Classic Vacations Recognized with 2023 Wave Award from TravelAge West for the Second Year in a Row
San Jose, CA Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, announces its second consecutive win as the Best FIT Tour Operator for Europe by TravelAge West. The coveted award was voted on by thousands of top travel advisors in the industry and recognizes the company’s excellence in creating exceptional travel experiences for its […]
Insider Video: Behind Classic Vacations’ New Beyond by Classic Booking Platform and More
Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her luxury wholesaler’s new Beyond by Classic booking platform for travel advisors, as well as what destinations Classic serves, new hotels in its inventory, what’s selling well this year and who owns Classic now.
Classic Vacations Launches New Booking Platform – BEYOND by Classic Vacations
San Jose, CA Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, announces the launch of BEYOND by Classic Vacations, a multi-destination hotel booking platform exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices. BEYOND by Classic Vacations also opens the door to hotel and vacation rental inventory around […]
Classic Vacation’s David Hu Steps Down; Melissa Krueger Appointed CEO
San Jose, CA Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, has announced the confirmation of Melissa Krueger as chief executive officer, following the departure of David Hu, who served as president and CEO for the past 13 years. Outgoing CEO Hu, who stewarded the company through some of its most challenging times, leaves […]
The Najafi Companies to Acquire Classic Vacations, Leading Provider of Vacation Packages
San Jose, CA Classic Vacations announced that a definitive purchase agreement has been signed by The Najafi Companies to acquire all the assets of Classic Vacations from Expedia Group effective April 2, 2021. Classic Vacations is the leading provider of premier vacation packages around the world, including but not limited to Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, […]
Classic Vacations Adds Japan to Asia Destinations
San Jose, CA – Following the successful launch of its first Asia destinations in 2017, luxury travel wholesaler Classic Vacations will now offer Preferred Properties in Japan; with hotels and private tours and transfers in Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka, and Kyoto; as well as pre-set tour packages. Classic Japan will launch the first week of September. […]
Classic Vacations Celebrates 40 Years of Business
Classic Vacations Celebrates 40 Years of Business