(Photo Credit: Vanessa Hendley)

Bio?

Vanessa Hendley (Johnson) has nearly a decade of experience within the travel industry, starting out in 2015. She¡¯s held various roles, from luxury leisure travel advisors to Central Region Sales Manager for Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Today, Hendley is the Director of Travel Industry Partnerships for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. Her work as both an advisor and supplier helps her create valuable partnerships in the industry. Hendley is 30 years old.?

¡°Being named to the Travel Industry¡¯s 40 Under 40 is a tremendous honor and I am thankful for the chance it gives me to contribute to an industry that I am deeply passionate about,"?Hendley said. "It inspires me to continue fostering positive change and to empower the next generation of leaders in travel.¡°?

Industry Reference

"I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Vanessa Hendley (Johnson) for inclusion in The Travel Industry 40 Under 40,¡± said Robyn Basso, Senior Director of Travel Industry Partnerships for HVCB. ¡°I have known Vanessa since she was a travel advisor and she has always impressed me with her professionalism, energy, work ethic, and integrity. Vanessa joined HVCB last August at a difficult time in Hawaii as this was within two weeks of the Maui wildfires.¡±

¡°¡­She has hit the ground running in her first year and has contributed substantially toward the success of HVCB's travel trade team. I believe Vanessa exemplifies the characteristics of what a young leader in our industry should aspire to."

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