Ellen Paderson of Smiles & Miles Travel if Easton Is Named A Top Travel Pro in North America

EASTON, MASS. (Issued Summer 2016) -- Ellen Paderson, founder of Smiles & Miles Travel, Inc., based in Easton, Mass., (www.smilesandmilestravel.com), recently was honored as one of the top travel professionals in North America.

For the fifth consecutive year, Paderson was named an ELITE travel agent by the Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel (NEST), a marketing organization that includes many of the world’s most highly rated travel consultants.

In all, 20 agents were recognized from among hundreds of travel professionals as top home-based industry entrepreneurs. The group has over 500 member agencies. The award was made at the 2016 Global Travel Market conference held in Palm Desert, CA, that featured educational sessions and interactive panels. (Shown in photo is Ellen Paderson being congratulated by ‘Rat Pack’ impersonators during award ceremony.)

Founded about 20 years ago, Smiles & Miles arranges stress-free travel experiences for both vacationers and business travelers that best fit their needs and budgets. Among Paderson’s unique travel niches are Destination Weddings, Destination Bar/Bat Mitzvahs (she was a pioneer in this), Special Needs Destination Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, many all-inclusive resort and cruise line certifications, and LGBT travel specialties, among others. She has won numerous prestigious awards and has strong personal relationships with key people at cruise lines, tour operators, hotels, airlines and car rentals.

On receiving the NEST Elite honor, Paderson attributed her success to “always treating people the way I want to be treated. I have visited nearly every island, resort and country that I recommend (or recommend against), and have sailed on most of the major cruise ships. I do my homework to learn about my clients, and pride myself in knowing what’s right for their travel party and budget.”

Rick Mazza, Founder and CEO of NEST, said. "These are the agents who have risen to the top by providing clients with the best travel products at the best prices. Because they take the time to understand their clients’ very specific needs, they deliver travel experiences that satisfy. We salute them for their commitment to excellence each and every day.”

Kathryn Mazza-Burney, President of NEST, said. "Travel advisors in our organization are among the best, serving travelers with the personal touch they expect and deserve. We encourage travelers to contact Smiles & Miles and take advantage of the incredible deals and unforgettable experiences it offers."

The Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel (NEST) is the industry’s only marketing group exclusively for home-based travel agents. The company focuses entirely on helping agents achieve greater success financially, professionally and personally by championing customized solutions and opportunities. NEST supports the changing needs of suppliers, helping them to effectively reach the growing, home-based distribution channel to train, motivate, cultivate and compensate them.

Ellen Paderson has served on the Editorial Advisory Board of Travel Market Report and has been featured in numerous media including USA Today. For more information, contact her: www.smilesandmilestravel.com / 508-238-4088 / ellenp1@comcast.net. Visit the website: www.smilesandmilestravel.com.

- By Stanley Hurwitz / 508-269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

ATTENTION, Editor: For electronic images, interviews, contact Ellen Paderson directly, or Stan Hurwitz / 508-269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com