Amanda Mertes is a Business Development Representative with Pioneer Travel, bringing fresh energy, creativity, and a passion for travel to the team. As a new member of the Pioneer Travel family, Amanda is focused on helping businesses simplify and streamline their travel needs—whether it’s for conferences, corporate travel, tournaments, school groups, or mission trips. Her goal is simple: remove the stress from planning so clients can focus on what matters most.

With a background in photography, Amanda has spent years capturing moments across a variety of settings, including hockey and dirt track racing. Her experience as both an infield and traveling racing photographer eventually led her into wedding photography, where she developed strong organizational and client service skills. Over time, she realized her true passion was exploring destinations on her own terms—fueling her love for travel and new experiences.

A lifelong hockey fan, Amanda has traveled extensively following the sport, visiting destinations such as Toronto, Niagara Falls, Pittsburgh, San Jose, Minnesota, Chicago, and many more. These experiences have given her firsthand insight into the logistics and excitement of travel, especially when coordinating trips around events and schedules.

Amanda is also an avid animal lover who enjoys visiting zoos and wildlife sanctuaries during her travels. Known by friends as an “animal whisperer,” she brings a warm, personable approach to everything she does.

Approachable, enthusiastic, and dedicated to client success, Amanda is committed to making business travel seamless and stress-free. She takes pride in building relationships and being a trusted resource for her clients’ travel needs.

To connect with Amanda and start simplifying your company’s travel, reach out today, she’s ready to help make your next trip effortless.