Bio?

Courtnie Nichols is the Founder and CEO of TravelBash Corp., a premier destination wedding concierge and a driving force behind luxury membership-based travel boutique, TRvLB. After leaving her career in major gift fundraising in 2018 to pursue travel, she¡¯s successfully grown both TRvLB and TravelBash in the luxury travel space and recently launched The Bizz Huddle, an event that goes beyond traditional conferences to empower travel advisors. Nichols also advocates for inclusive travel, particularly for people of color, across her different responsibilities and leadership roles. Nichols is thirty-seven years old.?

"Being named to the inaugural Travel Industry¡¯s 40 Under 40 is such an honor,"?Nichols said. "It means a lot to be recognized for the hard work, passion, and love I have for travel. This industry has given me so much, from unforgettable experiences to lifelong connections, and I¡¯m grateful to be part of a community that keeps pushing boundaries and making travel more meaningful. I¡¯m excited to keep growing, learning, and sharing this journey with others."

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"Courtnie has been an amazing mentor to me when it comes to sharing her vast knowledge in the travel industry," said employee Ashley Gillman. "I went from having minimal knowledge in the travel industry to being a key employee on her team. Not only has she been a great mentor but she also is encouraging and empowering to speak our minds within our team and always welcomes ideas from all team members to help better not only the business but the team. Her passion in the travel industry has most definitely lit a fire for my passion in the travel industry and am thankful to have a boss/mentor like her."

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