{"id":82033,"date":"2026-02-28T16:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T00:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flytographedev.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/inspiring-women-in-travel-trailblazing-tourism\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:24:14","slug":"inspiring-women-in-travel-trailblazing-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/inspiring-women-in-travel-trailblazing-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Inspiring Women in Travel Trailblazing Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Female Entrepreneurs in the Travel Industry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate International Women\u2019s Day we\u2019re highlighting 12 amazing women in travel who are trailblazing the industry every day. \ud83c\udfc6 These women are changing the way we make and capture memories for the better, and we can\u2019t wait to share with you their stories, initiatives, empowerment, and their positive impact in the travel and tourism industry! \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2><b>TLDR<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#PUBLISH\"><strong>Publishers &amp; Communities<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#SOCIAL\"><strong>Social Changemakers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#AGENCY\"><strong>Travel Agencies &amp; Mentors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#EXPERIENCE\"><strong>Travel Experiences<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"PUBLISH\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Publishers &amp; Communities<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Beth Santos, Author of Wander Woman<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beth Santos is an entrepreneur, travel expert, and advocate for women\u2019s empowerment. Beth is the founder and CEO of <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\u2019s Wanderful<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a global community and platform aimed at empowering like-minded women to travel and explore the world confidently, supporting and inspiring each other in their travel experiences. \ud83d\udc81\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Beth is also the author of<\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/sheswanderful.com\/wanderwomanbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wander Woman:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice and Travel the World Solo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beth is a proud advocate for diversity and inclusivity in travel, and her work has helped women travelers from different backgrounds gain confidence in exploring new destinations. Her efforts have led to creating events, content, and tools that foster a supportive travel community for women. She covers practical advice, tips on navigating solo travel, and how to break free from societal expectations and fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot tip! <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/top-reasons-female-solo-travellers-shouldnt-wait\/\">solo female travel stories <\/a>to inspire your next adventure!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sheswanderful.com\/wanderwomanbook\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/wander-woman-book.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97657\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/sheswanderful.com\/wanderwomanbook\">Photo courtesy of She&#8217;s Wanderful. <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>2. Sheena Bhattessa, Founder of Citizen Femme<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheena Bhattessa is the founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/citizen-femme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizen Femme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a luxury travel platform dedicated to women who love to travel in style. \ud83d\udc83 Citizen Femme offers curated travel guides, recommendations, and insights tailored to women seeking to explore the world with a focus on style, culture, and authentic experiences. Sheena has built a community of female travelers, influencers, and industry experts, providing a trusted resource for high-end travel and inspiring women to travel on their terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheena is passionate about promoting women\u2019s voices in the travel industry, especially when it comes to sharing stories, experiences, and advice that empower women to confidently navigate the world. \ud83c\udf0e<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/citizen-femme.com\/category\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/citizen-femme.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97659\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/citizen-femme.com\/category\/travel\/\">The Travel category of Citizen Femme.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>3. Evita Robinson, Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writer and motivational speaker Evita Robinson is also the founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nomadnesstraveltribe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nomadness Travel Tribe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a global community and social network designed to connect and empower travelers of colour, especially Black travelers, who share a passion for exploring the world. \u2763\ufe0f Nomadness Travel Tribe has grown into one of the largest and most influential travel communities, offering resources, events, and a platform where members can share their travel experiences, tips, and advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evita\u2019s work with Nomadness Travel Tribe has been instrumental in breaking stereotypes, addressing the lack of representation of people of colour in the mainstream travel industry, and in promoting DEI in the travel space. Evita has created a platform where travelers can connect with like-minded individuals, find support, as well as celebrate their shared experiences. \ud83e\udec2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_lhLvcSHNz\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nomadness-travel-tribe-instagram.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97671\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>4. Katalina Mayorga, CEO of El Camino Travel<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katalina Mayorga is the CEO and founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcamino.travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Camino Travel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Katalina is passionate about using travel as a tool for personal growth, cultural exchange, and social impact. Katalina\u2019s approach emphasizes experiential travel that fosters meaningful connections between travelers and local communities, while also promoting responsible tourism practices. Katalina is an advocate for the empowerment of women in the travel industry and for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the global travel space. \ud83e\udd1d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Camino Travel is a travel agency and community dedicated to curating immersive, transformative travel experiences, authentic and off-the-beaten-path \ud83e\udded adventure travel, and culturally rich and sustainable trips that allow travelers to engage deeply with the places and communities they visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcamino.travel\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/el-camino-travel.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97660\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elcamino.travel\/\">Photo courtesy of El Camino Travel.