TESTIMONIALS

Millennials in Travel works with a variety of brands, companies and individuals in an effort to help support millennials in the travel industry. Whether it’s through joint promotions, exclusive FAMs, our job board or events, we strive to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and exceed expections. Below are some comments we’ve received over the years:

EXCLUSIVE FAMs

It was a pleasure to work with Millennials in Travel to organize a joint FAM trip to Peru for members to experience our Belmond trains and hotels. All of the participants that applied were highly qualified and came from diverse backgrounds. It was a difficult decision about who to select and our team was thrilled by the interest. The group of 8 advisors who attended were highly engaged, courteous and all came away with great social media content and learnings to pass on to their clients. Working with Monika and Elizabeth from MIT to plan and with Caroline who co-hosted the FAM was a dream. They thought through all of the details and made the process seamless and easy. We look forward to hosting future MIT FAMs. - Nelson Billington, Account Director, Corporate & Business Travel - North America - Belmond

An MIT Fam trip has enthusiastic and engaged agents! Being the future of our industry each agent brings a commitment to learning and sharing content on the destination and property they are visiting. They often come with fresh eyes and new questions to use to sell to their clients in a current way. It is always a pleasure working with the MIT team as they make a commitment to quality and qualifies agents on all FAMs. - Tara Mittal-Campbell, Director of Sales - Bennett + Mercado Hospitality

I love working with you and have to tell you both how impressed I am with my recent engagements with MIT. Your FAM process is so thoughtful and conscientious... It’s clear how much energy you’ve put into it, and I love that you’re truly thinking of this as a partnership and considering the ways in which each advisors visit will impact the properties. I expected you to just send over the list of applicants, but boy oh boy you offered so much more. Please know your personal comments are so valued and I really appreciate your input! - Christina Willett Director of Sales Western Region, USA - Lush Experiences

It truly was what perfect FAMs dreams are made of. The weather, the connections that were made, the laughter and joy that we had learning and listening and just being together doing what we all do best. So fulfilling and productive. - Brenna Emerson, Director of Leisure Sales - Charleston Place, A Belmond Hotel, Charleston

This FAM trip exceeded my expectations ten-fold. Tara’s expertise, professionalism, and incredible commitment to the travel industry along with Sashan and Cuurate’s attention to detail and impeccable service made this not only an unforgettable experience but helped me to realize what travel can be and how these destinations can showcase their country’s gems (literally and figuratively). Sri Lanka has been etched on my heart and I will be forever indebted to MIT (and a member as long as I can be!!) for this wonderful trip. Thank you again for this experience and I cannot recommend Tara and WanderLuxe enough for such a phenomenal FAM. She could seriously teach a few companies how to run a successful FAM trip. - Julie North, Travel Advisor - Compass and Globe Travel

We can't wait to partner with MIT again. Having MIT facilitate the application process and then provide the supplier with guidance & references was tremendously helpful. By working through MIT, we reached great Agencies & Advisors who were not on our radar already, but had great potential for our hotels. We were happy to have Advisors who attend who represented a mix of luxury program affiliations, types of business and from different geo source markets. It was a huge time saver for us that MIT had checked the applicant's references, and provided us with additional insight and background. FAMs can be a shot in the dark sometimes when multiple suppliers work together and agency management just nominate someone from their office to go....I felt that this group was one of the most qualified we had ever hosted because of the application & vetting process that MIT provided. - Sam McDiarmid, Director of Business Development, Agency Sales - Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

I wanted to take a minute to let you know how incredibly grateful I am for MIT and the opportunity that I was given to be included in the Belmond Peru FAM. It was one of the best trips I have been on, and by far the best FAM I have been on. The country of Peru & it's people are AMAZING, the products were IMPECCABLE, the staff were ATTENTIVE & KIND and my fellow advisors are now fast FRIENDS! Thank you for volunteering your time and energy to create Millenials in Travel and for giving us a space to connect with other advisors and suppliers in the industry! I am so excited and motivated to sell Peru! - Mary Ann Erdos, Travel Advisor - Weekend Savvy Travel an Independent Affiliate of Travel Experts, a Virtuoso Agency

