The Dragon's Path: Kathy Dragon's Reviews from the Road

Kathy has more than two decades of experience in the Adventure/Experiential Travel industry including designing, marketing, selling, guiding and operating small group tours worldwide. Her focus has been on authentic experiences involving cultural connections, boutique properties, expert local guides, traditional cuisines, and active excursions. Responsible tourism has been the platform on which all programs are built. Along the way she's trained hundreds of guides and tour operators on the nuances of targeting the North American market. From Ladakh to Lithuania, Patagonia to Provence, Kerala to Kilimanjaro to Komodo, Kathy's been there and personally escorted over 3000 guests on life changing adventures
As the founder and CEO of TravelDragon.com, a currated source and search engine for over 6,000 unique itineraries offered by 500+ of the best small tour operators in the world, she helps tour providers distribute their products through targeted networks. She continues to design and lead limited custom departures through her own adventure travel company The Dragon’s Path and is Senior Consultant for Travel Marketing Worldwide Asia/Pacific division

Kathy is a frequent international speaker, consultant, strategist and SME (subject matter expert). She's also a bit of a social media, gear and gadget geek and enjoys sharing finds through posts, podcasts and product reviews. She supports Sustainable Travel International by sitting on their advisory committee, speaking, blogging and offering member webinars. An avid trail runner, cyclist, skier and photographer Kathy enjoys Boulder CO as her home base when not traveling the world.