Last updated: 12:45 PM ET, Tue October 27, 2026
Jonathan Drubel.
Bio
Jonathan Drubel founded The TravelWell Group in 2017 to bring a bespoke, high-touch approach to luxury travel. Affiliated with Global Travel Collection and Internova, he has grown TravelWell from a solo operation into an agency of nine, becoming one of the highest-grossing teams within Global Travel Collection.
Rather than keeping growth centered on himself, Drubel focused on creating a business that could support other advisors, offering mentorship, structure, and access to the resources they needed to build sustainable careers in travel. Watching agents who started with little experience turn into confident, high-producing professionals has been more rewarding than any individual sale, and it is the part of TravelWell he is most proud of.
Drubel is also proud of his combination of relationships, knowledge, expertise, and taste, but if he had to choose, he would say what separates him the most is his taste and truly understanding the product he's selling to the client. Drubel has built genuine, lasting relationships built on trust with clients, suppliers, and the agents at TravelWell. His knowledge runs deep, from destination specifics to the nuances of luxury cruising, and his expertise allows him to anticipate what clients need before they ask.
Drubel is 38 years old.
"Being named to the TravelPulse 40 Under 40 is truly an honor," said Drubel. "To be recognized by an industry I love and respect so deeply is incredibly humbling, and to be included alongside such a talented group of honorees, many of whom I admire, makes it even more special. Over the past twelve years, I’ve been fortunate to build The TravelWell Group with an extraordinary team of advisors, and this recognition belongs to them as much as it does to me. It’s a reminder of why I fell in love with this work: helping people experience the art of traveling well."
Industry References
"Over the past six and a half years, I have had the great privilege of watching Jonny grow from a single travel advisor into the leader of one of the most successful and respected organizations within Global Travel Collection. During that time, I have seen firsthand not only his extraordinary business growth, but also the vision, determination, and leadership that have made him one of our top advisors," said Angie Licea, President, Global Travel Collection.
"One of the qualities I admire most about Jonny is his willingness to invest in growth, even when it requires taking risks that many entrepreneurs are hesitant to take," added Licea. "Beyond the impressive numbers and business success, Jonny serves as an example for other advisors throughout our organization. I frequently point to his journey when speaking with advisors who aspire to build scalable, sustainable businesses."
"His ability to combine vision, community building, strategic investment, and exceptional client service demonstrates what is possible when talent and leadership come together," she said.
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