It was a joy to connect with advisors from around the country and feel a sense of normalcy and excitement about traveling and having new experiences again. It was a wonderful reminder of how grateful we are for what we do, and it reinforced exactly why we do it. What a wonderful industry we have the pleasure to be a part of! - Natalie Aldridge, Account Director, Leisure - Southeast USA - Belmond

“Co-hosting with MIT made for a successful and rewarding leisure FAM! Spending the few days connecting with this intimate group of advisors and media was truly a pleasure! We look forward to partnering again to help showcase the beautiful southeast coast and the Charleston destination.” - Cathy Matheson, Director of Leisure Sales - Wild Dunes Resort

“It was a pleasure hosting this group of travel advisors for MIT. Their eagerness to learn about the properties was much appreciated. They were relaxed, cooperative, and enjoyable to be around! I look forward to collaborating on future inquiries.” - Emily Payne, Sales and Marketing Coordinator , Hartling Group

When I initially learned about the Millennials in Travel FAM program and their process I thought “this sounds too good to be true”. I have never worked with a partner that provided such a comprehensive FAM planning and selection process. MIT totally delivered! The amount of information collected to assist me in the selection process was incredible and it didn’t end there. The consistent communication from the MIT FAM team and the MIT host was fantastic. I felt supported throughout the entire process – before, during and even after the FAM. Additionally, to be able to travel with likeminded individuals was not only a relief but an absolute delight. Thank you, MIT, for developing such a thoughtful process that supports suppliers. I would have no hesitations partnering with MIT again on another FAM! - Kathy Lu, Business Relationship Lead, US Southeast - Explora Journeys

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Thanks so much for your help in getting this role posted. We are in the final stages with a candidate who applied via Millennials in Travel! You really have a great network of incredibly talented people. - Katie Thomas, Relish Careers

I owe so much to Millennials in Travel! I’ve been a member since I first started working in the travel industry and made great contacts and so many friends along the way. Like so many others affected by Covid, I found myself looking for a job, and it was thanks to an MIT networking event that I’m now in my current position [with Plaza Travel]. I mentioned to an MIT member that I was looking and through word of mouth a few days later I had a job interview! Whether you’re trying to start, build, or grow your career, Millennials in Travel is a pivotal organization and truly an invaluable resource for any young travel professional. - Star Lasam, MIT Member

Millennials In Travel is a fantastic organization that I am thankful to be a part of! Not only are they innovative and the first of their kind, but they take things to the next level. The MIT job placement program provided me with a number of open positions in the travel-trade, as well as helped me get my “foot in the door” with a couple of other opportunities. I'm now working in a dream role. I am very grateful for the effort Millennials In Travel puts forward for each of their members. If it weren’t for them, who knows where I would be! - Adam Szymanski, MIT Member

After hearing about Millennials in Travel, I attended one of the events and quickly made some great contacts and friends. In conversations with some of the Directors, I learned of a few opportunities in Los Angeles and interviewed with YMT Vacations. Because of MIT, I was able to move into the corporate world of travel in a position I would have never found without joining the organization.  I'm so thankful for the team and for what Millennials in Travel has provided me in helping my career! - Samantha Heck, MIT Member

I have Millennials in Travel to thank for helping me actualize my goal of working in the travel industry. After working in entertainment for 4 years, I realized it was not for me; but I knew I did want to build a career around something I was passionate about, which meant travel. After reaching out to a friend on LinkedIn I was invited to the Millennials in Travel event at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. I met numerous people there, who all seemed truly enthused with their various careers. The next day, I saw a job post on Millennials’ Facebook page about a position for a Product Specialist at Travcoa. I applied, and 2 rounds of interviews later I was offered the position. Without the great networking experience that Millennials in Travel provided I would probably still be out there searching for my dream travel job. - Kate Mayer, MIT Member

