Gloria Guevara had stepped down as chief govt of the World Journey & Tourism Council.
A former tourism secretary of Mexico, she had led the non-public sector physique since 2017.
Guevara shall be changed by Julia Simpson, who presently sits on the manager committee of Worldwide Airways Group (IAG).
Simpson, who will take up the function in August, brings in depth expertise of the tourism sector, having served on the boards of British Airways, Iberia and most lately as chief of employees at IAG.
She additionally beforehand labored at senior ranges within the UK authorities together with advisor for the UK prime minister.
Julia Simpson will take over as chief of the WTTC this summer time
Carnival Company chief govt, Arnold Donald, who was lately appointed as chairman of WTTC, paid tribute to Guevara and welcomed Simpson to her new function.
Donald mentioned: “I want to first thank Gloria for her dedication and dedication to WTTC, particularly in these troublesome instances.
“Her contributions have been immeasurable, from serving to to unite the sector because it manages and recovers from the pandemic, to offering a transparent voice and path for the secure restart of worldwide journey.”
He added: “I’m delighted to welcome Julia Simpson, an distinctive chief with expertise each within the non-public sector and in authorities, to assist information WTTC at this essential juncture of the tourism sector.”
Guevara, who lately presided over a profitable Global Summit in Cancun, mentioned she was leaving with a heavy coronary heart.
“I’m very proud to have led this various and gifted workforce and to have labored with so many wonderful business leaders, who’re our members, and constructed sturdy relationships with authorities heads of tourism world wide.
“I depart WTTC after finishing my mandate, in a stronger place because the voice of the non-public sector and the chief of the worldwide agenda.”
