Nicole Thornton is a tourism professional with a passion for sustainable tourism development, destination management and event planning. She achieved her Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Central Connecticut State University, and went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Tourism Management at New York University. Her previous roles included Expedition Development Manager and Land Services Manager at Lindblad Expeditions, and Event Planner at Bank of America.

Nicole's diverse background also includes experience in travel and lifestyle consulting, visitor services, recreation and activities direction. Her proficiencies include the Microsoft Office Suite, Sabre, social media platforms and marketing. She is driven by her interest in international travel and tourism, and is always on the lookout for new destinations to explore.