Adèle de Montmarin
Adèle de Montmarin leads innovation at Accor, driving experimentation and new hospitality concepts. Based in France, she focuses on open innovation, partnerships and emerging technology to improve guest experience and hotel operations across the group’s global portfolio.

Alessandra Priante
Alessandra Priante is President of ENIT, the Italian National Tourist Board. An economist with an international public-sector background, she leads Italy’s destination strategy and global promotion, working with industry and institutions to grow sustainable tourism.

Alix Boulnois
Alix Boulnois is Accor’s Chief Commercial, Digital & Tech Officer, overseeing global commercial performance alongside distribution, loyalty, e-commerce and core technology. She drives the group’s digital transformation to personalize guest journeys and scale innovation.

Allison Ausband
Allison Ausband is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Delta Air Lines, leading global talent, total rewards and HR services for Delta’s workforce. With decades at the airline, she champions Delta’s people-first culture and employee experience as a competitive advantage.

Amanda Hyndman
Amanda Hyndman is Chief Operating Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. With more than 30 years in luxury hospitality, she oversees global hotel operations and key brand standards, while also continuing as Chief People & Culture Officer.

Amna Al Redha
Amna Al Redha is an innovation leader within The Emirates Group, known for driving venture partnerships and programmes that accelerate new aviation and travel technologies. Based in Dubai, she works at the intersection of corporate innovation and startups to improve passenger and operational experiences.

Andrea Pfeiffer
Andrea Pfeiffer is Managing Director for TUI Spain, Portugal & the Americas, overseeing outbound travel and market growth across the region. She focuses on product strategy and distribution partnerships, helping expand TUI’s footprint and customer reach in Iberia and Latin America.

Anne Pruvot
Anne Pruvot is CEO of SNCF Connect & Tech, the digital arm of SNCF Voyageurs. Based in Paris, she leads platform and mobility innovation that simplifies multimodal journeys, supporting more sustainable travel through data, technology and customer-focused digital services.

Anne Rigail
Anne Rigail is CEO of Air France, appointed in 2018 after leading customer functions across the airline. Based in France, she steers strategy and operations, with a focus on service quality, network performance and the transformation of a major global carrier.

Ariane Gorin
Ariane Gorin is CEO of Expedia Group and the first woman to lead the company. Since taking the role in 2024, she is refocusing the business on its consumer brands (Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo) while pushing AI across trip planning, customer service and partner tools.

Astrid Kastberg
Astrid Kastberg is Managing Director of RateHawk, appointed in 2025 as the B2B booking platform scaled rapidly within Emerging Travel Group. Based in Dubai, she leads commercial and product growth, expanding supply and tools that help travel professionals book accommodation worldwide.

Aurélie Sandler
Aurélie Sandler is Co-CEO of Evaneos, the marketplace connecting travelers with local agencies for tailor-made trips. Based in France, she helps scale responsible tourism, focusing on authentic experiences, local economic impact and lower-carbon travel choices across the company’s global destinations.

Barbara Jamison Woods
Barbara Jamison Woods is President of City Destinations Alliance and a destination marketing leader. At London & Partners (London Convention Bureau), she heads the European Business Team, leading business-events development and partnerships that strengthen London’s visitor economy.

Barbara Muckermann
Barbara Muckermann is President and CEO of Kempinski Hotels, leading the historic luxury hospitality group’s global portfolio. With senior leadership experience across travel and luxury, including as CEO of Silversea Cruises, she focuses on service excellence, brand growth and owner value.

Carol Borg
Carol Borg is CFO at Amadeus, appointed in 2025. With more than 30 years of international finance leadership, she drives strategic growth and transformation at the travel technology company, supporting global expansion, investment priorities and long-term value creation.

Carolina Martinoli
Carolina Martinoli is Chair and CEO of Vueling, since 2024 after senior leadership roles at IAG. Based in Barcelona, she leads the airline’s strategy and transformation, balancing customer experience, operational performance and responsible growth across Vueling’s European network.

Caroline Andrews
Caroline Andrews is Chief Customer and People Officer at IAG Cargo. With extensive HR and transformation leadership, she helps shape culture, talent strategy and customer-facing capability, supporting the cargo business through digital and operational change.

