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 […]
Classic Vacations® CEO Highlights Carmel as a Fall Favorite in Travel + Leisure
In a new Travel + Leisure feature, Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger shares why Carmel, California is her go-to fall escape. With sunny days, crisp evenings, and fewer crowds, Krueger describes the coastal town as “authentic, scenic, and grounded in community.” She recommends Carmel Valley Ranch, La Playa Carmel, and Glen Oaks Big Sur for […]
Classic Vacations® and TBO Align on Advisor-First Mission
TravelPulse featured Classic Vacations and its new owner, TBO, in an in-depth look at how the acquisition reinforces both companies’ commitment to travel advisors. With TBO’s scale and technology backing Classic Vacations, CEO Melissa Krueger emphasized that advisors will “benefit from the added supply, speed to market, and new tools made possible through this partnership. […]
CEO Melissa Krueger Featured in The New York Times on Off-Season Travel
The New York Times spotlighted Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations®, in a feature exploring the rising popularity of off-season travel. The article examined how fall has become its own season for tourism, with travelers seeking deeper, less crowded experiences outside of summer’s peak. Krueger emphasized how traveler preferences are evolving: “Travelers are no longer […]
TBO to Acquire Classic Vacations®
TBO’s purchase of the leading U.S. luxury travel wholesaler elevates its premium outbound travel market services across the global stage
The Rise of Luxury Solo Travel
AGENTatHOME featured Classic Vacations® in its luxury solo travel report, which explores the rising demand for high-end independent travel and highlights how suppliers are tailoring experiences to meet these travelers’ needs. Read the full article on AGENTatHOME
Classic Vacations® Expands Online Booking Platform to Include Flights and Car Rentals
Classic Vacations has officially launched a major digital upgrade to its advisor booking platform, now enabling travel advisors to seamlessly book roundtrip flights and car rentals alongside luxury hotels, transfers, tours, and protection — all in one place.
Classic Vacations® CEO Featured in Bloomberg’s “The CEO Diet” Series
Bloomberg Businessweek included Classic Vacations in its monthly “The CEO Diet” column, where executives share personal insights on how they spend their time outside the office. In this edition, nine CEOs and founders discussed the TV shows they return to again and again. CEO Melissa Krueger shared her love for Gilmore Girls, noting: “Gilmore Girls […]