Travel leadership 2020

As I attend graduation after graduation this time of year, I wonder what these young adults will become.  Where will college lead them?  What interests me is that no one looks at my role in Corporate Travel and aspires to that...I never did!  I never dreamed of being in travel until that whisper in my ear about Rosenbluth changed my mind.

Think about it, the days of "travel schools" are gone and the people coming into our roles are coming from procurement or business analysts.  Do I think we need to change who is coming into these roles?  No.  Do I think we need to help them in their new roles?  Yes! 

Remember when you first learned of a fare basis code or looked at an occupancy report for a hotel.  It wasn't anything instictive, it was something learned, then understood, then it became second nature. 

Our evolving role, as Corporate Travel professionals is to mentor those following us.  Maybe they don't even know they are following us.  Maybe they see travel as quick stop to something else, I did...and now, I am a lifer, that is, unless I win the lottery!  

Be a mentor, be a teacher, help someone to see that technology will be a part of a future and it can be an exciting industry to be a part of. 

Thanks and keep going!   

Memorial Day

As the daughter of a former Marine, this weekend isn't just the start of summer, it's more than that.  This weekend, we will take time out to talk about my Dad and all the soldiers who have fought, or are still fighting for our freedom because our kids need to know why this day is important. 

At the graveside Memorial Day service this weekend, I will undoubtely see a number of older American Legion members, remove their hats and raise their hands to their forehead to salute the flag.  They are saluting my Dad and all fallen soldiers and because of them, I am free to write this blog and thankful! 

Happy Memorial Day weekend!  Be safe and keep going. 

Visser

Why did I choose the title, "Where are we going??"

We don't always know where we are going and we don't always know how we are going to get there, but at least asking the question means we WANT to know. 

Where is our industry going?  Where is our association going?  Where is the technology taking us?  All valid questions and I hope, through this blog, to be able to share with you some of the paths we could take together!  Thanks for watching and I hope you follow this.