Meet Mariah McKee, Founder of The Journee Design+Travel

Mariah McKee Brings Concierge-Style Elevated Travel Planning to DFW and Beyond

Dallas, United States – July 23, 2026 / The Journee+ /

My name is Mariah McKee, and I’m an entrepreneur at heart. After leading multiple business lines in corporate America, I made a pivotal shift in 2022 to pursue what truly energizes me: combining my passion for travel and design to help others create spaces—and lives—that reflect who they really are.

Today, I focus on curating lifestyles for all. When I work with a new client, I take time to understand them as a person first and what travel means to them. That deeper connection allows me to craft travel experiences tailored to their unique needs—whether they are traveling with work goals in mind, planning a leisure escape, taking a family adventure, or embarking on a solo journey.

I take great pride in helping people who have wandering dreams but lack the time to plan them, as well as business owners who want to take their services and client experiences to the next level. With the support of my team, an extensive network of travel partners, and the resources available to me as a Fora and Virtuoso advisor, we make it happen.

My faith reminds me that the world offers us so much beauty alongside its hardship. Through travel and experiencing God’s creation, I have learned that some moments will not last forever—so we must seize them, plan for what matters, and pursue them with intention.

This is who I am: a small business owner dedicated to creating amazing experiences for all, one client at a time.

From Corporate Leadership to Concierge Travel

McKee’s path to founding The Journee Design+Travel was shaped by years of experience in the corporate world, where she developed a sharp eye for detail, logistics, problem-solving, and client experience. When she shifted her focus to travel planning, she brought those skills into a space where they could serve a different kind of purpose—helping people step away from the demands of everyday life and into experiences that feel intentional and well-considered.

The Journee Design+Travel serves clients across leisure escapes, group travel, incentive trips, and retreats, each crafted with the same attention to detail that McKee applied throughout her corporate career. Her approach favors boutique hotels, meaningful dining experiences, wellness moments, and locally rooted itineraries that reflect the character of each destination rather than following a generic travel checklist.

As an advisor affiliated with Fora and Virtuoso, McKee has access to thousands of trusted travel partners, properties, experiences, and preferred amenities around the world. Depending on the destination and property, these relationships may provide clients with valuable benefits, special considerations, and elevated experiences that are not always available when booking independently.

A Distinct Approach to Elevated Travel

What sets The Journee Design+Travel apart is how McKee balances structure with ease. Itineraries are thoughtfully curated but never rigid, giving clients a framework that feels considered without feeling controlled. This philosophy of elevated travel is designed to reduce the friction that often comes with planning complex trips while preserving the spontaneity and discovery that make travel meaningful.

McKee’s work also extends far beyond making reservations. She places a strong emphasis on maintaining relationships with hotels, destination partners, and travel professionals so her clients have an advocate before, during, and after their trip. When unexpected situations arise—as they sometimes do in travel—those established relationships can make an important difference in finding solutions quickly and protecting the overall client experience.

“As a travel advisor, my goal is to make every trip feel like it was designed specifically for the person taking it—because it was,” said Mariah McKee, Founder of The Journee Design+Travel. “My clients are not simply receiving an itinerary. They have someone who understands their trip, maintains strong relationships with the partners involved, and is prepared to step in when support is needed. Whether someone is planning a solo leisure escape or coordinating a group retreat, the process should feel just as good as the destination.”

Serving Individuals, Groups, and Corporate Clients

The Journee Design+Travel operates across several travel categories. For individuals and couples, McKee builds leisure itineraries rooted in stylish, experience-led travel—from boutique coastal escapes to culturally rich city stays.

For organizations and businesses, she designs incentive trips and group retreats that balance professional goals with memorable moments that strengthen teams, deepen relationships, and reward achievement.

The concierge model means clients are not handed a generic package. Instead, McKee takes time to understand their preferences, travel history, priorities, goals, and desired pace before building an itinerary. That personalized process extends through every stage of a trip, from the initial planning conversation and hotel selection to on-the-ground recommendations, logistics support, and assistance when plans need to change.

By combining personal service with the reach of her Fora and Virtuoso networks, McKee is able to connect clients with a wide range of hotels, destination specialists, and travel experiences while remaining the central point of contact throughout the planning process.

About The Journee Design+Travel

The Journee Design+Travel is a DFW-based travel advisory and lifestyle design service founded by Mariah McKee. The company helps clients plan thoughtful trips across leisure, group, incentive, and retreat travel, offering a concierge-style experience that prioritizes intention, style, personal service, and meaningful connection to each destination.

Through affiliations with Fora and Virtuoso, The Journee Design+Travel provides clients with access to an extensive global network of travel partners, hotels, experiences, and potential preferred benefits. The company’s relationship-driven approach ensures clients have knowledgeable support throughout the planning process and an advocate when unexpected travel needs arise.

Learn more at The Journee Design+Travel.