Natalie Glasgow appointed managing director of asembl.agency. Natalie Glasgow has been appointed managing director of asembl.agency in a move designed to strengthen the agency's senior leadership team as the business continues to scale. The appointment follows what the agency described as a "deliberate, planned process" to ensure it has the day-to-day senior leadership needed to support its next phase of growth. Glasgow joins the business with experience across agency and client-side roles spanning strategic events, experiential programmes and commercial leadership. Most recently, she served as managing director at Your Event Solutions, where she oversaw a period of growth and the integration process following Internova Travel Group's acquisition of YES and Altour. Prior to that, Glasgow led Global Events and Brand Experience at Publicis Groupe, delivering programmes for global brands at events including Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and CES. In her new role, Glasgow will oversee the day-to-day operations of asembl.agency and work alongside the senior leadership team to strengthen the agency's structure, delivery and growth strategy. She will report directly to the asembl.group board. Gavin Farley, CEO of asembl.group, said: "Bringing Natalie into the business is a deliberate and exciting step for asembl.agency. As Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine continue to grow, Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine wanted a leader who could bring clarity, structure, and commercial strength without losing the creativity, energy, and client focus that define how Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine work. "Natalie has built and scaled teams across some of the most demanding environments in the industry. Her people-first instincts, combined with genuine commercial and operational depth, make her exactly the right leader for this moment. We're delighted to welcome her as an asembler." Glasgow added: "asembl.agency has a clear point of view, genuine momentum, and some of the best talent in the industry. That combination doesn't happen by accident, and it's a big part of what drew me here. "I'm joining to build on what already makes this place special, while bringing the structure, commercial focus, and clarity that will help the agency grow with confidence and support our next phase. I'm excited to become an asembler and to get going."

Internova Travel Group hosts 2026 I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Youth Travel & Career Summit, connecting students with industry leaders. Fourth year of partnership highlights Internova's commitment to developing the next generation of travel professionals. NEW YORK (April 27, 2026) - Internova Travel Group, one of the largest travel services companies, hosted the I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Youth Travel & Career Summit today at its global headquarters in New York City, bringing together local high school students, travel industry leaders and partners for a day dedicated to career discovery and professional development. The 2026 event marks the fourth year of Internova's partnership with I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D., a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering high school youth of color to become innovative global citizens through experiential learning, mentorship and cultural exploration. Through this ongoing collaboration, Internova has helped introduce hundreds of students to opportunities within the global travel industry. "We believe the future of travel depends on bringing new voices, perspectives and ideas into the industry," said J.D. O'Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group. "By opening our doors and partnering with organizations like I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D., we're helping students see how their curiosity, creativity and ambition can translate into meaningful careers in travel." Throughout the day, students participated in resume-building and LinkedIn workshops, discussions on emerging innovations such as artificial intelligence in travel and networking opportunities with industry professionals. The event concluded with an expo where leading travel organizations connected directly with students to discuss career paths, internships and professional opportunities. Students also heard from peers who have participated in I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. travel experiences in destinations such as Ghana, New Orleans and South Africa, sharing how those experiences broadened their perspectives and inspired future ambitions. "Programs like the Youth Travel & Career Summit create powerful moments of discovery for our students," said Karmia Berry, Founder and Executive Director of I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. "By partnering with Internova and its travel industry colleagues, we are able to expose young people to global careers, mentorship and experiences that help them envision futures far beyond what they may have previously imagined." Internova's network includes more than 100,000 travel advisors worldwide, helping travelers experience destinations across the globe. By hosting the summit at its headquarters and engaging employees as mentors and presenters - alongside travel partners including AmaWaterways, Hyatt, Micato Safaris, MSC Cruises, Omni Hotels, Royal Caribbean and Travel Leaders of Tomorrow - the company gave students a firsthand look at the many career paths within the travel industry and the collaborative community that powers it. As demand for expert travel guidance grows, Internova continues to expand its travel advisor community and welcomes those interested in launching or growing advisory businesses through brands such as ALTOUR, Global Travel Collection, Nexion Travel Group, Travel Leaders Network and The Vacation Group. "Travel connects people, cultures and communities," O'Hara added. "If we want our industry to thrive, we need to actively invest in the next generation of talent. We're proud to work alongside our partners to create opportunities that inspire young people and open doors to careers they may never have imagined."

