TORONTO — Trevello World Holdings Inc. is moving ahead with its U.S. expansion plans, announcing the launch of a new U.S. division of Trevello under Erwing Hernandez.

First announced in July 2024, Trevello’s U.S. expansion now has Hernandez at the helm of the new division. The new host agency will launch on May 1.

Hernandez has more than 25 years of industry experience, most recently serving as SVP at Travel Planners International (TPI). Over more than two decades with TPI, he held key leadership positions, including General Manager and Corporate Vice President.

Morris Chia, Co-Founder and CEO of Trevello World Holdings, said Hernandez will spearhead Trevello’s U.S. strategy, driving growth, innovation, and new opportunities for travel advisors as the company establishes its presence in the world’s largest travel market.

“As we continue our expansion into the leading travel market, it’s critical that we have a leader who not only understands this market but is deeply committed to supporting travel advisors,” said Chia.

“Erwing’s extensive experience, leadership, and strategic vision make him the right person to drive our growth while staying true to our mission of redefining the host agency model,” he added.

For his part, Hernandez said Trevello’s bold vision and advisor-first approach set it apart in the industry. “With a strong foundation in Canada and a commitment to reshaping the host agency model, we have an incredible opportunity to empower U.S. travel advisors and create new pathways for success. My focus is on building a strong, sustainable framework that allows advisors to build thriving businesses of their own,” said Hernandez.

Trevello kicked off 2025 with news that it had acquired Gifted Travel Network (GTN), marking its official entry into the U.S. market. GTN will remain as a separate division of Trevello World Holdings under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO, Jen Cochrane.