Nexion Travel Group Bolsters Executive Team with Promotion, New Hire

Nexion Travel Group, the travel industry’s premier host agency in North America, today announced two updates to its executive team, promoting Heather Kindred to Senior Vice President and naming Laura Bjorne as Vice President, Business Operations. Kindred previously served as Nexion’s Vice President, Business Development and Education & Partner Relations, as well as the founding Program Director of Travel Leaders of Tomorrow. […]

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Nexion Travel Group Names Its 2025 Member Award Winners

At its annual conference, CoNexion, Nexion Travel Group hosted its largest event ever from September 8–10 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Celebrating its milestone 30th anniversary, the event brought together 725 advisors, staff and partners for three days of learning, networking, growth and celebration. […]

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Nexion Travel Group Marks 30 Years of Innovation, Resilience and Community at Annual Member Conference

Nexion Travel Group celebrated its milestone 30th anniversary with its largest-ever CoNexion conference, held September 8-10 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. The event brought together 725 advisors, staff and partners for three unforgettable days of learning, networking and celebration. Highlights included dynamic workshops, inspiring NEXTalks, meaningful networking opportunities and the glamorous Black, White & Pearls Gala. […]

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Family Bonds Foundation to Host Fundraiser at Nexion’s CoNexion Conference, Honoring Late Executive Robbi Hamida

Family Bonds Foundation, a charitable initiative of Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, will host a special fundraiser during Nexion Travel Group’s upcoming CoNexion conference, taking place September 8–10 at Universal Orlando Resort. […]

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Travelers Turn to Advisors First for Cruises, New Nexion Travel Group Survey Finds

When travelers seek to connect with a travel advisor, chances are they’re looking to book a cruise. That’s the top takeaway from a new survey of U.S. and Canadian advisors conducted by Nexion Travel Group, North America’s premier host travel agency. Of the 218 advisors surveyed, 71 percent said that cruises are the most common type of trip clients ask them to book, making cruising the clear leader over other categories. […]

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Nexion Travel Group’s Jackie Friedman Receives ASTA Industry Ambassador Award

This award means a great deal to me. I’m proud to have played a role in ASTA’s success and its transformation into an even stronger partner for the travel advisor community. I’m committed to ASTA’s role as an influential voice for our industry. Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion Travel Group Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group, […]

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Nexion Travel Group Advisors Seeing Strong Demand for Travel

We understand from this survey of our members that there are broader concerns affecting travel. Despite those issues, Nexion travel advisors are still seeing steady demand from their leisure and business clients, who are planning and booking a variety of trips. Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion Travel Group More than 400 travel advisors in U.S., Canada […]

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Nexion Travel Group Hosts Inaugural Cruise Sales Summit for Travel Advisors

We designed our first Cruise Sales Summit to be the ultimate experience for travel advisors looking to increase their business. Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion Travel Group The event, held in Cocoa Beach, Florida, gave participants a chance to meet suppliers, learn business strategies and network with colleagues IRVING, TX (May 19, 2025) – Nexion Travel […]

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Family Bonds Foundation Emphasizes the Strength of Community in Assisting Travel Professionals During Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis

The Family Bonds Foundation was created for emergency situations like the California wildfires. I’m grateful that thanks to the immense generosity of people in our industry, we are in a position to help. Jackie Friedman, President, Family Bonds Foundation and Nexion Travel Group Travel industry colleagues affected by California wildfires are encouraged to apply for […]

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Esther Roemmele Named Director of Canadian Operations, Bringing Years of Expertise with Nexion

Our Canadian office in London, Ontario, is just a few miles from my alma mater, Western University, offering the best of both worlds — programs that are uniquely Canadian combined with the benefits that come from being part of a larger organization. Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion Travel Group Friedman will remain at the helm of […]

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