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Media & Press

As a Travel Expert, I regularly appear on TV and conduct interviews for travel articles.

I have been featured in Forbes, USA Today, MSN, CNN, WSJ, Washington Post, Travel Weekly, Travel Pulse and many others.

Most recently I was on Fox 36 Morning News for a segment on “Best times to book Holiday Travel” in September 2019.

If you are a member of the media, and need a travel expert, would like to reprint one of my articles on your page or want to collaborate, please contact me at: [email protected]

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Prague Holiday Markets

[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”September 27, 2019 | Fox 36 Houston … When is the Best Time to Book Holiday travel?” open=”no” class=”” id=””]

Fox Morning show talking about Travel tips for Holiday travel 2019.

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KHOU TV Talking about Travel Tips

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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”February 14, 2018 | Travel Agent Central … Travel Leaders Picks Top Luxury vacation Tips for Valentine’s Day” open=”no” class=”” id=””]

“Cruises have always had a romantic vibe,” says Michelle Weller, a Houston, Texas-based luxury travel advisor with Travel Leaders. “There is something magical about climbing aboard a huge vessel and toasting champagne as the ship sails out to sea.  From the intimate morning hours drinking coffee while gazing at the ocean, to enjoying a slow dance under the stars on deck at night, there is plenty of time aboard a cruise ship to enjoy a little amour.” Weller adds, “It is also very relaxing because you can just unpack your bags and settle in while the ship moves from port to port.  More time for strolling hand in hand instead of rushing from airport to airport.”
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“The majority of travel horror stories I hear is about taxis or airport transfers. Book all of that in advance—it’s cheaper and safer,â€� says Michelle Weller, vice president of sales at Travel Leaders. “If you use a travel agent, they can roll all of that into a bulk discount package price and you have the peace of mind knowing there is an advocate for you in case anything goes wrong.â€�… Read Entire Article

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You’re selling a dream.
“It’s one of the more interesting jobs in the world. You can live vicariously through your clients; I’ve never been to Japan but I see my clients’ pictures and it’s kind of like you’re going with them. We’re selling a dream and sometimes those things can be really magical for you as a travel agent. I had one lady 65-years-old filling out a form, and when she wrote Hawaii, she said ‘this has been my dream my whole life’ – and I was making that dream come true. If you stay in that it can really last you a lifetime, and it’s one of the best feelings.�
– Michelle Weller, Travel Leaders (Houston, Texas)… Read Entire Article

[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”November 6, 2017 | Travel Market Report… European Destinations Cope with Over Tourism” open=”no” class=”” id=””]

Michelle Weller with Travel Leaders, however, said she doesn’t see it affect her business. “I don’t see people asking about it, and I haven’t seen a lot of the trips cross paths [with those destinations].â€�… Read Entire Article

[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”October 27, 2017 | Chicago Tribune … Spending: Hire a pro to plan your trip” open=”no”]

“For example, Michelle Weller, an agent in Houston, once set up a client and his friend with a private English-speaking guide to revisit where they served in Vietnam.� Read Entire Article

[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”September 03, 2017 | Travel Pulse … Which Big US Cities are the Most Kid-Friendly?” open=”no”]

““Of course Orlando is a huge kid-friendly city with everything from beaches to Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios,â€� said Michelle Weller, Travel Leaders in Houston, Texas.
“The airport is practically designed for families with Disney’s Magic Express. You don’t even have to pick up your luggage: Just hop on the Mickey bus, and your bags magically appear at the Magic Kingdom hotel!â€�”
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[fusion_toggle title=”November 1, 2017 | Travel Weekly … Agents report wariness about Barcelona, but not high anxiety” open=”no”]”Michelle Weller, vice president of sales at a Travel Leaders agency in Houston, said no one has canceled or “raised a big, red flag.” The agency has a group of 25 headed to Barcelona this month, but they don’t plan to cancel or change their itinerary.
Weller said she feels it’s safe to travel to Catalonia, and while she will inform clients about the political situation, she wouldn’t recommend they avoid traveling there.â€�
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““Of course Orlando is a huge kid-friendly city with everything from beaches to Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios,â€� said Michelle Weller, Travel Leaders in Houston, Texas.
“The airport is practically designed for families with Disney’s Magic Express. You don’t even have to pick up your luggage: Just hop on the Mickey bus, and your bags magically appear at the Magic Kingdom hotel!â€�”
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[fusion_toggle title=”November 1, 2017 | Travel Weekly … Agents report wariness about Barcelona, but not high anxiety” open=”no”]”Michelle Weller, vice president of sales at a Travel Leaders agency in Houston, said no one has canceled or “raised a big, red flag.” The agency has a group of 25 headed to Barcelona this month, but they don’t plan to cancel or change their itinerary.
Weller said she feels it’s safe to travel to Catalonia, and while she will inform clients about the political situation, she wouldn’t recommend they avoid traveling there.â€�
Read Entire Article[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”July 17, 2017 | Travel Weekly...Marriott and Starwood loyalists stay true post-merger” open=”no”]

