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CHRIS FRISZ
Travel Advisor & Culinary Travel Specialist
📍 Orlando, FL
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✦ Professional Summary
Lifelong traveler and itinerary architect with 5+ years crafting personalized travel experiences across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Deep roots in the culinary world — grew up in the restaurant industry surrounded by professional chefs — bringing an insider's palate to every destination. Known for uncovering hidden-gem restaurants, boutique accommodations, and one-of-a-kind experiences that transform ordinary trips into unforgettable journeys. Backed by extensive digital marketing and AI expertise, bringing data-driven research and modern technology to travel planning.
🔁 Transferable Skills
Self-Marketing & Client Acquisition — The Unfair Advantage
Unlike most advisors who rely solely on a host agency for leads, I bring a full digital-marketing engine to my own practice: local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, paid search, and website development. In prior roles I grew a client's inbound leads from 20–30 to 50+ per week and built 10 client websites from scratch — the exact toolkit needed to build and scale a personal book of travel business.
Client Retention & Referrals — Maintained ~90% client retention through consultative relationships, strategy reviews, and proactive communication — the foundation of a repeat-booking, referral-driven travel practice.
High-Volume Client Management — Managed 25+ concurrent client accounts, juggling deadlines and deliverables without dropping details — directly parallel to running multiple trips and itineraries in tandem.
Obsessive Research & Intelligence — Deep competitive, keyword, and AI-powered research (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Screaming Frog) — the same muscle used to vet hotels, uncover hidden gems, and build real-time destination intelligence.
Conversion & Value Optimization — Built CRO strategies that grew a client from $1M to $2M in revenue (+25% conversions, -30% bounce) — the ability to turn an inquiry into a booked, thoughtfully upsold trip.
Complex Project Management — Ran multi-phase 90-day roadmaps coordinating multiple stakeholders and vendors — mirrors orchestrating multi-destination itineraries with flights, lodging, tours, and dining in sync.
Vendor & Partner Coordination — Managed relationships with external developers, agencies, and outreach partners — transfers directly to working with tour operators, DMCs, hotel reps, and cruise lines.
Detail & Compliance Discipline — Operated in regulated healthcare marketing where accuracy is non-negotiable — critical for handling passports, visas, travel insurance disclosures, and supplier terms.
AI Automation & Workflows — Design AI-enabled workflows for research and communication — applied to client intake, itinerary drafting, follow-ups, and destination discovery.
◈ Core Competencies
Custom Itinerary Design
Culinary & Food Tourism
Luxury & Boutique Stays
Hidden-Gem Discovery
Multi-Destination Europe
Family & Multi-Gen Travel
Solo & Couples Travel
AI-Powered Research
Digital Marketing Strategy
Client Relationship Mgmt
🌍 Destination Expertise
Europe
Italy (Nationwide)Great BritainGermanyHungaryAustriaDanube River Region
Ritz-Carlton NaplesBoutique European HotelsCurated Villas & B&Bs
⭐ Signature Experiences Curated
Asheville, NC — Wellness & Culinary Immersion
Designed a wellness-focused retreat centered around Shoji Spa's private open-air hot tubs nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, paired with Asheville's acclaimed farm-to-table dining scene and craft brewery culture.
Boulder, CO — Adventure & Discovery
Crafted a unique adventure itinerary featuring an intimate alpaca farm experience, combined with Colorado's outdoor culture, mountain dining, and the Boulder culinary scene.
Puerto Rico — Adrenaline & Culture
Built an adrenaline-forward itinerary featuring cave diving expeditions alongside authentic local cuisine, historic Old San Juan exploration, and off-the-tourist-trail cultural immersion.
Danube River, Europe — Multi-Country Journey
Planned a multi-stop European river cruise through Austria, Hungary, and Germany with curated local dining experiences, cultural excursions, and hidden-gem stops at each port.
Italy — Comprehensive Multi-Region Itineraries
Created in-depth Italian travel experiences featuring insider restaurant selections from trattorias to fine dining, luxury accommodations including Ritz-Carlton properties, and off-the-beaten-path cultural discoveries across multiple regions.
🍷 Culinary Expertise
Grew up immersed in the restaurant industry surrounded by professional chefs — dining is not a hobby, it's a heritage
Expert at identifying exceptional experiences from Michelin-starred restaurants to undiscovered local gems
Curates complete culinary journeys tailored to client palates, dietary needs, and adventure level
Deep knowledge of Italian, Central European, American regional, Caribbean, and international cuisines
Sources reservations at high-demand restaurants and arranges private dining experiences
Pairs food experiences with local culture — cooking classes, market tours, wine tastings, and chef's table events
💼 Professional Experience
Independent Travel Advisor2021 – Present
Orlando, FL
Design comprehensive, personalized itineraries for families, couples, solo travelers, and multi-generational groups across the US, Canada, and Europe
Specialize in culinary tourism, hidden-gem discovery, and luxury-accessible travel experiences
Research and vet accommodations ranging from boutique hotels and unique stays to luxury properties
Curate complete dining guides for each destination — from street food to fine dining — leveraging lifelong restaurant industry knowledge
Leverage AI-powered research tools and digital expertise to uncover emerging destinations and real-time travel intelligence
Maintain exceptional client satisfaction with repeat bookings and organic referrals
SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist[Start Date] – Present
CSG.BIO · Orlando, FL
Lead SEO and digital marketing strategy across 8 brands in the reproductive health and biotech sector spanning US and UAE/GCC markets
Manage relationships with three external agencies and coordinate cross-brand campaigns — the same vendor-coordination skill applied to travel suppliers, tour operators, and DMCs
Conduct comprehensive research, competitive analysis, and content optimization — identical to the destination research and hotel/experience vetting that powers custom itineraries
Build interactive data dashboards and performance tracking systems, and design AI-enabled research workflows applied to client intake and itinerary planning
Drive lead generation and conversion optimization — the marketing engine used to build and grow a personal book of travel business
AI Destination ResearchHubSpotSemrushAhrefsGoogle AnalyticsCMS PlatformsData VisualizationSocial Media Marketing
✨ Why Work With Me
Most travel advisors book trips. I architect experiences. My secret weapon is a combination most advisors simply can't match: a lifelong foodie who grew up in the restaurant world, a digital marketer who knows how to research deeper than anyone, and a traveler who's spent years perfecting the art of the itinerary. I don't send you to the tourist traps — I send you to the alpaca farm in Boulder, the hidden cave dive in Puerto Rico, and the trattoria in Italy that doesn't have an English menu. Every trip I plan is personal, researched obsessively, and built to create the kind of stories you tell for years.