Press Releases
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.
Media Coverage
How the OnlineXpress Website Is Driving Leads for TravelSavers and NEST
Travel agencies using OnlineXpress, TravelSavers, and NEST’s website and marketing program saw a 16% year-over-year business increase.
Cruising's March Wave: Iran shakes some Med demand
Demand for Mediterranean cruises has dipped since the Iran war began.
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.
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