We bring leaders together!
WTFI's initiative Global Tourism Forum organizes several events aiming to promote the hosting country internationally. GTF organizes select activities designed to strengthen the country's branding abroad.
President, European Commission (2004-2014)
President of the Republic of Angola
Former President of the French Republic
Former Foreign Minister of the UK
Former Mayor of London
CEO, YANDEX
Financial Editor, CNN International
Former Prime Minister of Sweden
Anex Tour, Chairman of the Executive Board
Special Ambassador of UNWTO and Former Chairman of World Travel & Tourism Council
Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey
CEO, Dur Hospitality
Global Brand Communications, Deer Jet
Minister of Hotel and Tourism of the Republic of Angola
President and Chief Executive of International Rescue Committee
President of the Republic of Turkey
Director, Motwane Entertainment and Weddings
Managing Partner, Afi Digital
Vice President Account Management EMEA, Expedia
CEO, Kempinski Hotels
CEO, travelata.ru
COO, Accorhotels Russia, Georgia and the CIS and General Director, Russian Management Hotel Company LLC
Business Unit Manager, Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
Head of Development Africa, AccorHotels
General Manager, TAV Operations Services
President of Executive Board, Istanbul Akvaryum
General Director, IBC Corporate Travel
Department Manager, MICE Unifest Travel
Founder&CEO, Hotel Runner
Regional Director, Dolby
Behavioral Sciences Specialist & Author
Director of Marketing and Business Development, TAV Airports
CMO & Senior Partner River Rock Hotels & Resorts
Counsellor / Director, Turkish Embassy-Moscow
Head of Marketing, Attar Travel
CEO, Roomlr
Coordinator, MLP Care GroupCoordinator
President, TÜRSAB
Founder and Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality
Director, Wedniksha
Director of Lodging Development in Africa, Marriott International
Yandex, Head of Performance Sector
Vice President, Global Sales Sojern
CEO, President & Founder, River Rock Hotels & Resorts
Former Health and Tourism Minister, The Republic of Turkey
REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
President, World Tourism Forum
Director of Marketing, Caribbean Travel Organisation
Director, Maiden Voyage
Vice President, Travel Click
President of The O Innovations 360 and Founder of Magic Life AI Hotels
Deputy General Manager of Promotion, Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Executive Chariman, VIP
Founder, imperatortravel.ro
Country Manager of Mediterranean, Trivago
CEO, HOTREC
Owner, Wedding Concepts
Vice President, Business Development Global Sport and Special Events, FiveCurrents
Chairman, Visit Britain
CEO, BeMyGuest
CEO of E-Tourism Frontiers Ltd
Director, Political Futures Consultancy
Commercial Director, Thomas Cook Hotels & Resorts
VP of Travel & Tourism, ADARA
Africa and Americas Regional Director, Seychelles Tourism Board
President of Executive Board, Demsa Group
TV Host, Presenter & Former Model
General Manager, Harmonia Surgical Tourism
Managing Director, ADA Symposium
Executive board member and Managing Director, Paloma Hotels
Regional Vice President Central and Eastern Europe Wyndham Hotel Group
Minister of EU Affairs and State (2009-2013), The Republic of Turkey
Director of strategic development, Online Travel Agency OnlineTours.ru
Producer, Communication Consultant, Antalya Film Festival Director
Founding and Honorary Chairman, GHTC
Journalist, Travel Extra
Borough President, Brooklyn
CEO, Cancun for a Cause
Blogger
Director of Development – French and Portuguese Speaking Africa, Radisson Hotel Group
Undersecretary of Ministry Health for Republic of Turkey
President of Board, Turkish African Business Association
General Manager, Er Yatırım
President, BETUYAB
Head of Hotels MENA, Colliers International
Executive Director, Azerbaijan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Minister, State at the Government of Republic of Macedonia
Member National Assembly, Azerbaijan
Territory Manager Southern and Eastern Europe, TripAdvisor
Forbes Top 20 Social Media Influencer
CEO, The National Tourism Organisation of Serbia
Head of IT Projects, Amadeus ACO RUSSIA
Vice Chairman, Sabre
CEO, Denizbank
Executive Board Member & General Coordinator, Net Holding Inc.