“�People have their preferences,� said Michelle Weller, COO for Travel Leaders in Houston. Weller, a self-described “Starwood girl,� estimated that 70% of her office’s bookings are corporate, and, “I rarely find people who cross over.��
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”July 14, 2017 | <strong>MSN</strong> … Watch out for these Hidden Hotel Charges” open=”no”]

“National chains such Sheraton offer some similar services through club lounges, and those creature comforts can be worth the cost for many customers. But don’t get stuck with an unwanted upgrade, said Houston-based travel agent Michelle Weller of retail travel agency Travel Leaders.�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”June 5, 2017 | CNN … Will tourists Avoid London?” open=”no”]

“�We received the most phone calls, emails, and questions after this attack compared to the others,� said Michelle Weller, a travel agent for Travel Leaders, based in Houston, Texas.
“This terror attack, so soon after Manchester and in conjunction with the others [in Europe] earlier this year, made for a particularly strong reaction,� she said. One of her clients has canceled a trip to the U.K. since the latest attack…�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”May 12, 2017 | KHOU TV … Travel Deals from an Insider” open=”no”]

“HOUSTON – Getting a great deal on travel makes the trip that much sweeter.

So, we talk to travel insider Michelle Weller. She’s with Travel Leaders/Future Travel…�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”May 11, 2017 | Washington Post … From passport cards to Global Entry, which trusted-traveler program is right for you?” open=”no”]

““The application process is brutal,� says Michelle Weller, a travel agent with Travel Leaders Network in Houston, “but it’s worthwhile.� Weller says the background check is thorough…�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”April 30, 2017 | USA Today … How to Win the War on Wrinkled Clothes” open=”no”]

“Roll, don’t fold. It doesn’t just save space, it can prevent wrinkles. Michelle Weller, a travel agent with Travel Leaders in Houston, says that for maximum effectiveness, you have to pack the right attire. “I buy clothes that don’t wrinkle and roll them up,� she says. Wrinkles don’t have a chance….�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”March 23, 2017 | Daily Mail & Associated Press … Travelers sigh as latest attack puts London on terror list” open=”no”]

“Travel agents at Travel Leaders in Houston spend a lot of time talking to clients “like we are therapists,� said agent Michelle Weller. “That is what they want. It was shocking for them and an American was killed (in the London attack) and it is difficult for people to shake.� Clients don’t necessarily want to cancel trips, but they “are very concerned.��
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”March 15, 2017 | Reader’s Digest … Can Never Sleep on an Airplane? Seasoned Travelers Spill 14 Snoozing Secrets” open=”no”]

“Michelle Weller, a travel agent from travelleaders.com, says the way to satisfy your palette (especially when you might be dragging from java withdrawal) is to bring a chamomile tea bag and down a cup before you sleep.�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”February 27, 2017 | Travel Age West … Why 2017 Is the Year of Eastern Europe” open=”no”]

““Most of our customers feel Eastern Europe is a safe option,� said Michelle Weller, a travel agent with Travel Leaders in Houston, Texas. “Plus, ground expenses are considerably less than those in England, France or Germany.�
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[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”December 09, 2016 | <strong>Forbes</strong> … Top Travel Agents Reveal What’s Hot In Luxury travel For 2017″ open=”no”]

“Michelle Weller, Travel Leaders, Houston, Texas

“We are seeing more people heading back to Europe, especially Danube river cruises. Others are taking advantage of some of the unbelievable early 2017 rates in France. Ireland continues to be really big with requests for castle stays. The biggest breakout is New Zealand. Our bookings to New Zealand have tripled in 2017.�
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