For Joe, each journey is more than a destination—it’s a celebration of emotion, anticipation, and luxury, tailored to every traveler’s unique dreams.

With a career shaped by high-level consulting and elite client services, Joe is dedicated to redefining travel planning through an exquisitely personal approach and global perspective. As the founder of Woolley Travel, Joe crafts extraordinary journeys that reflect thoughtful planning and a commitment to elevated standards, ensuring every itinerary is as unique and memorable as the traveler. Prior to launching Woolley Travel, an Affiliate of SmartFlyer, Joe served as CEO of the Nashville LGBT Chamber and then led a sought-after consulting practice, advising Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and private clients on strategy, inclusion, and impactful communications. His experience as a trusted advisor to executives, celebrities, and changemakers now inspires his passion for designing bespoke travel experiences for clients who seek only the finest.

A seasoned traveler and natural-born planner, Joe’s eye for detail, passion for hospitality, and vast global network empower him to orchestrate everything from secluded Mediterranean villas to curated wine journeys in South America to five-star escapes to Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. Based in Nashville’s historic Belmont neighborhood, Joe shares his home with his husband, Jim, and their well-traveled dog, Spooner.

What does your perfect vacation day look like?

Good coffee in bed in a wonderful hotel room. A tour or activity to someplace that makes me think and ponder. An amazing lunch at a local restaurant. An afternoon of wandering around, no plans, and just exploring. A night of dinner, drinks, and music, seeing the local sights of a place.

Which destinations are you looking forward to visiting? Why?

Travel for me is about expanding your point of view and perspective and learning new things. With that in mind, I can’t wait to visit Africa and go on safari! I have never met anyone who says that Africa does not make you feel small and helps you see how big and beautiful this world is.