Val Burnett Wanderlust Getaway
val . burnett @ nexioncanada . com Gull Lake , AB
Years in Travel : 6 How many years have you been with Nexion Travel Group ? 6
What is your most memorable vacation and why ? My youngest daughter ’ s destination wedding in Riviera Maya . Oh the memories !! To be able to be a huge part not with just being the mother of the bride but helping ensure it was as seamless as possible for my daughter ! We spent two full weeks in destination with family and had so much fun together . The dancing , the weather , the laughter and being there with family and friends . Unforgettable memories !
Please name a few of your passions , hobbies or talents .
Spending time with three amazing grandchildren , ATV , fishing , and camping with friends and family . I also love a friendly game of horseshoes
Please name your biggest professional accomplishment .
Top prize of $ 11k with G Adventures for top sales during G-Normous 2024 . Followed by placing # 4 in Canada with the most passengers booked during the 5-month GX challenge , which made it possible to secure my spot for GX India .
What is your agency ’ s 2025 focus ? To broaden the small-group private tour experiences and adventures being offered and hosted by my agency . Please share with us one thing that most people do not know about you .
Love Fishing , whether it is for Salmon , Marlin or Wahoo ! One of the best pastimes spent with my husband - competing for the first and of course the biggest !
What ’ s on your professional and / or personal bucket list ?
By the first quarter of 2025 , I ’ m aiming to transform the way my agency communicates with clients . I plan to enhance our email communication strategy to engage clients before , during , and after their vacations . This will include tailored destination insights , planning tips , and personalized suggestions to enrich their travel experience . And , once they ’ re back home , continue to inspire their wanderlust with travel ideas and inspirations .
What advice do you have for people coming into the travel industry ?
Embrace curiosity , stay adaptable , and build genuine connections with your clients . It ’ s not just about planning trips ; it ’ s about crafting memories that last a lifetime .
What would you like to hear from your suppliers during the President ’ s Circle Event ?
What is new and exciting ! Exclusive benefits for Nexion advisors and our clients .
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