Chris Alestra, Vice President

Signature Travel Network

Christine “Chris” Alestra is Vice President of Destination & Air Partnerships for Signature Travel Network, where she leads strategic relationships with tourism boards, destination marketing organizations, and air partners. With more than 30 years of experience in the tourism industry, Chris brings a deep understanding of destination strategy, advisor engagement, and partnership development. She works closely with Signature’s marketing, training, and product teams to create customized campaigns that support each partner’s goals.

Prior to joining Signature Travel Network, Chris held strategic roles at Travel Alberta and Collette Vacations, giving her a well-rounded perspective on building partnerships that connect travel advisors with compelling destination experiences and drive growth across the travel industry.

With extensive experience in destination development, partnership strategy, and global travel marketing, Chris is passionate about fostering collaborations that enhance traveler experiences, support destination growth, and create long-term value for destinations and industry stakeholders alike.

Signature Travel Network® is a member-owned travel cooperative headquartered in El Segundo, California, with a regional office in New York City. In 2026, Signature Travel Network celebrates its 70th anniversary; honoring a legacy of expertise, innovation, and collaboration among more than 15,000 US travel advisors. Looking forward, Signature will continue to embrace new technologies and partnerships, redefining luxury travel, and shaping inspiring and enduring travel experiences for the future. Collectively, Signature members generate more than $11 billion in annual travel sales.