The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, which includes a glittering line-up of some of the most influential figures shaping the future of the sector.
From September 28 - 30, the Eternal City will host global business leaders from business, government, and media as the Global Summit returns to Europe in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Tourism, ENIT (the Italian national tourist board), the Municipality of Rome, and the Lazio Region.
Taking place at the iconic Auditorium Parco della Musica, the event will feature high-impact debates on critical issues defining Travel & Tourism. Topics will include the game-changing potential of AI and the sector’s contribution to generating 10% of global GDP.
Confirmed Speakers:
- William E. Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor Hotel Group
- Matthew Upchurch, Founder & CEO, Virtuoso
- Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group
- Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-Founder, TBO.Com
- Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah Company
- Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises
- Paolo Barletta, CEO, Arsenale Spa
- Andrea Grisdale, CEO – Sole Founder, IC Bellagio
- Desiree Bollier, Chair & Global Chief Merchant, The Bicester Collection
- Anthony Capuano, CEO, Marriott International
- Caroline Beteta, President & CEO, Visit California
- Christie Travers-Smith, Head of Retail & Travel, EMEA Partnerships Solutions, Google Inc
- Elie Maalouf, Global CEO, InterContinental Hotels Group
- Decius Valmorbida Menezes, President of Travel, Amadeus
- Zubin Karkaria, Founder & CEO, VFS Global
Other Notable Speakers:
- Puneet Chhatwal, CEO, Indian Hotels Company
- Julie Shainock, Global Managing Director - Travel, Transport & Hospitality Industry, Microsoft
- Hashil Al Mahrouqi, CEO, OMRAN Group
- Massimo Caputi, President & Owner, Terme & Spa Italia
During the Global Summit, WTTC’s current Chair, Greg O’Hara, will pass the torch to Manfredi Lefebvre, ensuring the future of Travel & Tourism continues to drive prosperity and connect cultures around the world.
