TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Add New Hires to Supplier Relations Team

TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have made additional hires to their supplier relations team as the consortia continue to expand their reach and strengthen industry connections. 

Two industry leaders – Jill Sala and Daniela Trotta – are now part of the team, both as vice presidents of strategic partnerships, each focusing on different travel sectors. Notably, Sala succeeds Cece Drummond, who is retiring after more than 30 years in travel, five of them as TRAVELSAVERS and NEST’s vice president of supplier relations. The consortia also recently made several high-level promotions.

“Our preferred partners play a critical role in the achievements of our networks, and investing in these relationships is one of the most important ways we create value for both our partners and our affiliate agencies,” said Nicole Mazza, chief marketing officer of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST. “As our networks continue to grow, we’re expanding our supplier relations team to ensure partners have greater support, stronger collaboration, and more opportunities to succeed. Jill and Daniela bring exceptional expertise, fresh perspectives, and powerful industry relationships that will enhance an already high-performing team and help us deliver even greater success for our partners and affiliated agencies.”    

Sala brings more than 16 years of experience to her new role, where she will oversee the consortia’s land portfolio, including guided vacation and FIT partners. She was previously the director of sales and host agency partnerships for North America at RateHawk. 

“Strong partnerships have always been the foundation of success in travel,” Sala said. “TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have built an impressive network of trusted relationships and high-performing agencies. I’m looking forward to strengthening those connections, collaborating with our partners, and creating new opportunities that drive meaningful growth across the entire network.”   

Trotta brings more than 20 years of luxury travel industry experience and will oversee the networks’ luxury and premium suppliers across land and cruise. She was most recently the director of global destinations and experiences at Virtuoso. 

“Exceptional partnerships don’t happen by chance. They are built through shared vision, trust, and a commitment to mutual success,” Trotta said. “TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have an incredible reputation for cultivating meaningful supplier relationships that deliver measurable results. I’m enthusiastic about working alongside our partners to create innovative opportunities, expand our luxury portfolio, and help advisors capture growing demand in the affluent travel market.”