Catriona King
Catriona King is Chief Commercial Officer at Skyscanner, leading global commercial teams across flights, hotels and car hire. With deep travel industry experience, she drives partner growth and marketplace performance, helping scale Skyscanner’s reach and value for travelers worldwide.

Clare Jones
Clare Jones is CEO of Polarsteps, the travel app that helps people plan, track and share journeys. She leads the company’s next growth phase with a focus on product, community and privacy-first storytelling, building tools that make travel memories easier to capture and revisit.

Clarisse Berggårdh
Clarisse Berggårdh leads Helsinki Partners as CEO, championing the city’s international growth. She’s a collaborative, board-experienced leader known for bringing partners together, shaping strategy, and turning bold ideas into sustainable, tech-enabled visitor experiences.

Claudia Brözel
Claudia Brözel is a professor and tourism innovation advocate, known for founding the Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism competition. Based in Germany, she supports founders building impact-led travel ventures, connecting academia, industry partners and global networks to scale sustainable tourism solutions.

Cristina Salsinha
Cristina Salsinha is an Innovation Project Manager at Turismo de Portugal, developing programs that support startups and sustainable tourism initiatives. Based in Portugal, she helps connect industry, policy and technology to improve destination competitiveness, resilience and responsible visitor experiences.

Daphne Spencer
Daphne Spencer is co-founder of the African Association of Women in Tourism and Hospitality, advocating for women’s leadership, entrepreneurship and inclusion across the sector. She builds networks, programs and visibility that help women advance and shape a more equitable industry.

Dina Belon
Dina Belon is President of Staypineapple Hotels, guiding the boutique hospitality brand’s strategy and guest experience. She is known for culture-led leadership and service details that differentiate independent hotels, helping teams deliver consistent, memorable stays across the company’s urban properties.

Dorothea von Boxberg
Dorothea von Boxberg is CEO of Brussels Airlines, appointed in 2023 after senior roles within the Lufthansa Group. She leads the Belgian carrier’s strategy and operations, focusing on network performance, service reliability and sustainable growth in a competitive European market.

Ellie Mertz
Ellie Mertz is CFO at Airbnb, and has more than a decade in finance leadership at the company. She oversees global finance and planning, supporting Airbnb’s growth across stays and experiences with disciplined investment and long-term value creation.

Elly Tomlins
Elly Tomlins is Chief People Officer at easyJet. She leads people and culture strategy across the business, focusing on leadership, capability and engagement to support operational performance and customer service at one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers.

Emiliana Limosani
Emiliana Limosani is Chief Commercial Officer at ITA Airways and CEO of Volare, the airline’s frequent flyer programme. Based in Italy, she leads commercial strategy, distribution and customer initiatives, helping position the carrier in a competitive market while strengthening loyalty and partnerships.

Emilie Couton
Emilie Couton is CEO of Accor Plus since 2025 after more than two decades in hospitality across Asia Pacific. She leads the subscription-based loyalty program’s growth, focusing on member value, partner experience and innovation across hotels, dining and travel benefits.

Erika De Santi
Erika De Santi is co-founder of WeRoad, the group-travel company focused on community-led adventures. Based in Italy, she helps shape product and growth as the brand expands across Europe, making it easier for solo travelers to join curated trips and meet new people.

Fatima Beyina-Moussa
Fatima Beyina-Moussa is CEO of ECAir, leading the Republic of the Congo’s national airline since its launch. Based in Central Africa, she has advanced regional connectivity and is recognized for aviation leadership, including serving as president of AFRAA.

Fernanda Barrence Mutz
Fernanda Barrence Mutz is founder and CEO of The Trip Boutique AI, an intelligence platform helping travel companies deliver hyper-personalization and operational efficiency. Based in Zurich, she brings cross-cultural corporate experience and supports industry innovation through advisory and ecosystem roles.

Freda Cheung
Freda Cheung is President and CEO, Asia Pacific at Avolta, leading the travel retail group’s growth across the region from Singapore. Her focus is on commercial performance, partnerships and innovation to serve travelers across airports and other channels.

