# Internova Appoints Melissa Krueger to Lead Global Travel Collection's 1,500 Advisors

> Internova Travel Group named Melissa Krueger president of Global Travel Collection, succeeding Angie Licea at the $2.4 billion luxury travel division.

- Published: 2026-11-12T18:51:54+00:00
- Section: Leadership
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-12/global-travel-collection-melissa-krueger-president
- Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/melissa-krueger-named-president-of-global-travel-collection-302938171.html)

## Key takeaways

- Melissa Krueger becomes president of Global Travel Collection, Internova Travel Group's luxury division with more than 1,500 advisors.
- Krueger succeeds Angie Licea, who led GTC as president since 2020 and will stay with Internova during the transition.
- Krueger was most recently chief executive officer of Classic Vacations and guided the company through its 2025 acquisition by TBO Tek.

Internova Travel Group appointed Melissa Krueger as president of [Global Travel Collection](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0009yq7/global-travel-collection), its luxury travel division representing more than 1,500 advisors, PR Newswire [reported](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/melissa-krueger-named-president-of-global-travel-collection-302938171.html) on November 12, 2026. Krueger succeeds Angie Licea, who recently announced her decision to step away from the role.

## Krueger's Move From Classic Vacations

Krueger brings nearly 30 years of experience in the travel, hospitality and luxury sectors. Most recently she served as chief executive officer of Classic Vacations, where she led the company through four of the most successful years in its 48-year history and guided it through its acquisition by TBO Tek in 2025. Before becoming CEO, she held senior leadership positions at Classic spanning sales, brand development, profitability and group travel.

Licea helped transform GTC into a unified $2.4 billion business, according to the announcement. She will remain with [Internova Travel Group](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003gtd/internova-travel-group) during the transition while exploring other opportunities within the organization.

J.D. O'Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group, said: "Melissa brings a combination of luxury travel expertise, business leadership and a deep understanding of what advisors need to succeed." O'Hara also credited Licea, saying she "has played an important role in building GTC into the organization it is today."

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. "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," Krueger said.

## Global Travel Collection's Scale

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Global Travel Collection operates a network of roughly 1,500 independent contractors generating $2.4 billion in annual bookings across 175+ countries. The same records list 48,000+ travel partners globally and a headcount range of 251-500. The records describe GTC as founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York.

## Licea's Departure and GTC's Recent Moves

Travelweekly reported in October 2026 that Licea was leaving GTC, Internova's luxury host agency, after serving as president since 2020, and would remain with the company during a leadership transition. In August 2026, Travelweekly reported that GTC launched The Exchange, a platform for its 1,500 advisors to facilitate business transactions such as selling, buying or partnership formation. In May 2026, PR Newswire reported that GTC extended its Extra Mile Club TV series with LXTV Productions, bringing the luxury travel advisor competition to Brussels.

## Companies in this story

- [Global Travel Collection company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0009yq7/global-travel-collection) · website: https://www.globaltravelcollection.com
- [Internova Travel Group company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0003gtd/internova-travel-group) · website: https://internova.com

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