About

Shelby Frenette boasts an impressive record of hosting more than 500 cruises and orchestrating hundreds of solo travel adventures for thousands of singles worldwide. As a former Cruise Director for Princess Cruises with 8 years at sea, and as the @SoloTravelExpert, a genuine travel influencer, Shelby’s impact extends beyond captivating photographs and brand mentions; she inspires people to embark on their own journeys and make lifelong connections. With a proven track record in social sales strategy, she achieved remarkable results by generating over $250,000 in travel sales within the first 90 days of launching her startup host agency, TravelFun.Biz, alongside her husband Joel Frenette. Her agency is on track to post over $1,000,000 in sales this year. With a portfolio of successful small business owners seeking her social media marketing insights she provides personal guidance to numerous businesses and local politicians, helping them navigate the new digital landscape and teaches them how to sell on social. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker. Recently she delivered live workshops on social marketing strategy for the largest Chamber of Commerce in Palm Beach County, which represents over 1700 companies. Earlier this year, she was a featured speaker in TravelMarket Report’s MasterAdvisor Series and interviewed for this article in TravelMarket Report – Former Cruise Director Harnesses Social Media to Sell Singles Sailing Trips She was announced as the SILVER winner for best “Individual Travel Advisor Training Program” in the 2023 Travel Weekly – Magellan Awards and also won the “Best Social Media Marketing Program For Tarvel Agents – USA” in the 2023 LUXLife – Nautical Tourism Awards. She was recently interviewed for feature article in Frommer’s Travel Guide’s and also interviewed for feature in the 2024 Host Week by Host Agency Reviews. In 2024, she will be joining the leadership team as a board member of BranchUp