Denella is the host and executive producer of the award-winning, nationally syndicated (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW) and globally streaming television show, “Traveling With Denella Ri’chard”, which won the 2024 GOLD television Telly Award in “history” and the 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan GOLD Award. Denella was recognized by International Hospitality Institute and Global Hospitality Magazine  as one of the 100 Most Influential People in USA Hospitality and Travel for 2023.

With her unique blend of Southern charm, humor, and hospitality, Denella Ri’chard is a world traveler, TV personality, travel industry executive, travel lifestyle influencer, and entrepreneur. Her uncanny ability to connect with people at all levels inspires them to experience the beauty and abundant culture that travel offers. Yet beneath her powerful influence, she is both authentic and accessible. Her ability to engage her audience in life-changing experiences allows them to walk in the footprints of her journeys.

Denella is a sought after travel expert and thought leader, often speaking at conferences on the future of travel, women in travel, and diversity in travel. She previously held leadership positions with publicly traded multi-billion dollar travel companies: Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation & Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.