Pavlus Travel Luxury Travels Worldwide

Craig Pavlus

CEO and Founder
1.800.528.9300 ext 2106
craig@pavlustravel.com

Craig Pavlus, founder and CEO of Pavlus Travel, is indeed recognized as a significant figure in the leisure travel industry. Under his leadership, Pavlus Travel has grown into one of the largest luxury travel agencies in the U.S., specializing in cruises, tours, and high-end vacation experiences. Pavlus’ innovative business strategies, including being one of the first travel agencies to embrace online marketing, helped the company become a major player in the luxury travel market. Pavlus Travel is known for its extensive partnerships with companies like Viking and Tauck, where they are top sellers of river and ocean cruises.

Craig Pavlus has also been honored with several industry accolades, including receiving TravelAge West’s prestigious “Legend of the West” award, which highlights his considerable contributions to the travel industry. His focus on customer loyalty, maintaining a dedicated team even during challenging times like the pandemic, and his pioneering efforts in luxury travel have made him a respected leader in the field.

Shelby

President
1.800.704.0470 ext 2128
shelby@pavlustravel.com

Shelby has been in the Travel Industry since 1995 and started at Pavlus Travel in 1998 as a Corporate Agent.  Having held many positions within the Pavlus organization, Shelby was promoted to President in 2022.  She continues to recognize the importance of consumer relationships and continuously works to identify consumer needs and improve Pavlus’ service levels.  Shelby’s vision is to take our consumer awareness in our discounted pricing and first class customer service to an even higher level.  Shelby has extensive product knowledge, having been on over 50 cruises, in what consumers desire in choosing a vacation. In her spare time she likes to travel and spend time with her family.

Team Management

Michael

Vice President, Marketing
1.800.528.9300
michael@pavlustravel.com

Michael Steudle is the Vice President of Marketing at Pavlus Travel, with extensive experience across marketing, strategic planning, and sales leadership. He drives innovative strategies, enhances client engagement, and expands the company’s digital presence. Focused on efficiency and results, Michael ensures Pavlus Travel remains a top choice for luxury and affordable travel experiences. His leadership strengthens brand visibility and customer acquisition, advancing the company’s vision of providing affordable luxury travel and exceptional service worldwide.

Erin

Vice President, Leisure Sales
1.866.843.4837
erin@pavlustravel.com

Erin is originally from Albuquerque, NM and her degree in European Studies and History has fostered her love for travel and culture worldwide. She has worked for Pavlus since 2019, when she started as a Personal Travel Planner, and regularly shares her personal travel experiences, overall knowledge, and general passion for travel with current and new Pavlus clients. Erin has 20 years working in the service industry to include working as a Private Flight Attendant, providing curated experiences for her guests. She is very committed to thorough training of the team, elevated service to all guests, and ensuring each and every vacation booked with Pavlus is a success. She loves living in the Southwest where she spends time making memories with her husband, son, and Boston Terrier.

Ashley

Director of Administrative Services
1.800.528.9300 ext 2103
ashley@pavlustravel.com

Ashley came to Pavlus Travel in late 2014 beginning her work in the Administration Department. Working in the Marketing Department, Ashley’s specialty is the marketing of Viking Ocean Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Cruises and many more. She has embarked on many cruises throughout her life, from Mexico to the Caribbean. Ashley’s favorite destination is anywhere tropical, like the Caribbean.

Charlotte

Director of Tour and River Cruise Marketing
1.800.704.0385 ext 2109
charlotte@pavlustravel.com

Charlotte came to Pavlus Travel in 2018 after graduating from UNM in the spring of 2017.  She has traveled extensively in Europe and is a welcome addition to the marketing team, contributing to email and website content creation as well as Escorted Tours and River Cruise Promotions. Charlotte’s specialty is the marketing of Globus Tours, Tauck Tours, Viking River Cruises as well as all European River Cruises.

Heather

Director of Guest Relations
1.800.528.9300 ext. 2161
heather@pavlustravel.com

Heather recently joined the Pavlus Travel team in March of 2023. She resides in Colorado Springs and comes to Pavlus with an extensive background in all aspects of customer satisfaction. With a deeply rooted passion for providing excellent service, Heather is dedicated to transforming dream vacations into tangible memories. Her main goal is to continuously raise her teams service levels and to always go the extra mile for the client. Guiding a talented team of specialists, she thrives on the collaborative effort to provide all our guests with an amazing experience. In her spare time, she enjoys the beautiful outdoors and traveling with her husband.

Megan

Director of Ocean Cruise Marketing
1.800.528.9300
megan@pavlustravel.com

Megan joined the Pavlus Team in early 2022. With over 20 years of experience as a marketing professional, Megan is excited to bring her talents and passion for travel to Pavlus. She has experience working for all types of agencies and spent 12 years in New York City working in advertising. Megan currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a passionate animal lover and has traveled all over the world to see wild animals in their natural habitat.

Marc

Director of I.T.
1.800.528.9300
marc@pavlustravel.com

Marc joined the Pavlus Team in 2016 and brought with him a wealth of technology experience that has helped in pushing Pavlus Travel to the next level. Marc’s primary focus is on automation to make Pavlus Travel the most efficient travel agency out there. He also focuses on server administration, backup solutions, general software development and doing whatever it takes to make Pavlus Travel a well oiled machine. Marc is also an animal lover, with a strong bond with dachshunds. He also likes to travel by road, train and plane – whatever it takes to see everything this country and world has to offer.

Janet

Director Luxury Sales Development
1.800.528.9300
janet@pavlustravel.com

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