PAWTUCKET, RI — Jaclyn Leibl-Cote is marking her first year as CEO of Collette.

Her work anniversary comes as Collette celebrates its 107th season of travel with more than 10 new journeys to destinations in North America, South America, Europe and Africa.

The new journeys signify the growth that Collette has seen over the past year, said Leibl-Cote, adding that the company has expanded exponentially post-pandemic.   

“Our culture has always been very strong,” said Leibl-Cote. “It’s something that we’ve managed to keep intact while we have continued our rapid growth. The team still feels like a family even as we bring in more members.”  

Collette’s team isn’t the only area of the company that’s seen growth. Tour popularity is up across all five of its travel styles: Classic, small group Explorations, Spotlights, Cruising, and Faith.

Of the five, Explorations has taken the largest jump, as Leibl-Cote explained earlier this month. 

Leibl-Cote joined Collette in 2005, holding roles as tour guide, client care agent, product designer and strategist, head of marketing, and most recently as President and Chief Customer Experience Officer. She was named Collette’s first-ever female CEO in October 2023.