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Travel Industry Executive of the Year

November 18, 2025
Travel Industry Executive of the Year

Mr. Flemming Friisdahl, Founder, The Travel Agent Next Door. Unfortunately Flemming was unable to attend our event on November 13 in Toronto. We caught up with him onboard the all new Celebrity Xcel during her naming ceremony cruise. Voted on by close to 4,000 Travel Advisors across the nation and his peers. Congratulations Flemming.

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