Travel Leaders Network has announced the appointment of Eva Damato as senior director, luxury lifestyle marketing. Damato will be responsible for overall strategy and growth of the Luxury Leaders Alliance, Travel Leaders’ community for top-selling luxury sellers. Additionally, she will serve as an expert resource for luxury-focused suppliers and members and advise the executive team on the latest trends and issues in the luxury travel marketplace.
Damato joins Travel Leaders Network from Seabourn Cruise Line, where she was senior manager of national and strategic accounts, regularly engaging with the Luxury Leaders Alliance at events and providing guidance to members. Before Seabourn, she steered the domestic leisure division at Discover the Palm Beaches and held various roles at the luxury hotel The Breakers Palm Beach.
Founded in 2021 as the first of Travel Leaders Network's Leaders Alliance communities, the Luxury Leaders Alliance now comprises over 500 members who collectively produce nearly $1 billion in luxury sales. Membership is by invitation only, requiring approval from Travel Leaders and a nomination from the agency owner. To be considered, individual advisors must have a minimum of $1 million in annual luxury sales along with other industry endorsements and Travel Leaders Network requirements.
In 2024, the Luxury Leaders Alliance hosted its inaugural International Luxury Forum in Croatia and offers exclusive events such as the Luxury Forum at the EDGE Conference, Virtual Meet & Greets, Fireside Chats with luxury supplier leaders, and participation in the upcoming Internova PLUS event at The Vinoy in St. Petersburg, FL. The Alliance also organizes advisor participation in top luxury trade events like ILTM, DUCO and Pure.
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