Since 1977, Creative Travel Planners has been designing and delivering incomparable incentives, meetings, conferences and events – with flair and with care.
CTP’s amazing travel programs are legendary – and Marilyn has often been asked, “Can I come on one of your trips?” In 2006, she conceived the WOW (World of Wonders) Travel Club and escorted a small group to India. It was so successful, that she has since escorted groups to Machu Picchu, southern Africa and The Galapagos and the Amazon. A unique distinctive of the WOW Travel Club are the WOW Vows, to which every traveler must agree. The result? An extraordinary group of travelers sharing an extraordinary travel experience!
Because we’re all better together - and because no business can thrive in a vacuum – Creative Travel Planners has developed relationships with trusted partners with whom we collaborate and learn. This “extended reach” is a win-win for everyone.
Michael Day, Michael Day~Media Incentives
Michael Day is a veteran of the media industry, and was an early proponent of incentive travel to motivate media buyers in the competitive world of media ad sales. Michael is legendary for creating some of the most cutting-edge soft-adventure incentive programs that have ever operated. Michael and Marilyn teamed up in 1997 and have collaborated on the creation and operation of many wildly successful programs ever since.
Marilyn Murphy, CEO (a.k.a. “creative queen”)
I have an enviable vocation. I lead a talented team, collaborate with superb suppliers and witness the cooperation, friendship and joy that can happen when people share an extraordinary travel experience. I am very hands-on and take the greatest pleasure in dreaming up new ways to surprise and delight our customers.
mmurphy@ctptravel.com - (818) 444-2707
Gabriel Haigazian - Vice President Operations (a.k.a. “operational ace”)
I love airplanes, airports, airlines (with some exceptions) …. everything to do with travel. I also love people. It probably started in Ethiopia, where I was born. I vividly remember the diversity of language, culture, food, etc. I enrolled in travel school right after high school and have never looked back. Despite the changes, complexities and craziness of this industry, I love what I do – and it shows!
gabriel@ctptravel.com - (818) 444-2700
Lesley Ford, General Manager
Blessed with enough energy to heat up a building and armed with
excellent interpersonal skills (honed through correspondence courses
from the Joan Crawford School of Management!), I am thrilled to have
landed at CTP, where my take-no-prisoners approach and colorful lexicon
no doubt, in the words of Nelson Mandela, "imprint positive change" on
those around me. While my career has spanned the globe, running
marketing agencies in the U.S. and Australia, it is traveling the world
with my battered orange suitcase that gives me the greatest pleasure.
lesley@ctptravel.com - (818) 444-2703
Cathy Miller, Planning & Operations (a.k.a. “crackerjack collaborator”)
In addition to my creativity, I have a passion for streamlining processes and systems. These efficiencies allow us more time to enhance our programs with the personal touches that create memories and fun! My entire family are media artists and I, too, enjoy designing visual presentations and unforgettable on-site experiences. I love collaborating with this talented team, with our industry partners and with our valued customers.
cathy@ctptravel.com - (818) 444-2704
Howard Wise, Senior Program Manager (a.k.a. “master of meetings”)
I’ve enjoyed more than 20 years in this ever-changing industry, first as a travel agent and now as a meeting planner. I excel in juggling the complex details involved in the successful execution of corporate meetings. It’s a pleasure to collaborate with clients and suppliers from the initial idea through to onsite operations and the final wrap-up. I’m not satisfied until everyone’s satisfied. I’m the favorite uncle to all my nieces and nephews and I love to cook (wait till you try my Earthquake Cookies)!
howardwise@ctptravel.com - (818) 444-2710
