From agency development to global sales, three firms promoted leaders this month who bring decades of combined experience to their new posts.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST: Gloria Beaulieu Promoted to Vice President, Business Development
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have named Gloria Beaulieu Vice President, Business Development, as the two travel marketing networks continue a stretch of agency growth. Beaulieu brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the role and will lead efforts to recruit and onboard agencies, while shaping growth strategy for the networks’ affiliated partners. She will also continue working directly with agency partners on sales and marketing initiatives aimed at long-term profitability.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have built out their Sales and Service team as new agencies seek access to the networks’ sales, marketing, technology, education and business development resources. The organizations have supported affiliate success for 56 years, and their Business Analysts provide consulting aimed at boosting revenue, productivity and client service for member agencies.
“Gloria understands exactly what agency owners need to thrive in today’s marketplace,” said Wayne Spector, Senior Vice President of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST, in a press statement. “Her deep industry expertise, entrepreneurial mindset and passion for helping agencies succeed make her the ideal leader to drive our business development strategy.”
Beaulieu joined TRAVELSAVERS and NEST as a Business Development Director in 2024, recruiting, onboarding and mentoring agencies. “I’m so grateful to be part of an organization that puts travel advisors and agency owners at the heart of every decision and every action,” Beaulieu said in a press statement.
For more information, visit travelsavers.com and jointhenest.com.
Brownell: Margaret Haas Wolf Moves to Vice President of Agency Development
Brownell has led the luxury travel industry since its founding in 1887. With more than 139 years in business, the firm is recognized worldwide for its expertise, professionalism and high standards. Brownell’s advisors use the DISCOVER MORE process to build bespoke itineraries suited to each client’s needs, and the firm was the first Virtuoso host agency, a distinction that has shaped its reputation for innovation in luxury travel.
Brownell has promoted Margaret Haas Wolf to Vice President of Agency Development, effective September 1, 2026. The move adds her to the company’s Leadership Team and widens her mandate from advisor support to oversight of the agency’s overall growth strategy.
Haas Wolf previously served as Director of Advisor Development. She is the daughter of Troy Haas, Chairman and CEO of Brownell, and has spent five years with the company building relationships across its advisor base and internal staff.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to take on a broader role within a firm and industry I care so deeply about,” Haas Wolf said in a press statement. “My focus has always been on supporting our advisors, and I look forward to doing that work at a larger scale.”
Meaghan Kinkade will succeed Haas Wolf as Director, Advisor Development. Kinkade, a former Brownell advisor, has led the company’s Advisor Success teams and will now oversee the Hosting, Catalyst and Startup programs.
For more information, visit brownelltravel.
Armstrong Collective: Carly Biggart is Now Vice President, Global Sales
Armstrong Collective, parent company of Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit, has named Carly Biggart Vice President, Global Sales. In the role, Biggart will lead the company’s global sales organization, set regional sales strategy, drive growth in international markets and strengthen relationships with travel trade partners.
“I am pleased to welcome Carly to lead our global sales team,” said Monique Gomel, Chief Commercial Officer, Armstrong Collective, in a press statement. “Carly brings a proven track record of driving sales growth across global markets, along with deep expertise in building high-performing teams and strengthening strategic partnerships.”
Based in Toronto, Biggart brings more than 25 years of experience across sales, strategy, marketing and operations. She most recently served as General Manager, Americas at Hurtigruten Norway, where she led the regional business and delivered year-over-year revenue growth. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at Motorola Mobility, overseeing national sales, marketing and operations.
“I’m excited to join Armstrong Collective and help shape the next chapter of growth for such an exceptional portfolio of brands,” Biggart said in a press statement. “I look forward to working alongside our talented global team and our travel advisor and trade partners to strengthen relationships, create new opportunities and continue inspiring travelers from around the world.”
For more information, visit thearmstrongcollective.com.
