WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
by the Board of Directors of the Busi- shows, naming her five favorite travel
ness Practices & Consumer Protection things. At one time, she talked about a
Authority of BC (BPCPA), to identify- hanging toiletry bag. Wal-Mart sold
consumer and industry related issues out of it and had a three month backo-
and potential solutions for considera- rder. The product was $18 dollars.
tion by the Authority. She held the She has also mentioned a 1
position for 2 years, but stepped back liter/quart zip bag with 3oz bottles
to focus on writing her first book. within, which was available at Bentley
Crowned Miss Vancouver, Claire trav- stores.
eled to Japan and other locations on There are 550 Bentley stores across
philanthropic and goodwill tours, and Canada. The $20 product sold and
heightened her credibility and profile could not be found anywhere in West-
with the public. Claire works with and ern Canada. When Claire mentions a
contributes to many charities includ- deal it typically sells out. Selling out of
ing, Canuck Place, Variety Club Chil- cruises is common. Charter airline
dren’s Charity, Canadian Cancer Soci- companies sell out planeloads. A Dis-
ety, Arts Umbrella, Michael J. Fox Golf ney cruise sold out. Spring Break pack-
Tournament, St. James Community ages sell out.
Service Society, Children’s Heart Net- However, she is not about selling a
work and BC Children’s Hospital. product just because it makes the most
In addition to being an entrepre- adventure knowledge to maximize the money. When she chooses a deal, dis-
neur, humanitarian, and travel and experience. Her philosophy is that cusses a travel product, or decides
media expert, she adds to her role there is a vacation for everybody at what to talk about in a travel story, she
model resume as a mother of two and every budget. For the businessperson, is looking at what is best for the con-
wife to husband, Jeff, for 12 years. She simplifying the travel necessity is key sumer - not the cheapest, but the best
is a working mom, with a happy home to her repertoire. value. For Claire, it is about getting
life. She does not have to be the face In an entertaining, fun, credible people to travel – and ensuring to the
and voice of travel in North Ameri- manner, she will highlight 1 Day Get- extent possible, that they enjoy the
ca…she is choosing to. aways in rural and metropolitan North experience and return to another trip
America, 5 Minute vacations (smell the time and again.
The Initial Messages and coconuts?), Backyard Travel, Create Claire also focuses on green travel
Positioning Your Own Holiday, and….how to man- (or responsible travel) – the environ-
Claire’s motive is to provide the age Champagne Taste on a Beer Bud- ment being one of the hottest subjects
information and tools to help and get. She’ll get people Up and Out….of televised right now. She does not use
encourage people to move about the their work or home. She will discuss bottled water, and provides tips on the
world. having seen people burned by not hav- mini-shampoo bottles, turning off
Whether it is sharing knowledge ing insurance coverage, missing con- lights, having linens cleaned, etc. She
and tips on preparing for and taking necting flights, or checking into a hotel also promotes vacation voluntourism
responsibility for safety, health, dietary that cannot find their reservation num- (when on vacation, volunteer your
needs, documentation requirements or ber. She can talk about a subject for 1 time).
best value opportunities and overcom- minute or a day. At the end of the day, The Everyper-
ing fear of the unknown, Claire pro- People hang on what she says. It’s son can travel. He or she can create the
vides the liftoff to discovery, destina- right. It’s simple. If Claire Newell said memories of a lifetime, grow, enjoy life
tion and dreams. Afterall, “The world the best way to get to Alaska was to – and yes, experience their dream. Born
is a book, and if you don’t travel, you jump off the Lion Gate’s bridge onto a September 7th, 1970 in Edinburgh,
only read one page.” (Saint Augustine) tugboat, people would do it. She pres- Scotland, Claire’s parents made travel
Claire’s legacy will include empow- ents beautifully – as a woman of brains a priority in her family. Her love for
ering people to travel. Everybody and beauty who is a real person who travel and the robustness it brings to
Dreams. Claire empowers the Dream. takes real holidays with friends or fam- life was discovered as a little girl.
Whether it’s visiting the South Pacif- ily, and who has relatable stories as a Now…it is time to pass it on.
ic, the Maldives or Morocco, Claire pro- result. Meet Claire Newell…the face and
vides the preparation, process and post Claire has conducted holiday voice of travel in North America. PWM
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