Josh Hepp, TTC Tour Brands (Photo Credit: Josh Hepp)
Bio
Josh Hepp has been working in the travel sector since 2012, when he started as a travel advisor after backpacking Europe and teaching English. Just over 11 years ago, he joined TTC as a BDM with Contiki, getting young people out into the world. The rest has been history! He have worked his way from Contiki BDM to VP Strategic Accounts for TTC Tour Brands.
He has spent 11 years making a big impact to the industry and to advisor’s lives. He has two goals working in this industry: send more people into the world and change their lives, and to make more travel advisors money! These two goals are the foundation for how he creates impact.
He won numerous awards from various Partner of the Year awards (AAA, Oasis are recent awards), hired and trained new industry professionals into some of the best sales members that the industry has seen, to building exceptional relationships with tourism colleagues. His recent big accomplishment was creating and implementing TTC Tour Brands Tour Week. This was a work of labor that helped get 500 advisors around the world to travel, learn and network, creating the plan, selling it executive leadership and bringing together departments. This project was able to showcase some of TTC’s best destinations and experiences to educate and inspire our advisor partners. The first round has increased sales by nearly 30% for attendees, and he is only getting started.
Josh is 38 years old.
“Being recognized on the TravelPulse 40 Under 40 list reaffirms that I’m on the right path — one grounded in authenticity, passion, and creativity,” said Josh. “It’s a powerful reminder to to continue to aspire to lead with purpose and to continue connecting humans and culture across the globe through travel. I’m proud to help create life-changing experiences that opens minds beyond borders & to champion the advisor community that makes those journeys possible.”
Industry References
“Josh is an exceptional travel industry executive who contributes every day with both professionalism and an infectious, positive energy,” said Whitney Ramirez, Senior Vice President, Sales, TTC Tour Brands.
“His greatest strengths lie in his ability to build relationships, nurture partnerships, and elevate the travel advisor community. His contributions to the industry and to our consortia partners are truly second to none. Since joining The Travel Corporation in December 2013, Josh has risen through the ranks with distinction—from Area Sales Manager for Contiki Holidays, to Sales Manager for Trafalgar, to Director of Field Sales, and now to his current role as Vice President of Strategic Accounts for North America. This career progression reflects his market intelligence, dedication, relationship-building skills, and proven ability to deliver success.
“Josh’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening TTC Tour Brands’ commitment to travel advisors and agency partners. His creativity, passion, and advocacy set him apart. He has represented the industry on Capitol Hill, championed advisor education, and consistently sought ways to drive mutual growth with agency leadership. Beyond sales, his efforts highlight his dedication to the broader travel community and his vision for sustainable, enriching guest experiences worldwide.
One of his most impactful recent initiatives was the creation of Tour Week, a strategic bi-annual FAM program designed to amplify our core message of “Tours for Any and Everyone.” By giving advisors the opportunity to travel on the brand and trip that best fit their own needs, Josh created an innovative platform that has significantly deepened advisor understanding of our unified portfolio. This program has quickly become a cornerstone of our engagement strategy. Josh Hepp is a dynamic leader whose innovation, impact, and commitment to both TTC Tour Brands and the wider travel industry make him an ideal candidate for this recognition. I am honored to call him a colleague and a friend, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for the Travel Pulse 40 Under 40,” said Ramirez.
“Josh’s contributions to the travel industry, especially in building strong relationships with travel advisors and creating transformative travel experiences, make him an excellent candidate,” said Jill Labarre, Travel Agent Pro. “Josh joined The Travel Corporation in December 2013, and I’ve known him since near the start of his career. He has shown dedication and leadership, rising from Regional Sales Manager with Contiki to Director of National Accounts, and now holds the position of Vice President of National Accounts for TTC Tour Brands. This progress reflects his market knowledge, relationship-building skills, dedication, and ability to achieve success.
“Josh’s leadership in strengthening TTC Tour Brands’ commitment to the travel advisor community is a highlight of his career. His ability to foster partnerships with Agency leadership has been instrumental in growing business together. His creativity, passion and desire to see others succeed are all attributes to be admired. Besides driving sales and partnerships, Josh supports the travel industry. He has participated in initiatives such as advocating for the industry on Capitol Hill, demonstrating a dedication to advancing the travel sector. His passion for travel extends beyond business, connecting guests to enriching experiences worldwide with a soft touch to the environment and positive impacts to the communities visited. Josh Hepp is a dynamic leader who consistently demonstrates innovation, impact, and commitment to the travel industry. His influence at TTC Tour Brands and his advocacy for the travel community make him an ideal candidate for the Travel Pulse 40 Under 40…”
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