Nexion Travel Group and Tern announce strategic partnership to power the independent travel advisor. April 27, 2026. The best advisors are out there building real businesses. Its job is to make sure they have the support structure to do that well. Partnering with Tern is about giving its members the technology infrastructure that matches the ambition they bring to this industry - without asking them to trade their independence to get it. Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion Travel Group Two Organizations, One Conviction: Advocacy for advisors and technology for advisors should both be best in class IRVING, TX (April 27, 2026) - Nexion Travel Group, one of North America's most established and credentialed host agencies, and Tern, the modern operating platform for travel advisors, today announced a strategic partnership giving Nexion's 6,000+ member advisors access to Tern's full platform, including preferred pricing for members. The travel industry is changing fast. Technology is reshaping how advisors build proposals, manage clients, track commissions, and grow their businesses. Nexion and Tern share a belief about what the winning model looks like in that environment: a host agency with decades of hard-won advisor trust, paired with technology built by a team whose entire mission is to make that technology excellent. Two organizations, each the best at what they do, working together on behalf of the advisor. Nexion has operated for decades on a clear conviction. A host agency's job is to advocate for its advisors - their independence, their client ownership, their ability to build businesses that belong to them. That job demands focus. It is what Nexion has done, exclusively and without compromise, for every one of its 6,000+ members. "We've always believed that the best way to support our advisors is to give them what they need to succeed, not just as travel sellers, but as business owners," said Laura Bjorne, VP of Business Operations at Nexion. "Tern is the technology partner we've been looking for to help us deliver on that." "The best advisors are out there building real businesses," said Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group. "Our job is to make sure they have the support structure to do that well. Partnering with Tern is about giving our members the technology infrastructure that matches the ambition they bring to this industry - without asking them to trade their independence to get it." "We've always believed that the best way to support our advisors is to give them what they need to succeed - not just as travel sellers, but as business owners," said Laura Bjorne, VP of Business Operations at Nexion. "Tern is the technology partner we've been looking for to help us deliver on that." Tern was built with the same singular focus. Its charge? To be the best operating platform for travel advisors and agency owners - AI-assisted itinerary building, client payment authorization, commission reconciliation, and group travel management, all in a single platform that advisors own and control. It is AI-native, purpose-built for the travel industry, and designed to grow alongside the business using it. "What Nexion has built is why we get to exist," said Katie Williams, Co-Founder of Tern. "A community of advisors who are serious about the long-term trajectory of their business, backed by an organization that feels a deep responsibility to equip them properly. This combination of principled host advocacy and purpose-built technology is not a workaround - it is the model we believe wins for advisors in the long run." The partnership is designed for Nexion's full membership - from brand new advisors building their first client lists to established agency owners managing teams of independent contractors. Nexion advisors can access Tern through the Nexion member portal at AgentMate.Those interested in learning more about becoming a professional travel advisor and building a business with the support and resources of Nexion Travel Group can call 800-747-6813 or email [email protected]. About Nexion Travel Group Nexion Travel Group is a fully accredited host agency, offering membership to independent travel professionals since 1995. As part of Internova Travel Group, Nexion Travel Group provides ticketing, operations and fulfillment support to independent travel professionals coupled with best-in-class tools, technology, marketing, education and support. Nexion Travel Group is the complete host agency for multi-agent agencies, corporate agencies, experienced agents and those new to the industry. About Tern Tern is the modern operating platform for travel advisors and agencies. It replaces fragmented, disconnected tools with a single integrated system, from itinerary building and client management to payments, insurance, and commission reconciliation, so advisors can spend more time with clients and less time on administration.