Midweek Interview with Sarah Winters of North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
Leisure sales director Sarah takes some time to talk entrepreneurial spirit and getting Lake Tahoe on the map.
The challenge for the industry is… staying relevant to different industries. Travel is subjective and varies across cultures, but it is important to keep up on travel trends and be as welcoming of a destination as you can be.
The things I like about my job… Working in a community surrounded by entrepenurs and visionaires that are helping to create a solid economic structure and helping to build a name for North Lake Tahoe. I also love being able to work in an industry that feeds my passion, exploration. There is nothing better than exploring somewhere new in the world.
And the frustrations are… wanting North Lake Tahoe instantly on the map for all travelors. I understand it takes time, but it is a must see place and I am eager for people to experience all of its beauty.
If I didn’t work in travel… I would be back in event planning. I love the excitement.
Favourite airline? Jetblue, I love their amenities. However, I have to say Southwest Airlines has the most hiliarous staff around. I have had some belly laughs on those flights!
My proudest moment was… becoming a director by the time I was 30! I love my career and I am so excited to be a part of the North Lake Tahoe team.
The naughtiest thing I ever did… is top secret! I can’t have the world knowing my deepest and darkest…
I try to relax by… going to yoga.
The last time I feared for my life was… on my first travel trip abroad. Flying from London to Ireland we were descending and all of a sudden our heads flew back and we were taking off again. Not knowing what was happening was terrifying!
If I can, I always try to avoid… traffic of any kind. Exactly why I left the city of Boston for the mountains of Tahoe!
I really wish I had the ability to… teleport. I would be on a new continent each day!
The best advice I’ve ever received was… from my favorite person in the world, my Grandma Shirley. She said there is always a rainbow after the rain. There is truly always something to be grateful for.
I don’t understand why… people check luggage. Carrying on is the key to easy travel!
My greatest weakness is… trying to remain present and actively listening to others. We are always one step ahead, we all have to learn to slow down.
And my greatest strength is… relationship building. It is why I have the career I have now and why I have amazing friendships all over the globe!
If I won a $1 million lottery (aside from travelling), I would… buy a home big enough to have family and friends visit as often as they would like. Being from the east coast, I always welcome as many visitors as I can to the west coast.
If I was President I would… fight the trafficking of women and children. It is shameful!
If I could be someone else for one day I would be… a man. Wouldn’t it be fascinating to see the inside of a male brain for the day!
I’ve always wanted to travel to… Croatia! It is next on my list.
My favourite vacation was… Oh, this is a hard one. I love everywhere I have visited. I would say my favorite trip was to Thailand because it was my bucket list destination and it was all I dreamed it could be and more. It is also where I discovered my newest passion, scuba diving!
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
midweek interview North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Sarah WintersLatest News
Government urges Aussies to ‘reconsider’ plans to visit Noumea as New Caledonia death toll hits five
The government has updated its advice for Aussies who may be considering New Caledonia during this time.
Situation ‘dire’ for Air Vanuatu as rival carriers look to swoop on flailing airline
Like a bird with no wings, Air Vanuatu is grounded as its only Boeing 737 heads to Melbourne after being repossessed.
Vivid Sydney will light up the Harbour City’s food scene
Local and international culinary stars will descend on Sydney for Vivid Food. Post-event hangovers a given...
Experience Co appoints Matthew Vince as the new interim head of marketing
We are still trying to confirm whether it is Matthew himself in the lead image, will report back.
Hotel Review: Atlantis The Palm – Luxury for the whole family
Of course ever parent knows the real luxury experiences come when you find a way to leave the kids somewhere.
Bridgerton is back! Live the REAL Colin & Penelope experience
The real Penelope experience would be falling in love with someone who doesn't love you back but that's hard to market.
Sailing the Sun: Six nights aboard Princess’ first Sphere Class ship
Cruising has always been extravagant and the Sun is no different, apart from riff raff like us being let on board.
Australian tourists are big spenders globally on experiences and nightlife, Mastercard report finds
Aussies do their bit for the global economy by propping up bars across the world. It's a proud day for us all.
Sydney confirms position as Australia’s No. 1 business events host
Surprise surprise... Sydney Harbour and the Opera House come up trumps. Can you tell we live here?
Luke Mangan launches Bistrot Bisou, in Hotel Indigo, his first Melbourne restaurant in over a decade
The news means we're due a trip to Melbourne, but we'll wait for winter to past first!
