Jill Sala (Source: TRAVELSAVERS, NEST)
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST are investing in the future of their preferred partner relationships, expanding their Supplier Relations team with two respected industry leaders. The move underscores the networks’ commitment to fueling growth for partners and affiliated agencies through stronger collaboration, greater market opportunities, and deeper strategic alignment.
The appointments of Jill Sala and Daniela Trotta come as TRAVELSAVERS and NEST continue to strengthen one of the industry’s most influential partner ecosystems. By expanding leadership across key supplier categories, the networks are deepening their expertise and enhancing their support for preferred partners, driving more growth, and delivering greater value to both partners and advisors.
“Our preferred partners play a critical role in the achievements of our networks, and investing in these relationships is one of the most important ways we create value for both our partners and our affiliate agencies,” said Nicole Mazza, Chief Marketing Officer of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST. “As our networks continue to grow, we’re expanding our Supplier Relations team to ensure partners have greater support, stronger collaboration, and more opportunities to succeed. Jill and Daniela bring exceptional expertise, fresh perspectives, and powerful industry relationships that will enhance an already high-performing team and help us deliver even greater success for our partners and affiliated agencies.”
Daniela Trotta (Source: TRAVELSAVERS, NEST)
Sala joins as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, bringing more than 16 years of experience spanning tour operators, technology providers, trade events, and partnership development. She will oversee the land portfolio, including guided vacation and FIT partners. Sala succeeds Cece Drummond, who is retiring after a distinguished travel industry career of more than three decades, including five years with TRAVELSAVERS and NEST as Vice President, Supplier Relations.
Most recently, Sala served as Director of Sales and Host Agency Partnerships for North America at RateHawk, where she played a key role in launching the brand in the North American market and expanding its partner network. Earlier in her career, she helped develop new revenue channels and travel styles at G Adventures.
“Strong partnerships have always been the foundation of success in travel,” said Sala. “TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have built an impressive network of trusted relationships and high-performing agencies. I’m looking forward to strengthening those connections, collaborating with our partners, and creating new opportunities that drive meaningful growth across the entire network.”
Daniela Trotta (Source: TRAVELSAVERS, NEST)
Trotta joins as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, where she will drive engagement and strategic alignment with the network’s luxury and premium suppliers across land and cruise. Working closely with top travel brands, she will help strengthen partnerships and enhance opportunities for affiliated agencies. The initiative reflects the networks’ growing momentum in the affluent travel segment and their focus on delivering elevated opportunities.
Trotta brings more than 20 years of luxury travel expertise, including extensive experience cultivating global partnerships, driving commercial performance, building high-performing teams and leading strategic growth initiatives. Most recently, she served as Director, Global Destinations & Experiences at Virtuoso, leading partner strategy and relationships across tour operators, DMCs, specialty providers, insurance partners, and more. Trotta also managed partnerships with some of the world’s most recognized hotel brands and independent luxury properties.
“Exceptional partnerships don’t happen by chance. They are built through shared vision, trust, and a commitment to mutual success,” said Trotta. “TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have an incredible reputation for cultivating meaningful supplier relationships that deliver measurable results. I’m enthusiastic about working alongside our partners to create innovative opportunities, expand our luxury portfolio, and help advisors capture growing demand in the affluent travel market.”
The growth of the Supplier Relations team is one element of a broader TRAVELSAVERS and NEST strategy to enhance expertise, deepen partner engagement, and invest in high-caliber talent. The team expansion also includes the addition of Cameron Anderson as Supplier Relations Coordinator, a new position to provide enhanced support for partners while strengthening programs and benefits for affiliated agencies. Anderson brings experience in sales, marketing, logistics, customer engagement, content creation, and business operations that will help further elevate partner visibility and involvement across the networks.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST maintain long-standing relationships with many of the travel industry’s most respected brands, including cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and airlines. Leveraging their scale, influence, and purchasing power, TRAVELSAVERS and NEST secure valuable partner benefits for affiliated agencies and their clients. Those include competitive commissions, exclusive promotions, special offers, and enhanced amenities. These advantages help advisors stand out in a crowded marketplace, increase sales, strengthen client loyalty, and drive long-term business growth.
SOURCE: TRAVELSAVERS, NEST press release
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