Scowsill leaves WTTC in June

BANGKOK The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced Wednesday the departure of president & CEO David Scowsill, after six years at the helm of the organisation.

During his tenure as the third president in the 26 year history of WTTC, he has championed the private sector views in high level governmental discussions and promoting the sustainable growth of Travel & Tourism.

“It has been a privilege to lead WTTC, representing the global interests of the private sector of Travel & Tourism, through advocacy with governments around the world. The membership of the organisation has doubled in the last period, but more significant has been the work with governments at all levels on the key strategic issues for the sector,” said Scowsill.

David Scowsill

“By making this announcement now, the executive committee has time to identify a successor and to work through a smooth transition in leadership. I now look forward to focussing on new opportunities, knowing that I am leaving WTTC in great shape.”

David Scowsill has been president & CEO of WTTC since October 2010. Amongst the highlights of his time, the public/private partnership with UNWTO has produced 84 meetings with Presidents and Prime Ministers, where messages about the importance of the sector have been directed to these key leaders.

As founder and Chairman of The Global Travel Association Coalition, he ensured that the travel industry spoke to governments with a single voice on the key issues – from travel facilitation and terrorism, to infrastructure development and environmental sustainability.

Prior to WTTC, he served as chairman or director with various companies, working for six years in private equity and venture capital to execute a number of deals across the industry. He was Chief Executive of Opodo and the Minit Group, after holding executive and board positions at Hilton Hotels, American Airlines and British Airways.

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