The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the primary wave of headline audio system for its milestone twenty fifth Global Summit in Rome, which features a glittering line-up of some of essentially the most influential figures shaping the longer term of the sector.
From the 28 – 30 September, the Eternal City will play host to a gathering of international enterprise leaders from throughout enterprise, authorities, and media, because the Global 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 Region.
Taking place on the iconic Auditorium Parco della Musica, the occasion will set the stage for high-impact debates and daring commitments on the problems defining Travel & Tourism. From the game-changing potential of AI to shaping the longer term of a sector that generates 10% of international GDP.
The first confirmed audio system embody:
- Minor Hotel Group, Founder & Chairman, William E. Heinecke
- Virtuoso, Founder & CEO, Matthew Upchurch
- Trip.com Group, CEO, Jane Sun, CEO
- TBO.Com, Co-Founder, Gaurav Bhatnagar
- Diriyah Company, Group CEO, Jerry Inzerillo
- MSC Cruises, Executive Chairman of Cruise, Pierfrancesco Vago
- Arsenale Spa, CEO, Paolo Barletta
- IC Bellagio, CEO – Sole Founder, Andrea Grisdale
- The Bicester Collection, Chair & Global Chief Merchant, Desiree Bollier
- Marriott International, CEO, Anthony Capuano
- Visit California, President & CEO, Caroline Beteta
- Google Inc, Head of Retail & Travel, EMEA Partnerships Solutions, Christie Travers-Smith
- InterContinental Hotels Group, Global CEO, Elie Maalouf
- Amadeus, President: Travel, Decius Valmorbida Menezes
- VFS Global, Founder, Founder & CEO, Zubin Karkaria
Other audio system embody:
- Indian Hotels Company, CEO, Puneet Chhatwal
- Microsoft, Global Managing Director – Travel, Transport & Hospitality Industry, Julie Shainock
- OMRAN Group, CEO, Hashil Al Mahrouqi
- Terme & Spa Italia, President & Owner, Massimo Caputi
During the Global Summit, WTTC’s present Chair, Greg O’Hara, Founder and Senior Managing Director of Certares Management LLC (“Certares”) will move the torch to Manfredi Lefebvre, Chairman of Heritage Group and co-chair of luxurious journey firm Abercrombie and Kent – one of essentially the most recognised names in Travel & Tourism.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, stated: “We’re thrilled to have such a distinguished group of audio system already confirmed for our Global Summit in Rome.
“The Eternal City provides a perfect backdrop for a Summit where the world’s Travel & Tourism leaders will gather to innovate, collaborate, and drive a decade of exceptional, sustainable growth.”
Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, who may even be addressing delegates at this 12 months’s Global Summit stated: “The names confirmed to date reaffirm absolutely the status of the world’s largest tourism occasion: the WTTC Global Summit shall be a historic second that can supply huge alternatives in favour of massive investments in Italy, a lot so {that a} particular focus with Invitalia is devoted exactly to this difficulty”.
Greg O’Hara, Founder & Senior Managing Director, Certares, and WTTC Chair, added: “The WTTC Global Summit has advanced into essentially the most influential gathering in Travel & Tourism, bringing collectively the folks and concepts that form our sector’s future. Rome shall be a launchpad for the following decade of progress, innovation, and collaboration.
“I’m honoured to host my last Summit as Chair alongside such a rare line-up of leaders, as we work collectively to make sure Travel & Tourism continues to drive prosperity and join cultures around the globe.”
Manfredi Lefebvre, Executive Chairman of AKTG, Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises and WTTC Chair-Elect, added: “As we gather in the heart of Rome, we are reminded that the future of Travel & Tourism is not just about destinations, but about the connections we forge and the experiences we create together. This summit marks a pivotal moment for our industry; it is an opportunity to embrace innovation and resilience, ensuring that we not only thrive but also leave a lasting legacy for future generations.”
More audio system and headline classes shall be introduced in the approaching weeks, with the programme set to deal with essentially the most urgent challenges and thrilling alternatives for a sector that generates tens of millions of jobs, drives financial resilience, and connects communities throughout the globe.
