Classic Vacations® is featured across leading travel industry publications following the appointment of Sharon Conway as Interim CEO. A 20-year company veteran and Chief Financial Officer, Conway steps into the role following Melissa Krueger’s departure, with a focus on continuity, supporting Classic’s teams, and maintaining strong relationships with travel advisors, suppliers, and consortia partners.
Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger steps down — Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly reports on Sharon Conway’s appointment as Interim CEO following Melissa Krueger’s departure after 13 years with Classic Vacations. The article highlights Conway’s two decades with the company and includes comments from TBO Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director Gaurav Bhatnagar on her ability to provide continuity. Conway emphasizes staying connected to advisors’ needs, while Classic confirms that its strategic direction, daily operations, and existing partner commitments remain unchanged.
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Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger Steps Down — Travel Market Report
Travel Market Report spotlights Sharon Conway’s experience and advisor-first priorities as she assumes the Interim CEO role. The coverage includes Gaurav Bhatnagar’s recognition of Melissa Krueger’s contributions and confidence in Conway’s strategic, operational, and financial expertise. Conway shares her commitment to listening to teams and partners and preserving the service that the travel advisor community expects from Classic.
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Krueger out at Classic Vacations; CFO Sharon Conway named interim CEO — LATTE Luxury News
LATTE Luxury News examines Sharon Conway’s appointment in the context of Classic Vacations’ first year with TBO, including investments in technology, the advisor experience, and its destination portfolio. The article cites Gaurav Bhatnagar and Conway on continuity and partner engagement, noting that teams, points of contact, and existing agreements remain unchanged as Classic considers its longer-term leadership structure.
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Melissa Krueger Exits Classic Vacations; CFO Named Interim CEO — Luxury Travel Advisor
Luxury Travel Advisor reviews the leadership transition and Sharon Conway’s longstanding involvement in company strategy, business decisions, and partner relationships. Alongside comments from Conway and Gaurav Bhatnagar, the feature highlights her experience guiding Classic through organizational change and her immediate focus on supporting teams, maintaining momentum, and engaging with advisors and suppliers.