PRESIDENT ’ S NOTE
I ’ ve been fortunate to travel the world
and travel has been one of the most impactful parts of my life . One of my favorite destinations is Abu Dhabi . New York City is referred to as “ The Great Melting Pot ” but I believe Abu Dhabi is more diverse . I ’ ve met people in Abu Dhabi from Eastern Europe , Asia , South America , Australia , Africa and virtually every corner of the globe . It ’ s not what I fi��t e��ected ��en ����t�n� an ��a� co�ntry but I ’ m glad I ’ ve been able to spend t��e e��e��enc�n� t��� �a�t o� t�e �o��d�
Travel teaches in so many ways . It allows you to explore people ’ s history , environment , culture , customs , values and viewpoints . With an open mind and a bit of curiosity , your travel experiences will make you a better person .
In this edition of The Compass Magazine , we focus on diversity and inclusion in travel . The more I travel , the more I ’ ve grown a much greater sense of appreciation for the diversity of this planet , and I believe as travel becomes more accessible to everyone , it will lead to making us all more united . I am so grateful for you and the role travel advisors play in enabling this mission for so many travelers .
This past year as we have spent more time with our families and local friends and communities , it ’ s been
John Ische PRESIDENT , TRISEPT SOLUTIONS John ’ s industry tenure spans more than three decades .
a great time to reset and reconnect . For me , I ’ ve been able to spend more time with my family with only a couple of limited , short car trips . I hope we never have to go back to the socially distant ways of the pandemic . I ’ m so looking forward to my next trip as I continue to explore the diversity of the people , places and experiences of this incredible world .
“ With an open mind and a bit of curiosity , your travel experiences will make you a better person .”
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