Lexye Aversa's LEXtraordinary Legacy in Luxury, Leadership, and Philanthropy

In the ever-evolving world of global events, luxury travel, and philanthropic innovation, few names shine as brightly as Lexye Aversa. A trailblazer with a theatrical touch, a polyglot visionary, and a force for global good, Aversa’s career spans over four decades of excellence and influence. She is not merely a planner of experiences — she is their architect, breathing life into visions that span continents, cultures, and causes.

As the Founder and President of Professional Touch International Travel, Inc. and LexAventures LLC, Lexye has built a reputation as the woman who turns dreams into destination-driven reality. Dubbed “Top Global Event Planner” by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) and featured as the “Best Global Event Planner” on FOX TV, Lexye has orchestrated events that have stunned world leaders, dazzled celebrities, and delighted elite travelers across the globe.

Microphone in one hand, magic wand in the other, Lexye recreates the pageantry of former eras, inspired by her background growing up on the stage. Whether mounting an awe-inspiring corporate Olympics atop Mt. Etna in frigid snow, curating regal galas in European palaces, or creating intimate celebrations on mythic private islands like Li Galli — where Ulysses was enchanted by the Song of the Sirens — Lexye’s events are anything but ordinary. They are, in her words, LEXtraordinary LEXtravaganzas.

Building an Empire of Elegance

The story of Lexye’s empire began in 1981, when she and her late husband, the charming Roman native Gianni Aversa, launched Professional Touch International. What started as a boutique travel and event planning company has evolved into a global brand synonymous with exclusivity, elegance, and executional excellence. PTI offers a comprehensive suite for global event production, luxury travel, and high-level corporate incentive planning. Its Florida-based DMC (Destination Management Company) and Italian travel network represent over 100 premier properties — a testament to Lexye’s enduring international footprint.

With her sister enterprise LexAventures LLC, Lexye brings her signature sparkle to the world of philanthropic events and cultural enrichment, particularly in Palm Beach County. From private clubs to public causes, her expertise has become a sought-after asset by charities, corporations, and global leaders alike. This expanding influence led to the creation of “Philanthropy Carpet” — a platform where giving meets glamour, and missions are magnified on a worldwide stage.

A Life in the Spotlight and Behind the Scenes

A consummate emcee and charismatic media host, Lexye’s presence extends well beyond the boardroom. She has hosted radio shows, walked red carpets, advised and interviewed presidents, diplomats, and CEOs. She produced the World Strategic Forum, graced the stage at the United Nations as emcee for the presentation of the Global Peace Ambassador Award to Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, and championed humanitarian causes that span continents.

Among her most heartfelt productions are those honoring Veterans, as well as a “Salute to Our Military” held on September 11, 2012, with lunch at MCAS Miramar including flightline runway visit and preparing care packages for U.S. troops, followed by a tour-de-force evening aboard the USS Midway with Navy Seal skydivers parachuting onto the bow. Her signature charity event is the annual Holiday Cabaret Fundraiser she orchestrates for “A Safe Haven for Newborns” — its mission to eliminate infant abandonment reflects her deeply rooted compassion. From raising millions to raising awareness, Lexye does not just support charitable efforts; she elevates them, drawing attention from celebrities, ambassadors, and billionaire philanthropists alike.

Her creative talents extend to entertainment management, representing Italian tenor Franco Corso, whose concerts  she has curated from Palm Beach to Caesar’s Atlantic City and across Italy, showcasing his velvet voice in four languages. Her connections to diverse top-tier talent benefit not only her clients but also the audiences lucky enough to experience these performances.

A Scholar, Survivor, and Stealth Deal-Maker

Behind the glamour lies grit. A graduate of Brandeis University cum laude, Lexye defied odds early in life — surviving a broken neck in a car accident and still completing her degree in just 3½ years. Fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish, she considers language not just a skill but a “bridge to peace.”

Her early work as a tour guide in Europe sharpened her global lens, while her curriculum development when establishing All Travel Services Institute laid the groundwork for a generation of travel professionals. She has since educated leaders at universities and Fortune 500 companies alike, proving how strategic incentive travel can ignite corporate growth and transform workplace culture.

Lexye’s C-suite clientele reads like a Fortune 500 directory — from SONY and FOX Sports to Bank of America, Ceridian, Savills, Dun & Bradstreet and dozens of others. Even decades later, many of those corporate leaders still rely on her for personal travel and family celebrations, a rare continuity in an often-transient industry.

Awards, Accolades, and Advocacy

Lexye was humbled to receive a prestigious award at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, presented by ISuccess at the Hotel Barriere Majestic, as “Top Producer for Global Enterprises”.  She expressed gratitude to her colleague who introduced her to the organization, Master Coutourier Mathieu Castanier, who also received an award. 

Other achievements have garnered her a long list of honors, including:

• The SIGNET Award, presented in Stockholm following the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Nelson Mandela
• The Arthur E. Turner Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award from Northwood University
• Finalist for Champions in Business and nominee for the Women in Leadership Awards (WILA)
• Profile features in Palm Beach Society, BOCA Raton Observer, PORTADA Florida, and Braman Club Magazine under the fitting moniker “The Cosmic Connector”

Her leadership extends to several influential boards, including the Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association, Il Circolo Italian Cultural Society, and as Secretary to the Women’s Chamber of Commerce as well as Executive Vice President of the Israel Cancer Association USA.

Yet perhaps her most lasting legacy will be her unrelenting mission for mankind, whether combating human trafficking, poverty or anti-Semitism. From filming a documentary on the Jews in Italy to supporting a Broadway-bound production on Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg, determined to ensure the words “Never Again” are more than just a promise — they are a call to action.

Lexye Aversa is not resting on her laurels. With each sunrise, she greets a new opportunity with her signature mantra: “Until the Next Horizon.” In a world that often demands compromise, Lexye offers an inspiring alternative — a life of purpose without pause, passion without borders, and success defined not just by what she’s achieved, but by how many lives she’s uplifted along the way.