USTOA Announces 2022 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

WHY IT RATES: Travel advisors and agents working with tour operators should be aware of the changes implemented by the USTOA.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) announced the 2022 Board of Directors, five of whom will serve as the Executive Committee, at the Annual Conference & Marketplace from December 7 – 10, 2021 at Omni Orlando Resort at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.

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Leading the Executive Committee as the new Chairman is Scott Wiseman, senior vice president & general manager of ALG Vacations Corporation, with Elizabeth Crabill, CEO of CIE Tours International, as vice chair; Madhvi Buch, senior vice president of The Travel Corporation USA, as treasurer; Jeff Roy, executive vice president of Collette, as secretary; and Charlie Ball, executive vice president of Holland America Group, as immediate past chair.

“It’s an honor to welcome the new board members to our team of industry advocates working to promote integrity in tourism,” said Terry Dale, president and CEO of USTOA. “Each leader will bring their unique perspective, expertise, and passion to USTOA during its 50th year in 2022.”

Additionally, the USTOA 2022 Board of Directors includes:

—Bob Drumm, chairman & CEO, Alexander + Roberts*

—Dana Santucci, executive vice president, EF Educational Tours*

—Dan Mahar, CEO, Tauck*

—Emma Cottis, general manager – corporate affairs, Goway*

—John Hanratty, senior vice president sales industry relations, Avanti Destinations*

—Kirk Demeter, president and owner, Down Under Answers

—Laudie Hanou, vice president, SITA World Tours*

—Nish Patel, president, Mayflower Cruises & Tours

—Pam Hoffee, chief operating officer, Globus Family of Brands

—Ray Hourani, director of travel air operators, Club Adventures by AAA Exclusive Vacations

(*indicates newly elected)

For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com.

SOURCE: United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) press release.