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"SOCIAL\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Social Changemakers<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>5. Cristina Mittermeier, President of SeaLegacy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cristina Mittermeier is a renowned conservation photographer, marine biologist, speaker, and writer. Cristina is also the co-founder and president of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sealegacy.org\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SeaLegacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an organization dedicated to ocean conservation. \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cristina is one of the most influential figures in the world of environmental conservation, particularly through her work that highlights the beauty and fragility of marine life. \ud83d\udc33 Cristina\u2019s striking photographs have been published globally, and she has used her platform to advocate for sustainability practices and the protection of marine biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to her work with SeaLegacy, Cristina is a co-founder of <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The International League of Conservation Photographers<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ILCP), an organization that brings together conservation photographers to advance environmental causes through the power of visual storytelling. \ud83d\udcf8 Her work and activism focus on addressing the effects of climate change, ocean pollution, and overfishing, aiming to inspire a global movement for ocean conservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC2TlVVzFMp\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sea-legacy-instagram.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97672\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_6\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>6. Iris Serbanescu, Founder of wmnsWORK<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iris Serbanescu is the founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wmnswork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wmnsWORK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a platform and community focused on empowering women in the professional world, particularly in male-dominated industries such as technology, business, and leadership. Through wmnsWORK, Iris aims to provide support, mentorship, and resources for women to navigate and succeed in their careers while fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and collaboration. \ud83d\udc6d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wmnsWORK offers various initiatives such as networking opportunities, career development resources, and events designed to connect women across different sectors. By creating a supportive space, Iris hopes to inspire more women to pursue leadership roles, advocate for themselves in the workplace, and build strong professional networks. \ud83d\udcaa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wmnswork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/wmsn-work.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97662\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/wmnswork.com\/\">wmnsWork Website<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_7\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"AGENCY\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Travel Agencies &amp; Mentors<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>7. Henley Vazquez, Founder of Fora Travel&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henley Vazquez is the co-founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foratravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fora Travel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a modern world travel agency that connects clients with expert travel advisors to craft personalized travel experiences, focusing on building lasting relationships between travelers and advisors rather than simply booking trips. \u2708\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henley co-founded Fora Travel with her partner, Kelsey Ferguson, with the mission to create a new kind of travel experience that goes beyond just logistics and incorporates deep, custom insights into destinations and activities. Through<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foratravel.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foratravel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Henley has helped to reimagine the travel industry by empowering travel advisors and offering consumers access to meaningful travel experiences for all types of travelers (we love so many of their wellness-focused resources and ideas!). \u2764\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foratravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HenleyVazquez.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97663\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foratravel.com\/\">Image of Henley Vazquez of Fora Travel.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-R4unHn\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_code -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child et_pb_column_empty\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_10\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>8. Melissa Halliburton, Founder &amp; CEO of BringFido<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melissa Halliburton is the founder and CEO of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bringfido.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BringFido<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a popular travel platform designed to help pet owners find pet-friendly accommodations, restaurants, activities, and services, making it easier to plan trips with pets in mind. \ud83d\udc36<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melissa\u2019s work with BringFido is driven by her passion for animals and her belief that pets should be included in the travel experience. \ud83d\udc3e Through her platform, she has made it simpler for people to travel without leaving their pets behind, helping to create a more pet-inclusive travel industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFY3uVyv3QK\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bring-fido-instagram.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97673\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_11\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>9. Amanda Ho, Founder of Regenerative Travel<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amanda Ho is the founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenerativetravel.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Travel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an award-winning platform dedicated to promoting sustainable and regenerative tourism practices. The mission of Regenerative Travel is to empower travelers, tourism operators, and destinations to go beyond traditional sustainability by focusing on regenerative practices that restore and enhance the environments and communities they engage with. \ud83d\udc4f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amanda\u2019s vision for Regenerative Travel is to create a travel model that not only minimizes the negative impact of tourism and the hospitality industry, but actively contributes to the regeneration of natural ecosystems, local cultures, and economies. The platform works with hotels, resorts, and travel providers that are committed to environmental, social, and cultural responsibility, offering travelers the opportunity to support destinations that are committed to regeneration. \u267b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenerativetravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/regenerative-travel.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97664\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenerativetravel.com\/\">Regenerative Travel Website.