Nexion

08/30/2026

Anyone else mentally already at CoNexion? 🙋‍♀️💜

We’re just 3 DAYS away from being together in Austin for CoNexion 2026, and we can’t wait to welcome CoNexion Nation!

Who’s getting excited? 🤠

08/26/2026

🤠 Austin, we’re coming for you!
We’re officially ONE WEEK away from CoNexion 2026, and the excitement is getting very real. 💜
The learning. The connections. The reunions. The new friendships. The celebrations. And all those CoNexion moments we don’t even know are coming yet. 👀
Whether this is your first CoNexion or you’ve lost count, we can’t wait to welcome you to Austin!
So... important question:
🧳 Already packed
😅 Mentally packed
👀 Haven’t even thought about it yet
Tell us where you are in the comments!

08/26/2026

🚢 What makes Royal Caribbean stand out in the world of cruising?

In the latest episode of the Easy Travels Podcast, Chris and Martin sit down with Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support and Service at Royal Caribbean International, to talk about the combination of quality and energy that defines the Royal Caribbean experience.

Vicki shares insights on:
✨ Royal Caribbean’s innovative ships, entertainment and dining
🤝 Why relationships and trust matter in the travel business
📈 How travel advisors can build a stronger partnership with Royal Caribbean
☕ The story behind her popular Coffee Talk
🏓 Plus, pickleball, travel and her dream cruise destination

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/FifnaWrXMJs

What makes Royal Caribbean stand out in the world of cruising? Vick...

08/26/2026

💻 Five days of learning, connecting, and building stronger travel businesses!

From August 10–14, Nexion advisors came together online for Virtual Essentials, an immersive week of education designed to strengthen the skills and confidence they can bring to their businesses every day.

Throughout the week, advisors explored the client journey, sharpened their booking and business skills, connected with the Nexion team, and learned alongside fellow advisors from across our community.

Congratulations to everyone who completed Virtual Essentials! 🎉 We loved spending the week learning with you and can't wait to see where you take your businesses next. 💜

08/24/2026

Meet Kierra Masale-Munajj, Membership Recruitment Marketing Manager at Nexion Travel Group. 💜

As part of our Black Voices in Travel series, Kierra is sharing a different perspective on what representation means across the travel industry.

Through her work in recruitment marketing, Kierra connects people with opportunities that can add value to their lives. She also sees firsthand how visibility can shape who feels welcomed into the industry and who can picture themselves building a future in travel.

For Kierra, representation helps build trust, strengthens global connection and creates space for talented professionals to see that they belong.

She has also seen Black travel advisors and entrepreneurs bring humility, empathy and a big-picture perspective to both the industry and the Nexion community.

Her advice for someone considering becoming a travel advisor?

“You didn’t get the idea to become a travel advisor for no reason. Find a community like Nexion to join and go for it!”

We’re proud to include Kierra’s voice as part of this year’s Black Voices in Travel series.

08/20/2026

Meet Emelia Timpo, founder of Timpo Travel. 💜

After more than 17 years working with the United Nations and traveling around the world, Emelia turned a lifetime of global experience into a second career in travel.

Today, Timpo Travel specializes in escorted tours, luxury cruises, river cruises and travel to Africa for individuals, families and groups.

What Emelia values most is helping travelers feel confident exploring the world, especially those taking their first international trip. She loves seeing one journey inspire the next.

Her approach is rooted in service, responsiveness and truly understanding what each client wants from their trip.

Her advice for building a successful travel business?

Know the destinations. Know your clients. Build trust.

We’re proud to feature Emelia as part of our Black Voices in Travel series and celebrate the experience, care and global perspective she brings to the travel industry.

08/18/2026

🤠 CoNexion prep, but make it Texas.

A group of our Dallas-area advisors got a head start on the CoNexion fun, joining Martin Mussey and Jackie Friedman at Rancher Hat Bar to create their own custom cowboy hats for Austin! 💜

A big shoutout to advisors Holly Malloy and Angie Sarles for organizing the get-together and bringing everyone together for a little pre-CoNexion fun.

The hats are ready. The crew is ready. Now we just need Austin. 👀

Who else has already started getting ready for CoNexion?

08/17/2026

Thoughtful travel starts with thoughtful planning.

Meet Vanessa Tomlin, Founder & Travel Curator of Luxe & Lume Travel Boutique Studios.

Vanessa built Luxe & Lume around a belief that travel should feel personal, effortless and memorable. Her work focuses on elevated leisure travel, boutique stays, wellness escapes and journeys designed around the individual traveler.

What she is most proud of is not just the trips she creates, but the kind of business she is building.

One rooted in trust.
One shaped by care.
One committed to continuous learning.

As a Black entrepreneur, Vanessa hopes her work helps create space for more voices and perspectives across the travel industry while encouraging people to experience cultures with respect, curiosity and love.

We’re excited to celebrate Vanessa through our Black Voices in Travel series.

08/14/2026

🏔️ Ready to explore the Mile High City?

In Episode 23 of Easy Travels, Martin sits down with Nexion travel advisor TC Phelps to talk all things Denver. From Red Rocks and mountain views to memorable restaurants, Union Station, Cherry Creek and the one-of-a-kind Casa Bonita, TC shares plenty of local favorites to add to your list.

Listen in and discover what makes Denver such a fun destination in every season.

Join Martin on Episode 23 of the Easy Travels Podcast as he welcome...

08/13/2026

Meet Sharonda Rainey, founder of Azure Sands Travel. 💜

Sharonda built her travel business from something she had already been doing for years: researching destinations, planning trips and helping family and friends turn ideas into vacations they could truly enjoy.

Today, she specializes in personalized travel to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, along with island destinations around the world.

What makes her business stand out is the way she approaches each trip with intention. No one-size-fits-all itineraries. No cookie-cutter planning. Her focus is on trust, education and personalized service.

As a Black entrepreneur, Sharonda sees representation as both an opportunity and a responsibility.

She hopes her work helps others see that there is space for Black professionals to lead, educate and thrive in travel.

Her advice to aspiring travel business owners?

Serve people before selling travel. Invest in your education. Build strong relationships. Stay consistent. Lead with integrity.

We’re proud to feature Sharonda as part of our Black Voices in Travel series.

Learn more at azuresandstravel.com.