At Runway Travel, our commitment to exceptional service, industry expertise, and personalized travel planning has earned recognition from some of the travel industry’s most respected organizations and publications. We’re honored to be trusted by our clients and recognized by leaders in luxury travel.
Meet Jessica Griscavage, Founder & CEO
Recognized Among the World’s Top Travel Advisors
Jessica Griscavage brings more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry and is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading luxury travel advisors. As a member of the exclusive Virtuoso network, she leverages a global collection of trusted travel partners, preferred hotels, cruise lines, and destination specialists to create exceptional travel experiences for her clients. Having traveled extensively throughout the world and cultivated strong relationships across the industry, Jessica specializes in luxury travel, family vacations, cruises, honeymoons, destination celebrations, and customized journeys designed around each client’s unique travel style.
Jessica Griscavage has been named to the prestigious Travel + Leisure A-List for 14 years, recognizing her as one of the world’s top travel advisors. This exclusive honor highlights her expertise in creating exceptional travel experiences and delivering outstanding service to clients.
Travel + Leisure A-List: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012.
Jessica was recognized as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon, placing her among the top cruise advisors within Virtuoso’s global network of more than 18,000 travel professionals. This distinction reflects her extensive cruise expertise, industry relationships, and commitment to creating unforgettable journeys at sea.
Jessica is a member of the Marriott STARS Celestial Club, an elite recognition awarded to a select group of luxury travel advisors worldwide. This distinction provides enhanced access, exclusive benefits, and insider connections that help elevate our clients’ travel experiences.
STARS Recognition: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2017.
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Jessica’s Additional Awards
- Road Trip All-Star Team 2024
- Virtuoso Luminary Family Travel 2022
- Four Seasons Top Travel Advisor: 2015
- Classic Vacations Star Performer: 2010-2020
- Travel Agent Magazines All Stars: 2015
- Top 25 Agents: 2012
- Virtuoso Rising Star: 2009
Professional Organizations Jessica is a Proud Member Of
- Family Travel Association Board Member: 2020 – Present
- Virtuoso Cruise Committee: 2019 – Present
- Virtuoso Preview Board Langham Boston – 2021
- British Virgin Island Advisory Board: 2018 – Present
- Disney Travel Agent Advisory Board: 2016 – 2017
- Island Magazine Advisory Committee: 2010
Jessica Griscavage Media Coverage
- The New York Post featured Jessica on one of her favorite ways for families to disconnect from screens and reconnect with the world around them: expedition cruising.
- Orlando Family Magazine’s Parenting Resource Guide. She shares her expertise on how travel helps children build confidence, gain perspective, and develop a deeper understanding of different cultures and communities.
- MSN.com recognized Jessica as one of the Top 10 Trailblazing Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2025! Scroll to the end.
- Family Travel Association featured Jessica in their Spotlight feature where she shares tips for families.
- CEO Weekly featured Jessica transforming Runway Travel into a leading boutique agency known for highly personalized luxury experiences. The article highlights her client-first philosophy and deep industry expertise as key drivers of Runway Travel’s success.
- The Daily Planner featured Jessica in the 3/25 article “The Rise of Runway Travel: More Than A Decade of Excellence and Beyond.“
- Virtuoso featured Jessica in the article The Right Way to Unwind at Sea
- Luxury Travel Magazine spotlighted Jessica and Runway Travel as a top luxury travel agency.
- CNBC invited Jessica Griscavage to provide insights on the 7/24 article, “What Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour says about ‘passion tourism’”
- The Wall Street Journal asked Jessica to weigh in on how the cruise industry is catering to Millennials and Gen Z. Read about Jessica’s WSJ Mediterranean recommendation.
- MSN.com featured Jessica as one of the top 15 agents in the country.
- AARP featured Jessica about “Skip Generation” travel which is grandparents taking the grandchildren on vacation. Jessica recommends involving the kids in the decision process so it’s even more special. Read the AARP article.
- Tourism Ireland invited Jessica and just nine other US Travel agents to learn about Ireland’s luxury travel offerings. They were featured in Hotel & Restaurant Times.
- Insider Travel Report, a resource for travel agents, featured Jessica on promoting villas.
- TravelAge West tapped Jessica’s knowledge in the Spring issue about how to travel with tots. She discusses everything from planning, the structure, kids with support needs and allergies to carving time out for the parents.
- Jessica contributed to Travel & Leisure’s article on memory-making multigenerational adventures.
- World Navigator to Antarctica for Recommend, a valuable resource for luxury travel agents, featured Jessica.
- Jessica Griscavage has also been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.
Meet Jennifer Waigand, CTA
Jennifer Waigand has been in the travel business for over six years and is proud of her outstanding 120+ client reviews of 100% recommended. Jennifer has received her Certified Travel Advisor accreditation, is a graduate of the Virtuoso Certified Travel Advisor program and is a Certified Family Travel Agent. She is current on various destination and supplier training courses.
Jennifer Waigand PRESS Coverage
“How to Renew Your Expired Passport” for Martha Stewart Living online magazine
“What to Do If You Have to Cancel Your Destination Wedding” for Wedding Wire
“The 10 Hottest Honeymoon Destinations for 2020” for Wedding Wire
“Tricky Travel Rules You Need to Know About Before Your Honeymoon” for Martha Stewart Weddings online magazine
What is the Travel + Leisure A-List?
The Travel + Leisure A-List recognizes the world’s top travel advisors based on their expertise, destination knowledge, industry relationships, and exceptional client service.
Why does the A-List matter when choosing a travel advisor?
Working with an A-List advisor means you are partnering with a highly recognized expert who has deep industry knowledge, trusted relationships, and experience designing personalized luxury travel experiences.
How many years has Jessica Griscavage been named to the A-List?
Jessica Griscavage has been named to the Travel + Leisure A-List for 14 consecutive years, recognizing her continued excellence in luxury travel planning.