OutsideAgents.com Appoints Sharon Concepcion VP of Strategic Partnerships and Growth

Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Thu April 16, 2026

Sharon Concepcion, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, OutsideAgents.com

Sharon Concepcion, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, OutsideAgents.com. (Photo Credit: OutsideAgents.com)

WHY IT RATES: The proven travel industry veteran will play a vital role in accelerating growth for travel advisors.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor


OutsideAgents.com, America's premier host agency, is excited to announce the hiring of travel industry professional Sharon Concepcion as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Growth.

With over 30 years in the travel industry, Concepcion joins OutsideAgents.com with a wealth of knowledge complemented by a history of success in the travel industry.

Concepcion will focus on enhancing strategic partnerships and alliances, paving the way for new growth opportunities and reinforcing the Outside Agents member network. Additionally, she will concentrate on fostering collaboration and leveraging resources to accelerate growth for both advisors and partners, all with the ultimate goal of boosting overall sales performance.

Most recently, Concepcion served as Senior Director, Sales at The Vacation Group, a full-service travel agency within the Internova Travel Group portfolio, where she led in-house advisor teams specializing in premium and luxury travel experiences. Concepcion played a pivotal role in advancing business growth, strengthening supplier relationships, and elevating the advisor value proposition. Prior to The Vacation Group, Concepcion held other key positions at Internova Travel Group.

Steve Muraca, President of OutsideAgents.com stated “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Sharon Concepcion to the OutsideAgents.com team. With her vast expertise and practical experience, Sharon will play a crucial role in advancing our business, delivering substantial value to our member agents and preferred vendors alike.”


SOURCE: OutsideAgents.com press release. 


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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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