Annita Thomas

About this Speaker

Annita is the on-air personality of the syndicated travel radio show, Travel Bags With Annita & Friends. For 7 years on her show, she has inspired Baby Boomers and Empty Nesters to put down the glossy brochures, get off the sofa and explore their dream destinations around the world. Her 40-year travel and hospitality career started with Pan American World Airways. She has traveled to 100 countries during her career.

Annita is an Elite Brand Ambassador with O The Oprah Magazine and has worked with them for four years representing their brand partners and attending VIP events such as Oprah’s Favorite Things. Annita also works as an influencer with national and international brands such as Chico’s, NYDJ, Chevrolet, Target, Talbots, GoRVing, and many others. She has been featured in Essence Magazine, O Magazine and USA Today. She, along with her husband Doc Bill, are managing partners of a vacation rental management company. Together they started a project on Sapelo Island to help preserve the culture and traditions of the Geechee community on the island. Their goal to work with the local community promoting economic development continues with agricultural and tourism projects. Her experiences have provided her with a unique insight into multiple areas of the travel industry.