Small Luxury Hotels of the World are run by hoteliers and began over 20 years ago in 1991.

She accidentally landed a travel job straight out of school and ended up working with everyone’s dream boss (Richard Branson) before climbing her way up the ranks to the leading role at Norway’s cruise group, Hurtigruten.

Caesars Palace Las Vegas concierge supervisor Jas Vitale recently received the prestigious honor of a Les Clefs d’Or by the prestigious namesake concierge organization allowing the world-renowned destination resort to have five esteemed Les Clefs d’Or concierges on its staff. See what Vitale has to say about the iconic resort and travel industry.

Meet the newest member of G Nation who is excited to bring something different to the US market and be part of its take off. Hailing from New Jersey, discover whom this 22-year travel industry veteran admires and find out his most memorable travel experience.

This thirty year industry veteran loves “off the beaten path” destinations – so long as she has some nuts or chocolate (Belgian, of course) nearby.

This Florida-based industry stalwart has returned fresh-faced from a tour of South East Asia and is ready to take on a new role at Exotissimo Travel. Find out his plans for Bill Clinton, Lady Gaga and the planet.

After the last four years working for an international management consultancy, Ryan Powell is thrilled to have re-joined the travel industry as &Beyond’s Sales Director.

With a long history in hospitality, Steven still values the personal touch, greeting guests at his popular and busy Midtown Manhattan hotel as often as he can. Find out why, despite easy access to the Empire State Building, he's hankering to visit Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower.

Megan Epler Wood has long been a believer in the power of creating a new, more sustainable world through travel. Her career has been dedicated to proving just how powerful the travel economy can be for good.

Ask the folk lucky enough to work with him and they say he’s an inspiration. Find out who inspires Bruce Poon Tip and what he would like to see improve in the travel industry.

USTOA President Terry Dale has praised her “dedication”, “tireless work” and “expertise”. Find out what Peggy Murphy’s travel essentials are, and what she likes most about her new job.

The California-born and world-bred Jennifer MacKay speaks with e-Travel Blackboard about life in Mexico, the Obamas and her travel essentials.

“It’s pronounced Day-we, as in ‘the day we travel’,” the lovely ITMI certified tour director says. Find out what Dewi thinks makes a good tour director and how Costa Rican spiders help her Spanish.

Whether she’s bungy-jumping from 440 feet or backpacking through Asia, Tourism New Zealand’s Sarah Westerman extols the virtues of travel.

Walking the floors of a tradeshow with Kevin is a bit like tailing the President. Everyone stops to say hello and he knows absolutely everybody. Kevin took time out from his duties at NTA to tell e-Travel Blackboard what, at the age of ten, marked his future in the industry.

For Lisa Simon it’s the people in travel that inspire her ongoing commitment to an industry she loves. Lisa shares with e-Travel Blackboard what gets her out of bed every morning and where she’s itching to go on her next vacation.

A passion for travel (for himself, for others and for the people who facilitate it) is strong in this twenty-year industry veteran. Read what he wants to see change in the industry and who in it he admires most.