About the author
Mike began his travel career in the early 1980s working for Hilton Hotels, a European tour operator, an international airline, and a major Washington-area travel company. In 1989, he and his wife opened MacNair Travel, which now employs about 50 people. Mike has been recognized as an industry spokesperson and transformer. He has appeared on both local and national television and is a frequent speaker regarding travel logistics, travel management issues, vacations, and the evolution of the travel industry. Mike is the author of The Secrets of Effective Business Travel Procurement. MacNair Travel Management is a member of the American Express Network and has saved money and created travel management systems for hundreds of organizations (presidential campaigns, public relations and law firms, government contractors, and various other organizations). MacNair Travel has provided personal travel services for everyone from CEOs and political leaders to local families and individual customers. Mike’s passion for travel and his unique process has helped change many of his customers’ lives. He and his lovely wife Ellen have three children, who travel frequently with them around the world. He is a mountaineer, Ironman, and an avid sportsman. He remains steadfastly committed to his customers, his community, and his staff.