Rental Escapes Names Vonda Keeler Director of Travel Advisor Partnerships

Full-service luxury villa company Rental Escapes has appointed Vonda Keeler as director of travel advisor partnerships and has promoted Willie Fernandez to chief sales and marketing officer.

Keeler is a seasoned sales leader in the travel industry. In her new role, she will work to strengthen relationships across the trade and boost sales through hands-on efforts, fostering growth by inspiring travel advisors.

With a professional history that includes time as a travel advisor as well as trade-facing business development roles with brands such as Blue Diamond Resorts, Keeler has earned a reputation within the travel industry for being a results-driven sales leader.

“At Rental Escapes, building strong relationships with our travel advisor partners is central to our mission. We’re dedicated to equipping advisors with the tools, guidance, and support to secure the perfect villa for their clients and to create unforgettable stays that turn first-time guests into loyal repeat travelers,” said Brian Schwimmer, CEO and co-founder of Rental Escapes.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Vonda on board, she brings a wealth of knowledge as both a former travel advisor and a business development leader, giving her a unique insight into creating strong relationships and driving growth across the advisor network,” the CEO added.

The villa company has also promoted Williw Fernandez to chief sales and marketing officer, where he will work with Keeler to support relationship building with the travel advisor community.