Cheryl Weldon

Experience

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  Worldspan (now Travelport)

  Jun 1994 - Feb 2008

  Vice President

  As Vice President of Major Accounts for Worldspan, Cheryl managed the sales and servicing of the world's largest travel management companies. In a previous role as Vice President of Agency Marketing, Cheryl directed the marketing activities for the global travel agency market. Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Travel by Travel Agent Magazine, 2002

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  The Affluent Traveler

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  Executive Vice President

  Cheryl developed and launched The Affluent Traveler Collection - the retail sales channel for The Affluent Traveler - targeting the global, upscale luxury market. The Affluent Traveler includes: 1) an acclaimed consumer travel magazine called The Affluent Traveler that showcases world-class luxury travel experiences and is available at major bookstores and on newsstands around the country; 2) an enriched amenities program that encourages customer loyalty; 3) a robust, consumer website that empowers The Affluent Traveler Collection agency members to capture luxury travel business 24/7; and 4) the industry's newest and most exclusive marketing network for luxury travel advisors. Show less

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  Travel & Cruise Professionals

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2012

  President

  Travel industry leader, Cheryl Weldon took the helm of a retail travel company located in an affluent suburb of Atlanta, Georgia USA. Her firm, Travel & Cruise Professionals employs travel agency veterans skilled in travel planning.

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  Valerie Wilson Travel

  Mar 2012 - now

  Cheryl Weldon has joined Valerie Wilson Travel's Management Team as the Director, Associate Access reporting to Co-President Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg. Cheryl, an industry veteran of almost 30 years, has experience working with VWT as both an Associate and an Affiliate brings her wealth of knowledge and strong leadership skills to VWT’s revamped Associate Access program. In this role, she oversees the growth of this "new to the industry" Associate program, mentoring those accepted, and shepherding them for their first 12 months at VWT. Additionally, Cheryl focuses on new business opportunities and acquisitions of Associates, Branches, and Affiliates for VWT as many entrepreneurs look post pandemic for successful new hosting opportunities. Show less Travel industry veteran, Cheryl B. Weldon is leading a growing team of travel professionals at Valerie Wilson Travel's affiliate office in the greater Atlanta area called The Travel Collection. Valerie Wilson Travel was ranked the 36th largest travel agency in the United States in 2019 by Travel Weekly. Travel & Leisure Magazine has named Valerie Wilson Travel a "Power Broker of the Travel Industry" for more than fifteen years. A member of the exclusive travel network Virtuoso, The Travel Collection through its affiliation with Valerie Wilson Travel enjoys one-on-one relationships with more than 1,300 airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, and premier destinations worldwide. Show less

  • Retired

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Director, Associate Access

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Managing Partner, The Travel Collection, an affiliate of Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc.

    Mar 2012 - Jan 2021
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  Travel Cruise Pro LLC

  Jan 2024 - now

  Company Owner

  Helping clients with bucket-list dream trips. My specialties are expedition cruising, small ship cruising, safaris and women's trips.