Travel Trends Report 2025: The Rise Of The Female Adventurer | Forbes
“The rising trend of female-focused travel aligns beautifully with this—helping women build resilience, adaptability and independence. Travel becomes a powerful tool for shaping us into well-rounded individuals and global citizens.” Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations Article originally published by Forbes on Nov 11, 2024. Written by Angelina Villa-Clarke. In the first of a series […]
More wealthy travelers are going on luxury safaris— some for more than $2,500 a day
“Post-COVID-19, people said, ‘I am going to take that greatest-of-all-time trip,” Melissa Krueger, CEO of high-end travel wholesaler Classic Vacations, told BI. The company launched its African portfolio, which includes properties with safari experiences, in March. “They want to do something highly memorable. We’ll continue to see an increase in business.” Article originally published by […]
Classic Vacations’ E3 Event Aimed to Empower Travel Advisors, Increase Sustainability Education and Boost Maui’s Tourism Recovery
Article originally posted to TravelAge West by Northstar on Oct 18, 2024. Author: Skye Mayring. Earlier this month, Classic Vacations welcomed 39 travel advisors to its annual educational event, Elite, Education, Experience, known more commonly as E3. Held at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, E3 featured networking events, hands-on workshops, panels, presentations and keynotes […]
Classic Vacations Enhances Tech and Shares Holiday Booking Insights
Article originally posted to TravelPulse by Northstar. Classic Vacations has recently unveiled significant technology upgrades aimed at empowering travel advisors. The centerpiece of this investment is an enhanced Online Booking Platform, allowing advisors to book multi-destination, multi-room itineraries with real-time rates and availability, including access to Classic’s exclusive “Preferred” 5-star hotel inventory. The company has […]
Classic Vacations Offers New Advisor Tech Tools and Holiday Sales Tips
In this interview with Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations, and Ken Shapiro, Editorial Director of TravelAge West and TravelPulse, Krueger shares an update on the latest accomplishments of the company.
Classic Vacations™ Announces Partnership with Project Expedition, Enabling Luxury Travel Advisors to Seamlessly Add Premium Tours & Activities to Itineraries
Classic Vacations announces its new partnership with Project Expedition, the leading portal for Travel Advisors to discover and book excursions and tours.
Classic Vacations Deepens Investment in Travel Advisors
Classic Vacations has been deepening its investments in travel advisor support ever since CEO Melissa Krueger ascended to the C-suite role more than two years ago, but news of those investments might have been easy to miss.
Classic Vacations™ Bolsters Leadership Team and Doubles Down on Digital Transformation by Appointing Industry Leader Anthony Tucker as Vice President of Digital Solutions and Business Intelligence
Classic Vacations, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, announces the appointment of Anthony Tucker as Vice President of Digital Solutions and Business Intelligence.
Classic Vacations™ Invests in Leadership Team by Appointing Industry Visionary Sue Ferguson as Vice President of Business Development
Classic Vacations announces the appointment of Sue Ferguson as Vice President of Business Development, a strategic new role for the rapidly evolving company.
Classic Vacations™ Makes Significant Technology Investment to Empower Today’s Luxury Travel Advisors
New technology enhancements enable Travel Advisor efficiency including ‘Online’ multi-destination booking platform, integration of an AXUS itinerary tool and a new Classic VIP Connect program.