Christine Gordon
Christine Gordon is the CEO and owner of Christine’s Cruise and Travel, a boutique travel agency serving clients nationwide. Her connection to the travel industry spans several decades, beginning as a travel agent in the early 1990s. After retiring from the United States Postal Service, she formally returned to the travel industry and has spent the past three years actively growing Christine’s Cruise and Travel, with her independent agency fully established for approximately one year. This combination of long-standing industry experience and entrepreneurial leadership allows her to deliver knowledgeable, reliable, and forward-thinking travel solutions.
Christine specializes in cruise vacations, as well as group travel and resort experiences, with particular expertise in Royal Caribbean, Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Caribbean destinations, and Alaska cruises. Her business is grounded in integrity, trust, and personalized service. She is deeply committed to her clients and takes great pride in being entrusted with their most meaningful travel experiences and financial details. One of her most notable professional achievements is the level of trust she has earned from her clients, along with recognition from major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, including receiving a complimentary cruise as a top-performing seller.
On a daily basis, Christine manages bookings, designs customized itineraries, monitors evolving cruise offerings, and leads and trains a growing team of travel professionals. She strategically integrates technology and AI tools to streamline workflows, enhance social media engagement, and improve operational efficiency, allowing her to focus on building strong, lasting client relationships. Outside of her professional work, Christine enjoys spending time at the beach, visiting amusement parks, walking her dogs, and traveling, experiences that continue to inform and inspire her work in the travel industry.
• The Travel Academy
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to trust, consistency, and genuine care for my clients. Earning and protecting their trust especially when handling sensitive personal and financial information is the foundation of my business. My success is further driven by strong relationships, client referrals, hard work, and a commitment to always following through on what I promise.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise women entering the travel industry to focus on building relationships rather than looking for shortcuts. Work hard, be honest, and prioritize earning trust. Stay educated, deliver consistently, and remember that long-term success is built on referrals and reputation not quick sales.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in the travel industry right now is the rapid pace of change, with dozens of new cruise ships launching and itineraries constantly evolving. I also see this as a significant opportunity, as travelers need knowledgeable advisors more than ever to help them navigate options, pricing, and logistics with confidence and accuracy.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, transparency, trust, and service are the values that guide me in both my professional and personal life. I believe in treating people honestly, working hard, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I also place great importance on thoughtful personal touches, because making people feel valued and genuinely appreciated is at the heart of everything I do.