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Extensive travel and tourism industry business and operating experience in tour operating, travel agencies, cruise, hotels, airlines and hospitality. Graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management. Successful ownership and operating of a large multi-location travel and cruise agency business; CEO and President of one of the largest tour operating businesses in the US; Established a major new tour operating business for an international tour operating company; Successfully started and led two travel industry software development and technology companies focused on travel management tour operating, travel agency management, hotels and online booking. CTIE (Certified Travel Industry Executive) designation. Actively engaged in business and travel management and technology consulting to travel agencies, tour operators, cruise lines, airlines, hotel and hospitality companies, destinations; and a variety of other travel and tourism and related businesses. Additional experience in property and casualty insurance, including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.