McKenzie McMillan, The Travel Group

Bio 

McKenzie McMillan bounced around the travel industry in roles spanning from hotel concierge to tour guide to airline check-in services clerk, before landing in his current role as travel advisor ten years ago. Now 39 years old, McMillan has made a name for himself as a passionate and dedicated travel advisor based in Canada. He’s currently the Manager of Supplier Relations and the Managing Agent at The Travel Group, frequently contributes to CBC Vancouver on travel-related content and stories and participates in educating and encouraging fellow travel advisors at events and conferences like LE Miami, ILTM and Proud Experiences. 

"First of all, it’s a huge honor," McMillan said. "I love this industry, and like many who have made a career out of helping people see the world, it’s become such an integral part of my life. To be recognized like this by the industry that has not only provided me with a career, but also fed my passion to explore, means the world to me. I hope this recognition motivates more young people to join this industry where they can excel to amazing heights."

Industry Reference

"It is no exaggeration to say that McKenzie McMillan has become a star in our industry," said David Elmy, President of The Travel Group. "Coming from the airline industry, McKenzie joined the retail travel trade nine years ago. He is one of the mainstream media’s go-to experts for interviews on travel industry matters and is a much sought-after panelist at industry events. McKenzie is one of the country’s top luxury travel specialists. Despite being in heavy demand with his impressive clientele, he is a tireless advocate on behalf of our retail travel trade. I know of no equal to his encyclopedic knowledge about his field nor his vast network of industry connections. We he speaks to a consumer or to a colleague he speaks with the authority of someone who knows the travel business inside and out."

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