About Top Budget Travel Expert Russell Hannon
Known for WOW'ing audiences with untold yet practical travel tips, Russell Hannon is an acclaimed travel expert who uses lean principles to travel at a fraction of the going rate. He's the internationally acclaimed #1 best selling author of 'Stop Dreaming Start Traveling: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling More & Spending Less'. Russell is a feature speaker with The Travel & Adventure Show; was a CBC Budget Travel Columnist; possesses a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; and has contributed to numerous media including USA Today, Women's World, the New York Times, CNBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, America Tonight, CTV, CBC, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and Around the World Travel TV in addition to 250+ lifestyle and personal finance shows. Russell Hannon is the only self-published author to have a title stocked in LS Travel airport bookstores nationwide and has also achieved the following accolades:
- · Amazon #1 Best Seller;
- · Title stocked in store by retailers Barnes & Noble (U.S.), and Indigo (Canada);
- · Consistently the top selling title at Travel & Adventure Show bookstores;
- · Cameo appearance on RAW Travel Season 9 episode 11 'Finally Lisbon!
- · Internationally acclaimed speaker and fan favorite for his talks titled:
- · 99 Ways to Cut Travel Costs - Without Skimping;
- · Punch Your Own Ticket - How to Craft Your Own Travel Deals;
- · 50 Ways to Cut 'Euro' Travel Costs (Europe)
Nice To Meet You!
I didn’t realize how good I had it, that was until I lost it. My first free trip fell onto my lap, as did the second. But when those inadvertent free trips stopped flowing my way, I made the mistake of thinking that travel was inherently expensive and that I'd have to pay the 'going rate'. Ironically, my day job was to find ways to get better results in less time with less money. I have a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt designation, and I feverishly sought ways to leverage lean principles to travel more and spend less. For two years, I asked hundreds of people who'd taken free and inexpensive trips how they did it. In doing so, I discovered that any free or inexpensive trip anyone has ever had was due to one of just seven (7) factors. By analyzing these factors, I modeled ways to replicate the conditions that enable free/inexpensive travel, and have since been crafting my own travel deals - regardless of deal availability or the going rate. The end result; my 'Dream Travel Plan' is a blueprint that shows step-by-step how to punch your own travel ticket. Specifically, how to: (i) Take a handful of free and ultra-economical trips each year - without skimping; and (ii) Find the best available price for anything you pay for.
Today, thousands upon thousands of affluent travelers look to me as the top Budget Travel Expert. World travelers and travel professionals alike constantly tell me they are staggered at what they learned from me. I am highly reputed and respected by media and travelers alike for my unique approach and immediate results, in that you can put it to work right away and yield instant savings. What separates me from other budget travel resources is that I offer an all-encompassing comprehensive system that covers every cost aspect of travel. And, it is structured in a way that makes it equally practical and relevant to you regardless of your circumstance, where you live or want to go . In short, I teach how to quickly and easily find the best and least expensive travel options for you. Whether you want a 5-star trip or a modest vacation - the 'Dream Travel Plan' covers it all.
Get started: Read my Amazon #1 Best Seller 'Stop Dreaming Start Traveling: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling More & Spending Less - Revised & Updated.' I am so convinced it will redefine your travel destiny that I am offering a risk-free money back guarantee. If the book does not enable you to save you real money on any given trip, I will personally refund you upon receiving your proof of payment and your impression of the book. Below are additional resources to get you started:
- · Use the Travel Planning Form to map out your long term travel plan;
- · Sign up to my newsletter for:
- · My Free Guide: 'Beat the Best Online Fare - Every Time, Every Flight';
- · Great money saving strategies and the latest ultra-economical travel opportunities;
- · Updates on my live speaking tours with discount codes to see me speak live.
About Me:
If we were to meet, you'd see that I am as interested in your travel stories as much as I enjoy sharing travel tips. New environments are a thrill to me. I rejoice in simple pleasures, and fulfillment comes from an enjoyable evening where I am unwinding after an active day of exploration. By cutting out things that aren't important to me, I needn't sacrifice the things that are. I travel comparably to how I live at home and seldomly indulge. I prefer to stay in furnished apartments and you are apt to spot me at a grocery store while traveling. Things I commonly do while traveling include biking on converted rail trails and seeking out observation decks with panoramic views. Amongst my favorite escapades:
- · Mountains: Alps, Rockies, Kauaii;
- · Beaches: South East Asia, Mediterranean;
- · Castles: Austria, Germany;
- · Excitement: NYC, Piccadilly Circus, the Vegas strip;
- · Exploring: Japan, Venice.
