SEATTLE, WA, September 16, 2025. WhereNext DMC, a luxury destination management company (DMC) in Latin America, today announced that Harley Schachter has joined the company as Sales and Partnerships Advisor. WhereNext DMC is based in Seattle, with regional headquarters incorporated in Colombia and Peru.
His deep-rooted expertise in global travel trends, luxury experiences, and B2B partnerships positions him to help anchor WhereNext DMC’s growth in the U.S. market. With Schachter’s advice, WhereNext DMC’s clients will gain increased access to new markets, new destinations, and new tools to deliver powerful, story-first travel experiences to their guests.
“Harley joining us marks a turning point,” said Gregg Bleakney, Founder and CEO of WhereNext DMC. “He brings the vision and relationships we need to accelerate growth in the U.S. market. His advice will open new partnership channels and help us elevate our travel DMC network and storytelling across borders.”
As Sales and Partnerships Advisor, Harley will introduce emerging destinations, such as Colombia, to U.S.-based travel advisors and agencies, many of whom are eager to discover off-the-beaten-path, high-impact travel options for their discerning guests.
“This is a rare opportunity to help scale a company that’s redefining the way travel is marketed, booked, and experienced,” said Schachter. “WhereNext is building more than trips; they’re building a new standard for how stories, experiences, and service come together in luxury travel. I’m excited to help advisors and partners bring that magic to their guests.”
Schachter’s role supports WhereNext DMC’s broader vision to scale its AI-powered DMC platform, deepen its international DMC partnerships, and help B2C travel brands sell better, smarter, and more emotionally resonant travel experiences.
