Classic Vacations® is featured in Travel Weekly, LATTE Luxury News, and Luxury Travel Advisor as Interim CEO Sharon Conway and TBO co-founder and joint managing director Gaurav Bhatnagar discuss the company’s next chapter. The coverage explores a measured leadership transition, potential international expansion, new technology and service enhancements, and opportunities to broaden Classic’s luxury product offering while maintaining its advisor-first model.
Classic Vacations Considers International Expansion — Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly examines Classic Vacations’ potential expansion beyond the United States under TBO ownership. Bhatnagar discusses the opportunity to bring Classic’s luxury travel model to additional markets, while Conway reaffirms the company’s commitment to its wholesaler-retailer model and travel advisor partners. She also outlines plans to gather feedback from agencies and employees as Classic advances requested technology improvements.
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Classic Vacations Lays Out Next Steps Following Departure of CEO — LATTE Luxury News
LATTE Luxury News speaks with Bhatnagar and Conway about the company’s next phase, including potential global expansion, new supplier- and advisor-facing platforms, an AI itinerary builder, stronger service standards, and expanded luxury products and destinations. Conway emphasizes that Classic Vacations’ people, advisor relationships, and service-focused foundation remain unchanged as the company evaluates its long-term direction.
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“Not in a Tearing Hurry”: Inside Classic Vacations’ CEO Search — Luxury Travel Advisor
Luxury Travel Advisor explores Classic Vacations’ thoughtful approach to its search for a permanent CEO. Bhatnagar describes a broad listening process involving employees, travel advisors, agencies, and hotel partners, while Conway discusses priorities including business stability, international points of sale, an updated advisor-facing booking platform, and integrated luxury itineraries spanning products such as private villas and yachts.