Internova Travel Group

At Internova Travel Group, Air Vendor Day in New York City brought together more than 100 travel advisors and 34 global airline and car rental partners for an afternoon of meaningful connection, insights and collaboration. The event showcased how Internova creates unique, high-value opportunities for advisors to engage directly with top global carriers, gain deeper industry knowledge and stay ahead of trends that elevate the traveler experience. Big thanks to our entire Partner Relations (Air) team, led by Peter Vlitas and including Arif Kamal, Ronald Laing, Lourdes Nunez and Jose Nova, for making it all happen. Next stop: Los Angeles! And a huge thank you to our valued airline partners: We truly appreciate your continued support, partnership and commitment to excellence. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eicZjsy7

Charting the Future of Cruise Travel   At TOURISE 2025 in Riyadh, a global tourism investment and innovation conference bringing together leaders from government, travel and technology, Internova Travel Group CEO J.D. O'Hara joined Kelly Craighead, Manfredi Lefebvre, Chris Theophilides, Lars Clasen, and Jordi Carnes for an engaging panel on “Sailing Into Tomorrow: The New Age of Cruise Travel.”   Representing Internova’s network of 100,000+ travel advisors worldwide, J.D. shared how innovation and human expertise are transforming the cruise experience, from AI-powered personalization and stronger destination partnerships to sustainable growth that benefits local communities.   As he noted, “The future of cruising is about connection – between people, places and purpose.”   #InternovaTravelGroup #TOURISE2025 #TravelAdvisors #TravelIndustry #CruiseIndustry #FutureofTravel #Leadership

This Veterans Day, we salute those who served and continue to serve in new ways. Through Nexion Travel Group's Veterans in Travel program, hundreds of former service members and military spouses have transformed their leadership, discipline and global perspective into thriving travel businesses. Since 2018, Veterans in Travel has welcomed 345 participants, provided over $500,000 in scholarships and training, and helped Veterans generate more than $15 million in travel sales. At Internova Travel Group, we’re proud to stand behind this program and the Veterans who are helping others see the world. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQXJ6zQ6 #InternovaTravelGroup #VeteransDay #VeteransInTravel #TravelAdvisors #TravelJobs #NexionTravelGroup #MilitaryToBusiness #TravelEntrepreneurs

Few moments make us prouder than celebrating two extraordinary leaders from the Internova Travel Group family who were recognized at the 2025 Travvy Awards in Fort Lauderdale, hosted by TravelPulse and AGENTatHOME. Our Founder, Mike Batt, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for transforming Internova into one of the world’s largest and most respected travel services companies through his unwavering vision and leadership. Jackie Friedman VTA, CTIE, President of Nexion Travel Group, received the Champion of Women in Travel Award, honoring her innovation, mentorship and advocacy across the travel industry. We’re deeply grateful for the dedication and inspiration Mike and Jackie bring to Internova and for the impact they continue to make in shaping the future of travel. Congratulations! #InternovaTravelGroup #TravvyAwards2025 #TravelLeadership #TravelIndustry #TravelAdvisors #InnovationInTravel #TravelExcellence #TravelAdvocacy #TravelProfessionals #WeAreInternova

Cheers to 30 Years of Nexion Travel Group! November marks a major milestone for one of our own: Nexion Travel Group is celebrating 30 years of empowering travel advisors across North America. What began in 1995 as a bold idea has grown into one of the industry’s most successful host agencies, now supporting more than 6,000 advisors with innovative tools, programs and an incredible sense of community. As President Jackie Friedman VTA, CTIE reminds us, this milestone is a true testament to partnership, progress and the collective strength of our industry. We’re proud to celebrate Nexion’s journey and its unwavering commitment to helping advisors thrive. Here’s to the next 30 years of innovation, leadership and success together. Learn more: https://www.nexion.com #InternovaTravelGroup #NexionTravelGroup #TravelAdvisors #TravelAgency #HostAgency #30thAnniversary #Leadership #Innovation #WeAreInternova

