Industry Veteran Continues to Head NEST While Taking on TRAVELSAVERS to Champion Agency Success and Business Development
OYSTER BAY, NY (January 9, 2026): As TRAVELSAVERS and NEST experience strong growth trajectories, Senior Vice President Wayne Spector will extend his responsibilities to oversee both networks. Spector will now lead sales and service for TRAVELSAVERS and NEST across the U.S. while driving the recruitment of new agencies.
Since 2021, Spector has steered home-based agency network NEST through a period of remarkable expansion as its Senior Vice President. In his new position, he will channel that expertise into enhancing visibility, boosting sales and driving success for both TRAVELSAVERS and NEST. Leading a team of 12 Business Analysts and Business Development Managers, Spector will orchestrate strategies to accelerate growth and achievements.
“Wayne lives and breathes our vision, mission and values every day as he inspires our agencies to achieve even greater success,” said Kathryn Mazza-Burney, TRAVELSAVERS Chief Sales Officer and NEST President. “He has cultivated a thriving, collaborative community of NEST agencies that lift up one another in pursuit of excellence. Wayne will now bring his proven leadership and unwavering dedication to TRAVELSAVERS as well and I can’t wait to see how the network soars to new heights under his guidance.”
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST welcomed more than 100 agencies in 2025, bringing with them $400 million in preferred partner sales. This builds on 2024’s expansion, when more than 100 agencies also joined, contributing over $279 million in preferred partner sales.
Spector’s career spans more than two decades in travel management and operations. He began his journey with TRAVELSAVERS in 2013 in a sales role, later transitioning to NEST as a Business Analyst, where he partnered closely with agencies to elevate performance.
“Nurturing the NEST community has truly been a labor of love,” Spector said. “Our success stems from the close, supportive partnerships we’ve built among advisors, suppliers and staff. I’m looking forward to embracing the TRAVELSAVERS community with the same dedication and attracting new agencies that share our passion for service, collaboration and growth.”
About TRAVELSAVERS
Founded in 1970, TRAVELSAVERS is an international marketing leader of more than 3,000 independently owned agencies in over 35 countries. Thanks to the buying power of $20 billion in annual sales, its more than 25,000 advisors are able to offer their clients inspirational travel experiences at the best value. With a global reputation for excellence, TRAVELSAVERS leisure and corporate agencies maximize sales and profits with cutting-edge products and services that cater to all needs. Through an exclusive protected territory system, strong supplier relationships, comprehensive marketing suite, innovative booking technology, specialized training and networking, and personalized business coaching, TRAVELSAVERS advisors are empowered to find, retain and delight clients. For more information, visit www.travelsavers.com.
About NEST
The Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel is the industry’s first and only marketing group exclusively for independent home-based travel agencies. The company empowers home-based advisors to achieve greater success financially, professionally and personally by championing best practices, solutions and opportunities. NEST helps home-based travel entrepreneurs build their business, keep their identity and maintain control. The network delivers what home-based advisors need to increase their competitive edge and profitability, including a high level of personalized support, award-winning marketing, preferred partner portfolio, education, exclusive networking and events, and innovative technology. NEST also helps suppliers reach the rapidly growing home-based distribution channel with training, motivation, offers and compensation. For more information, visit www.jointhenest.com.