Internova Travel Group has hired longtime travel management company sales executive Shannon Garcia as Altour’s SVP of global sales and strategy, the company announced.
In the role, Garcia is driving Altour’s strategy, including addressing “the evolving content and distribution strategies,” and working to align commercial teams as Travel Leaders Corporate completes its integrationunder the Altour brand, according to Altour. She reports to Altour chief commercial officer Michael Boult.
Garcia most recently was VP of strategic sales and client management for Deem, and she has more than 25 years experiences and travel industry sales and business development including leadership roles at American Express Global Business Travel, BCD Travel and HRG.
“Shannon’s deep industry expertise, vast network of allies and commitment will prove to be pivotal in providing our clients with the most effective solutions to meet their travel management needs,” Altour president Gabe Rizzi said in a statement. “Her vision for leveraging AI and innovative technologies to create a best-in-class global business travel management platform aligns perfectly with our goals.”
