, Travcoa has paved the way to some of the most remote regions on Earth. We were first to bring guests to places where others had not previously ventured. Along the way, we befriended village chieftains, dignitaries and government officials who opened doors long closed to Western travelers.Our very first journey traveled overland through the Khyber Pass along the ancient Silk Route. In Nepal, we were able to stay at the Maharajah’s palace in Kathmandu. In Zaire, our gorilla tracking safari was led by Pygmy guides. In Antarctica, we initiated charter flights aboard military aircraft and stayed in a research station. In the Gobi Desert, we arranged to explore sites where dinosaur eggs and bones were discovered. We brought the first Westerners to the Trobriand Islands, West Irian Jaya, Sakhalin Island, the Falkland Islands and Oman.Since then, we have continued to pioneer not only new destinations, but also new ways of exploring and discovering the world. We believe that travel is made better by the people you meet along the way, the epicurean delights that satisfy the soul, the places you stay that pamper your spirit and the things you experience that enrich your mind.As Associate Director of Private Travel, my responsibilities included:• Managed Private & Custom teams; greater than 50% of company’s revenue • Developed strategy & write marketing content for Private Journeys• Determined pricing models for destinations and product offerings• Configured new reservations system for detailed tracking on ROI• Facilitated contracting process with product suppliers• Created strategic partnerships with international tourism boards • Liaised with consortia on business development opportunities

Since 1954, Travcoa has paved the way to some of the most remote regions on Earth. We were first to bring guests to places where others had not previously ventured. Along the way, we befriended village chieftains, dignitaries and government officials who opened doors long closed to Western travelers.Our very first journey traveled overland through the Khyber Pass along the ancient Silk Route. In Nepal, we were able to stay at the Maharajah’s palace in Kathmandu. In Zaire, our gorilla tracking safari was led by Pygmy guides. In Antarctica, we initiated charter flights aboard military aircraft and stayed in a research station. In the Gobi Desert, we arranged to explore sites where dinosaur eggs and bones were discovered. We brought the first Westerners to the Trobriand Islands, West Irian Jaya, Sakhalin Island, the Falkland Islands and Oman.Since then, we have continued to pioneer not only new destinations, but also new ways of exploring and discovering the world. We believe that travel is made better by the people you meet along the way, the epicurean delights that satisfy the soul, the places you stay that pamper your spirit and the things you experience that enrich your mind.Travcoa is part of TUI Travel PLC, a global leader in leisure travel, and has been nominated a preferred supplier to the prestigious organization of Virtuoso.. Travcoa has been consistently recognized as a top international tour operator by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, Conde Nast Traveler and many other leading publications.As Product Manager, I have achieved and was responsible for:• Developed and operationalize 130 itineraries in over 75 countries • Increased portfolio revenue by 24% from 2013 to 2014 • Managed product portfolio of over $2M in revenue• Conducted agent and consumer trainings on destinations and products• Increased profit per guest by 15% from 2012 to 2013

Travel Marketing Worldwide is the travel industry’s premier association of travel marketing professionals. The company provides travel industry representation, including marketing, sales and public relations consulting services to travel companies around the world. With a client base focused on boutique properties and experiential ground operators in Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Himalayas and Asia Pacific regions, Travel Marketing Worldwide brings together a diverse, well-respected team of travel industry veterans and marketing professionals to offer a proprietary, strategic suite of travel representation services.The Travel Marketing Worldwide team shares a common passion for connecting with travel industry entrepreneurs who are dedicated to providing responsible, sustainable travel experiences that pamper, delight and transport travelers off the beaten path to connect with cultures and places in a deep and meaningful way.

45 Degrees Marketing provides unparalleled solutions in North America for tour operators, hotels, and boutique travel suppliers in distinct destinations. We represent a special collection of travel suppliers focused on providing authentic, meaningful experiences to their clients. Because each company has unique challenges, we offer a mix of traditional and cutting-edge marketing tactics customized to meet their specific needs.Whether our "hidden gem" is a high-end boutique hotel looking to enter the US market, or an experiential tour operator focused on sustainability, 45 Degrees Marketing will establish those relationships within the travel industry to increase their presence. Our success is built on relationships; those we have cultivated allow our clients to succeed by enhancing their brand in the competitive North American market.As co-founder, my responsibilities included:• Strategized for new business development and account management• Consulted on brand awareness and product creation• Promoted boutique properties and ground operators to media• Educated travel trade industry through trainings and networking • Managed Middle Eastern portfolio for Travel Marketing Worldwide• Established US Office for German-based firms Asia Reps & Luxury Reps

Responsible for new account acquisition and increasing portfolio by 26%, I acquired and managed over $1.5M in marketing investments from international goverments. Account management included contracting, supplier integration for print and electronic media campaigns and network training. During the introduction of this department, I created internal procedural policies and standards and external expectations. Operationalizing all account activity including managing marketing processes and branding designed to elevate destinations; and producing all communication, presentations and annual reports for portfolio. While representing company at domestic & international industry events and sales meetings, I prospected new destinations to join the portfolio, adding 14% of incremental revenue to the portfolio.As Account Manager, my responsibilities included:• Managed $1.4M in portfolio marketing investments • Prospected new accounts for portfolio, increasing investments by 26%• Designed consumer marketing campaigns for national governments • Coordinated familiarization trips with properties for destination awareness• Represented company at domestic & international events

As manager of 23 accounts, I worked with Marketing Managers, Directors, and Presidents on developing strategic programs to maximize exposure of their products through print and electronic media in addition to training programs. I initiated a new contracting process resulting in 78% reduction in time/cost, later implemented company-wide while creating programs to enable self-sufficiency in supplier demands. Mainly responsible for handling all account activity including contracting, marketing plans, editorial integration and network branding, I also aided smaller accounts in external public relations activities and developed marketing cohesion amongst other governmental tourism partners.As Account Manager, my responsibilities included:• Developed strategic programs to maximize exposure of products • Resolved conflicts between travel agents and travel suppliers• Initiated programs to enable self-sufficiency in supplier demands

Acted as the point of contact for Preferred Suppliers and Members regarding network communication and product promotion while also resolving conflicts between Members and Suppliers; Co-planned annual dinner at Travel Mart for 1,000 top travel agents; Proofed communication and marketing collateral for department.