We are Ailyak. Here for you from inspiration to itinerary.

Why Ailyak

We heard you when you said that you were overwhelmed with information, resources, and contacts, and wish you "just had a place to store everything." That’s what we offer with our map-based Resource Library–where you can store and organize all your travel information in one centralized, efficient space.

Every detail of our application was carefully planned and designed to make Ailyak simple and intuitive to use, because we know you don’t have time to learn a whole new system. Start where it makes sense: with a map of your favorite destinations.

Our Mission

At Ailyak, we believe joy isn’t just a destination—
it’s a way of traveling through life. Our mission is to embrace the beauty in every journey by leading with compassion, understanding, and openness. 


Rooted in our core values, we practice gratitude, seek adventure, prioritize well-being, and never underestimate the power of a good laugh.

Our purpose is simple: to help travel advisors and their clients find meaning not just in where they’re going, but also in how they get there.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Before Ailyak, I had hotel contacts in my inbox, restaurant lists in my Notes app, and supplier info spread across spreadsheets. Now it’s all in one place—and searchable. I can pull together trip ideas in half the time, and my proposals feel more polished and thoughtful."
Brea Akim
Adibelle Travel
“I LOVE the map feature on the resource guide. It's like a Travel Pinterest. Being able to add travel ideas and view them by location on a globe is such a cool, unique feature."
Marisa Flores Gladden
The Event Ninjas
"Ailyak is going to change the way Travel Advisor’s organize, plan and collaborate with their clients. I can’t imagine working without it."
Kylie Osmundson
Skinny Dip Travel
"Before Ailyak, I had hotel contacts in my inbox, restaurant lists in my Notes app, and supplier info spread across spreadsheets. Now it’s all in one place—and searchable. I can pull together trip ideas in half the time, and my proposals feel more polished and thoughtful."
Brea Akim
Adibelle Travel
“I LOVE the map feature on the resource guide. It's like a Travel Pinterest. Being able to add travel ideas and view them by location on a globe is such a cool, unique feature."
Marisa Flores Gladden
The Event Ninjas
"Ailyak is going to change the way Travel Advisor’s organize, plan and collaborate with their clients. I can’t imagine working without it."
Kylie Osmundson
Skinny Dip Travel
"Before Ailyak, I had hotel contacts in my inbox, restaurant lists in my Notes app, and supplier info spread across spreadsheets. Now it’s all in one place—and searchable. I can pull together trip ideas in half the time, and my proposals feel more polished and thoughtful."
Brea Akim
Adibelle Travel
“I LOVE the map feature on the resource guide. It's like a Travel Pinterest. Being able to add travel ideas and view them by location on a globe is such a cool, unique feature."
Marisa Flores Gladden
The Event Ninjas
"Ailyak is going to change the way Travel Advisor’s organize, plan and collaborate with their clients. I can’t imagine working without it."
Kylie Osmundson
Skinny Dip Travel

Jessie Crooks

Founder & CEO

Jessie blends years of business leadership with a deep love for meaningful travel. Whether hiking in Nepal or wandering through San Miguel de Allende's quiet streets, she’s always been drawn to the slower side of adventure. Ailyak is her vision brought to life—a space where the journey matters just as much as the destination.

Michelle Heintz

Co-Founder

Born and raised in the Midwest, Michelle brings together her business expertise and love for travel to help shape Ailyak’s mission. She’s passionate about slowing down, connecting with people, and creating space for meaningful experiences—both on the road and in daily life.

A Global Mission Close to Home

At Ailyak, we believe business should be a force for good. We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Mercado Global, a nonprofit that empowers Indigenous women in Latin America to become entrepreneurs and leaders.

Their mission aligns with our values of thoughtful design, intentional living, and global impact. From artisan textiles to long-term economic opportunity, Mercado’s work inspires us to look beyond borders in how we create and give back.

A Partnership
with Purpose

This collaboration is more than symbolic—it’s personal. We’ve started by gifting Ailyak-branded Mercado travel bags to our beta advisors, and plan to contribute a portion of future revenue to support their work.

Until then, we encourage our community to join us in supporting Mercado directly through their donation page. When we invest in women, we invest in a better future.

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