Classic Vacations™ Introduces Enhanced Booking Engine for Travel Advisors
New online platform allows Travel Advisors to book multiple destinations enabling quick- turn
itineraries, unparalleled flexibility, and real-time access to Preferred and affiliate inventory.
Classic Vacations™ Launches New Portfolio in Africa
Expansion marks continued growth for Classic in the luxury travel space as company reveals its first offerings in highly sought- after destination
Classic Vacations Wins Virtuoso®’s Top U.S. Tour Producer Award Amidst Growth in Luxury Travel Market
Award solidifies Classic Vacations’ dedication to preferred partnership as more consumers look to travel advisors to book experiential luxury travel.
Classic Vacations and Lucia Join Forces
“Luxury tour operator Classic Vacations recently announced a strategic partnership with Lucia, a contractor marketplace for the hospitality industry. As part of this collaboration, Classic Vacations will provide its travel advisor network with exclusive access to discounted Lucia memberships.” Article by Kenneth Shapiro, Vice President, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, TravelAge West
Classic Vacations Elevates Leadership Team with Strategic Hires
San Jose, CA Classic Vacations™, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, is pleased to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team. These strategic hires, Marilyn Cairo, Vice President of Sales, and Darren Polino, Senior Director, Contact Center, will play pivotal roles in driving the company’s growth and supporting Classic’s mission […]
Classic Vacations Expands and Enriches Destination Portfolio with Unique FIT and Escorted Itineraries around the World
San Jose, CA Classic Vacations™, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, has expanded its destination portfolio with its Exotic Adventures program, which includes a collection of forty new customizable itineraries across three continents including Africa, Asia, and South America. “Travelers are increasingly in search of more exotic and unique travel experiences,” stated Joelle Apilado, […]
BEYOND by Classic Vacations receives 2023 Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award for its Distinguished Online Booking Platform for Travel Advisors
San Jose, CA Classic Vacations™, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, has been recognized by Travel Weekly with a 2023 Gold Magellan Award for BEYOND by Classic Vacations. BEYOND by Classic Vacations is a multi-destination hotel booking platform exclusively for Travel Advisors, enabling them to seamlessly research, quote, make bookings, and efficiently manage hotel […]
Melissa Krueger Talks About Innovation at Classic Vacations, From Ryan Seacrest to AI
Classic Vacations is celebrating 45 years in business this year, and CEO Melissa Krueger says the company proudly retains its “entrepreneurial, start-up spirit.” Her team is a reflective one, regularly asking themselves — and others — not only how to make their business a better one, but how to further support all the players involved in it.
Emmy-Award Winning Host Ryan Seacrest Partners With Renowned Luxury Travel Platform Classic Vacations™, Joining the Company as a Strategic Advisor
Ryan Seacrest will work with Classic Vacations to support their global expansion and collaborate on innovative products, marketing, and services for their customers.
Classic Vacations Nominated 2023 Best Tour Operator by Virtuoso Travel Network
San Jose, CA Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel platform, announces its nomination for the 2023 Virtuoso Award, Best Tour Operator. Classic Vacations has been recognized by Virtuoso’s Best of the Best Awards in prior years, earning multiple nominations for Best FIT Tour Operator, winning a total of seven times, including in 2008 […]