Avoya Travel has tapped travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas, who has over 30 years of experience in leisure travel, agency networks and executive strategy, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Kazlauskas most recently served as President of FROSCH and Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase, overseeing premium travel services. His career also includes leadership roles at Insight Vacations, Tauck and Trafalgar, where he led global sales efforts and strengthened advisor relationships across key leisure markets.
Kazlauskas began his tenure with a visit to Avoya Travel’s San Marcos office, followed by attending the Million Dollar Showcase in Orlando, one of the company’s key annual events. The Showcase unites top-producing independent agencies, supplier partners and Avoya staff for collaboration and strategic planning, marking the start of a new chapter of growth and innovation under his leadership.
“I’m honored to officially begin this journey with the Avoya team and our incredible Network of Independent Agencies,” said Kazlauskas in a media statement. “From day one, my focus is on fostering a culture of support and empowerment, advancing best-in-class technology and driving meaningful growth for our independent advisor partners, our people and our shareholders. The opportunity to shape the future of leisure travel has never been greater.”
Kazlauskas underscored his focus on collaborative leadership, stating that Avoya’s growth will rely on innovation, partnership and alignment across its team and network.
