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April Smith

International Operations Manager - Operations, TX Office

Traveling Foodie

When I Joined ETA & What I Love About Working Here

Hired in 2023. The people always and the family-like vibe.

Professional Background

20+ years leading groups around the world as a professional tour manager.

Fun Facts About April

Interesting Facts
Member of the 7-continent club.

Favorite Place Traveled:
Asia. Love the monks in their saffron robes, the Sakura season in Japan and the ancient civilizations in China.

Favorite subject to study in school:
Art. Because there is beauty in everything we see.

Most Recent Passport Stamp:
Ireland, again…

Most unexpected moment while traveling:
Visiting the Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh when a helicopter landed in the garden and out popped Prince William and Prince Charles.

Window seat or aisle seat?
Aisle. I like to get up and move around.

Dream destination (not yet visited):
India.

Go-to travel snack:
Chunky Peanut Butter Kit Kat. Fave from the UK.

One thing I hope students gain from traveling:
That stepping outside of your backyard and the familiar opens up your mind to other cultures.

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