Today we’d like to introduce you to Tina Cheng.
Hi Tina, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Hi am Tina.
I come from Taipei, Taiwan, and also studied in Japan for several years. My unique life experiences and work have shaped my current personality and who I am today. During my time living in Asia, my passion for travel and exploring new and interesting things led me to combine my acquired experience and skills to create the travel platform, HelloCities. The process wasn’t smooth sailing; I faced many challenges, especially during the pandemic. Everyone was stuck at home, unable to travel, resulting in a long period of stagnation. At that time, it wasn’t yet the complete, systematic, and well-organized platform it is today. However, on the positive side, I finally had enough time and focus to fully integrate my ideas, past experiences, and the difficulties encountered during execution. Using words, images, and imagination, I pieced together the business model to clearly present it to everyone. From website creation, article editing and layout, video production, selecting and negotiating partnerships, social media advertising, to final execution, I did everything myself, creating a unique and different platform. This is a customized travel service platform centered around the themes of “Why Choose Us” and “Why not?”. Leveraging past experience in event management, public relations, and project execution, we skillfully integrate these skills with travel, offering diverse services and ensuring clients have a safe, enjoyable experience – the kind of service they only want to use.
Previously, I was active in the creative arts sector in Asia for a considerable time. Later, I moved to the United States and learned skills in another field – business. This opened up a new side of myself – someone who enjoys taking the lead. In the business world, you must demonstrate authenticity and problem-solving abilities, and set goals.
Connecting all these elements allows me to present my true self and confidently explore more, broader, and deeper possibilities.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
During this period, due to the pandemic and the initial stages of establishing a viable business model, while still needing to cover basic operating expenses, and with global travel restricted, I served as a brand ambassador for various fun and engaging events, presentations, and concerts in my then-resident city of Tampa and the surrounding area. This was within my familiar work environment, and it led to the creation of many fun, memorable, and successful connections. This involved cross-promotion within the region, sharing the services and image of the brands involved in the events, and leveraging the support of more discerning clients and marketing teams to generate more and more stable orders.
I am currently traveling abroad. Although I have lived in the United States for nearly 11 years, I have not yet obtained U.S. citizenship. Therefore, I look forward to receiving more support and sponsorship in this field, especially during this special period before I obtain U.S. citizenship. Short-term travel would be a significant challenge for me. I am seeking long-term collaborations, not just a few weeks or short-term partnerships. Therefore, I look forward to more opportunities and support in industry collaborations. I believe that if we work together, we can inspire more ideas, broaden our international perspectives, and I look forward to the further development of our existing business model. If you are interested, please contact me directly. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We tailor exclusive travel experiences to your unique preferences, focusing on creating personalized itineraries that allow you to deeply experience the local culture and lifestyle of different cities. With international and luxury travel planning as our core service, we are committed to creating unforgettable journeys and turning your travel dreams into precious reality.
Evolving from traditional tourism, we offer a new way of traveling, tailored to your individual needs. From route design to meticulous and comprehensive service, we create a deep and rich travel experience that reflects your personal style. We showcase and provide personalized, exclusive, and unique high-quality travel services. Due to the impact of the post-pandemic reopening, people are once again embracing the freedom of global travel, with a stronger desire to travel than ever before. They rely on brands to provide ‘flexible’ bookings, and hellocities lets you find the answer in customized travel experiences.
We offer you sophisticated and in-depth customized travel services, creating exclusive, tailor-made itineraries for you.
We provide unique and diverse comprehensive travel services.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
Things are a little different now. I was very outgoing as a child, but now I need to be mindful of the occasion and the people around me.
As a child, I was extremely lively and outgoing, and I loved outdoor activities, sports, fitness, hiking, running, swimming, beaches, food, shopping, yoga, extreme sports, cycling, skateboarding, and amusement parks.I dislike the unchanging, rigid, and outdated things.
Pricing:
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Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hellocities.online/en
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellocities
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocities
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina–c/
- Twitter: https://x.com/hellocities_
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellocitiesonline/videos
- Other: https://www.facebook.com/hellocitiesNYC / Personal : https://www.t-moveson.online/en / IG : https://www.instagram.com/happyevolvolution/
Image Credits
Work logs and group photos with clients.
