TRIP MERCHANT - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Retail & Group Reservation Agent

Job Titles:

• Retail & Group Reservation Agent

Bio Lynette took Tourism and Travel in college, then applied for the role of travel agent. She worked her way through to team leader, and lead an award winning team for many years. Lynette's passion for helping every client, regardless of destination, earned her the title of one of the top travel agents in her city for many years. Her love of Luxury Caribbean travel earned Lynette a top sales award for Sandals resorts. After a short break from the travel industry after having children, Lynette joined Trip Merchant in October 2023.

Job Titles:

• Co - Founder
• Director of Business Development

Ryan was born to travel. He has now experienced 60 countries on 6 continents, and his journeys to explore new cultures and adventures throughout the world never seem to stop. Growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada), Ryan attended the University of Manitoba and received his Bachelor's Degree for Recreation Management and Community Development. He also minored in Marketing. While at University he completed an internship program in Los Cabos, Mexico working at The Westin Resort as a Recreation Coordinator. Shortly after University, Ryan obtained a career opportunity working for a renowned global tour operator named Collette Vacations. With Collette he sold guided tours and river cruises to destinations worldwide. He had 10 successful years at Collette, as a Business Development Manager for several years before being promoted to the Director of Sales of Canada, where he managed and coached a salesforce across the country. Over the years Ryan completed numerous sales and leadership training programs, a Digital Marketing Certificate Program, as well, he attended the University of Calgary's Continuing Education Program where he took a course on Real Estate Development Marketing, as Real Estate is another passion of his. In July 2017, he joined a travel-based technology company as the VP of Business Development where he had an immediate impact on the growth of the company. He focused on helping the travel trade grow their business by embracing technology, content and marketing through digital marketing solutions. Ryan and his business partner Tom MacLean worked closely at their previous company which has led them into launching Trip Merchant! In 2018, Ryan was also recognized as a "Top 40 Under 40" by a reputable travel trade publication called Canadian Traveller Magazine. Ryan now resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just a short distance to the Rocky Mountains. On his personal time he enjoys spending time with his wife, their dog, family and friends. He's always up for an adventure and enjoys the outdoors!

Job Titles:

• Co - Founder
• Director of Sales & Marketing