Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Mon October 28, 2024
Bio
Danielle Stephens transitioned from a career as a project
manager at an engineering firm to pursue her passion for travel, leaving
corporate life to follow her dreams. In the first year as an agent, Stephens achieved
over $1 million in sales.
In the following years, Stephens’ passion shined through and
she was awarded runner-up for Travel Agent West's Trendsetter award, awarded 30
Under 30 by Travel Agent magazine, and served on the Signature Travel Network
Young Leaders board.
Stephens is 39 years old.
"Being named to the Travel Industry’s 40 Under 40 is an incredible honor and a powerful reminder that hard work, passion, and dedication truly do pay off," Stephens said. "The blood, sweat, and tears I’ve poured into this industry over the past 11 years—building relationships, mentoring others, constantly learning, and striving for excellence—are all validated by this recognition. I hope this award inspires other young advisors to reach for the stars; after all, the sky is the limit!"
Industry Reference
“I have known Danielle since she first started in the
industry 11 years ago,” Inclusive Collection by Hyatt's Dave Ryan said. “She has an amazing passion and
enthusiasm to continually learn and grow not only herself but her business.”
“During my tenure with Classic Vacations, she grew her
business by double digits every single year and became a perennial Star
Performer – an award bestowed upon the Top 50 revenue producers each year,” Ryan
continued. “She has now branched out and built and is leading an amazing team
of advisors in her hometown of Boise, Idaho. I could not think of a better
candidate for the Travel Industry 40 Under 40 than Danielle.”
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