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30 Under 30's Pelumi Nubi: 'It baffles me you don’t see black travellers in travel magazines'
Founder of The Black Explorer and TTG 30 Under 30 member Pelumi Nubi is on a mission to dismantle travel stereotypes.
TTG 30 Under 30 returns: our search for travel's young trailblazers
TTG’s 30 Under 30 is once again on the hunt for the brightest young minds in the travel industry
30 Under 30: Introducing high-flyer Bridget Donaldson

Bridget was 12 when the Air Cadets came to her school. She’d never been on an aircraft until she joined and went flying with them. “I was in awe of the whole experience and became addicted. I loved the idea you could escape from everything on the ground!” she says. 

With sponsorship from the Royal Air Force, she achieved her private pilot’s licence and later had the chance to instruct air cadets with the RAF Reserves. 

Advantage to cut dynamic packing risk further with new AtolPlus option
The initiative has been six months in the making, head of Advantage Holidays and Cruise Lee Ainsworth told TTG at the Advantage conference
Party Hard co-founder launches tours 'for introverted travellers'
Former TTG 30 under 30 member Barry Moore started the self-guided tours firm to cater for solo travellers
30 Under 30: Meet Adebola Sowemimo
Adebola Sowemimo, creator of blog My Breaking Views, talks to Abra Dunsby about juggling jobs and ensuring black voices are heard in travel.
30 Under 30: Meet Luke Harris
Luke Harris of Party Hard Travel talks to Abra Dunsby about his passion for the industry and inspiring other young people to make it happen.
30 Under 30: Meet Karen Musgrave
Karen Musgrave tells Madeleine Barber everything she loves about her role as PR and communications manager at Barrhead Travel
30 Under 30: Meet Lisa Wheway
Lisa Wheway, UK and Europe senior sales manager for Unique Caribbean Holidays, the UK tour operator for Sandals and Beaches Resorts, talks to Abra Dunsby about taking hurdles in her stride.
30 Under 30: Meet Abi Devaney
Marella Cruises’ Abi Devaney talks to Madeleine Barber about her career highlights, adapting to the pandemic and the importance of self-belief in building success
30 Under 30: Meet Luke Judd
Luke Judd, Cazenove+loyd’s digital marketing manager, tells Madeleine Barber about his rollercoaster 2020 and how he’s finding his feet in a new role
30 Under 30: Meet Kelly Joannides
Advantage Holidays’ trading and product executive Kelly Joannides talks to Madeleine Barber about her successes in the travel industry, how she got to where she is now and her plans for the future
30 Under 30: Meet Natalie Swinburne
Natalie Swinburne, trade marketing manager for the UK & Ireland at the Malta Tourism Authority, talks to Abra Dunsby about how DMOs have a role in building back better.
30 Under 30: Meet Emily Trumble
Emily Trumble’s agency Encore Travel was thriving – then Covid hit. She talks to Abra Dunsby about the impact on business and her future aspirations.
30 Under 30: Meet Debbie Adigun
Debbie Adigun, blogger and co-founder of Black Travel Creators, talks to Abra Dunsby about networking and championing diversity in travel.
30 Under 30: Meet Alex Catton
Alex Catton, head of sports at Spectate, talks to Abra Dunsby about his career successes and passion for sports travel.
30 Under 30: Meet Ellie Fowler
Ellie Fowler, director of The Travel Business, tells Madeleine Barber how she’s built a successful travel agency in South Wales and why she was so driven to do so
30 Under 30: Meet Brett Gerrett
Isleworth Travel Management’s Brett Gerrett discusses this year’s challenges and his hopes for travel going forward with Abra Dunsby
30 under 30: Meet Shanice Midda
Despite being a fledgling in the travel industry, Shanice Midda has already impressed with her innovative ideas and tenacious attitude. TTG finds out more.
30 Under 30: Meet David Urban
From working as a journalist to founding his own responsible travel series, David Urban speaks to TTG about combining his love of storytelling with sustainability
30 Under 30: Meet Danielle Kerton
Danielle Kerton, account manager at Carnival Cruise Line, tells Madeleine Barber how she landed the job of her dreams and what advice she’d give to others hoping to do the same
30 Under 30: Meet Sophie Nelson
Sophie Nelson, travel and partnerships manager, international at Avis Budget Group, speaks to TTG about seizing opportunities and stepping outside your comfort zone
30 Under 30 class of 2020: Meet Karolina Saviova
Karolina Saviova, founder of accommodation service Altovita, speaks to TTG about setting up her own travel business and meeting challenges
30 Under 30: Meet Lloyd Cross
Lloyd Cross, regional sales manager at Jet2holidays, tells Charlotte Flach about his passion for developing his team and how he has risen up through the ranks