ALEXANDRIA, VA — Travel Leaders Network’s President Roger Block is stepping down at the end of the year, and will take on a new role in the organization in an advisory capacity.

Block’s last day as President will be Dec. 31 and he will begin his new role of Senior Advisor on Jan. 1. He will advise TLN’s management team on long-term strategy and competitive analysis.

Roger Block

Block is based in Atlanta, GA but he’s no stranger to the Canadian travel industry, frequently making the trek to Toronto to meet with industry media and partners. And he’s front and centre at Travel Leaders Network’s conferences including the always-popular EDGE. His 45-year career in retail travel has included leadership positions at Travel Leaders Network, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Travel Agent International. He’s also served in numerous capacities in the industry, including advisory boards and chairing the ASTA Board of Directors. Before joining the travel industry, he was an executive in the banking industry.

“The time is simply right for me to start the next phase of my life and pursue some things I’ve wanted to do,” said Block. “I love to spend time traveling, and that will definitely be in my future. I’ll be filling my time with numerous activities in addition to working with the TLN leadership team in an advisory role and helping shape their future success.”

Block took Travel Leaders Network from a franchise organization to its current position, now comprising thousands of member agencies of all sizes thanks in part to mergers with Results Travel and Vacation.com.

“Everyone in the travel industry owes a debt of gratitude to Roger,” said John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Group. “He cares deeply about travel advisors, and developing them as a sales channel. He’s beloved among TLN members and staff, and I am thrilled that he will continue to work in the company and aid in the transition.”