Episode 19 with Audrey Hendley, President, American Express Travel
Where are we going and how shall we get there? Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, tackles both of these questions from the perspective of life, travel, and career.
Born, bred, and educated in Ireland, Audrey came to the United States after winning the U.S. Visa lottery. What she thought might be a fun year of travel, turned into what is now a 20+ year career at American Express. Her present position is actually her second stint in the travel group, having also worked in the credit card and insurance divisions. But travel is her passion . . . and she turned it into a successful career. Whether by design or series of fortunate events, hear how she did it, while raising a family and championing other women.
Plus, as the United States and, hopefully, the world, emerge from the COVID-19 global pandemic, we want to know where, when, and how to travel in this new era. And, yes, Audrey encourages us to travel today, tomorrow, and next year . . . with Plans A, B, and C on tap.
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Travel Resources:
United States Center for Disease Control on Travelers Health and Advisories
United States Center for Disease Control Travel Notices
American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report (March 2021)
“Everyone Is Going to Want to Take a Vacation in 2021. But Are You Ready to Join Them?” by Christopher Elliott, published at usatoday.com (May 2021)
Audrey in the News:
“Executive View: Audrey Hendley, American Express”, published at travelweekly.com (2021)
Audioburst, assorted audio segments
“Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel Talks Tech”, by Jennifer Leigh Parker, published at Forbes.com (January 2020)
“Talking Points Podcast with The Points Guy”, (June 2019)
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, by Sheila Young, published at baltimoresun.com (March 2008)
“‘Find Your Trigger’ to Expand Your Business, States American Express’s Executive of Client Acquisition”, by Nesh Pillay, published at thedrum.com (January 2015)