Executive Summary

Travel industry business owner, advisor, and educator with experience coordinating complex international travel, managing supplier and client relationships, developing client-facing resources, and training travel professionals.

Built an independent travel business generating $2.2 million in cumulative travel sales since 2022; selected as one of eight ASTA Emerging Leaders nationally in 2026.

Combines hands-on travel operations expertise with advanced Excel/VBA, reporting, professional writing, and process improvement skills.

Current Role & Commercial Impact

I founded and scaled Amy Plans Your Magic as a highly specialized Japan travel business focused on custom, high-value itineraries and consultative sales. The business operates as both a revenue-generating enterprise and an education platform within the travel industry.

My work emphasizes long-lead, trust-based sales, destination education, and strategic positioning rather than volume-driven transactions. I work closely with clients and advisors who require deep expertise, thoughtful pacing, and culturally informed guidance.

Key commercial outcomes include:

  • $2.2 million in cumulative travel sales since 2022

  • Development of a recognized Japan travel niche within Travelmation

  • Leadership of a small team of independent contractor travel advisors

  • 2025 Expedia Top Sales Award — highest sales volume among more than 2,700 Travelmation advisors.

Leadership & Industry Impact

In addition to client-facing work, I play an active role in advisor education and industry leadership.

In response to the discontinuation of the JNTO certification program, I created a comprehensive Japan-focused masterclass and social media-based advisor community to support U.S. and Canadian travel advisors seeking responsible, high-standard Japan education.

I have led multiple Japan-focused trainings for Travelmation advisors, helping agents build confidence in planning, pricing, and positioning complex Japan itineraries. I am also the creator and instructor of a paid Japan travel masterclass designed to teach advisors how to sell Japan responsibly and profitably.

I planned and led a Japan familiarization (FAM) trip with 12 total participants, including travel advisors and guests, overseeing itinerary design, logistics, education, and on-the-ground execution.

Recognized as one of eight 2026 ASTA Emerging Leaders nationally and featured as a travel expert in Forbes, Business Insider, Fox News, Travel Weekly, TravelPulse, and the New York Post.

Through these initiatives, I regularly serve as a resource to advisors and partners seeking destination expertise, strategic guidance, and market insight.

Contact

Open to professional opportunities in travel operations, hospitality, business development, supplier relations, and training.

Email: amyjthomasson@gmail.com

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