How “Tammie’s Travel Concepts” Became Midland, ON’s Favorite

I first met Tammie Ledlie many years ago at a Travel Agent Next Door Conference, and we’ve shared many laughs over dinners, cocktails and swims since.  So, it was funny when we both realized though I knew all about her life and her grandkids, I didn’t know the story of how it all began in travel.

Ledlie is the founder of Tammie’s Travel Concepts CTA, and her agency  was just named Best Travel Agent and Best Travel Agency in the Midland Mirror’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.  It’s the second time in four years she’s won Best Agent and the third time for Best Agency.  She’s also celebrating 25 years in the industry next month.

Ledlie was born and raised in Toronto where she worked as an admin assistant with the Ontario government, before becoming a stay at home mom. She moved to Midland in 1998 and says the travel industry was never on her radar, but she’d been a firm believer of co-operative education and decided that it might be the best next step in making a fresh start in a new town.

“I requested an admin co-op position and the only one that was a fit, was at a travel agency. It intrigued me from the start and I loved learning and the fact that every single client request was a new learning experience. I never looked back.”

Ledlie worked with two local storefront agencies in Midland before making the decision to step out on her own as a homebased Independent Travel Advisor, joining the Travel Agent Next Door in 2017. She says it’s truly one of the best decisions she’s ever made and wishes she had made the move earlier.

“The team support and relationships I have built are truly immeasurable in this industry.  I have also developed some amazing friendships that I treasure since joining TTAND.”

Ledlie says she is blessed to be married to her best friend and is a proud mother, step-mother and Nana, all of whom have helped her the past few years to learn the value of a work/life balance.

“Being a home-based agent can be a real challenge when the demand is high. Since travel opened up after COVID, clients are looking to tick off those “bucket list” trips and clients are seeing the value in working with a travel professional.  I’m seeing a decline in requests for US travel, but they’re just choosing other destinations. We’ve been through so many ups and downs but we are strong and will see our way through whatever comes our way.

“Winning the Midland Reader’s choice is truly an honour!” she told us excitedly.

“It truly humbles me and I am so thankful that I can be successful doing what I love.  For me it truly is about building and nurturing client relationships and providing the absolute best service to every single client regardless of budget or vision for their next adventure. 

I take pride in the fact that some of my clients have been with me for 20+ years.  I would not be where I am without their continued support, loyalty and referrals to me and my business.”

2024 was my most successful year ever and 2025 is certainly looking like it’s going to be a great one for me and my Agency.   I have a passion for what I do everyday and say travel found me!