All Press Releases
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Set New Fundraising Record of $125,000 for Autism Speaks at Travel Market 2026
Travel industry leaders TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have raised a record-breaking $125,000 for Autism Speaks at their recent Travel Market 2026 conference — the largest amount ever from a single event during their long-standing partnership with the organization.
Travel industry leaders TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have recognized the year’s most accomplished agencies and preferred partners during a gala awards celebration that concluded the organizations’ Travel Market conference.
Travel advisors affiliated with the TRAVELSAVERS and NEST networks are predicting a positive end to 2026, citing solid shoulder-season bookings, resilient consumer demand, and increasing interest in insurance.
As travelers increasingly seek expert guidance to navigate a more complex travel landscape, TRAVELSAVERS continues to expand, attracting agencies looking to capitalize on rising demand for professional travel advisor services.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST are accelerating travel advisor success with a robust portfolio of new technology, marketing and lead-generation innovations to help affiliated agencies increase sales, improve efficiency and deepen client engagement.
The Affluent Traveler Collection Accelerates Sales Growth & Expands Partner Portfolio
As affluent travelers spend more on personalized experiences and increasingly rely on expert guidance to plan them, The Affluent Traveler Collection has increased sales and accepted prestigious partners to meet rising demand.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST are deepening their commitment to preferred partner collaboration and agency success by recruiting top industry talent to expand their Supplier Relations team.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Promote Gloria Beaulieu
Building on a period of exceptional growth and agency expansion, leading travel marketing networks TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have promoted Gloria Beaulieu to Vice President, Business Development.
A.J. Rick Mazza Honored with CLIA Lifetime Achievement Award
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Founder and CEO A.J. Rick Mazza has received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from Cruise Lines International Association and been inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame.
Growing OnlineXpress Website Program Drives Leads and Business for TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Advisors
Agencies using OnlineXpress, TRAVELSAVERS and NEST’s website and marketing program, have experienced a 16 percent year-over-year lift in business.
2026 Wave Season Sales Rise for TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Agencies
As the 2026 wave season nears its end, TRAVELSAVERS and NEST report notable double‑digit increases in cruise sales across virtually all major categories compared with the same period last year.
Wayne Spector Expands Role as Senior Vice President, Now Leading Both TRAVELSAVERS and NEST
As TRAVELSAVERS and NEST experience strong growth trajectories, Senior Vice President Wayne Spector will extend his responsibilities to oversee both networks.
Acclaim Meetings Creates Vice President Role to Accelerate Recent Growth in Travel Events
In a period of exponential expansion, leading travel event planner Acclaim Meetings has appointed Melissa Wright to its newly created role of Vice President.
Travel advisors are entering 2026 confident of growing sales and their professional value – even amid headwinds on the horizon.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Expand Powerhouse Marketing Team to Further Accelerate Sales and Innovation
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST are strengthening their marketing leadership team with two strategic appointments that will drive continued advances and sales performance amid rapid network growth.
With bucket-list adventures, all-inclusive luxury, and immersive journeys on the rise, travelers in 2026 will put their passions first.
KORE Travel Education Program Relaunches With State-of-the-Art Interactive Learning Experience
The KORE program to train new travel advisors is relaunching as a modern digital platform to engage learners better and help attract needed professionals to the field.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Showcase Professional Development Leadership with New Offerings in 2026
To ensure that affiliated advisors stay ahead of the curve with their knowledge and expertise, leading travel networks TRAVELSAVERS and NEST are offering a wide-ranging schedule of professional development opportunities for 2026.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Enhance Sales & Service Team to Propel Further Growth and Quality Service
Leading travel agency networks TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have added an industry veteran to their business development team to stay ahead of the growing demand for affiliation from agencies.
New NEST Stars Retreat Develops Potential of High-Performing Agencies
The Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel has introduced an event to help elevate its most promising agencies to top-tier status.
We can't say enough about TRAVELSAVERS. Over the last year the support that TRAVELSAVERS has provided us with has been nothing short of amazing. Attending the owners retreat in Atlanta with Steve and team jump started our year. That momentum continued with the support of our business analyst Sarah-Jane and attending the ATC and travel show events in Boca Raton in June. Some of the tools that TRAVELSAVERS has offered us such as a new website and easytix have helped grow our business.
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