Travel Leaders Network reports that Roger Block will step down from his role as president at the end of the year but will remain with the organization as a Senior Advisor effective Jan. 1, 2025. Block has had a 45-year career in retail travel, with leadership positions at Travel Leaders Network, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Travel Agent International, and has served in numerous capacities in the industry, including advisory boards and chairing the ASTA Board of Directors.

“The time is simply right for me to start the next phase of my life and pursue some things I’ve wanted to do,” said Block, who, before joining the travel industry, he was an executive in the banking industry.

“I love to spend time travelling, and that will definitely be in my future,” he said, adding, “I’ll be filling my time with numerous activities in addition to working with the TLN leadership team in an advisory role and helping shape their future success.”

During his tenure at Travel Leaders Network, Atlanta-based Block, has guided it from a franchise organization to merging with Results Travel and Vacation.com. Under his leadership, Travel Leaders Network has grown to thousands of agencies of all sizes in their membership, and industry-leading supplier partnerships.

In Block’s new position, he will advise TLN’s management team on long-term strategy and competitive analysis.

“Everyone in the travel industry owes a debt of gratitude to Roger,” said John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Group. “He cares deeply about travel advisors, and developing them as a sales channel. He’s beloved among TLN members and staff, and I am thrilled that he will continue to work in the company and aid in the transition.”