NEW YORK — John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Network, is leaving the company at the end of June and will be succeeded by current COO, Lindsay Pearlman.

Lovell is leaving Travel Leaders Network for a new opportunity with a cruise line partner, according to the company.

Lovell has been with Travel Leaders Network since 2002, holding several leadership positions over more than two decades.

Under his leadership, Travel Leaders Network has grown to nearly US$20 billion in annual sales while deepening partnerships with suppliers.

“John Lovell has made a lasting impact on Internova,” said J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies. Travel Leaders Network is a division of Interwove Travel Group.

O’Hara added: “His commitment to supporting travel advisors and agencies has been key to solidifying our role as an industry leader. His legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire us. While we will miss him, I know that everyone at Internova wishes John success in his new role.”

Lindsay Pearlman, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will become President of Travel Leaders Network.

Pearlman joined the company in 2019 to work with international partners and later took on responsibility for managing relationships with Associate members.

Well-known in the Canadian travel industry, Pearlman previously served as Co-President of Ensemble Travel Group and held executive roles at American Express.