Gloria Guevara
Gloria Guevara is President of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). A former Mexico tourism secretary, she drives advocacy, investment and sustainable growth across travel and tourism worldwide.

Grazia Vittadini
Grazia Vittadini is CTO and a management board member at Lufthansa Group, overseeing technology, IT and innovation. An aerospace engineer with deep aviation experience, she leads digital transformation and fleet-related initiatives that strengthen operations, sustainability and customer value.

Heather Balsley
Heather Balsley is Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at IHG Hotels & Resorts and a member of the Executive Committee. She leads global commercial strategy, marketing and loyalty, focusing on brand growth and guest experience across IHG’s portfolio.

Heike Birlenbach
Heike Birlenbach is Chief Commercial Officer at SWISS. She leads sales, distribution and commercial strategy, supporting network performance and premium customer experience as the airline modernizes its long-haul product.

Henley Vazquez
Henley Vazquez is co-founder of Fora Travel, the host agency and community designed to modernize the travel advisor model. She supports entrepreneurs building travel businesses with training, preferred partner access and technology that streamlines planning, booking and service.

Jane Sun
Jane Sun is CEO of Trip.com Group and a board director, leading one of the world’s largest online travel platforms. Based in China, she has driven global expansion, product innovation and service diversification, shaping digital travel experiences for millions of customers.

Janette Roush
Janette Roush is Chief Innovation Officer at Brand USA, the national destination marketing organisation for the United States. She leads the organisation's innovation and AI agenda, developing new approaches to travel marketing and personalisation that help global audiences discover destinations beyond the obvious gateway cities.

Jasmine Ezz
Jasmine Ezz is Chief Marketing Officer at trivago, part of the company’s leadership team. Based in Germany, she leads global brand and performance marketing, driving customer engagement and product positioning to help travelers compare hotel deals and plan smarter trips.

Jen Mason
Jen Mason is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Marriott International. A long-time Marriott leader, she supports financial strategy, risk management and investment priorities as the company manages a global hotel portfolio.

Jennifer Bamuturaki
Jennifer Bamuturaki is a Ugandan aviation executive who served as CEO of Uganda Airlines from 2022. She led network and operational expansion for the national carrier, strengthening regional connectivity, though her tenure has also drawn public scrutiny around performance and governance.

Jennifer Catto
Jennifer Catto is CMO at Sabre. With deep travel-tech and media experience, she leads global brand, product marketing and customer insights, supporting Sabre’s transformation across airline and hospitality technology.

Jie Zheng
Jie Zheng is Technology Team Lead at TUI’s Innovation Hub, focused on AI and data-driven transformation. She helps translate research and emerging technologies into practical products and workflows, supporting sourcing and operational innovation across the travel group’s global organization.

Joanna Geraghty
Joanna Geraghty is CEO of JetBlue. With a background spanning legal and operations roles at the airline, she leads strategy and execution, focusing on reliability, customer experience and restoring performance.

Jolie Fleming
Jolie Fleming is Chief Product & Technology Officer at IHG Hotels & Resorts. She leads product and technology for guests, owners and enterprise teams, shaping digital experiences and platforms across IHG’s global hotel portfolio.

Judith Eyck
Judith Eyck is COO at HolidayPirates, leading the social-driven travel platform’s operating model across product, technology, data and AI. She turns strategy into scalable execution, helping HolidayPirates grow across multiple international markets.

Juliet Strong
Juliet Strong is CMO at RoomPriceGenie, the revenue management platform for independent hospitality. Based in the UK, she leads go-to-market strategy, brand and demand generation, helping hoteliers adopt automated pricing to improve profitability and decision-making.

Karen Strougo
Karen Strougo is CCO at Aeroportos de Portugal (VINCI Airports), leading commercial strategy across Portugal’s airports. She focuses on passenger experience, route development and partnerships that strengthen connectivity and tourism, while advancing innovation and sustainable growth.

Keyra Lynn Johnson
Keyra Lynn Johnson is Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Impact Officer at Delta Air Lines. A long-tenured Delta leader, she shapes enterprise DEI strategy and accountability, guiding programs that support employees, customers and communities while strengthening culture and social impact.

