TORONTO — TL Network Canada has welcomed Melissa Wheaton to the company in the role of Business Solutions Manager, Eastern Canada.

The travel industry veteran most recently served as Regional Business Development Manager at Rocky Mountaineer. Prior to that, she spent over 10 years with WestJet and WestJet Vacations where she oversaw the development and execution of sales, marketing, promotional and incentive planning for key strategic partners.

In her new role, Wheaton will work closely with the company’s leadership team to establish new relationships, cultivate partnerships and expand the network in the region.

“I am fortunate to have had TL Network Canada as one of my key accounts in my previous job,” she said. “The team in Canada is so well respected and being part of an evolving company that prides itself on quality service aligns perfectly with my career goals. I am confident that I will be able to leverage past industry experience and strong relationships with Canada’s top suppliers to bring new opportunities to the company.”

Wheaton joined the team in December and reports directly to Christine James, Vice President, TL Network Canada.

Said James: “Melissa’s knowledge and past involvement with TL Network, along with her extensive experience and industry knowledge in all areas of travel, including leisure and business travel as well as vacation packages, makes her a valuable addition to the TL Network Canada family. We view her appointment as a sign of our commitment to being an industry leader, and we are very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Melissa’s caliber to fulfill this role and propel us towards further growth.”

Wheaton is based in the Toronto area and can be reached at mwheaton@travelleaders.com or 1-800-940-2122 ext. 3537 / (519) 421-5927.