Director, Swaaha Wedding Management
General Manager, Istanbul Shopping Fest & Istanbul CVB
General Secretary of Twincities World Tourism Assoc
Ambassador, Turkish Embassy in Moscow
President of European, Equestrian Federation
President, Investment Holding of Knowledge
Assistant General Manager Otokoç Automotive (Avis&Budget&Zipcar)
President of Executive Board, Ege Yapı
Director, Promote Iceland
General Director Promotion Office, The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Republic of Turkey
Member European Parliament, Committee on Transport and Tourism
Regional General Manager, UBER
Chief Investment Officer, Amaryllis Capital
Founder, True Events
Commissioner, The African Union for DREA
Partner, ECIJA
Co-Founder and Publisher, eTN (eTurboNews)
Founder & Architect, SPACE Architects & Designers
Travel Blogger
Commercial Manager Africa, BCD travel-accommodation
Chairman of the Board, Rönesans Real Estate Investment Group
Regional Vice President of Development, Marriott International
General Manager, Qatar National Convention Centre
Co-Founder, Sipahiler Events & Chairman of Site Turkey
General Manager Turkey, Middle East & North Africa PayPal
Deputy of Head of Representation, Catalan Tourist Board
Managing Director, Monkeys and Mountains Media
General Director, Intourist Thomas Cook
Chairman, Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Minister of Culture and Tourism Republic of Turkey
Angola Minister of State Economic and Social Development
President & Managing Director (EMEA), Luxury Hotel & Spa Management
CEO, PATA
CEO, Hotel Spec & Hotel Partners Africa
CEO, ABTA
Vice President, International Hotel Development Marriott International
Ambassador, Mexico Consulate of Turkey
President, Irish Travel Agents Association
Vice President Global Display, TripAdvisor
Social Media Manager & Creative Lead, Thomas Cook
Vice President, Borough Engagement and Promotion NYC & Company
Director of Commerce, Yandex
Executive Committee Member Ağaoğlu Group of Companies
CEO, ETSTUR
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey
Mayor, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality
Famous Turkish News Personality and Journalist
Vice President, Hilton Worldwide
Senior Director of Development Sub Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean, Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Global Leading Holistic Health Guru
Director, Slovenian Convention Bureau
Chief Operations Officer, Yandex Turkey
Tourism Expert at Ministry of Economy, Government of UAE
Tourism Advisor, Member of Panel of Experts, UNWTO
Senior Vice President Marketing And Sales, Turkish Airlines
Founder, Gezimanya
Mayor, Fatih Municipality
Rector, Afyon Kocatepe University
Senior Analyst, Travel and Tourism, Euromonitor International
Regional Director, India and Indian Ocean, Pacific World
Director, Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Digital PR & International Online Media Manager, Emilia Romagna Tourist Board
Partner & Industry Leader, Lodging & Tourism Clients Group, PWC
Managing Partner, Hotel & More
Producer and Academician, Istanbul Ticaret University
Director of Research, Statistics and Information at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ghana
CEO, Kasada Capital
Africa Country Manager, World Bank
Corporate Director, Asset Management Western Europe Katara Hospitality
CEO, Ağaoğlu Şirketler Grubu
COO, IYZICO
General Manager, Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau
Founder & Owner, travelmodus.com
Economics Professor, University of Bologna
General Manager, Pera Palace Hotel, Jumeirah
CEO, CIMGlobal
Director, Rashi Entertainment
General Manager, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Founder & CEO, Trivago
Tourist Accommodation Sector Manager at Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage SCTH.
Director, Wizcraft World
Former President, Skål International
Chairman of the Board, HalalTourism.com
CEO, TAV Airports Holding
Co-Founder & President, Mama Shelter
Managing Editor, The Travel Magazine
Director of Market Research, China Southern Airlines
Founder & Creative Director, Ferriswheel Entertainment
Founder, Travel Concept Solutions
Journalist, Turkuvaz Media Group
President, Russian Union of Travel Industry
Project Leader, National Geographic
Professional Photographer
Vice President Industry Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, Amadeus
Managing Partner, Hadath International Group
Owner/CEO, Max MedIum
Head of Travel, Instagram & Facebook
Destination Development Manager, City of Cape Town
CEO, Visit Stockholm
Managing Partner, HVS Africa
President, Touristic Hotels & Investors Association
International Floral Designer
DIrector, Touchwood Group
Producer, Picture Perfect
Product Owner, Booking.com
General Manager, AMC International
Manager of PR & Promotion Department, Thrace Development Agency
Security Director, IGA Operation Services
Viner / Youtuber
CEO, Blippar Turkey
Director of Economy, Economist, Reviewer Presenter and Financial Editor, 24TV
