Global Travel Collection Names Melissa Krueger as President

Global Travel Collection, the luxury travel division of Internova Travel Group, has named former Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger as president. She replaces Angie Licea who announced she was stepping down from the role last month.

Krueger brings nearly 30 years of experience in the travel, hospitality, and luxury sectors, with a track record of driving growth, strengthening brands and building partnerships across the global travel industry. Most recently, Krueger served as CEO of Classic Vacations, where she led the company through four of the most successful years in its 48-year history. 

As president, Krueger will oversee GTC’s operations, business performance, and strategic growth, with a focus on strengthening advisor support, deepening industry partnerships, and expanding opportunities across the luxury travel market.

“Melissa brings a combination of luxury travel expertise, business leadership, and a deep understanding of what advisors need to succeed,” said J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group. “She’s built her career around strong relationships, innovation, and creating value for advisors and partners. GTC has an extraordinary group of advisors and a talented team, and I believe Melissa is the right person to lead the business into its next chapter.”

Prior to becoming CEO of Classic Vacations, Krueger held several senior leadership positions with the company spanning sales, brand development, profitability, and group travel. Under her leadership, Classic earned multiple industry accolades recognizing its growth, performance and commitment to excellence in luxury travel.

“Global Travel Collection represents some of the most accomplished advisors and respected names in luxury travel,” said Krueger. “I’ve spent much of my career working alongside travel advisors, and I understand the passion, expertise and relationships they bring to their clients every day. I’m excited to join this exceptional organization and work with the team to build on its success, strengthen our partnerships and create even more opportunities for our advisors.”

O’Hara also recognized Licea’s contributions to the organization.

“Angie has played an important role in building GTC into the organization it is today,” said O’Hara. “She’s accomplished a great deal, and I’m grateful for her leadership, her many contributions to Internova and her support during this transition.”

Licea will remain with Internova during the transition while exploring other opportunities within the organization.