TRAVEL LIFESTYLE NETWORK ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID ZAPATA AS EXECUTIVE CHAIR TO GUIDE STRATEGIC GROWTH AND STRENGTHEN GLOBAL COLLABORATION

Marking 20 Years of Excellence, TLN Sets Ambitious Vision to Expand Membership

and Expand Collaboration and Services

Travel Lifestyle Network (TLN), the preeminent global network of independent communications agencies specializing in travel and lifestyle sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Zapata, Founder and CEO of Zapwater Communications (USA), as Executive Chair of the Board. This leadership transition coincides with the network’s 20th anniversary and signals a strategic commitment to fostering growth, deeper agency collaboration, and an expanded focus on consumer and lifestyle communications.

Mr. Zapata brings to TLN over twenty years of distinguished leadership in travel and lifestyle public relations. His agency, Zapwater Communications, has been shortlisted six-times for North America Agency of the Year — a testament to its industry-leading creativity, results, and innovation. Mr. Zapata plans to bring the same level of dedication and excellence to TLN, with the clear objective of establishing it as the best small independent communications network in the world.

“I am honored to assume the role of Executive Chair at this significant juncture for Travel Lifestyle Network,” said Mr. Zapata. “Our agencies represent a remarkable group of entrepreneurial and innovative leaders deeply embedded in their local markets. Moving forward, our priorities are clear: to grow our membership with like-minded independent agencies, to foster enhanced collaboration across regions and specialties, and to place greater emphasis on new offerings, services and industries — all while maintaining the high standards of excellence that have defined TLN for two decades.”

The newly appointed Board of Directors includes key regional representatives who embody TLN’s expansive global presence:

·       Trupti Vasudev, CEO of Actimedia PR & Digital, representing Asia/Pacific

·       Marilyne Levesque, President of Marelle Communications, Canada, representing the Americas

·       Virginie Le Norgant, Co-Founder of GroupExpression, France, representing Europe

Additionally, TLN founder Hanna Kleber, Chairwoman of The Kleber Group, continues to serve as Honorary Chair, providing strategic counsel in support of the network’s evolving vision.

Since its founding, TLN has been recognized for its award-winning, global campaigns spanning destinations, airlines, luxury hospitality, cruise lines, wellness, fashion, and beauty brands. Under Mr. Zapata’s leadership, TLN is poised to expand these capabilities, fostering increased synergy among member agencies and delivering enhanced value to clients through integrated communications and marketing initiatives.

For further information about TLN, please visit www.travellifestylenetwork.com.