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LATTE U.S. Features Classic Vacations® Mexico as Destination of the Month

LATTE U.S. is spotlighting Classic Vacations® throughout October as part of its Destination of the Month series exploring Mexico. The coverage highlights Classic’s expertise across the country—from the Pacific Coast and Baja California to Central Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula—helping travel advisors design immersive luxury journeys for couples, families and multigenerational travelers. Mexico’s Pacific Coast […]

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Classic Vacations

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 […]

Classic Vacations® Luxury Travel Trends Report Featured in Luxe Beat Magazine

Luxe Beat Magazine cited Classic Vacations®’ 2026 Luxury Travel Trends Report in a feature on the rise of luxury agritourism and farm-first resorts. The article highlights the report’s finding of a 23% increase in demand for authentic farm experiences. The feature examines how travelers’ interest in rural seclusion, wellness, farm-to-table dining, and meaningful connections to […]

Classic Vacations® Airline Expert Shares Midweek Flight Savings Tips with Parade

Parade featured Kris Luong, Classic Vacations® Director of Airlines & Car Partnerships, in an article examining whether there is still a best day to book or fly. While experts agreed that travelers should not wait for a specific weekday to purchase airfare, Luong explained that the day of travel can still affect price. Luong noted […]

Classic Vacations® Announces Sharon Conway as Interim CEO

Sharon Conway, Interim CEO of Classic Vacations

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 […]

Classic Vacations® Names Carmen Gashnikov as Head of Host Sales

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 […]

Classic Vacations® Luxury Travel Trends Report Featured in Luxury Travel Magazine

Luxury Travel Magazine cited Classic Vacations®’ 2026 Luxury Travel Trends Report in an article about the role of style and accessories in elevated travel experiences. The feature notes that 77% of travel advisors see luxury travel demand rising and 71% say clients are spending more per trip, using the findings to illustrate how high-end travelers […]

Classic Vacations® Global Supply Leadership Promotions Roundup

Classic Vacations® is featured across leading travel industry publications as Joelle Apilado Cruz and Bonty Escallon step into expanded leadership roles supporting the global supply business. The coverage highlights their longstanding expertise, supplier relationships, and responsibilities across the Americas and Europe as Classic and TBO align their supply organizations for continued growth. Classic Vacations Strengthens […]