Show Notes:

• The Industry has changed forever
• Your favorite BDMs are gone or have switched brands, your trusted contacts at the resort are no more, and clients need more handholding than ever before - Can I get an AMEN!?
• Planning fees continue to be at the forefront of successful TAs. In the words of a fellow colleague inside our TA Tribe, “It’s a Movement”

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Today I am joined by my friend Gai to learn more about the mission and vision behind ABTP. 

We discuss the Black Travel Experience, the need for representation and the inclusive approach of the Association for non-black Travel Agents. Everyone is welcome so tune in to this candid conversation and learn how you can help bridge the cap. 

Gai A. Spann is one of the Co-Founders of the newly launched yet very timely organization, the Association of Black Travel Professionals. As a travel industry expert, Gai has brought her over 20 years experience as an award winning travel agency owner, ALG BDM and Development Director for Ensemble Travel group to the forefront to lead change in the travel industry by ELEVATING the profile of talented Black professionals while advocating for more leadership roles within travel companies and more focus on the needs of the Black travel consumer. An unexpected trip to Paris fostered her love of Paris and love for travel all around the world!

Resources:

• Join ABTP: www.abtprofessionals.org
• Follow ABTP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktravelpros/

This episode is sponsored by the Destination Wedding Wedding Playbook Workshop.