WorldVia Travel Network, a WorldVia Travel Group company, today announced the appointment of Perry Lungmus as executive vice president of network operations, a newly created role reflecting the company’s continued growth and long-term investment in its independent travel advisor members. Lungmus will lead the advancement of WorldVia Travel Network’s products, programs, and services across the network, partnering with leaders across the organization to strengthen the member experience and accelerate strategic initiatives.
With decades of experience in the industry, including leadership roles at several of the world’s top experiential travel companies and consortia such as Abercrombie & Kent, Virtuoso and Travel Leaders, Lungmus brings a depth of expertise that is widely respected by peers and partners across the travel ecosystem. He will focus on strengthening the overall advisor experience and advancing innovative approaches to travel sales, drawing on his background in sales, marketing, and agency and advisor development.
“WorldVia Travel Network is in a period of sustained momentum as we deepen our position as the premier host agency for independent travel advisors,” said Jason Block, chief executive officer of WorldVia Travel Group. “Perry’s appointment to our executive team reflects our commitment to building on that momentum by investing in exceptional leaders who can partner with our teams to unlock new opportunities for our advisors, travelers, and our supplier partners.”
Throughout his career, Lungmus has helped build and scale industry-leading programs and partnerships, including the launch of Travel Leaders’ Luxury Alliance, giving him a valuable perspective on the evolving needs of high-performing travel advisors and their clients. At WorldVia Travel Network, his experience in the luxury sector will complement the work already underway across the organization as the company continues to refine, expand, and innovate its offerings for its members and partners.
“This past year marked an important phase of growth for our network, and we are entering this next chapter with a clear strategy to elevate the support, tools, and programs we provide our advisors,” said Joshua Harrell, chief revenue officer of WorldVia Travel Network. “Bringing Perry onto our team is another step in that journey, and I’m excited to see how his collaboration with our team members will help drive our shared vision forward.”
Lungmus has “travel in his blood,” having grown up in his family’s travel agency and visiting more than 60 countries before the age of 40, with journeys ranging from the ice sheets of
Greenland to the interior of Papua New Guinea and the Tibetan Plateau. That personal passion for exploration has fueled a 30-year career in travel and a reputation for building deep industry relationships and developing programs that help advisors grow their businesses.
“I’ve long admired WorldVia Travel Network and the caliber of its team and advisor members,” said Lungmus. “Joining a company that is defining what a modern host agency can be—through innovation, partnership and an unwavering focus on advisor success—is tremendously energizing, and I’m eager to get started.”
“Perry joins WorldVia at a pivotal moment as we continue to accelerate our growth and sharpen the ways we serve our members,” Harrell added. “I’m thrilled to welcome him to our team and to work alongside him as we build on our existing strategies and forge new ones together in support of our advisors.”
About WorldVia Travel Network
WorldVia Travel Network is a recognized top-producing host agency in the United States, known for its rapid year-over-year growth and industry leadership. WorldVia continually drives value for independent travel agency owners and advisors through innovative technology, best-in-class learning and development experiences and exclusive access to travel products that deliver a true competitive edge. With a proven track record of production and a relentless focus on member success, WorldVia is the preferred partner for travel professionals seeking to build, scale and lead thriving businesses. WorldVia Travel Network is part of WorldVia Travel Group, founded in 2014 by CEO Jason Block, a multi-brand travel and technology company that owns and operates leisure and corporate travel businesses as well as proprietary platforms that power travel advisors and their clients. Learn more: www.worldviatravelnetwork.com and www.worldvia.com.