Total Advantage names Nicola Gowe director of finance

Total Advantage Travel & Tours Inc. has appointed Nicola Gowe as director of finance, effective Oct. 26, 2026, as the Toronto-based agency prepares for further growth.

Gowe, formerly director of finance at The Travel Agent Next Door, brings extensive travel industry finance and accounting experience to the company’s leadership team. She will oversee financial management, accounting processes and financial planning to support the agency’s development.

“I am absolutely delighted to welcome Nicola to Total Advantage. Her years of experience in finance and accounting, particularly within the travel industry, are invaluable, and I am thrilled to have someone of her calibre joining our leadership team,” said Robert Townshend, president of Total Advantage Travel & Tours Inc.

The appointment comes as Total Advantage invests in its business infrastructure and looks to expand its agency network and support its independent contractors.

The company recently launched its My Host Agent division, aimed at welcoming home-based travel advisors seeking competitive commission structures and support from an established travel organization.

“As we look to the future, our focus is on building a stronger, more efficient, and increasingly capable organization. Growth is not simply about becoming bigger; it is about having the right people, systems, and leadership in place to support that growth responsibly. Nicola’s appointment is an important part of that vision,” said Townshend.

Gowe said she looks forward to contributing to the agency’s next stage of development.

“I am very excited to be joining the leadership team, and I look forward to bringing my expertise and experience to Total Advantage,” she said. “I am looking forward to working with Robert and the team to support the company’s continued development and to contribute to its future success.”

Total Advantage also plans to build on its affiliation with TRAVELSAVERS Elite, drawing on the network’s resources, supplier partnerships and industry connections to support its advisors and business growth.

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