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_12\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"EXPERIENCE\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Travel Experiences<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>10. Camille Rumani, co-founder and COO of Eatwith<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camille Rumani is the co-founder and COO of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eatwith<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a global platform that connects people with local hosts for unique dining experiences. \ud83c\udf7d Eatwith allows travelers and food enthusiasts to book meals, cooking classes, and food tours with hosts in cities around the world, offering authentic and immersive culinary partnerships that go beyond traditional restaurants. (Bonue! We love the opportunity of gleaning the benefits of group travel and dining without the need to travel as a group!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eatwith has grown into a popular platform for food lovers looking for one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and Camille\u2019s efforts have been instrumental in shaping its success by emphasizing community-building, sustainability, and cultural exchange through food. \ud83e\udd55<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_13\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eatwith-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97665\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwith.com\/\">Photo courtesy of Eatwith.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eatwith-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97666\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwith.com\/\">Photo courtesy of Eatwith.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_14\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_15  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>11. Kiran Samra, Founder of Lokafy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiran Samra is the founder of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lokafy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lokafy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a unique travel company that connects travelers with local guides for personalized, off-the-beaten-path \ud83e\udd2b, in-person experiences in cities around the world. Lokafy matches travelers with locals who share their interests and passions, with experiences designed to offer more intimate and customized tours rather than following typical tourist routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiran\u2019s vision behind Lokafy was to bridge the gap between travelers and local cultures, creating opportunities for deeper connections and a more meaningful travel experience. Kiran has become an advocate for more sustainable and authentic forms of travel, where local communities benefit from tourism and travelers gain a richer understanding of the places they visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lokafy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lokafy.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97667\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/lokafy.com\/\">Lokafy Website.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_15\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_16  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>12. Nicole Smith, Founder + CEO of Flytographer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Nicole is on a mission to help people&nbsp;<em>remember their favourite stories, forever.<\/em> The idea for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\">Flytographer<\/a> came to her in 2011 while on a trip to Paris with her best friend.&nbsp;<span class=\"c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline\" data-qa=\"emoji\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">\ud83e\udd50 <\/span>She struggled to get a good photo that \u201ccaptured the spirit of her trip and the beauty of Paris.\u201d&nbsp; Realizing others may have this problem too, she launched the world\u2019s first global marketplace where you can easily book a trusted local photographer for a short vacation photo shoot. <span class=\"c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline\" data-qa=\"emoji\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">\ud83d\udcf8 <\/span>Since then, Flytographer has expanded to over 350 cities, been trusted by over 100,000 travellers, and brought meaningful work to local photographers across six continents. \ud83c\udf0e&nbsp;Flytographer has been embraced by couples, families, and solo travelers alike, all seeking to preserve their travel memories in a beautiful, memorable way.&nbsp;<span class=\"c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline\" data-qa=\"emoji\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">\ud83d\udc95<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nicole-Smith-Flytographer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97680\"><\/span><\/a><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/\">Photo taken by Flytographer of founder,  Nicole Smith.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_16\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_17  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Celebrating Women in Travel<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love supporting women in travel, female-led startups, and female-based entrepreneurship, particularly when it makes travel decisions easier! 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It was a little chilly at sunrise and we were a little sleepy but she made it such a fun and memorable experience. She was lovely to work with and we will cherish these photos of our two year anniversary trip to Paris from Canada. We can\u2019t wait to bring our kids one day and have her capture us all!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Hannah<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-paris-meet-rachael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rachael in Paris<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">chevron_right<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Sacr\u00e9 Coeur &amp; Montmartre<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_1 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.flytographer.com\/f67608c1-74f3-46cd-ab27-b1734f89c4af\/positano-04-25-2023-proposal-13_500.jpeg\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"> \u201cCLAUDIO AND BARBARA WERE AMAZING!! Could not speak more highly of them, Barbara was great at communicating throughout my whole booking process and Claudio was the one who took our pictures he was so calm even though my plans got changed last minute due to weather. He made me feel so calm despite of that and made our proposal perfect! He took us to the best places in Positano and I am so excited to see these pictures.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Oriana<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-positano-meet-barbara-claudio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Barbara and Claudia in Positano<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">chevron_right<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Positano Village<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_2 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.flytographer.com\/b3320c21-8f47-4dc0-8846-1ae753a70f52\/tokyo-11-29-2024-family-trip-3_500.jpeg\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"> \u201cWe had an enjoyable time doing the shoot with Daniel. Daniel was friendly, and great to work with.  The shots were spontaneous, and not too posey. Daniel was very patient with my cheeky eight year old, and I think my son had a lot of fun too. We love the end results!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Kin Hoi<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-tokyo-meet-daniel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Daniel in Tokyo<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">chevron_right<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Shibuya<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container 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