
Sales near $1M in a few years. Accessible travel advisor has AT tips for you. Meet Karen.
From Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 by Host Agency Reviews
June 11, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 1 · Episode 36
About this episode
Karen shares her journey of building a successful travel business focused on accessible travel.
It didn’t start with a niche, it started with a perspective. And in just a few short years, Karen has turned that perspective into a fast-growing travel business that’s on track to hit $1M in annual sales in 2026. Since entering the industry in 2022, Karen has built her business around accessible travel, not as a checkbox, but as a core part of how she serves every single client. As a wheelchair user herself, she brings lived experience into every itinerary, helping travelers navigate a world that isn’t always designed with them in mind… and showing them what is possible. Karen is a firm believer that accessible travel isn’t just for a small subset of clients, it’s something every advisor should be thinking about. From mobility needs to invisible disabilities to simply asking better questions, she shares how advisors can create more inclusive experiences without feeling overwhelmed or out of their depth. In this episode, Karen walks us through how she’s built trust with her clients, the realities (and misconceptions) of accessible travel, and how focusing on this space has not only made her business more meaningful, but also incredibly successful. Whether you’re just starting out…
People in this episode
Host: Host Agency Reviews
Guest: Karen
Topics covered
- accessible travel
- business growth
- client trust
- inclusivity
- travel industry
Keywords
- accessible travel
- travel advisor
- business success
- inclusivity
- wheelchair user
- client experience
- travel industry
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