Penny Saydah joined Victor Emanuel Nature Tours in March 2022 as a Tour Operations Manager, bringing more than three decades of experience in the travel industry. Her career began in corporate travel in 1992 and evolved through roles as a vacation and leisure advisor, where she developed a strong understanding of trip planning and customer service.

Among her many experiences, Penny helped create and book prize trips for winners of the television show The Price is Right—an early highlight in a long and diverse career. Over the years, she has continued to adapt within the ever-changing travel industry, combining professionalism with a genuine love of discovery.

Travel has been part of Penny’s life since her first international trip to Sweden at age five. She has since visited every continent except Antarctica, a destination still on her list. Originally from Northern California, Penny has lived in Austin, Texas, since 2014 with her husband, Jeff; son, Wyatt; Max the turtle; and their dog, Poppy.