Preferred Travel & Company travel advisor honored as a Rising Star

Preferred Travel & Co., a family-owned travel agency based in Naples, proudly announces that Travel Advisor Lisa Shuster has been named a 2025 Rising Star by Travel + Leisure and ILTM.

Each year since 2012, Travel + Leisure and ILTM have partnered to designate an elite group of travel advisors nationwide as Rising Stars who are excelling within the industry. Each year, Travel + Leisure’s Advisory Board nominates top-performing advisors who show exceptional promise and influence within the travel industry.

“We are excited that Lisa has been honored among this elite group,” said Olga Placeres, President of Preferred Travel & Company. “She has quickly transitioned from a successful career as a business owner into the travel industry, building an impressive client portfolio in just over a year.”

Shuster launched her travel career with Preferred Travel & Co. in 2024, quickly becoming known for her talent in designing bespoke itineraries throughout Western Europe and beyond. With a passion for exploration and a deep commitment to service, she crafts highly personalized journeys that leave a lasting impression.