Millennials in Travel

The future of the travel industry!

March 2022 Newsletter

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With the heart of Millennials in Travel being focused on community and supporting one another, we'd like to take a moment for the people who are experiencing their lives, homes, and cities lost as the war in Ukraine intensifies. If you are looking to support those being affected during this time, Forbes has rounded up a few reputable companies where you can donate.

We have networking opportunities on deck for you in Los Angeles, Charleston, and New York, along with other important MIT updates. If you are in the market for a new job don't forget to check out our job board! Read on for more MIT news below.

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Membership Model

For $25 per year, you'll have access to two events, plus many more community benefits. Read here for details on the membership program!

We Are Looking for Volunteers

to Join Our Team!

Are you a self-starter who is looking to expand their role in the travel industry? Do you want to enhance your leadership and team skills? We would love to have you join us! The following positions are now open:

Digital Content Manager
Social Media Manager
Events Manager
Operations Manager

To learn more, please email monika@millennialsintravel.com.

Los Angeles Event: Spring Meet-up

Join MIT this Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Ace Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles for professional networking plus (1) complimentary drink, appetizers, and a chance to win a stay at The Ace Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles! For more details and to RSVP, check out the invitation here.

New York Event: Spring Meet-up

Please join the MIT NYC Chapter on Friday March 18th from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Nearly Ninth at Arlo Hotel in Midtown. Space is limited to 20 attendees so don't delay signing up! Please visit here for more details and to RSVP.

Charleston Event: Philanthropy Day at Lowcountry Food Bank

Join MIT Charleston for a morning of giving back to our community along side your travel industry peers on Thursday, March 31st from 9am - noon. For further details and to RSVP please click here.

Industry Insider

Here's what we're reading, watching ;listening to this month!

How to donate to Ukraine relief efforts.
Are millennials saving the world? From eco-tourism to staycations to alternative transport methods, millennials are setting the new standard of responsible travel.
Australia is finally open again!
Delta launches buy now pay later option to capture Gen-Z flyers.
4 millennial money habits that set them apart from other generations.

Exclusive Member Benefits

Featured benefit: Millennials in Travel members are eligible to receive 50% off one course or your 1st month subscription from Coursera!

Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. They offer a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.

One course we're eager to enroll in? International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness from Johns Hopkins University! Join us!

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Please refer to your Membership confirmation email to view the password to view redemption details!

Looking to add to your resume?

With our recent growth, we're in need of additional volunteers in both chapter and organization leadership roles. Some require unique skillsets, others focus on our new programs, but all help make this organization run to collectively benefit millennials in the travel industry. View the available roles here.

Or looking for your next career move?

We're thrilled to share we've seen a HUGE increase in the amount of companies looking to hire! Check out some of these jobs on our job board:

Luxury Ventures Travel - VIP Travel Experience Specialist (Corona Del Mar, CA or remote)
American Airlines - Sr. Specialist, Corporate Sales, Media/Entertainment (remote)
French Bee - Sales Manager (NYC)
Your Travel Center, Inc. - Travel Agency Event Coordinator (CA)
Macquarie - Senior Regional Travel Manager (NYC or Philadelphia)

MIT Job Board

If you're hiring and want to post an available position, please contact us here.

MIT FAM Recap: Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort

MIT's Director of Membership, Kate Mayer, hosted our exclusive FAM trip to St. Lucia this past December 2021 at the Sugar Beach, a Viceroy property in conjunction with Bennett + Mercado Hospitality. Read on to learn more about the property and destination!

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Upcoming Industry Events

Mar 2-13: Wanderfest - use promo code MIT20 for 20% off tickets
Mar 11: MIT Event- LAX Spring Meet-up
Mar 12-13: Travel & Adventure Show Los Angeles
Mar 18: MIT Event - NYC Spring Meet-up
Mar 18-20: Travel & Adventure Show New York
Mar 19-25: Virtuoso Symposium
Mar 29 or 30: Virtuoso Forum Europe, Middle East, and Africa (virtual)
Mar 31: MIT Event - CHS Philanthropy Day at Lowcountry Food Bank
Apr 2-3: Travel & Adventure Show Dallas
Apr 5: Adventure Travel Xpo (virtual)
Apr 5-7: WTM Latin America
Apr 7: Global Meetings Industry Day
Apr 10-13: Private Luxury Global
Apr 11-13: WTM Africa
Apr 20-22: WTTC Global Summit
Apr 23-24: Travel & Adventure Show Atlanta
Apr 26: MIT Event - Vancouver Chapter - Save the Date!
Apr 26-28: Virtuoso Forum, Latin America & Caribbean
Apr 30-May 1: Travel & Adventure Show Denver
May 1-7: National Travel & Tourism Week
May 10: All American Roadshow (virtual)
May 18-20: Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Summit
May 21-22: Travel & Adventure Show San Francisco
June 29: Skift Sustainable Tourism Summit
Sept 13: Luxury Travel Xpo (virtual)
Oct 11: Romance Travel Xpo (virtual)
Oct 28-30: The NY International Travel Show
Nov 8: Europe Travel Xpo (virtual)

MIT Calendar

As we're still in the midst of a pandemic, these events along with Millennials in Travel events are frequently changing.

Contribute & Connect!

We're always looking to connect with our members, so if you're interested in sponsoring an exclusive FAM, hosting a future event, extending an exclusive benefit or providing a recap of a great adventure or blog post, let us know!

Who are Millennials in Travel?

Millennials in Travel are travel industry professionals generally born after 1975. We are tour operators, tourism boards, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, marketing representation companies, consortia, transportation providers, travel journalists, and travel agencies. We are passionate and committed to the industry. We act professional in both social and work environments. We have a strong belief in the potential of the industry. We drive tourism on a global level. We are the future of the travel industry!

Millennials in Travel Membership provides a platform for professional networking through regional chapter events and national events as well as Professional Development opportunities, Career Listings (job board), Community Forums (online), Professional Promotion, Brand Affiliation, MIT Exclusive FAMs and Exclusive Promotions & Discounts. For more information about membership, please click here.

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