Top Adventure Travel Experts 2025

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. Skilled in Leisure Travel, Tour Operators, Incentive Travel, Hotel Management and Hospitality Industry. Strong business development professional focused in Operations, Finance, and Marketing from Cornell University.

Laurel is the founder of Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel, named after the two things she loves most. She started it as an adventure travel blog 10 years ago and for the past several years has focused on offering primate tours in Madagascar and hiking tours in Europe. In addition, Laurel has a marketing background and shares her passion for digital marketing by offering digital marketing consulting to tour operators and travel companies. She’s been featured in high profile publications including National Geographic, BBC Travel, The Guardian and The Telegraph. Laurel’s a sought after speaker having spoken at ITB Berlin (3 times), WTM London, WTM Dubai, NBE Finland, TBEX Athens, TBC Asia Colombo and the Romanian Digital Travel Conference. TravelMassive recently included her in their “100 Inspiring Women Travel Founders” list. When not hard at work, you’ll find her volunteering with monkeys or hiking in the Alps.

I’m Balaram Thapa, the founder and CEO of Nepal Hiking Team, a leading agency offering trekking and adventure tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the tourism industry, I specialize in designing safe, culturally rich, and memorable trekking experiences in the Himalayas. My journey began as a trekking porter and evolved into leading one of Nepal’s most trusted adventure companies. This deep field experience—combined with a strong commitment to sustainable travel—gives me a unique perspective on high-altitude trekking, traveler safety, and authentic Himalayan exploration.

I'm an investor and entrepreneur. I am curious by nature, always looking for new ways to learn about the world around me. I love to meet new people, talk about the world and get my hands dirty with things that fascinate me. I like investing in startups that are solving problems in areas that fascinate me. I want to be part of a team with passion and drive who can help build something great together. A few of my favorite things: 1. Insatiably curious about the world around me, I never seem to get enough about learning everything. 2. As an investor and entrepreneur, I am always thinking about what's next for people like us (and how we can help make it happen). 3. As a sales and operations specialist, I've seen firsthand the impact that others have had on our companies’ success—from managing logistics and operations to building better relationships with customers—and it makes me want to do all that much more!

As a passionate and experienced Travel Advisor at Easy Travel Tanzania, I specialize in curating unforgettable journeys throughout East Africa. With a deep understanding of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic wildlife, I craft personalized itineraries that reflect each traveler’s unique dreams and interests.

With 25 years in the travel industry across Europe, I have recently started my own business as a travel consultant. Leveraging my experiences as a tour guide in France, Norway and the Benelux, as well as resort work in other countries, I now help plan itineraries for independent travelers to Europe,

As a Program Manager at SEEK, I manage the delivery of strategic programs for SEEK's AI platforms and services group, which aims to create a seamless and personalised experience for candidates and hirers across the Asia Pacific. I have over 10 years of experience in leading and executing complex technology projects across various industries, including government, higher education, and the private sector. I am passionate about solving seemingly impossible problems with creative and innovative solutions, leveraging my skills in leadership, strategy, business process optimisation, and IT project delivery. I have a Master of Technology in Computer Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Music in Performance. I am also a certified MSP Practitioner, ITIL certified and a certified mentor. I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams, and contributing to SEEK's mission of helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives.

College graduate with degree's in both Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies. My passion has always been law, however, I have stumbled into a journalism profession after years of freelance writing. I hope one day to combine my love of the law with my love of writing. I own and operate a hiking, outdoor, and military lifestyle blog that has over 20,000 readers. I am an avid hiker and spend most of my time either on the trails or traveling. I am currently open to working with brands in the outdoor, camping, and hiking sector. My specialties include photography, document creation, legal document preparation, editing, and keeping people on their toes!

As a passionate and experienced Travel Advisor at Easy Travel Tanzania, I specialize in curating unforgettable journeys throughout East Africa. With a deep understanding of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic wildlife, I craft personalized itineraries that reflect each traveler’s unique dreams and interests.

