Kansas City Metro

Where Luxury Travel Professionals Come Together

Where luxury travel advisors and suppliers across the Kansas City metro connect, learn, and grow together — elevating the standard of luxury travel for every client.

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Our Mission

Learn. Connect. Elevate Every Journey.

The KC Luxury Travel Network is a professional organization bringing together luxury travel advisors and suppliers across the Kansas City metro. We connect top-tier travel professionals with luxury brands, hotel reps, and destination specialists — creating a space where education, relationships, and business all thrive.

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Education

Supplier showcases, destination trainings, and industry forums that keep KC's luxury travel community sharp.

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Networking

Direct connections between advisors and the luxury brands, hotel reps, and destination specialists who matter most.

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Access

We bring top luxury suppliers to Kansas City — so local advisors get the relationships and knowledge they deserve.

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Community

A trusted, growing network of luxury travel professionals united by craft, collaboration, and a love of exceptional travel.

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Upcoming Events

Monthly gatherings, supplier nights, and educational sessions for KCLTN members.

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Monthly events, supplier evenings, and educational sessions for our member advisors.

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About KCLTN

A Network Built on Passion for Travel

The KC Luxury Travel Network brings together luxury travel advisors and suppliers across the Kansas City metro — a community where education, networking, and the business of luxury travel converge.

Who We Are

Kansas City's Premier Luxury Travel Community

KCLTN was founded with a clear purpose: to bring the luxury travel sector together in Kansas City. We unite travel advisors and luxury suppliers — hotel brands, cruise lines, destination specialists, and beyond — spanning the bi-state metro across Missouri and Kansas.

Our events bring world-class luxury suppliers directly to Kansas City for networking evenings, educational forums, and destination showcases — giving our advisor members direct access to the people and brands that shape exceptional travel experiences.

Our Values

What Drives Us

  • Continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaboration over competition
  • Authentic, personalized service for every traveler
  • Deep destination knowledge and supplier relationships
  • Holding the luxury travel standard high for our region
Laurie Pavlik

Laurie is passionate about building relationships and connecting people. As a representative for Wanderlux Collection, she partners with luxury hotels and resorts throughout Europe, working closely with travel advisors to share firsthand destination knowledge, uncover unique experiences, and create meaningful partnerships.

Known for her enthusiasm, collaborative spirit, and adventurous nature, Laurie believes the best opportunities come from genuine connections. Whether introducing an advisor to a new hotel partner, hosting networking events, or exploring a new destination herself, she enjoys bringing people together and creating experiences that inspire.

As a co-founder of the KC Luxury Travel Network, Laurie is committed to cultivating a welcoming community where luxury travel advisors and supplier partners can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Favorite Destination: Too many to choose from…

Currently Dreaming About: Switzerland, Lake Garda

Most Memorable Experience: Watching the circle of life unfold on an African safari as a lioness took down a zebra just feet from our vehicle. Unforgettable.

Wanderlux Collection
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