Randy
Yaroch

A 37-year veteran of the travel & hospitality industry and accredited as a Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) & Certified Travel Advisor (CTA).

As the Managing Director and Co-Owner of The Travel Society, a host agency exceeding $100 million in travel sales, I oversee all operations involving with more than 150 professional travel advisors in 36 states. We have created a successful business model that appeals to the premier travel professional providing back-office support and technology, marketing programs and accounting functions. Our mission is to continually create options and opportunities solely dedicated to the success of the professional travel consultant. Our executive support team is comprised of operations, accounting, marketing, finance, and legal specialists who assist in meeting professional travel consultants’ business goals.

As Founder, Co-Owner and Managing Director of Planning Partners International, a meeting & incentive planning company established in 2004, which is recognized for exceptional attendee management and the cultural understanding of operating meetings internationally, I oversee the company’s global meeting and planning services for a host of clients. The company operates more than 45 meetings per year, both domestic and internationally, with a client and attendee satisfaction rating of 98.6%.

Additionally, RTI Journeys established in 2010, of which I am Co-Owner and Managing Director, has been designed to offer individuals and groups engaging spiritual travel and experiences worldwide.

As a Senior Account Executive with TG Worldwide Meetings & Incentives, Inc., I enjoyed nine years facilitating consolidation of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical accounts and numerous meetings and incentives.

My 14-year hotel career also includes tenures as Director of Marketing and Sales for both Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. Job duties included implementing successful marketing programs, increasing sales and ensuring guest and employee satisfaction.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin – Stout and The Northeast Wales Institute with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Marketing and International Business Administration.