Surf magazine Tracks hunt for grommets to launch Airb’n’b-style platform for surfers
Three young surfers on an all expenses paid surf trip on the Aussie coast.... What could go wrong?
Luxury cruise ship Paspaley Pearl by Ponant has appointed a new team of industry experts
Paspaley Pearl by Ponant will offer a gem of a cruise, as the new team shows by their pearly whites.
Memphis Tourism brings blues to Sydney as it adds Jack Daniels to sponsor roster
Memphis Tourism would win the award for coolest sponsor if there was one. But there isn't.
Jetstar and Qantas perception ratings soar following Bonza’s implosion
Forget what your mum told you, you can make yourself look better by making others look bad.
Train over Plane – Journey Beyond releases The Overland’s 2025 season
Clickety-clack, more than a century on track. Unlike the Overland, our poetry is not in demand.
AmaWaterways launches Australian operations at Sydney office with panoramic Harbour views
You should click on this article for the content but it's also okay if you just want to see someone cut a ribbon.
Travel insurance expert’s top 3 tips for Aussies stranded in New Caledonia amid riots
Despite appearances, being stranded in a luxury resort isn't all milk and honey.
Perfect Somewheres: Hotels.com celebrates best-in-class venues for guest experiences
Surprisingly, no hotels with bed bugs were represented in the top 1% of top hotels.
Airports boss says $1.7 billion Budget innovation fund will “kickstart” domestic manufacture of sustainable aviation fuel
Time to start saving up your waste - Australia is about to become a hub of biofuel innovation!
Apparent launches ‘All heart, no hassle’ campaign for Flight Centre’s Corporate Traveller
Despite appearances, even the most severe-looking businessperson wants heart in their travel.
Indaba 2024: Losing out on memory, South Africa Tourism hands its fate to children
South Africa Tourism's chief marketing officer reminds us all we were once joyful children and not grumpy adults.
ACA & CLIA join forces ahead of Australian Tourism Exchange
Watch your back Kyle and Jackie 'O' - a new power couple is in town.
South Africa eyes affordable tourism to grow market
In an unlikely move, South African Tourism is actually encouraging young people to travel MORE.
ATIA applauds government’s fast-track passport announcement
Excellent news if you've ever experienced the sheer horror of realising you don't have a functioning passport.
DayAway names Aussie partners for luxury community based membership
Tired of dining with the riff raff? Get yourself a DayAway membership and slip into a life of luxury.
Silversea expands Nova Class with Silver Ray
Be prepared - this article has more silver than your local jewellers!
Tourism Tasmania CEO says a trip to Tassie could cure your Aurora Australis FOMO
With images like these - you're bound to regret being asleep during Australia's version of the northern lights.
Flight searches to Ho Chi Minh City skyrocket by 246% as city strengthens ties to Oz
We aren't endorsing ditching your work to look at flights to Ho Chi Minh but we're also not not endorsing it.
On Location: Rejoice! It’s Your Daily Wrap Of Africa’s Travel Indaba
Spare a moment to think about the cleaner who had to pick up all the confetti after this one kicked off.
Lack of budget spend will hit international visitor recovery, says Australian Tourism Industry Council
We've done the monotonous trawl through budget reports so you don't have to. You can thank us later!
On Location: Expedia CEO assures AI will not replace human roles, announces AI text assistant
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, unless its announced at a big conference, then it'll probably be reported.
VietJet walks away from Bonza investment, administrators look to maximise chance of survival
VietJet's making big plays in Australia but is drawing the line at buying a defunct airline.
Top four airports return to profit after post-Covid period comes to an end
If you feel like we just haven't spent enough of our lives talking about Covid, then boy is this the article for you!
COMO launches new family-sized farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany
COMO Hotels and Resorts has launched its new farmhouse apartments in the heart of Tuscany, just in time for Australians to escape our wet winter. And it’s also an ideal time for Aussies of Italian ancestry to explore their home country as 2024 has been declared the year of Roots and Heritage Tourism by the […]
Green light, green fuel for Townsville Airport as passenger numbers set to double to 3.7m
All things sounding positive for Townsville, apart from the fact its football team is playing like 10 year olds.
New Caledonia in lockdown and airport closed after violent riots rock Noumea
New Caledonia officials have announced a 6pm-6am curfew, a liquor ban and have closed the country’s main airport after overnight riots in which vehicles were torched and roads blocked in the wake of proposed constitutional reforms. Australian Government website Smartraveller has issued an alert informing visitors to exercise a high degree of caution in metropolitan […]