Claire BSoares
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    Keynote Speaker | AI Consultant | Travel Entrepreneur

    Keynote Speaker,
    AI Visionary.

    I help travel professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations harness the power of AI to build businesses that generate revenue while they sleep.

    From software deals over $3B at Google, Microsoft & IBM to founding 6 companies and $14M+ in travel sales.

    Claire B. Soares
    6× Condé Nast Top Specialist$16M+ in Travel SalesV.O.I.C.E. Method™64+ CountriesThe Travel AI QueenGoogle • Microsoft • IBM70K+ Community
    6× Condé Nast Top Specialist$16M+ in Travel SalesV.O.I.C.E. Method™64+ CountriesThe Travel AI QueenGoogle • Microsoft • IBM70K+ Community

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    Meet Claire

    A Pioneer in Luxury Travel
    & AI Innovation

    Claire Soares is a visionary entrepreneur and business advisor who channeled her love for luxury, champagne, and exotic destinations to launch the multi-million dollar travel company Up in the Air Life—the vanguard of the Black Travel Movement.

    As a former Sales Executive at a Fortune 500 company, Claire was a road warrior traveling over 1,000 flights during her career. She worked on software deals closing over $3.4B and was among the top 1% of Sales Executives during her corporate sales journey.

    Her first love is teaching—she formerly taught at the World Bank. Today she's the founder of Travel AI Made Simple, the creator of The Luxury Travel Advisor Academy, and a Certified AI Consultant helping agencies, advisors, and entrepreneurs scale with her proprietary V.O.I.C.E. Method™.

    Credentials

    • 6× Condé Nast Traveler Top Specialist
    • Certified AI Consultant
    • Former World Bank Educator
    • Top 1% Sales Executive (Google, Microsoft, IBM)
    • Named Most Influential Black Women in Travel
    • AirBnB Inaugural Black Travel Leaders List
    • Walmart Black Girl Magic Campaign
    $14M+
    In Leisure Travel Sales
    $3.4B+
    In Corporate Software Sales
    70K+
    Community
    Services

    Ways We Can Work Together

    Keynote Speaking

    Inspire your audience with powerful insights on AI innovation, luxury travel, and building systems that scale.

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    The Academy

    Comprehensive training for travel advisors ready to build profitable, AI-powered businesses.

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    Work With Me

    AI Strategy Sessions, VIP Days, and Done-For-You services to transform your travel business with AI.

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    Portfolio

    The Brand Portfolio

    Travel AI Made Simple

    AI education for travel professionals

    Up in the Air Life

    Multi-million dollar luxury travel company

    Luxury Travel Advisor Academy

    Training for travel advisors

    Caviar in the Air

    Premium curated travel experiences

    À Privé Journeys

    Ultra-exclusive bespoke travel

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