Kgomotso Ramothea
Kgomotso Ramothea is Chief Executive Officer of the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA), promoting African tourism through partnerships and responsible development. She connects destinations, DMCs and global travel trade stakeholders, advocating for sustainable growth and stronger industry representation.

Kristin Dorsett
Kristin Dorsett leads Experiences at Tripadvisor Group, overseeing brands such as Viator and Tripadvisor Experiences. She drives product and operational strategy across the marketplace, helping scale supply, technology and partner performance to deliver high-quality tours and activities for travelers worldwide.

Kristin Oliver
Kristin Oliver is Chief Human Resources Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. With senior HR and legal leadership experience across major consumer brands, she leads Hyatt’s global people strategy, supporting culture, talent development and workforce transformation for future growth.

Kristina Palovicova
Kristina Palovicova is an innovation and sustainability leader at Transavia. Based in the Netherlands, she applies an entrepreneurial mindset to test new ideas, partner with industry programs and drive measurable impact in aviation.

Laura Martinez Celada
Laura Martinez Celada is co-founder and VP of Client Growth at The Hotels Network, helping hotels increase direct bookings through personalization and data-driven marketing. She leads client success and growth initiatives, bridging commercial strategy with product innovation in hospitality tech.

Laura Meyer
Laura Meyer is a board member at Switzerland Tourism and an experienced leader in travel and transformation, based in Zurich. Formerly CEO of Hotelplan Group, she brings strategic and digital expertise to destination marketing and tourism governance, supporting sustainable growth and visitor experience.

Linda Vallner
Linda Vallner is Vice President, EMEA at Cloudbeds, leading regional growth and partnerships. She supports independent hotels with modern hospitality management technology, helping operators improve distribution, operations and guest experience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Lynne Embleton
Lynne Embleton is Chair and CEO of Aer Lingus. Based in Ireland, she leads network strategy and operations for the flag carrier, focusing on sustainable growth, customer experience and performance as Aer Lingus expands transatlantic and European connectivity.

Maria Rocha Barros
Maria Rocha Barros is Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Booking.com, leading global legal, compliance and public affairs. She supports the company’s mission to make travel easier by strengthening governance, risk management and responsible business practices worldwide.

Marion Koopman
Marion Koopman is Chief Operations & Commercial Officer at The Social Hub, leading a hospitality brand redefining modern travel through community-led spaces. She drives commercial strategy, brand and digital innovation, scaling hybrid hotels and hubs that connect travelers, locals and entrepreneurs across Europe.

Marjan Rintel
Marjan Rintel is President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, leading the carrier through transformation, innovation and sustainability. Based in the Netherlands, she focuses on operational resilience and customer experience, positioning KLM as a modern, responsible airline in global aviation.

Martine Gerow
Martine Gerow is Chief Financial Officer at Accor in France, helping steer one of the world’s largest hospitality groups through growth and change. As a senior leader in travel, she guides financial strategy that supports innovation, resilience and long-term value across Accor’s brands.

Mieke De Schepper
Mieke De Schepper is CEO of Sunweb Group, leading a major European tour operator through its next growth phase. She focuses on digital transformation and customer experience, championing innovation that makes holidays easier to plan, book and enjoy responsibly.

Miriam Kartman
Miriam Kartman is Chief People Officer at KLM and a board member, leading workforce transformation for one of Europe’s flagship airlines. She advances culture, capability and inclusion, supporting operational change and innovation as KLM modernizes customer experience and long-term sustainability.

Mitsuko Tottori
Mitsuko Tottori is CEO of Japan Airlines, leading one of Asia’s flagship carriers. As a leader in aviation, she drives operational excellence, service innovation and sustainability, guiding JAL’s modernization while protecting its reputation for reliability and customer care in global travel.

Naomi Trickey
Naomi Trickey is Chief People Officer at Mews, the hospitality technology platform helping hotels modernize operations. She builds teams and culture for scale, bringing people-first leadership to a high-growth tech company focused on innovation, customer impact and better hotel experiences.

Natalia Bayona
Natalia Bayona is Executive Director at UN Tourism, shaping innovation, education and investment initiatives for the sector. Based in Spain, she champions tourism as a force for inclusive growth and sustainability, supporting destinations and entrepreneurs with data, partnerships and forward-looking policy.

