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.

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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
Ways We Can Work Together
Keynote Speaking
Inspire your audience with powerful insights on AI innovation, luxury travel, and building systems that scale.
View TopicsThe Academy
Comprehensive training for travel advisors ready to build profitable, AI-powered businesses.
Join the AcademyWork With Me
AI Strategy Sessions, VIP Days, and Done-For-You services to transform your travel business with AI.
EXPLORE SERVICES →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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