A Work of Enduring Excellence

With a 46-year legacy of service excellence, we remain committed to meeting the evolving needs of today’s Travel Advisors. Classic continues to be the top choice for discerning travelers seeking the epitome of luxury with an extensive selection of Preferred hotel inventory, curated tours and excursions, top-tier commissions, direct connectivity, the best Travel Protection Program, and industry-leading recognition program. We continue to grow to offer the products when, where, and how Advisors want them.

At Classic, We are with you every step of the way.

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. Photo Of Woman Walking On Hallway. By Taryn Elliott on Pexels.

Our Commitment

To bring people closer together, one vacation at a time.

Our Contribution

To help Travel Advisors deliver outstanding experiences through highly personalized service, trusted partnerships, and curated products.

Our Goal

To empower Travel Advisors and ensure their success; affirming our belief that travel is better with an advisor.

Why Advisors Love Us

Classic offers direct connectivity for real-time rates and availability.

Best Travel Protection program: Cancel for any reason insurance plus commission protection.

Travel Advisor commission is paid the week of booking departure.

Royalty Rewards: Industry-leading recognition program.

Our 46-Year History

Founded in 1978, Classic Vacations is the #1 rated luxury vacation platform in the world. Over the past four decades, Classic has empowered Travel Advisors and helped architect millions of exceptional travel experiences for their clients. Classic, owned by The Najafi Companies, offers Travel Advisors more than 1,300 hand-picked properties worldwide, unique tours, activities, and transportation, a market leading Groups business, Award-Winning white glove customer service, and a robust self-service online booking platform offering over 500,000 hotels and 275,000 rentals.

Leading the Way

Melissa Krueger

Chief Executive Officer

Sharon Conway

Chief Financial Officer

Bonty Escallon

Managing Director, Europe

Joelle Apilado

Vice President, Product Development

Dave Ferran

Chief of Staff

Anthony Tucker

Vice President, Digital Solutions & Business Intelligence

Bhuwnesh Pandey

Vice President, Software Development

Marilyn Cairo

Vice President, Sales

Darren Polino

Senior Director, Contact Center

Katie Traviglia

Director, Human Resources

Access to the Very Best

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Virtuoso Award Winner

Virtuoso Awards

2024 Top Producing Tour Partner,

United States

2017 Destinations and Experiences,

Partner of the Year

2008, 2010-2015 Best FIT /

Custom Tour Operator

Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

2023 Gold Winner Travel Agent Only Website

2021 Gold Winner Best Tour Operator Overall Virtual Experiences/Events

Travel Age West WAVE Awards

2022-2024 Best FIT Tour Operator, Europe

ASTA Awards

2017 Wholesale Partner of the Year

MAST Travel Network

MAST Awards

2015 Best Customer Service

2015 Best Reservations Department