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WorldVia Travel Network Appoints Sinead O’Connell as Senior Director of Partner Relations

New leadership role reinforces WorldVia’s commitment to strengthening supplier partnerships and elevating advisor success.

 

WorldVia Travel Network, one of America’s top-producing and fastest-growing host agencies for independent travel agency owners and advisors, today announced the appointment of Sinead O’Connell as Senior Director of Partner Relations—a newly created leadership role designed to accelerate WorldVia’s supplier strategy and support the company’s expanding advisor network, now surpassing 5,000 members.

 

This strategic addition underscores WorldVia’s commitment to deepening and diversifying its supplier partnerships, with a particular focus on the luxury segment. O’Connell will lead efforts to expand the breadth and depth of preferred partnerships, ensuring WorldVia advisors have access to the industry’s most compelling offerings and advantages for their clients.

 

“WorldVia’s commitment to building deep, mutually beneficial partnerships is clear,” said O’Connell. “I’m excited to leverage my experience to expand our supplier relationships—especially in the luxury segment—and help deliver even greater value to our advisors and their clients as the network continues to grow.”

 

O’Connell brings more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, with a proven track record of building strong connections across a wide range of travel brands and product types. Her career includes leadership roles at Travel Leaders Network, Travel Edge, and most recently, exclusive partner programs at Global Travel Collection, part of Internova Travel Group.

 

“As we scale our network and invest in new ways to support our advisors, the Senior Director of Partner Relations role is critical to aligning our supplier strategy with our growth ambitions,” said Joshua Harrell, Chief Revenue Officer at WorldVia. “Sinead’s reputation and relationships in the industry will help us further integrate our supplier partnerships into our technology, marketing, and education ecosystem—giving our advisors a distinct competitive edge.”

 

O’Connell’s appointment comes as WorldVia continues to expand its advisor-centric technology, luxury portfolio, and comprehensive suite of marketing and learning and development programs. These initiatives empower independent agency owners and advisors to generate leads, streamline business operations, and deliver exceptional client experiences.

About WorldVia Travel Network:

WorldVia Travel Network is a recognized top-producing host agency in the United States, known for its rapid year-over-year growth and industry leadership. WorldVia continually drives value for independent travel agency owners and advisors through innovative technology, best-in-class learning and development experiences, and exclusive access to travel products that deliver a true competitive edge. With a proven track record of production and a relentless focus on member success, WorldVia is the preferred partner for travel professionals seeking to build, scale, and lead thriving businesses. Learn more: www.worldviatravelnetwork.com and www.worldvia.com. Inquiries: pr@worldvia.com

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