Tess Slot

Luxury Travel Partner for Discerning Travellers | Creating Bespoke Journeys | Travel with Tess

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

Access the invitation-only. Travel with Tess curates' experiences that don't exist on the internet - protected by personal relationships built over decades. For discerning travellers tired of research rabbit holes and expensive disappointments, I provide what you literally cannot Google: the insider access that makes others ask 'how did you find that place? My approach: Instead of booking what everyone else can find online, I leverage relationships built over years of personal travel and two decades in the boutique luxury hotel world to secure access that simply isn't available through traditional channels. My clients trust me because I personally vet every destination, stay, and experience - no third-party research. My philosophy: The best table in the village, not the most famous one in town. Ready to rediscover what luxury travel can be when it's truly tailored to who you are? → DM me directly: [email protected]

Experience

  • Founder and Luxury Travel Partner at Travel with Tess
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Creating bespoke luxury travel experiences for discerning travellers.

  • Project Management Expert at Joynerslot Consulting
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2024 · 7 yrs 3 mos

    At Joynerslot Consulting, our mission is to spearhead regenerative tourism and regional development initiatives that harmonise economic growth with environmental restoration and social responsibility. Our focus is on fostering sustainable growth and delivering community-centred solutions by working closely with governments, businesses, and local communities to create lasting resilience. Our approach drives economic development while emphasising environmental restoration and the well-being of local communities.

  • Managing Director at Little House Republic
    Aug 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    As co-founder of Little House Republic, I was proud to lead Western Australia’s pioneering regenerative tourism project. Nestled in the South West, we designed it to set a new standard in sustainable travel. Our thoughtfully crafted short-stay accommodations embodied regenerative principles, offering guests a firsthand experience of practices that not only minimised environmental impact but also actively restored and enhanced the local ecosystem. By integrating these innovative approaches, Little House Republic aimed to reshape the future of tourism, creating a model for a more sustainable, responsible, and regenerative industry.

  • Managing Director at Go Green Travel
    Feb 2021 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs

    As a co-founder of Go Green Travel, I was thrilled to launch Australia’s first online booking platform dedicated to regenerative travel. Designed to make sustainable tourism more accessible, we connected travellers with accommodations and experiences that prioritised environmental restoration and community well-being. By offering options that went beyond sustainability, Go Green Travel championed regenerative practices that actively contributed to the health of ecosystems and local economies, paving the way for a more responsible and impactful way to explore Australia.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Regional Regeneration Alliance
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2023 · 6 yrs

    I co-founded the Regional Regeneration Alliance, dedicated to fostering vibrant and prosperous regional communities across Western Australia. Through the development and implementation of strategic projects, we aimed to create resilient, sustainable communities that thrived economically, socially, and environmentally.