What I'm Not:
- · I'm not cheap - rather economical (or frugal);
- · I don't preach where to go or how to travel. I simply offer resource that enable you to quickly and easily find the best and least expensive options for you (whatever that may be);
- · I'm not always traveling, but when I do, I travel very inexpensively; and I’m not nomadic. I have a fulfilling career and have no intentions on leaving it.
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Happy Travels, and maybe we'll connect somewhere along the way!
- Russ
Practical, Inspiring, Empowering
Russell Hannon speaks at the world’s biggest travel shows and at conferences alongside the biggest celebrity names in travel. He is a highly sought TV and radio personality and feature speaker at B2C conferences and trade shows, as a guest speaker for Corporate wellness events, and outdoor adventure and travel brands.
Russell has moderated panel discussions for the U.S. Department of State, and he tailors talks, presentations and workshops that are highly engaging, inspiring, unique, and actionable.
Russell was named amongst 'America's Top Experts' on Travel by Women's World magazine. His #1 Best Seller 'Stop Dreaming... Start Traveling' was named amongst the 'Top 5 Budget Travel Books' by Chapter Travel.
Events & Clients
Chicago Travel and Adventure Show
Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show
San Francisco Travel and Adventure Show
San Diego Travel and Adventure Show
Denver Travel and Adventure Show
Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show – Special Guest Russell Hannon
Travel and Adventure Show - Europe
Boston Travel and Adventure Show
Atlanta Travel and Adventure Show
Russell Hannon to Teach 99 Ways to Slash Travel Costs at Dallas Travel Show
Minneapolis Vacation and Travel Show
Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show
TBEX – The Future of Travel Media
Philadelphia Travel and Adventure show
Phoenix Travel and Adventure Show
New York Travel and Adventure Show
The New York Times Travel Show
Russell has a series of world class travel speeches that bring customers back - and they bring their friends!
"This is more than a travel book, it's a life training book that defies the cliche "You get what you pay for." Readers will realize the pleasure that can come from intelligently maximizing the value of their travel dollar. This book will change your travel destiny."
- ARTHUR VON WIESENBERGER, Host of Around The World Travel TV
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Speaking and Workshop Topics
99 Ways to Cut Travel Costs: Without Skimping: Known for WOW'ing audiences with untold budget travel tips, Ultra-Economical Travel Expert Russell Hannon offers 99 ways to quickly and easily find the best and least expensive options for you. No matter your travel type, or where you want to go, you will leave with dozens of practical tips and tricks you can put to work right away to save money on your next great escape.
Europe Travel: 50 Ways to Cut 'Euro' Travel Costs: AZN #1 Best Selling author of 'Stop Dreaming... Start Traveling' Russell Hannon reveals 50 ways to indulge in European escapades at a fraction of the going rate. Whether you want to mingle amongst millionaires in Monaco, indulge in inexpensive wine tastings, find Europe's cheapest 5-star resorts, you will leave with dozens of practical ways to quickly and easily book an unbelievably inexpensive European escapade.
Travel Safety and Disaster Prevention: Is it safe to travel abroad? What should I do if disaster strikes? What are my options if I lose my wallet or id.? Do I have the medical coverage I need should a medical emergency arise? Whether you are pondering a trip, or considering canceling one Russell covers key considerations to put your concerns into context, and offers resources you can use to educate yourself of potential risks specific to your scenario, positioning you to make smart decisions to take safe trips and stay healthy while abroad.
How to Get 6-Figures Worth of Advertising Through FREE Publicity: Learn how to get booked on TV and radio and how to leverage it for maximum gain without a big budget, publicists or press releases. Learn how to establish a strategy and tactics that get you publicity and converts audiences. Russell covers why your business needs a media portfolio, what producers want in a guest expert, where to find media that are most likely to book you – even without experience, how to approach Producers, what to send to them, and what to say to them. Get guidance on how to prepare for your big appearance and what to convert that audience into followers or customers.
Punch Your Ticket: 100+ Ways to Craft Travel Deals Regardless of the Going Rate: Can't find a travel deal? Ultra-Economical Travel Expert Russell Hannon WOW's audiences with amazing and practical ways to travel inexpensively regardless of the 'going rate'. Russell unpacks loads of practical tools that open new worlds of stunningly affordable travel opportunities. "There's lots for the 5-star and cost conscientious traveler alike". Everyone will leave with a digital blueprint you can use right away to save on every trip.
