Carole-Anne
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After living in 10 cities across 5 countries—3 of which for 2 master’s degrees—I’ve turned my love for multinational business and travel into a career rooted in global perspective, strategic innovation, and a deep appreciation for networking.

Currently at Talma Travel Solutions, I bring 15 years of hands-on experience in luxury & corporate travel, events, brand building, and client engagement. As Director of Marketing at Brickell Travel, I led a full rebrand to Talma’s signature magenta, built our marketing strategy from the ground up, debuted the company on Travel Weekly’s Power List, and introduced new ways to connect with UHNW leisure clients and C-suite accounts—while amplifying our visibility across the global travel industry.

Before Brickell, I helped launch EMBARK Beyond, co-founded the globally recognized Young Travel Professionals (YTP) network, and was honored in Travel Agent Magazine’s “30 Under 30,” MSN’s “Top 12 Travel Experts,” and featured in Condé Nast, Wall Street Journal, Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Weekly, CNN Travel, and Tale-a-Guest Magazine.

I’ve served on advisory boards for Virtuoso, Travel + Leisure, Hyatt, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Marriott Luxury, New York Travel Festival, and Leading Hotels of the World. My journey began in 2010 with the elite Valerie Wilson Travel, and I’m proud to contribute to Talma’s dynamic, forward-thinking culture and exciting growth trajectory.