WTTC appoints Geoffrey Kent as New Chairman

The World Travel & Tourism Council has appointed Geoffrey Kent, Chairman & CEO, Abercrombie & Kent as Chairman of WTTC. Effective January 1, 2007, Mr Kent will take over the chairmanship from Vincent Wolfington, who will be stepping down after his two year tenure.

Mr Wolfington has been a supportive Member of the Council since 1994 and was previously WTTC's Vice Chairman for Membership as well as a longstanding Member of the Executive Committee.

Mr Wolfington launched the 6th Global Travel & Tourism Summit held in Washington DC in April 2006 and played a pivotal role, as Chairman of the US Host Committee, in the success of this world gathering, at which four US Cabinet Secretaries addressed 700 Travel and Tourism leaders from across the world. During his tenure the industry has been marked by profound changes.

WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten said, “Geoffrey Kent is a long-standing Member of the Council and we are delighted that he will be taking over the mantle of Chairman. His commitment to Travel and Tourism, to WTTC's core mission and his vast knowledge of the industry make Geoffrey an excellent choice for the chairmanship.”

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