Intrepid Travel Bolsters North American Team

Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 1:10 PM ET, Tue November 19, 2024

WHY IT RATES: The award-winning travel brand is adding key industry veterans to vital roles.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor


Intrepid Travel, a leader in sustainable and adventure travel, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership team with the addition and promotion of several industry veterans. 

This strategic move aims to strengthen Intrepid's ambitious growth strategy in the Americas.

New Appointments:

  • Tarah Ellis joins as Key Partnership Manager. Based in the U.S., Tarah brings over 15 years of experience in sales and account management, with a proven track record of building strategic partnerships that drive sustainable growth and lasting impact.
  • Steven Murphy takes on the role of Key Partnerships Manager. Also based in the U.S., Steve brings a wealth of expertise in strategic alliances, having worked with travel brands like Club Adventures and G Adventures to build strong, collaborative partnerships that drive impactful results.
  • Carmen Bishop and Kazundra Brown have been appointed as Senior Key Partnerships Managers. They will drive key industry partner strategy while also overseeing KPM sales activities for North America.
  • David Liotta has been appointed as the Key Partnerships Manager. Based in Toronto, he will support and expand Intrepid’s key industry partnerships with a primary focus on advisor relationships and engagement.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming Tarah and Steven to the Intrepid team,” said Laura Hernandez, Intrepid Travel Head of Partnerships, North America. “Their combined experience and passion for sustainable travel will be instrumental in driving our partnership strategy forward. We are confident that their contributions will help us forge stronger connections with travel advisors and provide meaningful travel experiences for their clients.” 


SOURCE: Intrepid Travel press release. 


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

Senior Editor

A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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