TOP 100 TRAVEL EXPERTS: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, CONSULTANTS & INFLUENCERS

Today’s Top 100 travel experts, tourism keynote speakers and futurist consultants observe that the industry continues to evolve rapidly. It’s a natural offshoot of innovation, changing consumer behavior, and a renewed focus on experience and sustainability. And of course the Top 100 travel experts are leading transformation in the sector.

A look at the list reveals all manner of visionary CEOs, technologists, strategists, and creative who are redefining how we explore the world. But a fixture on the Top 100 travel experts list is renowned futurist keynote speaker and trends expert Scott Steinberg. As a consultant for 3000 brands, his perspectives on consumer behavior, innovation, and emerging markets have made him a go-to advisor for companies looking to the future.

The futurologist joins a roster of Top 100 travel experts who lead some of the most recognizable names in hospitality and tourism. Noted executives are redefining global lodging and vacations through personalization, loyalty innovation, and sustainable development.

On top of those featured here, you may have your own ideas for candidates as well. If so, simply shoot us a note and link with more info on your Top 100 travel experts picks for review in the weeks ahead.

• Aditya Ghosh – Co-founder, Akasa Air
• Ariane Gorin – CEO, Expedia Group
• Glenn Fogel – CEO, Booking Holdings
• Brian Chesky – CEO, Airbnb
• Frederic Lalonde – CEO, Hopper
• Alejandro Reynal – CEO, Apple Leisure Group
• Ariel Cohen – CEO, TripActions
• Avi Meir – CEO, TravelPerk
• Damian Scokin – CEO, Despegar
• David Galt – CEO, Webjet
• Greg Webb – CEO, Travelport
• Robert Isom – CEO, American Airlines Group
• Ed Bastian – CEO, Delta Air Lines
• Scott Kirby – CEO, United Airlines
• Bob Jordan – CEO, Southwest Airlines
• Shinya Katanozaka – CEO, ANA (All Nippon Airways)
• Sean Doyle – CEO, British Airways
• Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum – CEO, Emirates Airline
• Robin Hayes – CEO, JetBlue Airways
• Tan Wan Geng – CEO, China Southern Airlines
• Akbar Al Baker – CEO, Qatar Airways
• Anne Rigail – CEO, Air France
• Goh Choon Phong – CEO, Singapore Airlines
• Antonoaldo Neves – CEO, Etihad Airways
• Yuji Akasaka – CEO, Japan Airlines
• Ibrahim Koshy – CEO, Saudia
• Ronald Lam – CEO, Cathay Pacific
• Sun Chia-Ming – CEO, EVA Air
• Michael O’Leary – CEO, Ryanair
• Javier Sánchez-Prieto – CEO, Iberia
• Bilal Ekşi – CEO, Turkish Airlines
• Johan Lundgren – CEO, EasyJet
• Shai Weiss – CEO, Virgin Atlantic
• Greg Foran – CEO, Air New Zealand
• Topi Manner – CEO, Finnair
• Jayne Hrdlicka – CEO, Virgin Australia
• Peter Ingram – CEO, Hawaiian Airlines
• Pieter Elbers – CEO, IndiGo
• Michael Rousseau – CEO, Air Canada
• Walter Cho – CEO, Korean Air
• Koji Shibata – CEO, ANA Holdings
• Barbara Muckermann – CEO, Silversea Cruises
• Sharan Pasricha – Founder, Ennismore
• Tina Edmundson – President, Luxury Brands, Marriott
• Lindsey Ueberroth – CEO, Preferred Travel Group
• Mei Zhang – Founder, WildChina
• Carlos Couturier – CEO, Grupo Habita
• Hedda Felin – CEO, Hurtigruten Norway
• Patrick Goddard – CEO, Brightline
• Keith Vincent – CEO, Wilderness Safaris
• Wilma Wallace – Executive, REI
• Augustin de Romanet – CEO, Groupe ADP
• Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid – CEO, Royal Brunei Airlines
• Yvonne Makolo – CEO, RwandAir
• Steve Hafner – CEO, Kayak
• Robert McDowell – CEO, Choice Hotels
• Sebastian Ebel – CEO, TUI Group
• Ritesh Agarwal – CEO, OYO Rooms
• Peter Kern – Former CEO, Expedia
• Richard Branson – Founder, Virgin Group
• Adam Goldstein – Founder, Archer Aviation (ex-Royal Caribbean)
• Jane Sun – CEO, Trip.com Group
• Craig Smith – CEO, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
• David Kong – Former CEO, Best Western
• John Vanderslice – Luxury Travel Consultant, ex-Hilton
• Jan Swartz – President, Holland America Group
• Frank Del Rio – Former CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line
• Michael Thamm – Group CEO, Costa Group
• Jason Liberty – CEO, Royal Caribbean Group
• Anthony Capuano – CEO, Marriott International
• Christopher J. Nassetta – CEO, Hilton Worldwide
• Mark Hoplamazian – CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• Sébastien Bazin – Chairman & CEO, Accor
• Elie W. Maalouf – CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• Federico J. González Tejera – CEO, Radisson Hotel Group
• Geoff Ballotti – CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• William J. Hornbuckle – CEO & President, MGM Resorts International
• Larry Cuculic – CEO, Best Western Hotels & Resorts
• Craig S. Smith – CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality
• Robert Goldstein – CEO, Las Vegas Sands Corp.
• Thomas Reeg – CEO, Caesars Entertainment Group
• Alex Dixon – CEO, Resorts World Las Vegas
• Christian Clerc – CEO, Auberge Resorts Collection
• Frank Santos – CEO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts
• Stephen Zsigray – CEO, Ashford Hospitality
• Rob Smith – CEO, Stonebridge Group
• Patrick Miller – CEO, Rio Hotel & Casino
• Jeffrey Donnelly – CEO, DiamondRock Hospitality
• Greg Kennealey – CEO, KSL Resorts
• Chris Kempczinski – CEO, McDonald’s
• Brian Niccol – CEO, Chipotle
• David Hoffmann – CEO, Dunkin’
• José Cil – CEO, Restaurant Brands International
• Kelli Valade – CEO, Denny’s
• Gene Lee – CEO, Darden Restaurants
• Paul Brown – CEO, Inspire Brands
• John Chidsey – CEO, Subway
• Russell Weiner – CEO, Domino’s Pizza
• Michael Tattersfield – CEO, Krispy Kreme

On the world’s Top 100 travel experts list, you’ll find disruptors and visionary consulting advisors like Scott Steinberg, who continue to guide the industry toward smarter, more forward-looking strategies.