Shonte Alce
Just Book it travel - FOUNDER
Shonte is a passionate and dedicated destination wedding planning professional. She has built her team and together they have helped hundreds of brides plan their dream destination wedding.
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Shonte is a passionate and dedicated destination wedding planning professional. She has built her team and together they have helped hundreds of brides plan their dream destination wedding.
Norman Williams, a certified travel consultant and passionate globetrotter, is the visionary behind Majestic Dream Vacations. Over the past seven years, Norman has explored Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. His profound love for travel and commitment to helping others discover the world inspired the creation of Majestic Dream Vacations.
Kenneth Smith brings to ABTP, over 35 years of experience in the travel industry. Kenneth has received many accolades over the years in travel including, ALG Elite Sapphire and Palace Pro Agent.
With over 14 years of experience in the leisure travel industry, Tonya Leigh stands as a beacon of strategic vision, operational prowess, and authentic engagement within the travel industry. Her journey began in 2010 and has seen her evolve from a multi-unit leader in retail for a Fortune 1 Company to an emerging figure in travel. Tonya embarked on her travel industry journey with AAA of Southern California, initially as a Travel Agent. She then elevated her career by becoming a Branch Manager, creating strategies, and increasing revenue across her footprint.
Tonya’s passion for travel was ignited by the family road trips she took every summer. These early adventures opened her eyes to the vastness of the world and fueled a lifelong desire to explore. Her extensive travels across the world are a testament to her belief that exploring new places, meeting new people, and having unique experiences enrich one’s life like nothing else can. Embracing the ethos “you’ll never find me where you left me,” Tonya’s love for travel is both a personal and professional driving force.
In her current role as the Strategic Accounts, Senior Manager at The Travel Corporation, Tonya is instrumental in developing and managing strategic accounts across the trade. Focusing on identifying new opportunities, Tonya always puts the advisor first, while positioning TTC Tour Brands as the top tour partner in North America. Tonya has been a leader in socially conscious initiatives and responsible tourism at TTC.
Tonya’s success in the travel industry is due to her passion, thoughtfulness, and building authentic relationships. Her career success and personal mantra are mirrored: constantly move forward, explore new horizons, and enrich lives through travel.
Omar Solis is a Business Development Manager with a focus covering the SouthEast United States and National Accounts. A travel industry veteran with over 24 years experience in Hospitality, primarily in the Caribbean/Latin-American All-Inclusive segment. A native of California, Omar started his career on the Tour Operator Wholesale side with Air Jamaica Vacations in the late 90’s and has since worked for both Tour Operators, Airlines and Hotels, most recently with Club Med Resorts. Omar also owned and operated his own agency for over 10 years and imparts a wealth of experience on all sides of Travel. He’s been fortunate to visit 41 countries and counting. He enjoys sharing that knowledge with his valued travel advisor accounts and wholesale corporate partners.
Christina Salu serves as Vice President of Membership for the Global Business Alliance
(GBA). Christina leads GBA’s membership recruitment, engagement and retention efforts. Christina has more than 17 years of association management experience specializing in all aspects of membership development including promoting membership, evaluating membership trends and strategies, developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain members, achieving revenue goals, and managing daily staff activities.
Previously, she served as Senior Director of Membership for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) for three years. She was responsible for developing programs, initiatives and policies designed to increase membership growth and engagement.
Christina managed a team of four whose expertise comprised of membership, strategic partnerships and chapter relations, to provide excellent member care while identifying and creating solutions to improve the member experience.
Christina received her Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from George Mason University and her Bachelor’s in Business Management from Hampton University. Christina is passionate about mission-driven organizations and is committed to serving their members. Christina is a proud mom of two boys and has been an avid yoga student for many years. In October 2021, Christina fulfilled a lifelong goal of hers and became a certified yoga instructor.
With over a decade of immersion in the travel industry, Latrise has become a driving force in the sector, building a reputation for excellence and a client base as diverse as the destinations she explores.
Latrise’s journey in travel planning began humbly, organizing vacation packages for family and friends. However, her innate talent for curating seamless and unforgettable experiences quickly garnered attention, leading to substantial growth fueled by client referrals. Today, LH Fun Travel stands as a testament to Latrise’s dedication and passion for crafting personalized journeys tailored to each client’s unique desires.
Specializing in a myriad of travel experiences, Latrise is committed to making dreams a reality. From destination weddings that capture the magic of love to blissful honeymoons, lively family reunions, intimate couples’ getaways, spirited friends’ escapades, and soul-searching solo adventures, LH Fun Travel under Latrise’s leadership offers a comprehensive suite of travel services.
Latrise’s commitment to excellence goes beyond the conventional. A significant portion of her time is dedicated to working closely with various supplier partners, continuously expanding her knowledge of destinations beyond the familiar realms of Mexico and the Caribbean. Her curiosity and passion for exploration have taken her to diverse corners of the globe, including Dubai, South Africa, Greece, and Australia. As an avid traveler, Latrise is unwavering in her pursuit to add even more destinations to her repertoire, ensuring that her clients have access to a world of possibilities.
Latrise Hunter stands at the forefront of LH Fun Travel, not just as a CEO but as a traveler, a dream-weaver, and an advocate for creating moments that last a lifetime. With a commitment to excellence and a thirst for discovery, Latrise continues to shape the future of travel, one unforgettable journey at a time.
