FORT WORTH, TX, April 06, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kaleigh Kirkpatrick, CTA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Kirkpatrick has distinguished herself as a leading figure in the luxury travel industry, serving as owner and chief executive officer of The Shameless Tourist since 2016. Over the past decade, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership by managing a team of 12 professionals, setting the company's vision and driving forward-thinking strategies that have positioned her firm at the forefront of the field. Her responsibilities encompass leading marketing initiatives, ensuring brand voice consistency, planning and executing more than 160 travel trips annually and maintaining a robust personal client book. Ms. Kirkpatrick is also responsible for responding to client inquiries, strengthening vendor relationships, conducting communications with clients and her team, driving sales activities and designing detailed travel itineraries.

Ms. Kirkpatrick's commitment to excellence is evident in her hands-on approach to every aspect of her business. Whether walking through Paris to personally inspect hotels or staying abreast of industry trends, she consistently goes above and beyond to deliver the finest experiences for her clients. This dedication has earned her recognition as an expert in luxury travel, family and multi-generational travel and cultural experiences.

Throughout her career, Ms. Kirkpatrick's achievements have been widely recognized within the industry. She was named to Travel + Leisure's A-List in both 2025 and 2026, a distinction awarded to fewer than 300 individuals worldwide and reserved for those who demonstrate exceptional expertise and service in travel advising. Additionally, she was honored as one of Condé Nast Traveler's Top Travel Specialists of the Year in 2026 and received accolades from Celebrated Experiences as both a Celebrated Legend in 2024 and 2025 and a Celebrated Hero in 2023. Her company was ranked number 40 among the fastest growing companies by Aggie 100, and she was recognized as Woman of the Month by Fort Worth Woman.

Prior to founding The Shameless Tourist, Ms. Kirkpatrick served as a luxury travel advisor with Sanborns Travel Service in 2016 and as a community coordinator for Snoball from 2011 to 2012. Her professional journey began after graduating from Texas A&M University in College Station with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2008. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for understanding human behavior, bolstered further by her qualification as a certified travel associate from The Travel Institute.

Initially aspiring to become an event planner, Ms. Kirkpatrick pursued coursework in horticulture with a concentration that included floral design and event planning at Texas A&M University. However, following the market downturn in 2008 when event planning opportunities diminished, she pivoted toward stock trading by completing courses on the subject and engaging in independent day trading. She subsequently gained experience working for a technology company before serving as an account executive for a third-party firm.

After welcoming her daughter in 2012, Ms. Kirkpatrick took a brief hiatus from her professional pursuits before launching The Shameless Tourist when her daughter turned four years old. The inspiration for the company's name emerged during travels in the United Kingdom. Embracing the playful spirit of being a "shameless tourist," she transformed this concept into a memorable brand identity that resonates with clients worldwide.

Ms. Kirkpatrick is an active member of several prominent industry organizations, including the American Society of Travel Advisors and Virtuoso, which provide valuable networking opportunities and access to exclusive resources. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is deeply committed to civic engagement and philanthropy. She supports local charity organizations through fundraising efforts, advocates for veterans' causes and contributes to blood cancer research initiatives.

In her personal life, Ms. Kirkpatrick enjoys an active lifestyle outside of work. Her interests include snow skiing, surfing, wakesurfing, long-distance running and traveling. She finds joy spending time with her family, her two French bulldogs, and supporting Texas cultural history through involvement with events such as the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

In the upcoming years, she intends to grow The Shameless Tourist while upholding the high standards that have defined its reputation, ensuring continued excellence in client care as she expands the company's reach within the luxury travel sector.

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