Classic Vacations® CEO Shares Mentorship Work with Carmel Magazine
Carmel Magazine spotlighted Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger and her work mentoring local students through CSU Monterey Bay, sharing how her global travel experience informs leadership, community involvement, and support for the next generation of hospitality professionals. Read the full article in Carmel Magazine ›
Classic Vacations® 2026 Vision Roundup
Classic Vacations is featured across leading industry publications as CEO Melissa Krueger unveils the company’s 2026 vision—centered on global expansion, innovation, digital transformation, and an advisor-first strategy designed to strengthen long-term success across the luxury travel ecosystem. Classic Vacations Sets Sights on Global Growth in 2026 — Luxury Travel Advisor Luxury Travel Advisor spotlighted Classic […]
Classic Vacations® Discusses Acquisition and Advisor Benefits in Insider Travel Report Interview
Insider Travel Report interviewed CEO Melissa Krueger about the recent sale of Classic Vacations to global travel technology leader TBO, exploring what the acquisition means for travel advisors. In the conversation with James Shillinglaw, Krueger shared that advisors can expect expanded hotel and resort inventory, new global destination access, and significantly more innovative technology—enhancing both […]
2025 Holiday Travel Forecast Roundup
Classic Vacations® is featured across leading travel publications highlighting the top holiday travel destinations and trends shaping the 2025 season. From wellness-focused escapes and villa buyouts to festive European markets and tropical retreats, these insights showcase how Classic Vacations continues to help advisors design unforgettable holiday experiences. Classic Vacations® Featured in TravelAge West’s Winter Travel […]
Classic Vacations® Shares 2026 Vision for Global Luxury Growth
Insider Travel Report highlighted CEO Melissa Krueger’s 2026 vision for Classic Vacations, outlining the company’s next phase of growth as a global luxury brand. Krueger shared plans for expanded destinations, enhanced partnerships, and major technology advancements under new parent company TBO — all designed to elevate advisor support and client experience. Krueger emphasized a continued […]
Black Friday 2025 Luxury Travel Deals Roundup
Classic Vacations® is featured across multiple trade publications highlighting its early access Black Friday offers for travel advisors. These exclusive deals showcase the company’s continued commitment to empowering advisors with unbeatable luxury travel opportunities and insider value for their clients. Classic Vacations® Highlights Early Access Black Friday Deals in Travel and Tour World Travel and […]
Classic Vacations® Shares 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast with Insider Travel Report
Insider Travel Report featured Classic Vacations® in its 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast, highlighting top destinations and key booking trends shaping the season. CEO Melissa Krueger noted that travelers are redefining the holidays as a chance to reconnect, recharge, and create lasting memories — choosing immersive experiences that resonate with their loved ones. Read the full […]
Classic Vacations®’ Director of Sales Julia Jakkaraju Named to TravelPulse’s 2025 40 Under 40 List
Classic Vacations® is proud to celebrate Director of Sales Julia Jakkaraju’s inclusion in TravelPulse’s 2025 40 Under 40, a prestigious list honoring rising stars shaping the future of the travel industry. Selected among top travel advisors and suppliers under the age of 40, Julia is recognized for her leadership, innovation, and impact at Classic Vacations—representing […]
Classic Vacations® Unveils 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast in The Manual
The Manual features Classic Vacations’ top holiday picks for 2025, as luxury travelers trade crowded malls for meaningful getaways. CEO Melissa Krueger shares that travelers are “redefining the holidays as a chance to reconnect, recharge, and create lasting memories,” with demand surging for villa buyouts, wellness escapes, and warm-weather retreats. Top destinations include Paris, Rome, […]
Classic Vacations® CEO Melissa Krueger Talks Acquisition by TBO
LATTE Luxury News featured Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations®, in an in-depth interview following the company’s acquisition by global travel technology leader TBO. Krueger discussed how TBO’s advanced platform and global reach will enhance Classic’s digital transformation and expand its luxury advisor network worldwide. She emphasized that the partnership “perfectly aligns with where Classic […]