Melissa Krueger
Internova Travel Group has appointed Melissa Krueger as president of its Global Travel Collection, its collection of more than 1,500 luxury travel advisors that service corporate executives, the entertainment industry and leisure travelers.
Krueger most recently was CEO of Classic Vacations, a role she held for nearly five years as a part of her more than 13 years with the luxury travel wholesaler. Her accomplishments there included expanding digital capabilities, elevating service standards and leading through its acquisition by TBO Tek last year, according to Internova.
Her role includes overseeing the collection's operations and business performance, and she will work on strengthening advisor support and deepening industry partnerships, the company said.
"I've spent much of my career working alongside travel advisors, and I understand the passion, expertise and relationships they bring to their clients every day," Krueger said in a statement. "I'm excited to join this exceptional organization and work with the team to build on its success, strengthen our partnerships and create even more opportunities for our advisors."
Previous GTC president Angie Licea—who oversaw the formation of the collection as a $2.4 billion business from the unification of advisors from Protravel International, Tzell Travel Group and Altour—announced last month that she was stepping down from the position. She is staying with Internova during the transition and is looking at other opportunities within the company, according to Internova.