WTTC Announces Leadership Changes
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Julia Simpson on the left and Gloria Guevara on the right Photo: WTTC
LONDON, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, announces the departure of Gloria Guevara after four years leading the global tourism body. Advertisements
The former Tourism Secretary of Mexico, Guevara, joined WTTC in August 2017, has led WTTC and its Members through a transformational agenda over the past years, including the sector’s significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Guevara was the strong voice in leading the global Travel & Tourism sector through its the most difficult year in history and has helped unite the sector and define the path for the recovery.
Recent Appointments at WTTC
16 October 2017 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the election of Christopher J. Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, as the Council’s next Chairman.
Mr Nassetta joined Hilton in 2007, bringing with him an extensive background in real estate and hospitality.read more
17 August 2012 Ms Plant was previously Group Marketing Director for Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G.).
Reporting to WTTC’s President & CEO, David Scowsill, Ms Plant will be responsible for generating membership, driving sponsorship revenues and developing new business opportunities by working closely with WTTC Members.read more
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14 May 2021
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows the UK fell out of the top five biggest tourism markets in 2020.
Figures suggest the hospitality sector suffering a punishing GDP fall of 63 per cent last year.
The fall from fifth place in 2019 to eighth position in 2020 saw it sustain one of the biggest collapses of the ten largest tourism markets, due to continuing travel restrictions, and what the WTTC called “unnecessary and crushing quarantines”.
Meanwhile, the US maintained its position as the largest global tourism market, despite suffering a 41 per cent fall in GDP last year.
China also kept its position as second biggest tourism market, but experienced a harder GDP fall of 60 per cent, with Japan slightly improving its ranking - from fourth to third - shouldering a GDP fall nearly half that of China, of just 37 per cent.
Gloria Guevara to be replaced by Julia Simpson, as WTTC President & CEO
16 hours ago
WTTC announces the appointment of International Airlines Group (IAG) Executive Committee Member, Julia Simpson, as its President & CEO, effective August 15.
Gloria Guevara departs after four years leading the global tourism body
Julia Simpson to take over as new President & CEO of WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces the departure of Gloria Guevara after four years leading the global tourism organization often seen as the representation for the largest private companies in travel and tourism.
The former Tourism Secretary of Mexico, Guevara, joined WTTC in August 2017, has led WTTC and its Members through a transformational agenda over the past years, including the sector’s significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Guevara was the strong voice in leading the global Travel & Tourism sector through its the most difficult year in history and has helped unite the sector a
WTTC s CEO Gloria Guevara Steps Down 13 May 2021
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, announces the departure of
Gloria Guevara after four years leading the global tourism body.
The former Tourism Secretary of Mexico, Guevara, joined WTTC in August 2017, has led WTTC and its Members through a transformational agenda over the past years, including the sector’s significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Guevara was the strong voice in leading the global Travel & Tourism sector through its the most difficult year in history and has helped unite the sector and define the path for the recovery.