Jackie Friedman Nexion Travel Group
Jackie . friedman @ nexion . com Irving , TX
Years in Travel : 40 How many years have you been with Nexion Travel Group ? 20 What is your most memorable vacation and why ?
I ’ ve been blessed to have so many wonderful vacations , but I have to save that my most recent trip to Africa was a highlight . Being able to explore by land and by water with an amazing group of people was truly special .
Please name a few of your passions , hobbies or talents .
It comes as no surprise that one of my passions is traveling . I also love musical theater of all genres .
Please name your biggest professional accomplishment .
My biggest professional accomplishments were receiving a Travel Weekly Lifetime Achievement award in 2020 and serving as the chair of the board for ASTA .
What is your company ’ s 2025 focus ? Our focus will be to continue to provide tools and resources to help our advisors succeed in their businesses .
Please share with us one thing that most people do not know about you .
I invited Queen Elizabeth to come to our elementary school when I was only 11 years old . Unfortunately , it didn ’ t work out , but I did receive a letter from Buckingham Palace .
What ’ s on your professional and / or personal bucket list ?
I hope to go on a world cruise after retirement . What advice do you have for people coming into the travel industry ?
Don ’ t try and be all things to all people . Don ’ t focus on it all , but instead focus on what matters .
What is your title with Nexion ? President
8
NEXION TRAVEL GROUP STAFF