Hilton CEO appointed new WTTC chairman
The World Travel & Tourism Council has elected Hilton CEO Christopher J. Nassetta as its next chairman.
Nassetta has been a member of WTTC’s executive committee since 2011 and vice chairman for North America since 2014.
He replaces current chairman, Gerald Lawless in April 2018 for a two-year term.
"I am honored to accept the role as WTTC chair at a time of amazing opportunity and growth. I believe the Council can play an important role to bring governments and the industry together to deliver smart plans that support both security and international travel," said Nassetta.
Nassetta identified global issues such as climate change and tackling global youth unemployment as an area of focus for the WTTC.
"A travel and tourism industry focused on these challenges can deliver great things for this generation and the next," he said.
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