Classic Vacations Promotes Leaders to Strengthen Global Supply Operations

Classic Vacations® has announced significant leadership promotions within its global supply organization, as the company continues to align its supply management structures for scale. The appointments, effective immediately, include the formal establishment of an Americas region, with key positions filled by long-standing members of the Classic Vacations team.

Cruz, who has been with Classic Vacations for nearly 25 years, has been promoted to lead the supply business for the Americas region. Bringing a wealth of market expertise and a strong network of trusted partner relationships, Cruz will be responsible for developing and growing the company's luxury travel products in the Americas. Her expanded role includes supply strategy, supplier partnerships, contracting for both existing and new destinations, and portfolio growth across air, hotels, experiences, and travel protection for both Classic Vacations and its sister company, TBO.

Escallon, with nearly 30 years of experience at Classic Vacations, will take on the role of Vice President, Supply Management, Europe. Her deep knowledge of Europe's luxury travel landscape and extensive supplier relationships will enable her to lead the supply business across the continent. In her new role, Escallon will focus on portfolio strategy, supplier partnerships, contracting, and product development to expand opportunities in Europe.

Peter Palli, Chief Supply Officer of TBO, stated, "These appointments mark an important step in creating a unified, high-performance global supply organization. Together, Cruz and Escallon bring decades of market expertise and supplier relationships to the broader enterprise, strengthening the global supply business while continuing to shape the portfolio and partnerships that support Classic Vacations' travel advisor community."

Cruz and Escallon's combined experience and expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Classic Vacations' global supply operations. Classic Vacations, which began as Classic Hawaii in 1978, has since grown to serve hundreds of destinations worldwide. Today, the company operates as a full-service B2B2C luxury travel company, leveraging an expert call center to deliver premium white-glove service across hotels, air, experiences, car rentals, and travel protection.

TBO.COM, a leading B2B travel distribution platform, connects 200,000+ travel advisors with over 1 million suppliers across 100+ countries. As a publicly listed company on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), TBO continues to drive innovation and accelerate sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions and advanced technology solutions.

With these leadership promotions, Classic Vacations and TBO are positioning themselves for continued growth and success in the competitive travel industry.