Susan Plummer, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I have always been that person in the family everyone turns to for advice on vacation ideas or putting together reunions or family vacations. It’s been a passion of mine to research Destinations, as I am an avid reader […]
Tara Brown, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? My journey into travel and tourism came from a deep love of exploring new places and helping others create meaningful experiences. For many years, I planned trips for family and friends just for fun, and I realized how much […]
Tara Katims, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
Can you share a moment in your career when you realized, “This is exactly what I’m meant to do”? A girl called me before her trip to India and we ended up having a full debrief and I made her a custom guide to help her avoid some of the mistakes I had made traveling […]
Tiffan Stephens, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I grew up in the “Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island” era and always dreamed of cruising the Mexican Rivera or jetting off to some exotic location. In my early 20s, I discovered that there was a dedicated travel school […]
Vicki Kramer, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Yes—when I was eight years old, my family took a road trip from Pennsylvania to California, and I was completely captivated. It was my first time seeing snow, exploring places like Carlsbad Caverns, and discovering how each part of […]
Karrah Kazravan, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I’ve always been that girl—the one who gets overly excited at the mention of a trip and already has a full itinerary drafted by the next day. Travel has always been my passion, and I naturally found myself helping […]