Nichola Bates
Nichola Bates leads Boeing’s accelerators and innovation programs in aerospace, championing startups and new technologies that shape the future of aviation. As a prominent leader in travel and mobility innovation, she builds ecosystems connecting corporates, founders and investors to scale impact.

Nikita Miller
Nikita Miller is Chief Product Officer at Perk, leading product strategy for the AI-powered business travel platform. As a tech leader, she drives innovation that simplifies corporate travel and spend while delivering measurable customer value.

Nikki Krishnamurthy
Nikki Krishnamurthy is Chief People Officer at Uber, leading global HR, recruiting, workplace strategy and DEI. With previous leadership at Expedia, she is a prominent leader connecting people strategy with innovation, shaping how teams build travel and mobility experiences at scale.

Nina de Souza
Nina de Souza is Chief Product Officer at Trainline, appointed in 2025 to accelerate AI-powered product innovation. Based in the UK, she leads product vision across rail and coach, helping millions travel more sustainably by making booking, disruption handling and journey planning simpler.

Opal Perry
Opal Perry is Chief Data and Technology Officer at easyJet, leading technology, data and digital transformation. As an innovator in aviation, she champions modern platforms and analytics that improve reliability and customer experience, helping scale one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines.

Paula Felstead
Paula Felstead is Group CIO at HBX Group, guiding enterprise technology, data and cybersecurity across the travel distribution ecosystem. A long-time leader in travel tech, she drives modernization and innovation that help partners operate securely, scale globally and serve travelers more effectively.

Pernille Ormholt Vang
Pernille Ormholt Vang is Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President at SAS. As a leader in aviation, she drives people strategy and culture change that supports transformation, innovation and resilience across the Scandinavian airline.

Radha Vyas
Radha Vyas is co-founder and CEO of Flash Pack, building a travel brand that turns solo trips into community-led adventures for adults. A founder and innovator in travel, she focuses on experience design and scalable operations that create meaningful connections through curated journeys worldwide.

Rebecca Van Dyck
Rebecca Van Dyck is Chief Marketing Officer at Airbnb, bringing deep brand leadership from major consumer and tech companies. As an executive shaping travel innovation, she leads global marketing and research to strengthen Airbnb’s platform and expand how people discover and book trips.

Rhonda Crawford
Rhonda Crawford is Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Design at American Airlines, leading end-to-end journey design across ground and inflight touchpoints. An innovator in airline experience, she brings digital leadership to modernize service, premium offerings and operational consistency.

Sabina Fluxá Thienemann
Sabina Fluxá Thienemann is CEO of Iberostar Group, leading the hospitality company’s sustainability-driven transformation. As a leader in travel, she champions circular economy initiatives and responsible tourism while scaling guest experience innovation across Iberostar’s global resorts and hotel portfolio.

Sarah Beth Reno
Sarah Beth Reno is Chief Operating Officer at Carnival Cruise Line, leading operations for one of the world’s largest cruise brands. As a senior leader in travel, she drives operational excellence and innovation that elevate guest experience, safety and performance.

Shaikha Al Nowais
Shaikha Al Nowais is the incoming Secretary-General of UN Tourism, confirmed in 2025 and set to begin her term in 2026. A pioneering leader in global tourism, she brings private-sector hospitality experience and a focus on sustainable, inclusive destination development.

Shilpa Ranganathan
Shilpa Ranganathan is Chief Product Officer at Expedia Group, leading product strategy across one of travel’s largest platforms. An innovator in travel tech, she focuses on customer-centric design and AI-enabled capabilities that make planning, booking and trip management simpler and more trusted.

Sonia Araujo Lopez
Sonia Araujo Lopez is General Director of Innovation, Sustainability and Digital Transformation at Renfe. A leader modernizing rail, she advances data-driven operations and greener mobility, improving passenger experience while accelerating Spain’s shift toward efficient, low-carbon transportation.

Sophie Dekkers
Sophie Dekkers is Chief Commercial Officer at easyJet and a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in aviation. With a long career at the airline, she drives network and commercial strategy, championing innovation that strengthens customer value and sustainable growth across Europe.

