The U.S. Travel Association Elects Chris Nassetta, National Chair

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Vacation Association introduced the election of Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, as nationwide chair. In this job, Nassetta may possibly provide up to two consecutive a person-calendar year terms.

“The U.S. Vacation Affiliation has extended been an amazing advocate for the vacation field and its important contributions to our countrywide and international economies,” Nassetta claimed. “I’m honored to symbolize our market in this capacity and collaborate throughout sectors to progress the many chances in advance of us to generate seamless, safe, and efficient conclusion-to-close vacation activities.”

Nassetta will direct the association’s executive board and board of delegates, and operate intently with U.S. Travel Affiliation President and CEO Geoff Freeman and the executive leadership group to progress its mission to improve travel to and inside the United States and build travel as an important contributor to the nation’s economy.

“Chris prospects one of the most highly regarded world wide hospitality firms with a huge presence across the United States, and we deeply value the point of view he will carry to our collective operate on behalf of the journey market,” said Freeman. “We glance forward to doing work with Chris as our countrywide chair and also prolong honest thanks to our outgoing chair Christine Duffy for her fantastic contributions and leadership.”

Nassetta succeeds Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, whose phrase as national chair of U.S. Journey has concluded.

The Washington, D.C.-centered U.S. Vacation Association represents the collective pursuits of in excess of 1,000 marketplace businesses, including a assorted selection of journey providers and companies both huge and small, and places throughout the United States.