Destination America (DMC)
Stephen Marshall has a diverse work experience in the travel and tourism industry. Stephen has held various leadership roles, including Director of Business Development & Sales at Destination America (DMC), Director of Strategic Partnerships at Pacific Storytelling, Commercial Advisor at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and President of Qantas Vacations. Stephen has also served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Diethelm Travel Group, Trade Sales and Marketing Manager at Tourism New Zealand, and General Manager of the New Zealand division at Helloworld Travel Limited. Prior to that, they worked at Rydges Hotels & Resorts, TUI, and British Airways, where they gained experience in revenue management, product and purchasing, and account management.
Stephen Marshall attended Stamford College from 1999 to 2001, where they studied Communications Studies & English Language/Literature. Additionally, they obtained a degree in Autism and Sensory Awareness Training from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, although the specific dates for this education are unknown.
Destination America (DMC)
Since 1991, DA has been the leading DMC for guided group travel throughout the Americas and has taken thousands of travelers to all corners of the USA, Canada, Central and South America. DA produces and operates both white labelled tour series departures and one-off custom groups. The world's leading travel companies trust DA as an extension of their own operations in the Americas while enjoying a partnership of collaboration, shared objectives, and confidentiality. Benefits of partnering with DA include working with tenured professionals who have a laser focus on service and flawless trip execution. Market share means DA’s clients thrive commercially, enjoying the most favorable pricing, commissions and access with accommodation, vetted transportation and experiential product suppliers. DA is fully owned by the Travel Corporation (TTC), financially independent for the last 103 years.