Stephanie Howard

Travel Advisor and Entrepreneur in USA

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Stephanie Howard is an American travel advisor and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and Chief Magical Officer of Traveling Ears Vacations, a luxury travel agency specializing in Disney vacations, Caribbean resorts, and high-end family getaways. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the TravelPulse Travel Industry 40 Under 40 honorees.

Early life and education

Howard graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in business and marketing. She worked in marketing and client services before transitioning into the travel industry in 2017.

Career

In 2017, Howard founded Traveling Ears Vacations, an agency focused on luxury family travel, Disney destinations, and Caribbean resorts. Since its inception, she and her team have planned over 6,000 vacations.

Her agency holds recognition as a Silver Earmarked Agency with the Walt Disney Travel Company, indicating consistent high-volume and quality Disney vacation planning. Howard is also a member of the elite Chairman’s Royal Club with Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, a status awarded to top-performing travel advisors.

She is affiliated with several travel industry organizations, including:

  • CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)
  • IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network)
  • The Travel Institute
  • Travel Agents Network

Recognition

Howard was named to the 2023 TravelPulse Travel Industry 40 Under 40 list, which highlights emerging leaders and innovators within the global travel sector.

Her agency, Traveling Ears Vacations, has received awards and accolades from numerous major travel partners. Notably, it is consistently recognized as:

  • An Earmarked Agency by the Walt Disney Travel Company
  • A Chairman’s Royal Club agency by Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Public presence

Howard shares destination overviews, resort walkthroughs, and travel tips on social media. She actively engages with followers across various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest, offering an insider's look into family travel experiences and planning strategies.

Personal life

Stephanie Howard resides in the Greater Houston area with her husband, two children, and a Portuguese Water Dog. She is passionate about mentorship and regularly supports aspiring travel advisors through training and content-sharing initiatives.