People in the News
Mary Rance appointed new UKinbound CEO
UKinbound has announced that Mary Rance, a former CBI Regional Director and charity CEO, will replace Stephen Dowd as Chief Executive.
Mary, who takes up the post on September 15, 2008, joins UKinbound with an impressive track record, including the CBI’s London Director, and senior appointments with the General Insurance Standard Council and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. Mary’s current role is Chief Executive of Toc H, a charity which she led for two years.
An experienced high level strategist, operational manger and lobbyist in the private and voluntary sectors, Mary originally trained as a lawyer. The UKinbound Board of Directors is confident that these impressive credentials will enable Mary to lead the association and build on the work undertaken by her predecessors.
Philip Green Chairman of UKinbound said,”The recruitment panel met some very talented candidates and we believe Mary has the qualities we are looking for at this time. She brings with her excellent all round experience in lobbying, networking and membership management. We are sure Mary is the right person to lead the association.â€
Mary Rance said,“I am delighted to be joining UKinbound at this significant and challenging time for inbound tourism. With the growing economic, environmental and regulatory pressures faced by the industry, I will strive to ensure that the agenda and profile of UKinbound remain at the forefront of Government thinking.â€
By Chitra Mogul
Chitra Mogul
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
CCS Insight: eSIMs ready to take the travel world by storm
Germany new European Entry/Exit System limited to a single airport on October 12, 2025
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season