(Photo Credit: McLean Robbins)

Bio?

McLean Robbins spent over a decade writing about luxury hotels and spas as a travel editor and content marketer, and opened her own travel agency, Lily Pond Luxury, in 2016. As a Virtuoso Ultraluxe advisor, she¡¯s also made the Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist list for the past two years and sits on the content board of Truevail and the advisory board for Travel Experts. She also routinely provides guest lectures and career counseling to her alma maters, Wake Forest and Georgetown. Robbins is 39 years old.

"Being named to Travel? Pulse¡¯s 40 Under 40 is a meaningful recognition of my passion for storytelling through travel," Robbins said. "At Lily Pond Luxury, I¡¯ve built our approach around a 'return on experience,' crafting personalized journeys that resonate deeply with clients. This honor affirms the dedication I bring to every itinerary, and I¡¯m grateful to be acknowledged among such talented peers. I look forward to continuing to elevate the standard of high-touch, luxury travel."?

Industry Reference

"I¡¯m pleased to recommend McLean Robbins for the Travel Industry 40 under 40 Award. McLean joined us 3 years ago and during our time working together at Travel Experts, I¡¯ve been impressed by her strong sales abilities and impressive business growth," said Sharon Fake, Executive Director at Travel Experts. "She is very dedicated to her profession and to delivering exceptional results for her clients and colleagues. She has a keen ability to understand customer needs and find solutions to their travel dreams."

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