Meet Our Advisors
CHRIS HITE
Before founding Hite of Travel, Chris built a career at Neiman Marcus, curating InCircle Rewards travel experiences through Virtuoso and refining his eye for exceptional detail and service.
Hite of Travel is his modern travel maison-where each itinerary is crafted with precision, creativity, and soul. For Chris, travel is more than movement; it's a canvas for connection, culture, and personal discovery.
"Travel was the best education," his father always said. Hite of Travel is that lesson, beautifully lived.
COUNTRIES VISITED: 27
FAVORITE PLACE: GERMANY
NEXT PLACE: PORTUGAL
JENNY SHEPARD
Jenny Shepard believes travel is about connection-experiencing new places, cultures, and moments with the people you love most. Her passion for travel began in college while studying abroad in Tuscany.
With a background in luxury hospitality at Fairmont Hotels, Jenny brings exceptional care and an eye for detail to every journey.
"Travel is intensified living." Rick Steves
COUNTRIES VISITED: 15
FAVORITE PLACE: ITALY
NEXT PLACE: BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
VERONICA BLAIR
Veronica Blair approaches travel as both a lifelong passion and an art form. As a dual citizen of Spain and the United States, she grew up immersed in two cultures.
With a background in mechanical engineering, Veronica combines creative vision with meticulous precision.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." •Saint Augustine
COUNTRIES VISITED: 25
FAVORITE PLACE: SPAIN
NEXT PLACE: ENGLAND
KATIE ROBERTS
Katie Roberts approaches travel as both a lifelong passion and a form of creative expression. With a background in marketing at Neiman Marcus, she brings an innate understanding of luxury.
"If a diner complains about a dish or the wine, immediately remove it and replace it, no questions asked." César Ritz
COUNTRIES VISITED: 15
FAVORITE PLACE: FRANCE
NEXT PLACE: AUSTRIA