Meet Sandy Lidka Sandy Lidka has been in the travel industry for more than a quarter of a century. The co-founder and owner of successful bricks and mortar agency Further Afield Travel and Tours developed a passion for travelling at the age of 15 when she went to Finland to play hockey. Sandy Lidka...
Meet Jane & Jason Beck As travel restrictions set in, Jane and Jason Beck launched a travel YouTube channel as a means of engagement and to raise spirits. The TPI advisors hope to film in international locations someday and also revamped their website to gear up for the comeback. Jane & Jason...
Meet Brenda Dohlen Brenda Dohlen has been a travel advisor for 30 years. Dohlen caught the travel bug while on a gap year from college, travelling around Europe for six months through 15 countries. Brenda Dohlen Invermere Travel World, Invermere, BC One of my last pre-COVID travel talk presentations...
Meet Shalene Dudley During the pandemic Shalene Dudley not only focussed on growing and revamping her travel agency, but also on dedicating time to leading important discussions on racism and prejudice in the travel and tourism sector through the grassroots organization Let’s Get Uncomfortable. ...
Meet Tara Sparshu After high school Tara Sparshu headed to university to study accounting before making the switch to travel and tourism. She’s now been in the industry for 18 years and can be found representing her home team when she travels. #OilersAroundtheWorld Tara Sparshu TierOne Travel,...
Meet Anita Djordjevic Growing up in a small coastal town in Croatia, Anita Djordjevic knew she was destined for a career in the travel industry. After moving to Canada, she opened her own travel agency at 19 years old. Anita Djordjevic All Seasons Travel Anita is a true believer in the power of community...
Meet Leah Holt Over the last six months, Leah Holt overhauled her business. She enrolled in Sandra McLemore’s Travel Marketing Revolution, created a new website and developed a marketing funnel to actively gain new clients. Holt is ready for the next chapter! Leah Holt Go Travel with Leah, Edson,...
Meet Marion rose Marion Rose has been working in the travel industry since she was a teenager. In 1988 she opened her own travel agency. Today Rose enjoys motivating her peers to understand their value, set boundaries around their time, work by appointment and become experts in their field. Marion Rose...