Having journeyed to all seven continents, consider Angela Adto your luxury travel aficionado. She’s summited Mount Kilimanjaro, scuba-dived with enormous manta rays in the Maldives, watched the humpback whales in Antarctica, para-glided in Cape Town, swam with sharks in the Galápagos Islands, and hiked Machu Picchu.Angela is very passionate about sharing her love of travel. She takes an incredible amount of pride in giving clients a personalized and meticulous travel experience, offering unparalleled service with impeccable attention to detail.Angela is a Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist for 2021 and has been featured in the Washington Post and Seattle Times.Aside from being a travel advisor, she leads yoga retreats as a certified RYT 500 yoga teacher to breathtaking destinations that she loves sharing with clients.AZA means space in Sanskrit, reflection in Swahili, strength in Hebrew, and comfort in Arabic. I hope AZA LUXURY TRAVEL will instill every aspect of these great qualities into your life.

Content strategist and photographer with a prolific history working in the travel and hospitality industries. Strong experience in digital media with a focus on content monetization, SEO, SEM and travel photography.

Enthusiastic professional, providing executive level assistance and analytic thinking to provide business insights, process improvements and create better efficiencies.

I'm Alena Warfield, with Vincent Vacations and All Inclusive Weddings. As a dedicated travel advisor, I specialize in turning your travel dreams into reality. Whether you're looking for the perfect getaway to a dreamy destination, organizing an unforgettable group trip, or seeking a customized itinerary tailored to your unique preferences, I’m here to craft experiences that inspire and delight. Let’s make your next journey one to remember!

As the one of the Director of Travelosei, I have been providing the best tour guides to various hotels, resorts, MNCs, and embassies in India for over 14 years. I have a passion for making the guests' visits to the sights in India memorable and cherished, and I have received multiple appreciation certificates from prestigious clients such as the US Embassy, The Lodhi, and the UK Royalty.With a graduate degree in Microbiology and a license and certificate in Tourism from the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, I have a unique combination of knowledge and skills that enable me to offer high-quality and customized services to diverse and demanding customers. I specialize in working with corporate houses, multinational companies, embassies, and luxury hotels.

International Business Management Student | Entrepreneur Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am Laura Bernazano, an aspiring entrepreneur and marketing enthusiast, I strive to make an impact by combining my academic expertise with hands-on experience in the floral industry.Founder at Vermont Flowers Europe: A thriving wholesale company specializing in preserved flowers. I established this venture to bridge the gap between the European market and our company in Kenya who invented preserved flowers 40 years ago. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer service, we cater to a diverse range of clients seeking flowers, foliages and moss to create unique floral arrangements or moss walls.Continuous Learning:In my pursuit of excellence, I am a firm believer in continuous self-learning. Whether it's staying up-to-date with the latest digital tools, attending industry conferences, or engaging in online courses, I am dedicated to expanding my knowledge base to deliver optimal results.

Howdy! I'm Joey, a freelance writer, content strategist, and podcaster with 10+ years of experience. I write compelling stories for cloud and finserv, HR, home, and travel companies. With my background in PR and marketing, I can hone in on your brand's strengths. I'm also a strong interviewer and ghostwriter and love helping executives build their personal voice.Looking to bring in more business? I'll partner with you on a content and SEO strategy that delivers what potential customers are looking for — then we'll action the heck out of it.Got a mountain of data or a lengthy webinar to sift through? I'll turn it into easily digestible content with strong data analysis and research.Need the perfect voice for that social media video to go viral? I'll use my professional home studio to bring your brand to life. You're doing great work. Let's make sure the world knows about it. Get in touch: jaheld24@gmail.com.

Product Owner des dashboards Sales & Marketing chez Stellantis

As the Senior Travel Writer and Content Marketer at Zicasso, I leverage my MFA in Creative Writing and over 10 years of experience in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry to create engaging and informative content that connects travelers with authentic and personalized experiences. I have established hundreds of articles, sample itineraries, bulletins, emails, blogs, and social media posts that showcase the diversity and richness of global destinations and cultures, while also developing and implementing SEO and advertising strategies that drive traffic and conversions. I manage and mentor a team of writers, researchers, and editors, and collaborate with travel partners and stakeholders to ensure quality and consistency across all platforms and channels. My passion is to build connection and trust through storytelling, and to inspire others to explore the world with curiosity and wonder.