Jeannie Lipphard Cruise & Travel Planner
jeannie @ cruiseplanneronline . com Centreville , MD
Years in Travel : 23 How many years have you been withNexion Travel Group ? 11
What is your most memorable vacation and why ? South Africa - visited twice with a third planned for 2025 - love safaris to Kruger and the wildlife - incredible people and animals .
Please name a few of your passions , hobbies or talents .
Showing American Paint Horses .
Please name your biggest professional accomplishment .
CLIA Hall of Fame ECCS Agent of the Year . What is your agency ’ s 2025 focus ?
What ’ s on your professional and / or personal bucket list ?
Professional - continue to grow my river and luxury ocean cruise sales . Personal - my first Viking Ocean with Diane Mason in December !
What advice do you have for people coming into the travel industry ?
Education , education , education along with dedication and hard work especially the first few years to build a client base - business just doesn ’ t happen - you have to make it happen with an investment of time , resources , and diligence !
What would you like to hear from your suppliers during the President ’ s Circle Event ?
How suppliers can help TA ’ s with the out of country call centers that are a huge challenge for accurate information and assistance .
River cruises . Please share with us one thing that most people do not know about you .
I am a huge Downton Abbey fan .
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