TEAM

Our team is comprised of seven innovative and seasoned industry professionals with years of experience in the luxury travel space.  Having spent time in a variety of sectors within the industry, we effectively navigate this vacillating, and often intimidating, landscape.  We bring our clients to a place of stability and strive to facilitate lasting and fruitful relationships.

DANIELLE DORMAND

Co-owner

+1 407 427 4657  danielle@indexselect.com

Danielle began her career in travel and never looked back… Starting out with the internationally acclaimed Virgin Holidays group, she fine-tuned her understanding and experience in travel during the 7 years with Virgin - a company she still has a love for to this day. Eventually, she worked her way up with various companies in the industry, managing accounts for luxury properties, DMC’s and destinations in the five-star arena. Her success in sales is evidenced by the many long term relationships she has built, and is bolstered by her natural charisma and passion for the clients she represents.

Danielle was born and raised in the UK, just outside of London – a geographical advantage that led to an early case of the travel bug. Travel became a way of life from when she was young, and being immersed in a multitude of cultures and gorgeous landscapes provided an education all its own. Moving to the states in 1998, Danielle landed in Orlando, FL. It didn't take long for her to realize that travel would be her career, and inspiring people to experience the world and the education it provided instilled purpose. Danielle currently resides in New York City, enjoying the cities buzz, the HQ of our industry, and every new challenge that is thrown her way. Her drive and passion are unparalleled, and these qualities are part of the foundation for her ability to produce results for her clients. Although her colleagues may disagree, arguing instead that her transparent, caring nature, an ability to be unabashedly human, are her most important qualities, and what drive her success in a fast paced, demanding industry. Just ask, and she’ll tell you how Index Select can be your best partner.

TYLER LAMONT

Co-owner

+1 406 698 4291  tyler@indexselect.com

Tyler comes from a dynamic background in the industry, having worked with a variety of supplier partners around the world. In addition to strategic trade outreach efforts for top luxury hotels, he has worked extensively with DMC’s, global tour operators, exclusive villas and Tourism Boards.

Originally from small-town Montana, his education on the importance of travel was born out of a 3-month hiatus from university, when he traveled (modestly…) through the Philippines, Nepal and India. His interest was further fueled while attending university in Chile, where he graduated with an International Business and Management degree. After school, he moved to New York City and had his first foray into the industry by working with an award-winning luxury tour operator. In 2010, he joined a leading representation firm, where he had the opportunity to further develop an expertise in global hospitality consulting. Acting as lead on a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships within the North American advisor and tour operator community, his experience ranges from strategy consultation, to product representation, to creating, uncovering and executing relevant partnership and marketing opportunities with major hotel programs and consortia. He has served on several industry boards, and over the years, built strong relationships and true friendships within the industry.

You’ll have to ask, but he’ll tell you that: any relationships or reputation he has established in this industry are based on honesty and trust, and that these are cornerstones to the foundation of the Index Select mission. Tyler now resides in San Diego, CA.

WAZHA DUBE
Director, Africa

+1 646 982 8895 wazha@indexselect.com

Wazha has born while his family was traveling and hasn't stopped since! An expat from Botswana and America, Wazha had the privilege to grow up around the world across 4 continents before 'settling' in NYC. A graduate of the Hospitality & Management school at Hawaii Pacific University, Wazha has always tried to do things a little bit differently and upon graduating, Wazha returned to NYC to work in tour operations for luxury tour operators creating and promoting some of the world most exclusive travel experiences.

More than 12 years later, Wazha has worked in representation, marketing, and sales with some of the world best minds in travel & hospitality and now manages the Africa Collection at Index Select, working with some of his favorite properties and tour companies on the continent and strives to educate consultants and anyone who will listen about all the wonders that lie await those wishing to visit Africa. ​Living by the Kalanga proverb, 'To Travel is to See', Wazha is always on the lookout for his next adventure with some of his favorite experiences being trekking Wild Dogs in Botswana, canoeing down the mighty Zambezi River, backpacking through China, fishing for piranha in the Amazon, drinking whiskey on top of a glacier in New Zealand and of course, going out with his favorite safari guides and soaking in all their knowledge!

Wazha also sits on the Northeast board of APTA, among a number of other industry boards. He is currently based in NYC.

BECCA FRITZ
Sales Manager

becca@indexselect.com

With a decade of experience in the hospitality and travel industry, Becca brings extensive sales and marketing knowledge to the team. Originally from the Jersey Shore, Becca moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida, where she earned a degree in marketing and hospitality. Following graduation in 2013, Becca joined Florida's premier event company, where she supported the marketing team. It was not until a few years later that she discovered her passion for the travel industry after responding to a job posting for a luxury African tour operator. Since then, she has embarked on a remarkable journey that has taken her across Africa, visiting the continent's top luxury safari lodges and forging relationships with tourism boards, suppliers, journalists, advisors, and influencers. As Sales Manager for Index Select's Global Collection, Becca is focused on expanding her horizons beyond Africa, developing new relationships, and providing support to the travel advisor community. When she's not hosting sales calls and FAM trips, you can find Becca at home in Tampa, cooking up new recipes or going to Pilates class. Fun facts? Becca was a food stylist at her first job out of college and directed photo shoots for the catering department. One of her images was selected for the cover of an event publication. She also has two cats: Bear and Kiwi (also a part of the Index family).

DOLORES SIMONDS
Business Strategies

dolores@indexselect.com

Dolores has been an industry professional for many years, and has an extensive background in the airline and hospitality industry. Her experience in negotiating and account development, in addition to having a proven track record for establishing long term business relationships in the hospitality industry, makes her a huge asset to the Index Select team.

AMANDA LITMAN
Marketing Manager

marketing@indexselect.com

Amanda Pargament is our Marketing Strategist + Content Creator with a BS in Marketing from Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management. Her experience ranges from launching high-profile marketing campaigns to building brands and communities from the bottom up. She helps drive engagement across our customer base, and we love her expertise in social media and her competitive analysis know-how. Plus, she has a keen eye for brand partnerships. Amanda brings another level of creativity to the team, helping tell the stories of the amazing collection members in our portfolio. In this digital-heavy industry and world, we don’t know what we’d do without her…