The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), announced the appointment of International Airlines Group (IAG) Executive Committee Member, Julia Simpson, as its next President & CEO, effective 15 August.
Simpson replaces former Tourism Secretary of Mexico, Gloria Guevara who has led WTTC since 2017.
Simpson brings comprehensive experience, having served on the boards of British Airways, Iberia and most recently as Chief of Staff at International Airlines Group.
She previously worked at senior levels in the UK Government including advisor for the UK Prime Minister.
Carnival Corporation President and CEO, Arnold Donald, who was recently appointed as Chair of WTTC welcomes Julia Simpson to her new role.
Donald said: "I would like to first thank Gloria for her dedication and commitment to WTTC, especially in these difficult times. I look forward to working with Julia in my role as Chair, to continue building on WTTC’s many successful initiatives."
Simpson said: "The travel and tourism sector has shown real leadership in ‘reopening’ the world safely and securely; and I look forward to shaping and driving the sector’s ambitious agenda to achieve long-term sustainable growth."
