New members appointed to US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

The US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) was first chartered in 2003 and has been re-chartered 9 times. The board advises the US Secretary of Commerce on matters that relate to travel and tourism the America.

Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointments of 32 leaders from businesses and organizations in the domestic travel and tourism industry to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB). TTAB members advise the Secretary of Commerce on how government policies and programs affect the travel and tourism industry and offer counsel on current and emerging issues to support sustainable growth of the travel and tourism industry as our nation’s economic engine.

“Travel and tourism returned with force in 2022 as we opened up our country once again to visitors from around the globe,” said Secretary Raimondo. “Since day one of the Biden Administration, the Commerce Department has taken decisive actions to support this industry’s recovery. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board plays a vital role in providing expert recommendations and industry insight to optimize the American travel experience. I look forward to working with new and returning members.”

Past boards have provided advice on a wide range of policies and issues, including travel facilitation, visa policy, infrastructure, aviation security, tourism research, climate and economic sustainability.

The membership for the 2023-2024 term of TTAB listed below includes representatives of state and regional economic development teams, businesses, and organizations:

    Reggie Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Cvent

    Balram Bheodari, Aviation General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    Adam Burke, President and CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

    Brian Chesky, Cofounder and CEO, Airbnb

    Julie Coker, President and CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority

    Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico

    Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line

    Fred Felleman, Commissioner, Port of Seattle

    Liz Fitzsimmons, Managing Director, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and Film

    Matt Goldberg, President and CEO, Tripadvisor, Inc.

    Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association

    Russ Hedge, President and CEO, Hostelling International USA

    Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO, MGM Resorts International

    Peter Ingram, President and CEO, Hawaiian Airlines

    Stephanie Jones, Founder and CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance

    Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships, Leave No Trace

    Eric Lipp, Founder and Executive Director, Open Doors Organization

    Casandra Matej, President and CEO, Visit Orlando

    Peter Millones, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Booking Holdings, Inc.

    Will Morey, President and CEO, The Morey Organization

    Tricia Primrose, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Marriott International

    Lana Ramos, Vice President, Marketing and Community Relations, Locally Grown Restaurants

    Carroll Rheem, Founder and CEO, iolite group

    Dan Richards, Founder and CEO, The Global Rescue Companies

    Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics

    John Sage, President, Accessible Travel Solutions

    Stephen Scherr, CEO, Hertz Corporation

    Greg Schulze, Senior Vice President, Strategic Travel Partners, Expedia

    Monica Smith, President and CEO, Southeast Tourism Society

    Jerry Tan, President and CEO, Tan Holdings

    Donald “D” Taylor, President, UNITE HERE

    Peter van Berkel, President, Travalco USA, Inc.

The National Travel and Tourism Office, housed within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, serves as the Executive Secretariat for the TTAB.