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Episode 5: Checking-in with Betsy O'Rouke

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👁️ 197 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 44:58
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

i wanted to be the first female secretary of state in u.s history

i was incredibly lucky because my right upon graduation from berkeley i got a job working for the secretary of state of california

i hated it i truly hated it i i did this job and i thought boy you know at the time i was really devastated

i was looking for that fresh perspective and you've been in this industry and you're an international person

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't wait to visit Glacier National Park because the glaciers are melting
Visit the Bright Angel History Room at the Grand Canyon for a fascinating look at history
Consider domestic travel this year due to international uncertainty

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did Betsy O'Rourke transition from political aspirations to a career in travel?
QWhat was the impact of 9/11 on the travel industry and how was recovery managed?
QWhat are Betsy's favorite national parks and why?

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YouTube Video Description

How does someone go from dreaming about being the first female Secretary of State to a 30-plus year career in travel? For Betsy O'Rourke, the Chief Marketing Officer at Xanterra, that's exactly what happened. In this episode, Betsy talks about her career in travel and her time with companies such as Hilton, Wyndham, Royal Caribbean, and more, including what she loves most about the industry. She also touches on her favorite National Parks and how, when she was part of US Travel Association, her and her team helped lift the industry back up after 9/11. **Subscribe, like, and comment for more #travelagent content** Subscribe to TMR's daily newsletter here: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up Follow Dan McCarthy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcCarthy_NY