Press Releases
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. Wright will build upon the current wave of growth and oversee the team that plans and executes events, meetings, incentives, trainings, and in-destination education trips.
Travel advisors are entering 2026 confident of growing sales and their professional value – even amid headwinds on the horizon. A new survey of advisors affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS and NEST agencies reveals that 72 percent expect revenue growth in the year ahead.
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.
Media Coverage
Celebrating Women Who Shape Travel Advisor Success
As we mark International Women’s Day and celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting two extraordinary women who have helped redefine what leadership looks like in the travel advisor space—breaking barriers, inspiring peers and leaving a powerful imprint on the industry.
Wayne Spector Takes On Expanded Roles at TRAVELSAVERS, NEST
Wayne Spector, senior vice president of NEST, will now also oversee TRAVELSAVERS, leading sales and service efforts for both networks.
Travelsavers and NEST Advisors’ 2026 Outlook: Growth, Fees, AI and Competition
An end-of-the-year survey from Travelsavers and the Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel (NEST) paints a sunny forecast for its travel advisor members’ businesses in 2026, while also highlighting potential challenges.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Announce Two Key Executive Changes
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST on Thursday announced two changes to their executive team.
New TravelSavers/NEST Survey Uncovers Purposeful Trips of a Lifetime
With bucket-list adventures, all-inclusive luxury and immersive journeys on the rise, travelers in 2026 will put their passions first.
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.
Owners, Distant Travel