Millennials in Travel was a key factor in facilitating my recent change in careers. Not only did I learn about my current job opening through a posting on MIT’s Facebook page, but as a networking organization I established connections to the hiring manager even prior to my interview through the Millennials in Travel membership. I believe this was critical in being considered for the position, and ultimately helped me get the job at Tahiti.com.  Millennials in Travel has also been extremely beneficial to me in my career path as I had limited contacts in the travel industry in general.  The value of the wide reach of its network base is undeniable and I believe this will only increase as the organization develops and grows nationwide. - James Salisbury, MIT Member

While working as a Corporate Recruiter I was exposed to many people finding their dream job and wanted to do the same. I knew the travel industry was the place for me, but without prior experience I didn’t know how or where to start. After meeting a Millennials in Travel member and hearing about her career, my desire to join the travel industry only grew. She added me to the MIT Facebook group and within a week I saw a post for the exact type of job I’d been looking for, but hadn’t found myself. I applied and got the job! I’m now working as a Product Specialist at Travcoa and couldn’t be happier. Millennials in Travel is an invaluable tool for both those looking to break into the industry and seasoned veterans alike. I will definitely be utilizing their Job Placement Program throughout my career in the travel industry! - Tess Jamieson, MIT Member

EVENTS

If you are looking to build meaningful business relationships in the Chicago market I highly recommend for you to work with MIT Chicago chapter. I recently had a pleasure to work with their team on putting together a local event and I was intrigued by their dedication, professionalism and attention to detail. The event was a big success for all parties involved. I already received a lead generated by the function! I look forward to working with my new friends at MIT Chicago chapter again soon. - Max Snytin, Account Director - Belmond

Hotel Emeline hosted a MIT event that was a success in Charleston! It was well attended by Travel Advisors and Hoteliers, alike. In terms of arranging the logistics, this was all quite organized by MIT and allowed for flexibility into our space, food & beverage offerings, date/timing and capacities. The format gave Emeline much exposure to the area Advisors and was a productive and successful event.   The feedback our team experienced during and post event made it also very much worth the while. - Jamie Luther, Senior Sales Manager - Hotel Emeline

In spite of thunder, lightning, and a heavy rainstorm, my colleagues and I had a wonderful response from the Charleston Chapter of Millennials in Travel at our recent “Island Vibes Event” at Hobcaw Brewery. Perhaps it was the crazy weather, the tasty beverages, or the general laidback atmosphere that brought everyone out that night but whatever the reason, we were delighted with the interest, enthusiasm, questions and overall warmth that greeted us from the members and agents who attended. Huge thanks to Jamie Jackson for being our local “eyes on the ground”. We look forward to returning one day soon! - Allison Schultz - St. Kitts Tourism

MIT events are a great way to connect and network with the newest and greatest of our industry. I always look forward to an event as I always know I am going to make a new friend and have an opportunity to learn something new. - Tara Mittal-Campbell, Director of Sales, Southern California - Bennett + Mercado Hospitality

GENERAL

Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with MIT in a number of different capacities, however none as personal to me or as large in scope as RepFest. MIT was a dream partner for RepFest, especially as the event relied heavily on the collaboration of our partners. The team put together an engaging and unique panel, greatly and effectively assisted in the promotion of the event, and in the process created quality connections and memories for many in the industry. Their communication before, during and after RepFest was seamless and has already led me to work with them on a future endeavor. - Andrew Finn, Co-founder of RepFest

We love working with MIT because of the high quality of young advisors they attract. Ones that have a true passion for the travel industry and ones that are serious professionals. We’ve partnered with MIT on many FAMs with great success – we are always guaranteed increased reach through social media exposure, an ROI with business on the books, and immeasurable connections with the future of our industry. - Beatrice Mercado, Co-President, Bennett + Mercado Hospitality