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title: "Travel Advisor Wins National Business Award in Celebration of Women’s History Month"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2ac9a7fe-2b0b-4ab4-bd11-022f9356bcbe
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250312_travel_advisor_wins_national_business_award_in_celebration_of_womens_histor.html
category: "Travel"
industry: "Lodging & Travel"
segment: "Travel"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-03-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:58:16.790Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Travel Advisor Wins National Business Award in Celebration of Women’s History Month

**TL;DR:** The OPAL Award, which stands for Outstanding Performance And Leadership, is given to a female franchise owner who demonstrates exceptional business acumen, leadership, and dedication to community service.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-03-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250312_travel_advisor_wins_national_business_award_in_celebration_of_womens_histor.html).*

## Story

The OPAL Award, which stands for Outstanding Performance And Leadership, is given to a female franchise owner who demonstrates exceptional business acumen, leadership, and dedication to community service. Honorees are deeply engaged in their communities and play an active role in the Dream Vacations network.

"Tina’s dedication goes far beyond her business—she’s a mentor, an advocate, and a guiding light for families navigating autism support," said Debbie Fiorino, chief operating officer for Dream Vacations. "Her passion for helping others, whether in travel or in her community, truly embodies the spirit of the OPAL Award. We’re honored to celebrate her leadership and the meaningful impact she makes every day."

Tobin’s dedication extends beyond her business—she actively gives back to her local community, supporting various charitable organizations and fostering connections within the travel industry. Tobin is active in her local Chamber of Commerce and supports organizations like Extreme Family Outreach, which helps underprivileged children, as well as the Arc of Hartford County, where she mentors children with autism. Her enthusiasm and commitment to service have made a meaningful impact on both her clients and colleagues.

“I'm humbled and honored to be selected as the 2025 prestigious OPAL award recipient. Being chosen is a true testament to the support and guidance I've received throughout my journey. I'm so grateful to be a part of this industry and extremely proud to be a member of Dream Vacations,” said Tobin. “Travel is a gift and has the power to open minds and change lives. The memories we make with the ones we love are something that can never be taken away. To play a role in something so lifechanging is profound."

Dream Vacations remains committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, empowering all franchise owners, agents, and employees to reach their full potential. Through its dedication to mentorship, leadership, and community involvement, Dream Vacations continues to support the success of travel entrepreneurs across the country.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise ownership (topic)
- Lodging & Travel (sector)
- Multi-Unit (company)
- community service (topic)
- award (topic)
- women in business (topic)
- Dream Vacations (company)
- Debbie Fiorino (person)
- Arc (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250312_travel_advisor_wins_national_business_award_in_celebration_of_womens_histor.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2ac9a7fe-2b0b-4ab4-bd11-022f9356bcbe).