The National Travel Center was founded in 2014 to do something meaningful. Today, we are unique in America. Over 30 years of experience on the part of each of several principals, a depth of knowledge, and client requests have led us to dedicate our practice to assisting small towns, rural communities, and scenic and historic routes, to achieve economic development through tourism, and not only survive, but thrive. Operating as a B Corp, we can tailor our efforts and fees to suit each situation to deliver maximum value through both planning and implementation, helping communities and clients use their strengths and resources wisely.
Our Staff
![Dr. Maree Forbes Gaughan | Managing Director](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Maree-Forbes-Gaughan.webp)
Dr. Maree Forbes Gaughan
Managing Director
![Michael Sanders | Marketing Principal](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Michael-Sanders.webp)
Michael Sanders
Marketing Principal
![Dr. Philip Bergey | Organizational Development](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Philip-Bergey.webp)
Dr. Philip Bergey
Organizational Development
![Greg Phillips | Content Principal](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Greg-Phillips.webp)
Greg Phillips
Content Principal
![Ethan Brown | Experience Development](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ethan-Brown.webp)
Ethan Brown
Experience Development
![Ami Blackwell | Public Relations](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ami-Blackwell.webp)
Ami Blackwell
Public Relations
![Debra Elliott | Website Developer](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/debra-elliott.webp)
Debra Elliott
Website Developer
![Debra Brown | Onsite Destination Facilitation](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Deb-Brown.webp)
Debra Brown
Onsite Destination Facilitation
![CFO | Business Management](https://www.nationaltravelcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cfo.webp)
CFO
Business Management
- Hospitality Management, Atlantic Cape College
- Former AAA Five Diamond Chef