Virtual Talks
L.L. Bean Virtual Speaker Series:
Travel and Adventure Show: Virtual Europe: Click the picture to view the event teaser:
Testimonials
“RUSSELL’S GENUINE, PRACTICAL APPROACH TO TRAVEL HAS MADE HIM A FAVORITE AMONG ADVENTURERS AND TRAVELERS.”
– JOHN GOLICZ, CEO OF THE TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW
“I‘VE BEEN TO BOTH THE NEW YORK TIMES TRAVEL SHOW AND THE PHILLY TRAVEL SHOW MANY TIMES, AND YOUR SESSION TODAY WAS THE BEST ONE I’VE BEEN TO IN YEARS. THANKS FOR ALL THE TIPS! I ONLY LEFT THE SHOW A FEW HOURS AGO, AND AM ALREADY LOOKING INTO SOME OF THE THINGS YOU MENTIONED FOR MY UPCOMING TRIPS!”
– PHILADELPHIA TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“I HAVE NEVER LOVED A CHEAPSKATE UNTIL I MET RUSSELL HANNON!”
– DARLENE, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“MOST USEFUL PRESENTATION AT THE SHOW THIS WEEKEND!”
– ELAINE, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“HE WAS VERY EFFICIENT, BUT ALSO VERY INFORMATIVE. I’VE HEARD MANY OF THESE TRAVEL SPEECHES, BUT HIS WAS STUFF YOU CAN APPLY RIGHT AWAY, LOVED IT!”
– RAJA, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“LOVED YOUR ABSOLUTELY INFORMATIVE SEMINAR AT THE BAY AREA TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW THIS SATURDAY. THANKS FOR LENDING YOUR ADVICE!!!“
– VIRGIL, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION! COVERED A LOT OF USEFUL MATERIAL IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO USING YOUR TIPS.”
– RICK, PHILADELPHIA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“MY HUSBAND AND I HEARD YOU AT THE TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW IN SANTA CLARA TODAY AND GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR MANY SAVING TIPS ON TRAVELING. WE ARE NEWLY RETIRED AND ARE ITCHING TO TRAVEL BUT NEED TO BE WATCHFUL OF COSTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSIGHT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR LIST OF 99 WAYS TO CUT TRAVEL COSTS.”
– JANET, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“I ENJOYED YOUR PRESENTATION TODAY. IT WAS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE.”
– JANET, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“AWESOME PRESENTATION!”
– HARRY, DENVER TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“GREAT PRESENTATION AND WATCHED YOU ON LOCAL TV.”
– LOUISE, DENVER TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“SAD I MISSED YOUR FIRST HALF OF YOUR SESSION.LEARNED SO MUCH IN LAST HALF. THANK YOU.”
– DEBBIE, BOSTON GLOBE TRAVEL SHOW ATTENDEE
“GREAT INFORMATION IN DENVER! CAN’T WAIT TO READ THROUGH THE WHOLE PACKET. THANK YOU.”
– SHELLY, DENVER TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SUGGESTIONS REGARDING SAVING MONEY AT TODAY’S BOSTON GLOBE TRAVEL SHOW.”
– RHOMEY, BOSTON GLOBE TRAVEL SHOW ATTENDEE
“GREAT PRESENTATION! LOTS OF INFORMATION AND VERY CLEAR! THANK YOU!”
– CAM, BOSTON GLOBE TRAVEL SHOW ATTENDEE
“ENJOYED YOUR SEMINAR TODAY AT THE DENVER CONVENTION CENTER. VERY INFORMATIVE.”
– GAYLE, DENVER TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“ENJOYED YOU PRESENTATION AT THE DENVER TRAVEL SHOW AND MEETING YOU AT YOUR BOOK SIGNING. I’M SURE I WILL USE MANY OF YOUR TIPS TO TRAVEL MORE OFTEN – MAYBE EVEN VISIT CALGARY!”
– SHARI, DENVER TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW
“I ENJOYED YOUR SATURDAY TALK AT THE SANTA CLARA TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW. THANK YOU!”
– TONYA, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW ATTENDEE
“I ENJOYED YOUR PRESENTATION AND LOVED THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COATS/BAGS. I BROUGHT YOUR BOOK AND LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE TRAVELS.”
– JULIA, BOSTON GLOBE TRAVEL SHOW ATTENDEE
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