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Allison Colby when a couple invites you to turn those moments into a trip that’s incredibly intimate and deeply personal.” Barbara Gallay, president of Linden Travel, calls Orchin’s enthusiasm for travel “infectious,” and says that “her positive energy was evident right away…One reason Cory’s clients love to do business with her is her ability to offer special tips and advice as she creates their trip. Cory understood very early on in her career how much the ‘little things’ matter in developing memorable itineraries.” Janet Mihalic, 29 Martin’s Travel & Tours Los Angeles Mihalic went to the College of New Jersey to study criminal justice, but when she discovered the travel industry, her plans changed. She has since become a specialist for numerous destinations, including Hawaii and Australia, and is continually taking specialist courses. “I enjoy planning my client’s dream vacation and sharing in their excitement—what a great feeling!” she says. Susan Tanzman, owner of Martin’s Travel & Tours and an Ensemble board member, says that Mihalic has a great ability to communicate with younger clients. She came to Martin’s Travel with no previous experience in the travel industry, Tanzman recalls, but the eager student learned an incredible amount in a short time. “Her energy and enthusiasm is fantastic to work with,” Tanzman says, “and she shares my passion for travel.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 Allison Colby, 26 Liberty Travel, Garden City, NY What began as a part-time job at a cruise agency to help pay for college turned into an amazing career for Colby. After graduating college with a degree in business administration, she accepted a full-time position at the cruise agency, and eventually was promoted to manager. She realized that if she wanted to grow, she would have to move to a larger company, and accepted a job at Liberty Travel, where she is now a Princess Commodore, Royal Caribbean Expert. “I feel blessed to have a career that I love, and doing work that exhilarates and never bores me,” she says. Jeanne Fernandez, Liberty’s district sales manager, calls Colby “one of our brightest stars, attending Flight Centre’s 2008 Global Gathering just eight months after joining our team…I have elected to appoint her a Future Team Leader in recognition of her leadership skills and commitment.” Cory Orchin Janet Mihalic Cory Orchin, 25 Linden Travel, New York Orchin began her career in the travel industry by working at a well-known hotel after studying hospitality management in Florida. She then decided to shift direction and started working for a New York travel agency. She joined Linden Travel as a honeymoon specialist, and her client base has been steadily growing. “I love planning honeymoon travel because it offers a newlywed couple their first moments of privacy together,” she says. “It is an honor November 24, 2008 TravelAgent | 59

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Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 Reality Check On the Web Contents Advertising Index Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Europe Pacific/Asia Las Vegas Mexico Caribbean Cruises Cover Story: 30 Under 30 Leaders in Luxury Hotels Agenda Luxury Travel Expo Hurricane Temporarily Shutters Nevis Four Seasons Agents, Cruise Lines Adapt to Economy A New Link to Adventure Travel In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index

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Caribbean (Page 47) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cruises (Page 48) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cruises (Page 49) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cruises (Page 50) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cruises (Page 51) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cruises (Page 52) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cruises (Page 53) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 54) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 55) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 56) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 57) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 58) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 59) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 60) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 61) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Cover Story: 30 Under 30 (Page 62) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 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Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hotels (Page 79) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hotels (Page 80) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hotels (Page 81) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hotels (Page 82) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hotels (Page 83) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Agenda (Page 84) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Agenda (Page 85) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Luxury Travel Expo (Page 86) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Luxury Travel Expo (Page 87) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hurricane Temporarily Shutters Nevis Four Seasons (Page 88) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hurricane Temporarily Shutters Nevis Four Seasons (Page 89) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Agents, Cruise Lines Adapt to Economy (Page 90) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Agents, Cruise Lines Adapt to Economy (Page 91) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - A New Link to Adventure Travel (Page 92) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - A New Link to Adventure Travel (Page 93) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 94) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 95) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 96) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 97) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page 98) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page CW3) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page CW4) 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