Hurricane Melissa has brought devastating damage to communities across Jamaica. Join Internova Travel Group in supporting THE SANDALS FOUNDATION's Hurricane Relief Mission through the Family Bonds Foundation. For every donation made to the Family Bonds Foundation now through November 7, 2025, Family Bonds will match every dollar, up to $15,000. 100% of all donations will go directly to relief efforts on the ground. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/d_wTPv3S Together, we can help restore hope and rebuild the island we all love. #InternovaTravelGroup #FamilyBondsFoundation #SandalsFoundation #HelpJamaicaRecover #InternovaCares #GivingBack #HumanAlways

Latest news from Internova Travel Group: We’ve evolved our Partner Relations structure to make it easier and more rewarding for our travel partners to do business with us. The new alignment delivers a unified experience with simpler access, clearer communication and stronger collaboration across all divisions. Guided by Albert M. Herrera, Henry Gilroy and Peter Vlitas, this evolution creates a single, seamless gateway for our 100,000 advisors and 6,000 locations to connect with supplier partners worldwide. Internova CEO J.D. O'Hara said, “By aligning all of our partner programs under one unified framework, we’re not just simplifying relationships, we’re amplifying results.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebqaW7Wy #InternovaTravelGroup #TravelAdvisors #TravelPartners #PreferredPartners #Partnerships #Collaboration #Leadership #TravelIndustry #WeAreInternova

Internova Travel Group is excited to see our tour operator Roadtrips and President Dave Guenther featured in an insightful piece on how sports and luxury travel are converging to redefine the experience economy. From the Olympics to the World Cup, travelers now seek curated access, seamless planning and unforgettable moments, the future of sports tourism that Internova is proud to help shape. Read full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e3VUwxUu Explore Roadtrips packages here: https://www.roadtrips.com/ Book your luxury sports travel with an Internova travel advisor: Global Travel Collection: https://lnkd.in/eXq6dci Travel Leaders Network: https://lnkd.in/ePtsWw8X The Vacation Group: https://www.vacation.com/ #InternovaTravelGroup #Roadtrips #SportsTravel #ExperienceEconomy #LuxuryTravel #TravelAdvisors

Internova Travel Group proudly participated in the inaugural DUCO Spain & Portugal summit, held last week in Marbella. Curated by Carolina Perez Founder of DUCO Travel Summit, the exclusive event brought together 175 hospitality professionals and 125 top-tier travel advisors, including representatives from Internova's Global Travel Collection and Travel Leaders Network, for focused one-on-one appointments. Our 15-member Internova delegation, led by Albert M. Herrera, EVP Partner Relations, and Dennis Grunden, VP Hotel Programs, joined many of our SELECT and CURATED by Internova partners in celebrating the very best of Spanish and Portuguese luxury hospitality. At Internova, we value our partners and the meaningful connections that drive our shared success in the luxury travel space. #InternovaTravelGroup #DUCO #TravelAdvisors #LuxuryTravel #Spain #Portugal #SELECTbyInternova #CURATEDbyInternova #GlobalTravelCollection #TravelLeadersNetwork #WeAreInternova

Speaking up. Setting boundaries. Owning your impact. This week, Women of Internova, Internova Travel Group’s employee resource group dedicated to empowering and connecting women and allies across the company, hosted author and leadership speaker Beverly Dines for a special session on communicating with confidence, advocating for opportunities and pushing projects forward. Thank you, Beverly, for reminding us that clarity, courage and community move careers ahead. And to Kaira Diaz (she/her), one of our Women of Internova Champions, for spearheading this session. At Internova, we’re building a workplace where everyone can grow and belong. Interested in joining us? Explore our current opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eYpbgDqh #InternovaTravelGroup #WomenOfInternova #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WomenInBusiness #WomenInTravel #TravelAdvisors #TravelIndustry #TravelJobs #WeAreInternova