London, UK – The World Journey & Tourism Council (WTTC) immediately revealed the primary wave of headline audio system for its milestone twenty fifth World Summit in Rome, which features a glittering line-up of a number of the most influential figures shaping the way forward for the sector.
From the 28 – 30 September, the Everlasting Metropolis will play host to a gathering of world enterprise leaders from throughout enterprise, authorities, and media, because the World Summit returns to Europe in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Tourism, ENIT (the Italian nationwide vacationer board), the Municipality of Rome, and the Lazio Area.
Going down on the iconic Auditorium Parco della Musica, the occasion will set the stage for high-impact debates and daring commitments on the problems defining Journey & Tourism.
From the game-changing potential of AI to shaping the way forward for a sector that generates 10% of world GDP.
The primary confirmed audio system embody:
- Minor Resort Group, Founder & Chairman, William E. Heinecke
- Virtuoso, Founder & CEO, Matthew Upchurch
- Journey.com Group, CEO, Jane Solar, CEO
- TBO.Com, Co-Founder, Gaurav Bhatnagar
- Diriyah Firm, Group CEO, Jerry Inzerillo
- MSC Cruises, Government Chairman of Cruise, Pierfrancesco Vago
- Arsenale Spa, CEO, Paolo Barletta
- IC Bellagio, CEO – Sole Founder, Andrea Grisdale
- The Bicester Assortment, Chair & World Chief Service provider, Desiree Bollier
- Marriott Worldwide, CEO, Anthony Capuano
- Go to California, President & CEO, Caroline Beteta
- Google Inc, Head of Retail & Journey, EMEA Partnerships Options, Christie Travers-Smith
- InterContinental Motels Group, World CEO, Elie Maalouf
- Amadeus, President: Journey, Decius Valmorbida Menezes
- VFS World, Founder, Founder & CEO, Zubin Karkaria
Different audio system embody:
- Indian Motels Firm, CEO, Puneet Chhatwal
- Microsoft, World Managing Director – Journey, Transport & Hospitality Business, Julie Shainock
- OMRAN Group, CEO, Hashil Al Mahrouqi
- Terme & Spa Italia, President & Proprietor, Massimo Caputi
Through the World Summit, WTTC’s present Chair, Greg O’Hara, Founder and Senior Managing Director of Certares Administration LLC (“Certares”) will go the torch to Manfredi Lefebvre, Chairman of Heritage Group and co-chair of luxurious journey firm Abercrombie and Kent – probably the most recognised names in Journey & Tourism.
We’re thrilled to have such a distinguished group of audio system already confirmed for our World Summit in Rome. The Everlasting Metropolis supplies an ideal backdrop for a Summit the place the world’s Journey & Tourism leaders will collect to innovate, collaborate, and drive a decade of outstanding, sustainable development. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO
Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, who may even be addressing delegates at this yr’s World Summit mentioned: The names confirmed to this point reaffirm absolutely the status of the world’s largest tourism occasion: the WTTC World Summit can be a historic second that may provide monumental alternatives in favour of enormous investments in Italy, a lot so {that a} particular focus with Invitalia is devoted exactly to this problem.
The WTTC World Summit has advanced into probably the most influential gathering in Journey & Tourism, bringing collectively the folks and concepts that form our sector’s future. Rome can be a launchpad for the following decade of development, innovation, and collaboration. I’m honoured to host my remaining Summit as Chair alongside such a unprecedented line-up of leaders, as we work collectively to make sure Journey & Tourism continues to drive prosperity and join cultures world wide. Greg O’Hara, Founder & Senior Managing Director, Certares, and WTTC Chair
Manfredi Lefebvre, Government Chairman of AKTG, Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises and WTTC Chair-Elect, added: As we collect within the coronary heart of Rome, we’re reminded that the way forward for Journey & Tourism isn’t just about locations, however in regards to the connections we forge and the experiences we create collectively. This summit marks a pivotal second for our business; it is a chance to embrace innovation and resilience, making certain that we not solely thrive but in addition depart a long-lasting legacy for future generations.
Extra audio system and headline periods can be introduced within the coming weeks, with the programme set to deal with probably the most urgent challenges and thrilling alternatives for a sector that generates thousands and thousands of jobs, drives financial resilience, and connects communities throughout the globe.
For updates, the newest agenda, and to register curiosity in attending, please go to WTTC.
About WTTC
The World Journey & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the worldwide journey & tourism non-public sector. Members embody 200 CEOs, Chairs and Presidents of the world’s main journey & tourism corporations from all geographies protecting all industries. For greater than 30 years, WTTC has been dedicated to elevating the attention of governments and the general public of the financial and social significance of the journey & tourism sector.
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