Classic Vacations® is featured in TravelPulse, Travel Market Report, Travel Daily News, and Insider Travel Report following the appointment of Carmen Gashnikov as Head of Host Sales. Bringing more than 15 years of travel and hospitality experience, Gashnikov will lead Classic’s host sales commercial strategy, strengthening partnerships, deepening travel advisor engagement, and developing new opportunities across the host agency channel.
Classic Vacations Appoints Carmen Gashnikov Head of Host Sales — TravelPulse
TravelPulse highlights Carmen Gashnikov’s appointment and her background in sales, strategic partnerships, and business development with companies including Marriott, TUI, Hotelbeds/Bedsonline, and Europe Express. The article outlines her focus on growing Classic’s host business and includes her commitment to creating greater value for partners and the travel advisor community.
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Classic Vacations Names Carmen Gashnikov as Head of Host Sales — Travel Market Report
Travel Market Report explores Carmen Gashnikov’s experience in trade-focused roles at Europe Express, most recently as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and her earlier sales work with Bedsonline. The coverage details her new responsibility for host sales strategy, emphasizing stronger advisor relationships, increased engagement, and new opportunities within the host agency space. Gashnikov shares her enthusiasm for building on Classic’s foundation and supporting its partners.
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Classic Vacations Appoints Carmen Gashnikov as Head of Host Sales — Travel Daily News
Travel Daily News reports on Gashnikov’s appointment as Classic Vacations continues to strengthen its leadership team. The article highlights her experience with Marriott, TUI, Hotelbeds/Bedsonline, and Europe Express, along with her responsibility for expanding advisor engagement, strengthening key partnerships, and accelerating growth across the host agency channel.
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Insider People: Who’s Moving in River Cruises, Hotels and Tours? — Insider Travel Report
Insider Travel Report includes Gashnikov’s appointment in its roundup of notable industry leadership moves. The publication details her more than 15 years of travel and hospitality experience and her focus on partnerships, travel advisor engagement, and growth opportunities, while also noting Classic Vacations’ recent executive and supply-management leadership changes.