Susanne Mørch Koch
Susanne Mørch Koch is CEO of Tivoli Gardens, leading one of Denmark’s most iconic attractions. A leader in experiential travel, she blends tradition with innovation, expanding cultural programming and guest experience to keep Tivoli a world-class destination for visitors year-round.

Suzanna Chiu
Suzanna Chiu is Head of Amadeus Ventures, backing travel tech startups shaping the future of the industry. As a leader in innovation, she connects founders with strategic capital and expertise, accelerating solutions across hospitality, mobility and travel commerce.

Tamara Lohan
Tamara Lohan is founder and chair of Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel platform acquired by Hyatt. An entrepreneur and travel innovator, she built a global community around curated stays, shaping how travelers discover distinctive, design-led hospitality worldwide.

Tracey McCann
Tracey McCann is Chief Financial Officer at Ryanair, appointed in 2020 after decades with the airline. As a senior leader in aviation, she steers financial discipline that supports scale, innovation and resilient operations across Europe’s largest low-cost carrier.

Trix van der Vleuten
Trix van der Vleuten is Chief Marketing Officer at The Social Hub, shaping global brand and performance strategy as the hospitality group expands across Europe. A leader in travel innovation, she drives marketing transformation that strengthens community-led experiences and sustainable growth.

Ursula Hurley
Ursula Hurley is CFO at JetBlue. As a leader in aviation, she shapes financial strategy that supports fleet and network decisions, resilience and customer-focused innovation across the airline’s turnaround and growth plans.

Uvashni Raman
Uvashni Raman is CFO at Booking.com, overseeing finance for one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces. As a senior leader in travel tech, she guides investment and performance discipline that enables innovation, trusted payments and long-term growth in global online travel.

Valentine Camusot
Valentine Camusot is General Manager Europe at Rail Europe, helping more travelers choose rail across borders. As a leader in sustainable mobility, she drives partnerships, customer experience and operational improvements that make international train travel easier to discover, book and enjoy.

Vanessa Hudson
Vanessa Hudson is CEO and Managing Director of Qantas, appointed in 2023 as the airline’s first woman CEO. She leads operational and cultural transformation, focusing on reliability and customer experience, while guiding innovation and long-term sustainability for Australia’s flagship carrier.

Veronica Diquattro
Veronica Diquattro is President of B2C & Supply Europe at Omio, leading consumer growth and supplier strategy across multimodal travel. A leader in travel innovation, she helps scale a platform that makes trains, buses, flights and ferries easier to compare and book.

Veronica Pamio
Veronica Pamio is Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Sustainability & Destination Management at Aeroporti di Roma, a role she assumed in 2024. She advances decarbonization, stakeholder engagement and destination strategy that strengthens airports as sustainable gateways.

Wendy Olson Killion
Wendy Olson Killion is CEO of Rome2Rio, appointed in 2024 after senior leadership roles at Expedia. She focuses on scaling multimodal search and partnerships, helping travelers plan complex door-to-door journeys more easily worldwide.

Yael Bassani
Yael Bassani is Head of Growth at Bookaway, driving acquisition and marketplace expansion for ground transport and activities booking. As a leader in travel growth, she blends data-driven marketing with partner strategy to make trips more accessible and seamless across emerging and global routes.

Yingyan Hu
Yingyan Hu is the co-founder of Holafly, leading growth and partnerships for its digital travel connectivity platform. She’s a hands-on leader who blends performance marketing, market insight, and cross-cultural collaboration to help travelers stay connected worldwide.

Yvonne Moynihan
Yvonne Moynihan is Corporate and ESG Officer at Wizz Air, leading governance, legal and sustainability strategy across the airline group. A prominent leader in aviation, she champions decarbonization and responsible growth, helping align low-cost operations with long-term climate ambitions.

Zina Bencheikh
Zina Bencheikh is Managing Director for EMEA at Intrepid Travel, leading growth for the B Corp known for responsible adventures. A leader in sustainable tourism, she advocates for inclusive travel and community benefit, helping scale impact-driven experiences across Europe, Middle East and Africa.