(AGENPARL) – gio 12 gennaio 2023 [Press Release]
01/12/2023 12:08 PM EST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Office of Public Affairs
Board Advises the Secretary on Matters that Relate to the Travel and Tourism Industry in the United States
“Travel and tourism returned with force in 2022 as we opened up our country once again to visitors from around the globe,” said Secretary Raimondo. “Since day one of the Biden Administration, the Commerce Department has taken decisive actions to support this industry’s recovery. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board plays a vital role in providing expert recommendations and industry insight to optimize the American travel experience. I look forward to working with new and returning members.”
TTAB was first chartered in 2003 and has been re-chartered nine times. Past boards have provided advice on a wide range of policies and issues, including travel facilitation, visa policy, infrastructure, aviation security, tourism research, climate and economic sustainability.
The membership for the 2023-2024 term of TTAB listed below includes representatives of state and regional economic development teams, businesses, and organizations:
– Reggie Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Cvent
– Balram Bheodari, Aviation General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
– Adam Burke, President and CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
– Brian Chesky, Cofounder and CEO, Airbnb
– Julie Coker, President and CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority
– Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico
– Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line
– Fred Felleman, Commissioner, Port of Seattle
– Liz Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and Film
– Matt Goldberg, President and CEO, Tripadvisor, Inc.
– Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association
– Russ Hedge, President and CEO, Hostelling International USA
– Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO, MGM Resorts International
– Peter Ingram, President and CEO, Hawaiian Airlines
– Stephanie Jones, Founder and CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance
– Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships, Leave No Trace
– Eric Lipp, Founder and Executive Director, Open Doors Organization
– Casandra Matej, President and CEO, Visit Orlando
– Peter Millones, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Booking Holdings, Inc.
– Will Morey, President and CEO, The Morey Organization
– Tricia Primrose, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Marriott International
– Lana Ramos, Vice President, Marketing and Community Relations, Locally Grown Restaurants
– Carroll Rheem, Founder and CEO, iolite group
– Dan Richards, Founder and CEO, The Global Rescue Companies
– Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics
– John Sage, President, Accessible Travel Solutions
– Stephen Scherr, CEO, Hertz Corporation
– Greg Schulze, Senior Vice President, Strategic Travel Partners, Expedia
– Monica Smith, President and CEO, Southeast Tourism Society
– Jerry Tan, President and CEO, Tan Holdings
– Donald “D” Taylor, President, UNITE HERE
– Peter van Berkel, President, Travalco USA, Inc.
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